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USA Junior National Team Player Profile 5 – James Hartman

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

Fifth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.



#33 James Hartman
Height: 6′ 4″
Position: Pitcher – R/R
Hometown: Hartford, SD

Did You Know ?

• Born June 9, 1990
• Attends South Dakota State University
• What inspires you to play softball? “Pushing myself to be the best I can.”
• Dream career: Physical therapist
• Favorite Quote: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Favorite color: Turquoise
• Three people, living or dead, you would like to have dinner with: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, MartinLuther King Jr., and Dr. Grace Murray Hopper

Accomplishments

2007 ASA 18U Hartford Explosion
• Team Captain
• National Runner-Up

2006 ASA 18U Hartford Explosion
• National Champions

2005 ASA 18U Hartford Explosion
• National Champions

2003 ASA 18U Hartford Explosion
• National Champions

2001 ASA 18U Hartford Explosion
• National Champions

Coaches Corner

“Another one of the crop of top young American pitchers coming up through the USA Jr. Program. He won several National Titles in the 16-under and 14-under divisions of the ASA tournaments.”

— Coach Gary Mullican

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Canadian Junior National Player Profile 5 – Travis Dauvin

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

This is the fifth in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.

#7 Travis Dauvin

Born: April 18th, 1989
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Position: Pitcher, First Base, Second Base

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Birthdate: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Residence: Saskatoon, SK Canada
Languages spoken: English
Height: 185 cm / 6’1″
Weight: 100 kg / 220 lbs
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Marital status: Single
Father: Mark
Mother: Lynn
Brothers: Curtis,Brandon
Noteable relatives in Sport: Justin Dauvin
High School: St.Joeseph High School
High School Location: Saskatoon
Post Secondary: SIAST
Course of Study: Industrial Mechanic
Most Influential Person: Parents
Who most influence your softball career: My father brought me to the ball park as soon as i could walk to watch him play. He then taught me at a very young age how to play the game and soon retired from his ball career to coach me. He developed myself and other team mates from learning how to play to a national level.
Softball Goals: To win a world tournament and to be a world class pitcher and ball player.
Club Team: Saskatoon Aspen midget Selects
Club Team Coach: Mark Dauvin
Canadian Championships Experience: 2006 Midget Faspitch Champions-F.S.I.N 2007 MIdget Fastpitch Bronze Medalist -Saskatoon Aspen Selects
Sports Awards: MVP and Top pitcher I.S.C 2000 All star pitcher round robin 2007 Midget Canadians
Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Building hot rods and customizing vehicles. Drag racing,Snowmobiling, bodybuilding.
Most Memorable Softball Experience: Winning a National title with F.S.I.N Cheifs in the 2006 midget boys Canadian Championships.

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Vancouver Grey Sox vs. Team Canada Under 19 Mens National Team

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

[Vancouver, BC ] – The Vancouver Grey Sox played host to Canada’s Under 19 Mens National Team Saturday afternoon at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The Grey Sox prevailed in both contests by scores of 7 – 0 and 15 – 5. The teams were blessed with warm summer weather conditions. Game details are listed below. The same two teams meet again on Sunday June 15th at South Memorial Park for a single game starting at 11:00 am PDT.

Game 1 – played Saturday June 14th at 3:00 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 7 – Team Canada Under 19 National Team 0
WP – Nick Underhill, 4IP, 0R, 1H, 4Ks with relief from Scott Lieph, 1IP, 0R, 1BB, 0H
LP – Dustin Keshane, 3IP, 5R, 3BB, 5H with relief from Jordan Graham (4), 1IP, 2R, 3BB, 1H
Sean Cameron led the Grey Sox offense with a 2 for 2 performance at the plate.

Game 2 – played Saturday June 14th at 5:00 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 15 – Team Canada Under 19 National Team 5
WP – Mike Piechnik, 3IP, 1R, 2H, 6Ks with relief from Scott Leiph (4) 2IP, 4R, 0ER, 3H, 4Ks
LP – Devon McCullough 0IP, 8R, 4ER, 1BB, 5H with relief from Travis Dauvin (1) 4IP, 7R, 3ER, 8H, 1K
Scott Newitt was 4 for 4 at the plate for the Grey Sox with 2RBIs, and Doug Cain was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs. The Grey Sox opened an early lead and never looked back in this contest, with both teams committing untimely defensive miscues which directly resulted in opposition runs.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com

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Schedule of Ballparkradio Broadcasts for the ISF Junior Worlds

Saturday, June 14th, 2008


(click logos to visit official sites)

Just released ! Schedule of Ballparkradio Streaming Audio Broadcasts of the 2008 ISC Junior World Championships.

Kyle Smith and Jim Flanagan will be bringing you live audio from the final four days of the tournament. They’ll set up shop on Field number 1 on Thursday, and will broadcast every game that is played on that field until the medals are awarded on Sunday, June 29, 2008.

This tournament only comes along every four years, so you don’t want to miss it. To listen, just click the BALLPARKRADIO logo above, and then the “click to listen” button. Turn on your computer speakers, and you’ll feel like you’re right there in Whitehorse.

All Game Times are Pacific Daylight time (PDT) Adjust for your time zone.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Game 52 – 12:00pm – Australia vs. United States
Game 54 – 2:30pm – Argentina vs. Botswana
Game 56 – 5:00pm – New Zealand vs. Australia
Game 58 – 7:30pm – Canada vs. Japan

Friday, June 27, 2008

Game 60 – 12:00pm – Czech Republic vs. United States
Game 62 – 2:30pm – South Africa vs. Botswana
Game 64 – 5:00pm – Argentina vs. New Zealand
Game 66 – 7:30pm – Canada vs. United States

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Game 67 – Playoff 1 – 3:00pm – Third Place vs. Fourth Place
Game 68 – Playoff 2 – 5:30pm – First Place vs. Second Place

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Game 69 – Playoff 3 – 1:00pm – Winner P1 vs. Loser P2
Game 70 – Playoff 4 – 4:00pm – Winner P2 vs. Winner P3

Not sure how many hours difference in your own time zone? Compare to this clock:

Whitehorse

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Vancouver Grey Sox Host New Zealand, Canadian ISF Jrs.

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

[New Westminster, BC] – The Vancouver Grey Sox and the New Zealand Under 19 Mens National Team completed a doubleheader at Moody Park this evening in comfortable mid June west coast weather conditions and a decent gathering of spectators. The Grey Sox downed the Kiwis by scores of 4-1 and 8-1. Results from the games are listed below.

Next action for the Grey Sox is Saturday June 14th when they will play the Canada Under 19 Mens National Team a doubleheader starting at 3:00 pm PDT at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. The same two teams also have scheduled a single game commencing at 11:00 am on Sunday June 15th again at South Memorial Park.

Game 1 – played Friday June 13 at 6:45 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 4 – New Zealand Under 19 National Team 1
WP – Nick Underhill, 7IP, 3H, 1BB, 1R, 8Ks
LP – Nik Hayes, 3IP, 1H, 2R, 3Ks with relief from David MacKenzie, 3IP, 5H, 2R, 1K
Trevor Johnstone led the Grey Sox offense with a 2 for 2 performance at the plate with a BB and 3 RBIs.

Game 2 – played Friday June 13 at 8:30 pm PDT
Vancouver Grey Sox 8 – New Zealand Under 19 National Team 1
5 innings
WP – Mike Piechnik, 5IP, 1H, OR, 9Ks
LP – T. Eroka with relief from Michael Ernshaw (4)

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com

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One Week and Counting…

Friday, June 13th, 2008

(click photo to enlarge)

Twelve Nations to Compete in Ten-Day Tournament

Over 200 young men (age 19-and-under) are getting set to take the field at the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada) from June 20-29 to participate in the International Softball Federation’s VIII Jr. Men’s World Championship.

Three-time defending champion Australia looks to garner a fourth straight title at the marquee fast pitch event.

Japan and host country Canada will be seeking retribution after the Japanese finished runner-up and the Canadians took third at the 2001 & 2005 Jr. Men’s World Championships.

Other countries taking part in the event include: Argentina, Botswana, Czech Republic, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, and Venezuela.

Botswana will be making its debut appearance at the Jr. Men’s World Championship against defending champion Australia in the opening game on June 20 at 12 p.m. (local time). Opening ceremonies will begin that day at 6 p.m., with two games following – Canada vs. the Czech Republic and, on the adjacent field, the United States vs. Japan.

The tournament will conclude on June 29 with a game at 1 p.m. to determine the bronze medalist and then the Grand Final at 4 p.m. to crown a world champion.

To keep up to date with the tournament once it begins, log on to the official 2008 Jr. Men’s World Championship website at www.worldsoftball2008.com. (click ISF Jr. Worlds logo above)

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USA Jr. Men 4-0 on Pre-Whitehorse Tour

Friday, June 13th, 2008

USA Jr. Men in Salt Lake City, Utah in Preparation for ISF Jr. Worlds Next Week

Thanks to USA Coach Scott Standerfer for this information

The USA Jr. Men’s National team is off to a 4-0 start in Salt Lake City in their lead up games to the ISF World Championship in Whitehorse, YT, Canada. The team will play 4 more games over the weekend and then leave for Whitehorse on Monday. Scores from the last 2 days are as follows:

Wednesday

Team USA 14
Gore Construction 1

(Photos: Hunhoff & Lang)
WP: Hunhoff and Lang
LP: Jackson and Norris

Team USA 2
BMC 1

(Photos: Hartman and Lang)
WP: Hartman and Lang
LP: Hoene and Adams

Thursday

Team USA 3
Innovative Comm. 0

(Photos: Hunhoff & Reder)
WP: Hunhoff and Reder
LP: Black, Chadwick (4) and Black

Team USA 9
Kings 1

(Photos: Hartman, Hale & Lang)
WP: Hartman, Hale (7) and Lang
LP: Vaughn and Williams

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Canadian Junior National Player Profile 4 – Dylan Cunningham

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

This is the fourth in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.

#8 Dylan Cunningham

Born: December 27th, 1989
Hometown: Belwood, ON
5419 kilometers or 3251 miles from Whitehorse
Throws: Right
Bats: Left
Position: Pitcher, Third Base


(Information courtesy of Softball Canada)

Prior Profiles Posted:

1. Derek Arsenie
2. Patrick Avery
3. Shane Boland

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USA Junior National Team Player Profile 4 – Bryant Hale

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

Fourth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.


#6 Bryant Hale
Height: 6′ 8″
Position: Pitcher – R/R
Hometown: Pinckneyville, Ill.
3148 miles to Whitehorse

Did You Know ?
• Born May 24, 1989
• Attends Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
• Why do you play softball?: “I have been around it all of my life. My dad played fastpitch softball and he has been coaching high school softball for 30 years.”
• Favorite television show: America’s Funniest Home Videos
• Dream career: Superintendent of an elementary school
• Favorite Quote: “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” — Leon J. Suenes
• Hero: My aunt Berni

Coach’s Corner

“Although Bryant is somewhat new to pitching and was discovered late into the selection cycle, he showed the ability and the willingness to put the time in to get himself named to the final squad. Bryant will serve as a strong backup to Hunhoff and Hartman throughout the tournament.”

— Coach Gary Mullican

Prior Profiles Posted

1. Jeremy Cline
2. Nicholas Cole
3. Mitchell Elliot

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Canadian Junior National Player Profile 3 – Shane Boland

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

This is the third in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.

#10 Shane Boland

Born: February 22nd, 1991
Hometown: Goulds, NL
8518 kilometers or 5110 miles to Whitehorse
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Position: Shortstop, Second Base


(Information courtesy of Softball Canada)

Prior Profiles Posted:

1. Derek Arsenie
2. Patrick Avery

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