The Black Sox softall team are searching for a new leader after world championship winning captain Rhys Casley was forced to retire after a series of injuries. Casley came back from a serious shoulder injury to slam a three-run home run in the world championships final against Venezuela in Auckland in March. After leading the Black Sox to a record sixth world title, … [Read more...]
Black Sox legend forced to retire
World champion New Zealand softball captain, and recently named NZ player of the year, Rhys Casley has been forced to retire. Casley penned a note to his team-mates informing them that his body was no longer 'up to the standard of international softball anymore'. Casley played through the pain barrier at the world championships at Albany earlier this year to lead New … [Read more...]
Merriman picks up spot in Australian open softball squad
Merriman picks up spot in Australian open softball The Queensland Times TOOWOOMBA'S Ryan Merriman has enhanced his standing as one of Australia's top softball prospects. Merriman has been named in a 30-man Australian open squad long with four other Queenslanders. It was only earlier this year that the Dodgers catcher was named most valuable player at the Australian … [Read more...]
Tradestaff ISF Men’s Softball World Championship DVD’s
Softball New Zealand is pleased to announce the availability of selected Tradestaff ISF Men’s Softball World Championship DVD’s for purchase. Thank you for your patience while games have been formatted for DVD. DVD's are formatted for multizone and can be played worldwide. We apologise for the limited selection, only 9 playoff games are available for purchase. … [Read more...]
USA Jr. Men in Michigan
Information courtesy of Tim Lyon USA Softball Junior Men's National Team open with two wins in the Michigan Cornfest tournament Friday night. The junior team is holding a training camp in Midland MI and has divided into two teams. USA Red won 7-1 behind the pitching of Philip Zimmerman (PA) and the clutch hitting of Steven Nessler (MN). USA Blue won 9-2 in a six … [Read more...]
2013 U21 Men’s International Softball Championship at Saskatoon
Just two more days until the first pitch of the 2013 U21 Men's International Softball Championship. This will produce the best U21 men's softball anyone has seen since the ISF World Championship in Argentina last fall as it will feature 20 of the top players from that championship. The championship will take off with a bang as the top four ranked teams will be done their … [Read more...]
Roster named for 2013 USA Softball Women’s National Team
OKLAHOMA CITY – Following a three day selection camp at the ASA Hall of Fame complex in Oklahoma City, the roster for the 2013 USA Softball Women’s National Team is now set as announced today by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball. The 18-person roster will regroup next month for their first competition, the World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma City … [Read more...]