From Stuff.co.nz Editor's note: For those of us metrically challenged, I ran the conversions. 1.94m and 113kg translates to 6'4" and 249 pounds. Big boy. Pitchers beware. (Click link to original story for photo of Fraser) RISING STAR: Newlands College softball star Fraser McLaren leaves New Zealand on Saturday for the junior world championships in Canada. Fraser … [Read more...]
Pitching Preview for 2014 California Classic
Here is a preview of the pitching staffs for the 2014 California Classic to be held at the Sportsplex in Santee, CA, this coming weekend, June 28-29, 2014. Click here for the Schedule of Games and Pools for the tournament. California A’s Derek Mayson Josh Johnson Cal State Builders Shawn Koster Brandon Peck WolfPack Jason Iuli Debbie Day J&B … [Read more...]
Peter Finn returns to pitching after 21 years, throws for Explorers Legends vs. Junior National Team
Cap tip David LachFrom the Midland Daily News By Joel Barnhart Friday night’s game between the USA Junior Men’s National Fastpitch Team and the newly-formed Midland Explorers Legends at Currie Stadium at Emerson Park had a little bit of everything: tight pitching, some sharp defense, home runs — and the return of a local legend. In the top of the seventh inning, pitcher … [Read more...]
Jonathan Lynch transitions nicely from baseball to fastpitch
Nice article on last year's Kelso Klassic MVP, Jonathan Lynch in the Southeast Missourian. (Click here) "Last year Lynch, an outfielder, made his first Kelso Klassic appearance a memorable one. He batted .667 (8 for 12) with two triples, a double, four RBIs and three stolen bases and was named the Kelso Klassic MVP." Editor's note:Well, OK, it's not "professional … [Read more...]
Cal Classic trophy now Tim Hunt Memorial Trophy
Information courtesy of Greg Hicks and David Weldin The Fastpitch community recently lost Tim Hunt to an ATV accident. Tim Hunt played for Team Rainey, California LumberKings and most recently Portland Brewers at the ISC level. As most of you know Tim played for many year’s in California and he became a part of the California LumberKings family in 2007. Tim helped the … [Read more...]
Celebration of Life of Tim Hunt – This Saturday – June 7, 2014 (1-5pm)
Click here for details of Celebration of Life of Tim Hunt (Be sure to RSVP) … [Read more...]
Kiwi coach succeeding in US
From Stuff.co.nz Black Sox pitching great Mike White has coached his Oregon University women's softball team to an opening round win at the United States College World Series in Oklahoma City today. Click here to read the rest of the story at Stuff.co.nz. Can't help thinking of one of the Oregon Duck fans. (Michael and team were kind enough to send him the jacket while … [Read more...]