Info courtesy of Blair Setford/ISC Canada East: Congratulations to these six individuals nominated for induction into the ISC Hall of Fame in 2018 in Kitchener: Players Sean O'Brien Rob Gray Paul Rosebush Umpire Bruce Bierman Administrator Ferdi Nelissen Bob Welby Recognition of Service recipient (sponsor) Jim Hallman. … [Read more...]
Botswana First Ever Elite 8 Finish in 2017 Men’s WBSC
From Weekend Post The national softball team has included a new chapter in sports history after advancing to the playoffs for the first time at the WBSC Men’s World Softball World Championship in Canada last week. Botswana has never won more than a game at the competition with the highest finish being 9th in 2000, but this time around the local lads managed three wins to … [Read more...]
Nik Hayes: World championship softball pitcher and LPG deliverer
From Stuff.co.nz By NICHOLAS BOYACK Pitcher Nik Hayes came of age as a closer in the Black Sox's world championship win. When not playing softball, he delivers LPG. Nik Hayes was one of the heroes for the Black Sox in their come-from-behind 6-4 win over Australia to win their seventh world title. On Wednesday he arrived home to the Hutt Valley after a 22-hour flight in … [Read more...]
Brad Rona calls ‘time’ on Black Sox career but skipper Nathan Nukunuku stays on
From Stuff.co.nz By TONY SMITH Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku has won four world softball gold medals and would like to have a crack at five in two years' time. Brad Rona has retired from the Black Sox after four world titles but captain Nathan Nukunuku is keen to chase a fifth. The pair brought up their 100th caps for the New Zealand men's softball team on their way to … [Read more...]
Whitehorse 2017 – Team USA Player – Matt Palazzo
One in a series of player profiles for the USA Men's National team, which will be competing in the 2017 WBSC Men's World Championship, July 7-16, 2017 at Whitehorse, Yukon. From USA Softball Matt Palazzo Profile Features & News 4 Height: 6'0 Position: Infield Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa School: Iowa Wesleyan L/R A FEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS Team … [Read more...]
Whitehorse 2017 – Team USA Player – Matt Ratliff
One in a series of player profiles for the USA Men's National team, which will be competing in the 2017 WBSC Men's World Championship, July 7-16, 2017 at Whitehorse, Yukon. From USA Softball: Matthew Ratliff Height: 6'3" Position: Outfielder Hometown: Holladay, Utah School: Utah Valley University Graduation: 2009 L/L TEAM USA EXPERIENCE 2017 First season … [Read more...]
Whitehorse 2017 – Team USA Player – Nick Mullins
One in a series of player profiles for the USA Men's National team, which will be competing in the 2017 WBSC Men's World Championship, July 7-16, 2017 at Whitehorse, Yukon. From USA Softball Nick Mullins # 35 Height: 5'9" Position: Infield B/T: R/R Hometown: Brick Township, N.J A FEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS Two-time Team USA member 2016 & 2012 ASA National … [Read more...]