First and foremost let me say that game 1 of the World Series was terrific baseball theater. In the bottom of the 10th, while the Dodgers were in the process of leading the bases...

Netherland’s Women’s Team Adds Mark Smith to Coaching Staff

25 Oct 2024 17:51 Fastpitch West

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.

Hill Family – ISC Hall of Fame – Class of 2025

25 Oct 2024 17:48 Fastpitch West

Our final “Cliff Notes” on the ISC’s upcoming Hall of Fame Class of 2025: From the official ISC Website: The Hill Family, Ohsweken, ON, founded the Hill United Chiefs in 2012 and nearly won the ISC World Tournament in their inaugural season.

Throwback Thursday – 1968 ISC World Tournament

24 Oct 2024 22:53 Fastpitch West

Editor’s Note: Retrieved from the Red Meairs Archives. (Red Meairs, ISC Hall of Fame manager of the 10-time World Champion Long Beach Nitehawks) This one should say “Throw-Way-Back”. 1968. For perspective, we had not yet landed on the moon.

Schedule for Nor Cal USA Softball Tournament – Nov. 2-3, 2024 at Hayward CA

24 Oct 2024 21:29 Fastpitch West

2024 SF Bay Area Amigos Tournament Schedule 2024 14th ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AMIGOS MAJOR/OPEN FASTPITCH INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 2-3, 2024 HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA USA All Games will be played at the Alden E.

Virginia softball player contends with dust devil as she makes diving play for out

24 Oct 2024 16:38 FOXNews.com

A Virginia high school softball player, competing for her travel team, made an incredible diving stop for an out as she contended with a dust devil in the the infield.

RIP, Fernando Valenzuela

23 Oct 2024 18:36 Fastpitch West

By Jim Flanagan Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican pitching legend who ignited “Fernandomania” and transformed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ relationship with their community, was more than just a baseball player – he was a cultural icon who bridged divides and inspired generations.

Keith Erkenbrack – ISC Hall of Fame – Class of 2025

23 Oct 2024 17:36 Fastpitch West

From the official ISC Website:

Canby Rebels softball team under fire for reports of racist chants against Black player

22 Oct 2024 22:43 Koin.com

A Canby softball team is under investigation for racist chants directed at a Black player during a championship game, prompting a complaint to the USSSA and a statement from the team's president.

Netherlands Women’s National Softball Team adds Mark Smith to coaching staff, eyes LA28 Olympics

22 Oct 2024 14:49 World Baseball Softball Confederation

Smith, who guided Canada to their first-ever Olympic medal in Tokyo 2020, will be the pitching coach of the European powerhouse.

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