From the Dugout blog, cap tip Venita Hokai Zane Siolo Team: New Zealand : Hutt Valley Cardinals America : Topeka Toros, KS Softball in America in comparison to New Zealand is a more aggressive style of play. Its more hit in runs rather than manufacture runs, which has it’s benefits but also it’s weaknesses. Generally I haven’t found myself pitching against teams who … [Read more...]
ISC Out of Area Player Lists for 2012
2012 ISC OOR List by Team (Excel) 2012 ISC OOR Player List (Excel) 2012 ISC OOR List by Team (PDF) 2012 ISC OOR Player List (PDF) 2012 ISC OOR List by Team 2012 ISC OOR Player List … [Read more...]
ISC launches Lifetime Stats section on website
Who is the all-time leading home-run hitter in ISC history? Which pitcher has 160 more strikeouts than the next closest pitcher during their ISC career? For the answers to these trivia questions and more, the ISC is pleased to unveil its new Lifetime Stats section on its website at www.iscfastpitch.com. The work of ISC Statistician Gary Baughman, all stats going back to … [Read more...]
CSI Hanker – Wedneday night, 10pm PST on Channel 2 (with video link in case you missed it)
Did you miss CSI Hanker last night? Catch the video here. Some great face time on screen for fastpitch's Fred Hanker, and it's at the beginning of the video. Don't miss it! Click to watch. Don't miss Fred Hanker's television debut, Wednesday night, 10pm PST on Channel 2, on CSI Las Vegas. Plot spoiler warning: Elizabeth Shue rakes Hanker, slides past … [Read more...]
Former USA Jr. Men’s player bids for roster spot with Boston Red Sox
Cap tip Tim Lyon, USA Jr. Men's head coach. See photos from Mike's USA Jr. Men's playing days, in 2005, courtesy of Tim Lyon. Michael Bowden was a member of the 2005 USA Jr. Men's team that played in the 2005 ISC Junior World Championship at Prince Edward Island. Now, at age 25, he is bidding for a spot on the Boston Red Sox roster. Read story at MLB: Bowden's time … [Read more...]
Jeff Ellsworth named as Canada’s team captain going into AAU tourney
ALBERTON — Jeff Ellsworth has a new role with Softball Canada’s national men’s development team this week in Florida. Ellsworth is captain as the team prepares for the Amateur Athletic Union national softball championship, which begins Thursday in Orlando. The Brooklyn, P.E.I., resident will be making his sixth appearance in the championship in as many years. In last … [Read more...]
HBO “Sport in America” TV Series in 2013 – Dave Blackburn’s entry
HBO "Sport in America" TV Series in 2013 - Dave Blackburn's entry The video involves Dave's answers to 4 questions in 6 minutes total. Here are the 4 questions: Introduce Yourself and say where you are from, and who is your favorite Sports Team. (1 Min) Why do Sports Matter to you? (1 Min) Describe your most memorable or significant Sports Story as a fan (2 … [Read more...]