Full Press Release from Sofball Canada here. … [Read more...]
The L.A. Fires
We've received a number of emails from people checking on us, after seeing news coverage of the fires in Los Angeles. We are okay, thank you. A little too close for comfort, but out of the path of the fires, thankfully. More fortunate than others, including the late Cecilio Smalling's son, Cecilio Jr. who lost his home in the Altadena fire. (See the post at the SCIFL website, … [Read more...]
Softball Canada Announces 2025 Men’s National Team Athlete Pool
By Province Canadian National Team Athlete Pool Players by Province Alberta (AB): • Steven Normand • Cory Jones British Columbia (BC): • Bryan Abrey • Blake Hunter Newfoundland and Labrador (NL): • Jordan Pomeroy • Colin Walsh • Ryan Boland • … [Read more...]
Netherland’s Women’s Team Adds Mark Smith to Coaching Staff
Netherlands Eyes Spot on Podium at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles Editor's Notes: First saw Mark Smith pitch in Southern California, with Camarillo Kings, when he was 26. No one, IMHO, threw harder than Smith. Mark won back-to-back ISC World Tournament titles in 1981 and 1982 with the Kings, and had an illustrious career pitching for Team Canada. After he retired from … [Read more...]
USA U-18 Women Notches Second Win at 2024 WBSC Women’s U18 World Cup Qualifier Group C
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Softball Canada Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
Editor's Note: I had the privilege to work with Bryan Kosteroski (Builder - Saskatchewan) in 2015 when he served as the Chairperson for the WBSC Men’s World Championship in 2015, and brought our BALLPARK BROADCASTING crew in for the event. It was one of the best organized (and attended) World Championships ever. ( Canada winning gold in one of the best remembered championship … [Read more...]
USA and Japan will play for WBSC Women’s World Cup Title
Canada Falls to Japan, to Face Nederlands for Bronze From the Official WBSC website Japan outscored Canada 7-2. On Saturday, July 20, Japan will face the United States for the World Title. Canada will play the Netherlands for the bronze medal. Placement Round: China-Puerto Rico 4-1 in eight innings. Italy-Australia will play at 20:30 (local time) World No. 3 Japan … [Read more...]