We regretfully report the passing of one of So Cal's fastpitch legends, Bob Aguilar, longtime first baseman for the Lakewood Jets. His prodigious home run power was widely known, most especially by any of the Congress pitchers that had to face him. Editor's note: As a young fan, I saw Bob play for the Jets in many of their classic contests with the Long Beach … [Read more...]
Eddy Ketelhut Named Auburn Assistant Softball Coach
Editor's note: Another in the growing cadre of former men's game players joining the coaching ranks: From the University of Auburn: AUBURN, Ala. – Eddy Ketelhut has been tabbed as an assistant coach for the Auburn softball program, head coach Mickey Dean announced. “Eddy brings a great deal of playing experience,” Dean said. “He played men’s fastpitch for 15 years, … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox name blend of seasoned softballers and rising talent in new-look training squad
From Stuff.co.nz Veteran Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku heads a 32-strong national training squad. New Zealand Black Sox men's softball coach Mark Sorenson has kept faith with his world champion team and has also called up 11 uncapped newcomers in naming a 32-man training squad to prepare for a series with the Czech Republic. Veteran infielder Brad Rona and … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox retain services of legend Mark Sorenson as head coach for 2019 World Championship
From TVNZ.co.nz Mark Sorenson has been rewarded for guiding New Zealand's Black Sox to this year's Men's Softball World Championships crown with a contract extension through to the next championships in 2019. The Black Sox became softball world champions for the fifth time in 21 years in July, beating Australia 6-4 in the final in Canada. Losing just one pool match to … [Read more...]
Interview with Canada’s Blake Underwood about the 2017 Pan Ams
Cap tip Blair Setford Port Elgin's Blake Underwood talks with Bayshore Broadcasting's Fred Wallace about Softball Canada's ten days in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at the 2017 Pan American Championship. Click here to listen. … [Read more...]
Blue Springs’ Doug Middleton inducted into Softball Hall of Fame
From the Kansas City Star BY JOSH TOLENTINO Blue Springs native Doug Middleton was inducted into the International Softball Congress Hall of Fame earlier this month. He kept his induction speech short, no longer than six minutes. This was fitting, given the type of player Middleton was. “Humble … so, so humble,” said Denny Bruckert, former coach of the USA Softball Men’s … [Read more...]
ISC Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Inductees/Presenters
Information courtesy of ISC Hall of Fame Chairman John Thompson: On Sunday morning August 13, 2017 the International Softball Congress hosted its annual Hall of Fame Induction breakfast at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids MI, welcoming four players and one umpire. The Class of 2018 Induction will be held as part of the 2018 ISC Championship Tournament in … [Read more...]