From stuff.co.nz By TONY SMITH Black Sox pitching great Mike White's daughter Nyree is set to make her debut for the New Zealand White Sox squad. The 24-year-old former Stanford University hurler is one of seven pitchers named in a 22-strong squad for a 12-day tour of Japan in July. White Sox coach Kevin Gettins said White declared her availability after assisting her father … [Read more...]
Oregon Ducks head coach Michael White to be inducted into ASA/USA National Softball Hall of Fame on Saturday in Louiville, KY
Editor's note: Is there a better known person in the game than Michael White. One of the greatest to ever put on a uniform, and has continued that level of succcess in his NCAA Women's coaching career. I first saw Michael pitch at the 1989 ISC World Tournament and again at the 2003 Rose Cup Tournament. In '03, he was coming off of the ISC World title for St. Joe Frontier … [Read more...]
Men’s fastball greats in the women’s collegiate coaching ranks
Editor's note: My favorite Facebook post of the day, from former USA team member Thomas Crouch of DeKalb, Illinois: Do you think the ladies commentating the Oregon vs NC St game have any idea that the two coaches are arguably one of the best 4-5 pitchers in history and the best American hitter ever in men's fast pitch? He's referring of course, to Oregon's head coach, … [Read more...]
Oregon Softball: Ducks Dream Big with New Zealand Legend
From Fishduck.com After clinching its third consecutive Pac-12 Championship over the weekend, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks softball team (46-6) under New Zealand legend, coach Mike White, will continue its “spring reign” as the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks will face BYU on Thursday, after a Fresno State vs North Dakota State matchup, in a four-team … [Read more...]