Six players from Newfoundland have been named to Canada’s 17-player roster for the 2017 WBSC world men’s softball championship to be held in the Yukon. From the Telegram Sean Cleary (Harbour Main), Brad Ezekiel (Harbour Main), Stephen Mullaley (Freshwater), Colin Walsh (Petty Harbour) and brothers Ryan Boland and Shane Boland (Goulds) were named to the final roster … [Read more...]
Ex-softballer breaks 50-year family legacy to play baseball in United States
From Auckland Now (www.stuff.co.nz) BY SAM HEWAT Joseph Kohlhase, 19, has made the switch from softball to baseball and will head to the United States with the hope of playing in the Major Leagues. Two years ago, you could have almost bet your house on Aucklander Joseph Kohlhase playing softball for New Zealand. The family name was strongly associated with … [Read more...]
The day belongs to Steamer
Yes, yes, I know that some people are celebrating today, 4-20, for another reason. But for me, the day means something different, the birthday of my MLB namesake, James "Steamer" Flanagan (1881-1947). Steamer had but 28 major league at bats, barely a cup of coffee or two in the bigs, but nonetheless a spot in the Baseball Almanac. This year, I went digging through some old … [Read more...]
Gordy Schaaf was a mainstay in Hancock Michigan fastpitch
From the Daily Mining Gazette By Paul Peterson HANCOCK — Men’s fast-pitch softball hasn’t been seen in these parts for more than two decades, but that didn’t keep the late Gordy Schaaf from promoting the sport. Schaaf, who died at the age of 89 this past week, was involved in the sport as a player, manager and promoter for better than six decades. Arnie Putala of Baraga, a … [Read more...]
New ISC Player Representatives Appointed
Reedsburg, WI – The International Softball Congress has appointed a new slate of 12 player representatives. “We want to thank all of these individuals who have stepped forward to be a voice for the players in the game,” said ISC President Dean Oscar. Justin Schofield – Atlantic Canada Matt McLaren – Canada East Brad Pender – Canada East Kris Walushka – Canada West Scott … [Read more...]
Three Enoka brothers and a cousin in NZ Black Sox world softball championship squad
From Stuff.co.nz: Three Auckland brothers - and their cousin - will make New Zealand softball history when they play together in a Black Sox world championship squad for the first time. Established stars and flatmates Ben and Thomas Enoka will be joined by younger brother, Campbell. The trio will be vying to be the starting outfielders for the tournament in Canada from July … [Read more...]
Eighteen initial athletes to train and vie for spot on 2017 USA Softball Men’s National Team
From Codi Warren, USA Softball OKLAHOMA CITY – USA Softball has announced today that an initial 18 athletes have been selected to continue their training for a spot on the 2017 USA Softball Men’s National Team (MNT). Selected by members of the Men’s National Team Selection Committee (MNTSC), these athletes will compete in in the Rodney Fox Memorial Tournament in … [Read more...]