Written by Bob Otto, Otto-in-Focus on September 27th, 2012 Team Canada defeated Venezuela 4-1 to claim the VIII Pan American championship But why wasn’t Team USA entered in the competition? My curiosity was triggered by a quote from Canadian pitcher and player, Andy Skelton. Skelton said, “We had two goals going into the tournament; first was to finished in the top … [Read more...]
4th Annual Amigos Fastpitch Invitational Tourney – Oct. 26-28, 2012 – Hayward, CA
Oakland ASA and Hayward Fastpitch is proud to present our 4th Annual Amigos Fastpitch Invitational Tourney which will feature guest team "The Rhinos" from Tijuana, Mexico. This tournament will be held in Hayward, CA on October 26,27 and 28, 2012. If you are interested in entering your team to play in this competitive, fun, family event please see attached flyer for … [Read more...]
ASA Men’s 60-and-Over Fastpitch Nationals kick off Friday in Prescott
Editor's note: Ok, I admit it, I was smiling the entire time it took me to post this. A tournament that I'm too young for! By Doug Cook, The Daily Courier, Prescott AZ Seven teams are expected to compete in the inaugural Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Men's 60-and-Over Fastpitch National Championships this Friday through Sunday at Ken Lindley and Bill Vallely … [Read more...]
2012 ASA 50+ Masters Nationals – Hayward, CA – Sept. 7-9 * Bay Area Merchants win ASA 50+ *
Update Friday, Sept. 7: Thanks to Kary Moore for info Bay Area Merchants 6- Savala Painters 2. Ray Comacho-W; Tom Biko-L Airtronics 5- The OG's 0. Keith Frey-W Prescott Patriots 7- Seattle Fastpitch 0 In 4Th inning. Darren Zack started. Dan Kolda started, Jim Robinson in relief Update Saturday, Sept. 8: Thanks to Kary Moore for info Update, Sunday night, Sept … [Read more...]
Team USA Roster for 2013 ISF Announced
Cap tip Blair Setford.USA Softball names Men’s Fast Pitch National Team roster for 2013 ISF World Championships OKLAHOMA CITY – The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced today the roster for the 2013 USA Softball Men’s National Team that will compete next March in Auckland, New Zealand for the International Softball Federation (ISF) World Championship. In … [Read more...]
East Bay Bashers win 2012 ASA C West Championship
The East Bay Bashers of Northern California are 2012 ASA C West Champions. From Bob Otto's "Otto-in-Focus" NO. MANKATO, MN – East Bay of California slugged its way to the ASA Men’s Class C West National Championship with a 14-0 bashing of Dugout of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on Sunday in the 17-team tournament held Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 at Caswell Park in North … [Read more...]
ASA Announces Sites for 2013 National Tournaments
The ASA announced the sites for Fast Pitch National Championships: Major - South Bend, Indiana A & B - Salem, Oregon C - Salem, Oregon (this was not show in earlier press release, added in update) 23-Under - North Mankato, Minnesota Women's Major, A and B - Prescott, Arizona … [Read more...]