Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball Association
Year (Location)
Champion
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Runner-Up
MVP
HR Leader
Batting Leader
Defensive MVP - if awarded
Offensive MVP - if awarded
All America Team
Standings
1981 (at Burlington, NC)
Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC (160-15) ----- Steele's Sports, Lima OH
Surprise team, B&S Construction from Rome, GA made it to the Winners
Bracket final where they lost to Howard's 30-10. Steele's Sports,
already in the loser's bracket, eliminated Jerry's Caterers of Miami
31-16 and then eliminated B&S 11-6 in the loser's bracket final to get a
shot at Howard's in the Championship. The North Carolina club was
just too strong as they beat Steele's 30-13 in final, Scherr 4-4, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs
in final. Dick Bartel (5 hits, including a home run), Tom Beall (4 hits,
including 2 HRs) and Don Arndt (4 hits and also 2 HRs). Ed Roth and Bill
Ferguson also hit dingers for Howard's. Howard's broke the game open
with a big 13-run third inning as Rick Scherr hit 2 of his home runs in
that inning. Scherr swept most of the awards winning the MVP and Batting
title. He also tied for the Home Run Lead with teammate Don Arndt and
Henry McBeth of Steele's, all three had 8. For the entire tournament,
Howard's players had some crazy numbers: Dick Bartel (15-19, .789, 6 HRs,
11 RBIs, 13 Runs), Bill Ferguson (12-17, .706, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 9 Runs),
Russell Bradley (13-21, .619, 5 RBIs, 11 Runs) and Tom Beall (9-18,
.500, 5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs). For Steeles, Chic Downing (16-25, .640,
6 HRs, 21 RBIs, 14 Runs), Jerry King (13-21, .619, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14
Runs), John Brenner (17-28, .607, 11 Runs), Al White (12-20, .600, 14
Runs). Rick Hollingsworth (14-17, .824) and Warren Scarborough (11-15,
.733, 7 HRs, 13 RBIs) were the top 2 hitters for B&S. Harold Kelly and
Mighty Joe Young were both 13-21 (.619) and combined for 13 HRs and 24
RBIs to lead Jerry's. Bruce Meade chipped in with a (12-20, .600, 4 HRs,
11 RBIs, 13 Runs) performance. York Barbell/Ken Sanders was led by the
trio of Craig Elliott (9-12, .750, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs), James Boyette (9-14,
.643) and Mike Nye (10-16, .625). This Howard's team has been voted upon
over the years to be one of the greatest teams of all time. They
finished the season as the Triple Crown Champs, also winning the NSPC
Regular Season and Playoff Championship and USSSA World Series
Championships as well to finish the season 160-15.
MVP -
Rick Scherr, Howards (16-19, .842, 8 HRs, 23 RBIs, 14 Runs) - (Also named the USA
Amateur Athlete of the Year in Men's Slow Pitch, by ASA)
HR Leaders -
Rick Scherr, Howard's - 8
HR Leaders - Don Arndt, Howard's (11-18, .611, 17 RBIs, 11 Runs) - 8
HR Leaders - Henry McBeth,
Steele's (14-21, .667, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs) - 8
Batting Leader -
Rick Scherr, Howards - .842
1981 All America Team
First Team
P-Don Arndt, Howard's/Western Steer (11-18, .611, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs, 11
Runs)
C-Harold Kelley, Jerry's Catering (13-21, .619, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs)
1B-Rick Scherr, Howard's/Western Steer (16-19, .842, 8 HRs, 23 RBIs, 14
Runs)
2B-Jerry King, Steele's Sports (13-21, .619, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14 Runs)
3B-Bill Ferguson, Howard's/Western Steer (12-17, .706, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 8
Runs)
SS-Russell Bradley, Howards/Western Steer (13-21, .619, 0 HRs, 5 RBIs, 11
Runs)
OF-Dick Bartel, Howard's/Western Steer (15-19, .789, 6 HRs, 11 RBIs, 13
Runs)
OF-Henry McBeth, Steels's Sports (14-21, .667, 8 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs)
OF-Chic Downing, Steele's Sports (16-25, .640, 6 HRs, 21 RBIs, 15 Runs)
OF-Rick Hollingsworth, B&S Construction (14-17, .824, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, 13
Runs)
UT-Joe Young, Jerry's Catering (13-21, .619, 7 HRs, 10 RBIs, 8 Runs)
UT-Craig Elliott, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (9-12, .750, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs, 9
Runs)
UT-Warren Scarborough, B&S Construction (11-15, .733, 7 HRs, 13 RBIs, 9
Runs)
UT-Al White, Steele's Sports (12-20, .600, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Second Team
P-Larry Garrard, Steele's Sports (12-22, .545, 0 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs)
C-Herman Rathman, Steele's Sports (9-19, .473, 6 HRs, 11 RBIs, 10 Runs)
C-Ed Roth, Howard's (7-14, .500, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 10 Runs)
1B-James Washington, Jerry's Catering (10-21, .476, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
2B-James Boyett, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (9-14, .643, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 7
Runs)
UT-Curtis Williams, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (8-15, .533, 1 HRs, 2 RBIs, 6
Runs)
SS-John Brenner, Steele's Sports (17-28, .607, 0 HRs, 2 RBIs, 11 Runs)
OF-Mike Nye, York Barbell/Ken Sanders (10-16, .625, 0 HRs, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
OF-Tom Beall, Howard's (9-18, .500, 5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs)
OF-Bruce Meade, Jerry's Catering (12-20, .600, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 13 Runs)
OF-Denny Jones, Steele's Sports (13-26, .500, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 10 Runs)
UT-Myles Schexnaydre, Jerry's Catering (9-19, .473, 5 HRs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
UT-Buck Hall, B&S Construction (7-15, .467, 1 HRs, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
UT-Sidney Cooper, B&S Construction (7-16, .438, 5 HRs, 10 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Others:
Mike Parrott, Jerry's Caterers (10-20, .500, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Greg Fuhrman, Jerry's Caterers (9-20, .450, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Freddie Trice, Jerry's Caterers (5-12, .417, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
Ron Ford, Yor Barbell/Ken Sanders (7-17, .412, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
John Geckle, Steele's Sports (10-25, .400, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 6 Runs)
1981 Final Standings
1. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 4-0
2. Steele's Sports, Lima, OH 4-2
3. B&S Construction Company, Rome, GA 2-2
4. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL 3-2
5. York Barbell/Ken Sanders, York, PA 2-2
5. Skoal Bandits, Sherrills Ford, NC 1-2
7. Kelly's, Waco, TX 1-2
7. Nationwide Advertising, Cleveland, OH 1-2
9. Capitol Insulation, N. Hollywood, CA 0-2
9. LeAlCo, Lebanon, TN 0-2
1982 (at Burlington, NC)
Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL (93-13) ----- Howard's/Western Steer, Denver,
NC (143-24)
This championship was a longtime coming for Jerry's Caterers of Miami,
FL. After Jerry's won their first game over Mann's-Vada of Atlanta
10-2 with Bruce Meade going 3-4, they ran into trouble in their second
game losing to defending champ, Howard's/Western Steer 16-11. Dick
Bartell had 2 HRs and 5 RBIs to lead Howards. Meade was 3-4 again. But
this put Jerry's in the loser's bracket. York Barbell/Ken Sanders
won two straight in the winner's bracket 19-9 and 18-17. Charles Wright
(3 HRs in 19-9 game) and Craig Elliott (3 HRs in 18-17 game) led the
offense for the York/Sanders crew. Howard's won two more in the
winner's bracket as Rick Scherr broke the all time single season HR
record set by Mighty Joe Young, playing for Steele's Sports in 1980.
Scherr hit number 338 to pass Young. Rick Scherr and Stan Harvey
combined for 7 HRs and 14 RBIs against York-Sanders to win the winners
bracket final 33-8. Meanwhile, defending Major Class Champion,
Elite Coatings led by Cecil Whitehead won its second straight as well as
Whitehead was 5-6 with 5 RBIs for Elite Coatings in its opening game
victory. Jerry's started its run through the loser's bracket by
beating Copher Brothers 9-6 and Garrett & Houck 15-7. Jerry's Mike Bolen
had 6 RBIs in that last game. After eliminating Elite Coatings 47-13
(Meade was 8-8 in that game and Harold Kelly had 2 HRs and 6 RBIs in one
inning) and York Barbell/Ken Sanders 26-19, Jerry's had to defeat the
might Howard's squad two straight games. Bruce Meade was a one man
wrecking crew as he led Jerry's to a 25-11 win in the first final as he
clubbed 3 HRs and collected 7 RBIs. Then in the Final Championship Game,
Jerry's defeated Howards 10-8 to capture the ASA Super National
Championship. Meade was 2-3 in that last game with a double and a
single.
MVP -
Bruce Meade, Jerry's Caterers (26-37, .703, 12 HRs, 32 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Bruce Meade, Jerry's Caterers - 12
Batting Leader -
Bruce Meade, Jerry's Caterers - .703
Outstanding Pitcher Award - Greg Fuhrman, Jerry's Caterers
1982 All-America Team
First Team
P-Greg Fuhrman, Jerry's (15-33, .455, 5 HRs)
C-Harold Kelley, Jerry's (17-31, .548, 9 HRs)
1B-Stan Harvey, Howard's (13-22, .590, 6 HRs)
2B-Bill Meyer, Jerry's (20-34, .588, 0 HRs)
3B-Rick Scherr, Howard's (12-24, .500, 9 HRs)
SS-Charles Wright, York/Sanders (10-16, .625, 4 HRs)
OF-Richard Wilborn, Howard's (11-18, .611, 1 HR)
OF-Dick Bartel, Howard's (13-20, .650, 5 HRs)
OF-Curtis Williams, York/Sanders (9-13, .692, 0 HRs)
OF-Cecil Whitehead, Elite (12-19, .632, 3 HRs)
UT-Bruce Meade, Jerry's (26-37, .703, 12 HRs)
UT-Mike Bolen, Jerry's (19-33, .576, 4 HRs)
UT-James Washington, Jerry's (19-28, .679, 6 HRs)
UT-Freddie Trice, Elite (11-16, .688, 6 HRs)
Second Team
P-Craig Elliott, York/Sanders (8-15, .533, 5 HRs)
C-Mike Parrott, Jerry's (16-30, .533, 3 HRs)
1B-Bill Pollack, York/Sanders (9-17, .529, 6 HRs)
2B-Dennis Myers, Howard's (11-19, .579, 4 HRs)
3B-Lacy Brumley, Mann's-Vada (8-15, .533, 4 HRs)
OF-Mike Cellura, Howard's (10-21, .476, 3 HRs)
OF-Clyde Guy, York/Sanders (7-14, .500, 1 HR)
OF-Tom Beall, Howard's (10-20, .500, 5 HRs)
OF-Mike Nye, York/Sanders (9-18, .500, 1 HR)
OF-Homer Salazar, Garrett & Houck (9-12, .750, 3 HRs)
OF-Perry Kennington, Mann's-Vada (10-15, .667, 0 HRs)
OF-Richard Mummaw, Elite Coatings (9-14, .643, 3 HRs)
UT-Myles Schexnaydre, Jerry's (9-19, .474, 3 HRs)
UT-Ronnie Ford, Elite Coatings (12-21, .571, 3 HRs)
1982 Final Standings
1. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL 7-1
2. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 3-2
3. York Barbell-Ken Sanders, York, PA 2-2
4. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA 2-2
5. Garrett & Houck, Oklahoma City, OK 1-2
5. Mann's-Vada, Atlanta, GA 2-2
7. Copher Brothers, Tampa, FL 1-2
7. T&K, Lexington, KY 1-2
9. Dan's Sports, Tampa, FL 0-2
9. Alabama Sports, Birmingham, AL 0-2
1983 (at Burlington, NC)
Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC (128-23) ----- Elite Coatings, Gordon,
GA (132-13)
Howard's went undefeated winning 4 straight games to capture the ASA
Super National Championship. In the winner's bracket final, Howards beat
Jerry's Caterers of Miami 39-38. There was a total of 34 HRs hit by the
2 teams. Dick Bartel led Howards with a 6-6 game to go with 9 RBIs.
Jerry's now had to face Elite Coatings in the loser's bracket final.
Jerry's hit 21 homers and Elite hit 20 homers for a total of 41 home
runs hit in the game. Elite prevailed however 34-27. Fred Trice led the
Elite attack with 5 HRs. James Washington, Mike Cellura, Bruce Meade and
Mike Bolen all hit 3 apiece for Jerry's. Howard's, who was sitting back
and waiting, jumped out to a 27-6 lead after 3 inning and coasted to the
championship. MVP Rick Scherr led Howards all weekend going 15-17
(.882), with 12 HRs, 19 Runs Scored and 30 RBIs. Dick Bartel (13-17,
.765 and 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 19 Runs), Richard Wilborn (15-20, .750, 4 HRs,
10 RBIs), Russell Bradley (16-23, .696, 17 Runs), Ed Roth (12-18, .667,
6 HRs, 13 RBIs), Don Arndt (14-22, .636, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs), Clyde Guy
(11-18, .611, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs) and Tom Beall (10-19, .556, 4 HRs, 14
RBIs) were all the big hitters for Howard's. The North Carolina softball
power scored 137 runs in the 4 games and hit 53 total HRs.
Game Results
winners bracket
Jerrys 33- Elite 32
-- Jerrys - Doug Brown 5 HRs, 13 RBIs
Howards 17 - Cable TV 9
-- Howards - Rick Scherr 3 HRs, 6 RBIs
Jerrys 11 - Poe 8
Howards 36 - Dave Carrol 10
-- Howards - Rick Scherr 3 HRs
Howards 39 - Jerry's 38 (WB Final)
-- Howards - Dick Bartel 6-6 9 RBIs and Clyde Guy 2 HRs
losers bracket
Elite 29 - Dave Carroll 11
-- Elite - Charles Wright 4 HRs and Ron Ford 3 HRs
Elite 24 - Poe 4
Elite 33 - Jerrys 32
-- Elite - Fred Trice HRs; Craig Elliott and Cecil Whitehead 4 HRs
-- Jerrys - Bruce Meade, Mike Cellura, Mike Bolen and James Washington 3 HRs
Howards 45 - Elite 41 (Championship
-- Howards - Clyde Guy and Rick Scherr 4 HRs; Tom Beall and Richard Wilborn
3 HRs
-- Elite - Craig Ellitt 6 HRs and Bill Pollock 5 HRs
MVP -
Rick Scherr, Howards (15-17, .882, 12 HRs, 30 RBIs, 19 Runs)
HR Leader -
Craig Elliot, Elite Coatings - 14
Batting Leader -
Rick Scherr, Howards - .882
Outstanding Pitcher Award - Don Arndt, Howard's
1983 All America Team
First Team
P-Don Arndt, Howard's/Western Steer (14-22, .636, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 12
Runs)
C-Bruce Meade, Jerry's Catering
1B-Bill Pollock, Elite Coatings
UT-Clyde Guy, Howard's/Western Steer (11-18, .611, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs, 12 Runs)
3B-Rich Scherr, Howard's/Western Steer (15-17, .882, 12 HRs, 30 RBIs, 19 Runs)
SS-Danny Basso, Jerry's Catering
OF-Richard Willborn, Howard's/Western Steer (15-20, .750, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 9
Runs)
OF-Mike Cellura, Jerry's Catering
OF-Dick Bartel, Howard's/Western Steer (13-17, .765, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 19
Runs)
OF-Ronnie Ford, Elite Coatings
UT-Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings
UT-Cecil Whitehead, Elite Coatings
UT-Craig Elliott, Elite Coatings
UT-Ed Roth, Howard's/Western Steer (12-18, .667, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Second Team
P-Greg Fuhrman, Jerry's Catering
UT-Bill Meyer, Jerry's Catering
1B-Daryl Oldham, Poe & Associates
2B-Russell Bradley, Howard's/Western Steer (16-23, .696, 4 RBIs, 17 Runs)
3B-Doug Brown, Jerry's Catering
SS-Steve Howard, Howard's/Western Steer (6-14, .429, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs)
OF-Denny Jones, Jerry's Catering
OF-Mike Nye, Jerry's Catering
OF-Curtis Williams, Howard's/Western Steer (10-19, .526, 2 RBIs, 10 Runs)
OF-James Washington, Jerry's Catering
UT-Ricky Huggins, Elite Coatings
UT-Charles Wright, Elite Coatings
UT-Mike Bolen, Jerry's Catering
UT-Tom Beall, Howard's/Western Steer (10-18, .556, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 12 Runs)
OTHERS:
Stan Harvey, Howard's (6-9, .667, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Curtis Williams, Howard's (10-19, .526, 2 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Steve Howard, Howard's (6-14, .429, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs)
1983 Final Standings
1. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 4-0
2. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA 3-2
3. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL 2-2
4. Poe & Associates/City Radiator, Tampa, FL 1-2
5. Cable TV, Garland, TX 0-2
5. Dave Carroll Sports, Birmingham, AL 0-2
1984 (at Burlington, NC)
Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC (104-40) ----- Jerry's Caterers, Miami,
FL (61-25)
Howards (0-4) in the Round Robin, defeated Elite Coatings (2-2), then
defeated number one seed Jerry's Catering (4-0) in the winners bracket
final. Jerry's then eliminated Elite Coatings to get another crack
at the Howard's/Western Steer squad. Jerry's won going away 51-27
to force the "if" game. The game was not contest as the defending
champs won 45-12 over Jerry's to retain their ASA Super National title.
Clyde Guy was 7-7 with 6 HRs and 10 RBIs in that final game. MVP Rick
Scherr, Ed Roth, Stan Harvey and Ricky Huggins all hit 4 HRs in the
game. Rick Scherr hit 20 HRs in the tournament and counting his
Intentional Walks, his on base percentage was .846 (39-46). Bruce Meade
was 31-40 to win the batting title with a .775 average, just edging out
Scherr, who batted .774.
MVP -
Rick Scherr, Howards (24-31, .774, 20 HRs, 37 RBIs, 15 intentional Walks)
HR Leader -
Rick Scherr, Howard's - 20
Batting Leader - Bruce Meade, Jerry's Caterers (31-40) - .775
1984 All America Team
First Team
P-Don Arndt, Howard's/Western Steer
C-Bill Gatti, Elite Coatings
1B-Rick Scherr, Howard's/Western Steer (24-31, .774, 20 HRs, 37 RBIs, 15 IWs)
2B-Doug Brown, Jerry's Catering
3B-Ricky Huggins, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Bruce Meade, Jerry's Catering (31-40, .775)
OF-Dick Bartel, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Denny Jones, Jerry's Catering
OF-Curtis Williams, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Rick Wheeler, Jerry's Catering
UT-Craig Elliott, Elite Coatings
UT-Stan Harvey, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Mike Bolen, Jerry's Catering
UT-Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings
Second Team
P-Rick Weiterman, Elite Coatings
C-Greg Fuhrman, Jerry's Catering
1B-Bill Pollock, Elite Coatings
2B-Bill Meyer, Jerry's Catering
3B-Charles Wright, Elite Coatings
SS-Danny Basso, Jerry's Catering
OF-Glenn Borquin, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Dennis Graser, Elite Coatings
OF-Richard Wilborn, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Clyde Guy, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Russell Bradley, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Dan Griffin, Jerry's Catering
UT-Ron Ford, Elite Coatings
UT-Steve Williams, Elite Coatings
1984 Final Standings - (overall
record counting Pool Play games)
1. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 3-1 - (3-5)
2. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL 2-2 - (6-2)
3. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA 0-2 - (2-4)
Pool Play Results
1. Jerry's Caterers, Miami, FL 4-0
2. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA 2-2
3. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 0-4
1985 (at Burlington, NC)
Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH (159-27) ----- Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA
(115-11)
MVP Craig Elliott had 2 HRs and 4 RBIs in the 29-13 Championship Game
win over Elite Coatings. Steele's previously defeated Elite in the
Winner's Bracket final by a 27-11 score. Steele's also defeated Howard's in
the first game to send them to the loser's bracket. Howard's went 0-2 in the
elimination portion of the event.
MVP -
Craig Elliot, Steele's (27-38, .711, 17 HRs, 32 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Craig Elliot, Steele's Sports - 17
Batting Leader -
Bruce Meade, Elite Coatings (22-27) - .815
1985 All America Team
First Team
P-Greg Fuhrman, Steele's Sports
C-Craig Elliott, Steele's Sports (27-38, .711, 17 HRs, 32 RBIs)
1B-Rick Scherr, Howard's/Western Steer
2B-Kurt Steger, Lilly Air Systems
3B-Charles Wright, Elite Coatings
SS-Greg Whitlock, Steele's Sports (.594)
OF-Ken Loeri, Steele's Sports (.725, 14 HRs, 30 RBIs)
OF-Bill Schllian, Lilly Air Systems
OF-Bruce Meade, Elite Coatings (22-27, .815)
OF-Ken Parker, Lilly Air Systems
UT-Dennis Graser, Steele's Sports (.749, 11 HRs, 32 RBIs)
UT-Tim Rhinehart, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Bill Pollock, Elite Coatings
UT-Bill Gatti, Elite Coatings
Second Team
P-Rick Weiterman, Steele's Sports (.714)
C-Dave Steffen, Lilly Air Systems
1B-Cecil Whitehead, Elite Coatings
2B-Mike Macenko, Steele's Sports (26-41, .634, 14 HRs, 26 RBIs)
3B-Bill Blake, Howard's/Western Steer
SS-Steve Williams, Elite Coatings
OF-Rick Gentry, Greensboro Merchants
OF-Dan Griffin, Steele's Sports (.641, 12 HRs, 24 RBIs)
OF-Curtis Williams, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Clyde Guy, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Freddie Trice, Elite Coatings
UT-Henry McBeth, Steele's Sports (21-32, .656, 12 HRs, 24 RBIs)
UT-Darrell Misenheimer, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Ernie Montgomery, Steele's Sports
1985 Final Standings
1. Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 4-0 - (8-0 including pool play)
2. Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA 2-2
3. Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL 2-2
4. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 0-2
5. Greensboro Merchants, Greensboro, NC 0-2
Pool Play Results - Standings
and records - no info available
1.
Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 4-0
2.
Elite Coatings, Gordon, GA (3-1?)
3.
Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC (2-2?)
4.
Lilly Air Systems, Chicago, IL (1-3?)
5.
Greensboro Merchants, Greensboro, NC (0-4?)
1986 (at Burlington, NC)
Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH (217-13) ----- Pepsi-Cola, Danville, VA
Steele's went undefeated in winning it's second straight Super National
Championship. They were 5-0 in Pool Play and then 3-0 in the Elimination
round, defeating Pepsi-Cola 28-2 in the championship game. Pepsi had
previously eliminated Pantry 28-11 in the semi-finals. Craig Elliott
and Mike Bolen each 3 homers in the title game. Steeles connected for 15
HRs during that game and had 94 total home runs in the tournament.
Pitcher, Craig Elliott was the MVP for the second straight year as he
went 8-0 pitching, and hit a tournament leading 17 HRs. He wound up
batting .703 and had 28 RBIs. Mike Macenko had 14 HRs and Charles Wright
walloped 12 homers in addition to batting .810. This was Elliott's 6th
career National MVP Award, (He won the 1977 Open/Major MVP for Ken
Sanders Ford and the past 2 years for Steele's captured his 2 ASA Super
National MVPs. He also has earned 2 NSPC National MVP awards: 1982 with
York Barbell/Ken Sanders and 1983 with Elite Coatings. Throw in the 1984
USSSA World Series MVP for 6 total, the most all time up to date.
Winners bracket
Alamance 13 - Dickies 9
Steeles 39 - Alamance 16
Pantry 14 - Pepsi 8
Pantry 13 - Howards 8
Steeles - 29 Pantry 11
Losers bracket
Pepsi 9 - Alamance 8
Howards 8 - Dickies 5
Pepsi 15 - Howards 12
Pepsi 28 - Pantry 11
Final
Steeles 27 - Pepsi 2
MVP -
Craig Elliot, Steele's Sports (8-0 Piching; 26-37, .703, 17 HRs, 28 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Craig Elliot, Steele's - 17
Batting Leader - Charles Wright, Steele's (17-21, 12 HRs, 16 RBIs) - .810
1986 All America Team
First Team
P-Craig Elliott, Steele's Sports (26-37, .703, 17 HRs, 28 RBIs)
C-Mike Bolen, Steele's Sports
1B-Dennis Graser, Steele's Sports
2B-Mike Macenko, Steele's Sports (27-39, .692, 14 HRs, 20 RBIs)
UT-Tim White, Howard's/Western Steer
SS-Greg Whitlock, Steele's Sports
OF-Dan Schuck, Steele's Sports
OF-Ken Loeri, Steele's Sports
OF-Jay Setliff, Pepsi-Cola
OF-Ray Moore, Pantry
EH-Tim Rhinehart, Howard's/Western Steer
UT-Steve Johnson, Pepsi-Cola
UT-Charles Gibson, Pepsi-Cola
UT-David Dixon, Pepsi-Cola
UT-Wayne Pyrtle, Pantry
Second Team
P-Jerry Robinson, Dickie's TV
C-Neal Waltman, Pepsi-Cola
1B-Kenny Reynolds, Pepsi-Cola
UT-Tommy Spoon, Pantry
3B-Charles Wright, Steele's Sports (17-21, .810, 12 HRs, 16 RBIs)
UT-Richard Wilborn, Howard's/Western Steer
OF-Joe Young, Steele's Sports
OF-Doug Roberson, Steele's Sports
OF-Wayne Barley, Pepsi-Cola
OF-Ken Broadwell, Pantry
UT-Johnny Hagins, Pantry
UT-John Baxter, Alamance Merchants
UT-Ed McGill, Dickie's TV
UT-Doug Vincent, Alamance Merchants
UT-Mark Hierlmeir, Howard's/Western Steer
1986 Final Standings - (overall
record counting Pool Play games)
1. Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 3-0 - (8-0)
2. Pepsi-Cola, Danville, VA 4-2 - (5-6)
3. Pantry, Sanford, NC 2-2 - (4-5)
4. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 1-2 - (4-4)
5. Alamance Merchants, Burlington, NC 0-2 - (2-5)
5. Dickie TV, Asheville, NC 0-2 - (2-5)
1986 Pool Play Results
1. Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 5-0
2. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 3-2
3. Pantry, Sanford, NC 2-3
4. Dickie TV, Asheville, NC 2-3
5. Alamance Merchants, Burlington, NC 2-3
6. Pepsi-Cola, Danville, VA 1-4
1987 (at Parma, OH)
Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH (340-15) ----- Budweiser, Youngstown, OH
Steele's did what it was expected to do and that was win their third
straight ASA Super National Championship. They defeated Budweiser of
Youngstown, OH in the championship game 18-5. Steele's went undefeated,
winning their four pool play games and then three straight in the double
elimination portion of the event to go 7-0 on the weekend and they hit
76 HRs over the special 320 foot fence that was constructed for the
event
MVP -
Mike Macenko, Steele's (27-36, .750, 12 HRs, 26 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Scott Virkus, Steele's (22-33, .667) - 16
Batting Leader -
Mike Macenko, Steele's - .750
1987
First Team
P-Rick Weiterman, Steele's Sports
C-Craig Elliott, Steele's Sports
1B-Dennis Graser, Steele's Sports
2B-Mike Macenko, Steele's Sports (27-36, .750, 12 HRs, 26 RBIs)
3B-Ken Dain, Steele's Sports
SS-Ron Parnell, Steele's Sports
OF-Mark Odabashian, ABC Driveway/Holy Name
OF-Doug Roberson, Steele's Sports
OF-Scott Virkus, Steele's Sports (22-33, 667, 16 HRs)
OF-Fred Trice, Steele's Sports
EP-Phil Adams, Budweiser
UT-Dick Marlow, Budweiser
UT-Jeff Stamps, Steele's Sports
UT-Jim Kuhl, Budweiser
UT-Mickey Vittardi, ABC Driveway/Holy Name
1987 Final Standings - (overall record counting Pool Play games)
1. Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 3-0 - (7-0)
2. Budweiser, Youngstown, OH 1-2 - (2-5)
3. ABC Driveway/Holy Name, Parma, OH 0-2 - (1-5)
1987 Pool Play
1. Steele's Sports, Grafton, OH 4-0
2. Budweiser, Youngstown, OH 1-4
3. ABC Driveway/Holy Name, Parma, OH 1-3
1988 (at Oklahoma City, OK)
Starpath, Monticello, KY (81-16) ----- Sports Hero's Athletics, Eagan, MN
Starpath had to defeat Sports Heros twice to gain the ASA Crown and
that's just what they did. The scores were 18-15 and 17-13. Leading
Starpath's offense in both games were MVP Dave Johnson, who came up big all
weekend. Home Runs for Starpath in the final two games were: Dave Allen (5),
Scott Jones (4), Gary Jones (2), and Dennis Graser with 1. Leading Sports
Heros was Doug Berfeldt (2) and Gary Morris (2). There were a couple of big
outputs in the Tournament. Bruce Rains (John Hanson) and Rick Hollingsworth
(Lighthouse) both hit 5 HRs in a game.
MVP -
Dave Johnson, Starpath (21-32, .650, 11 HRs, 20 Runs)
HR Leaders -
Dave Johnson, Starpath - 11
HR Leaders - Bruce Baily, John Hanson's - 11
HR Leaders - Bill Blake,
Steele's (22-26, .846) - 11
Batting Leader -
Kevin 'Tiny' Giddens, Lighthouse (18-22) -.818
1988 All America Team
First Team
P-Ted Larson, Sports Hero's Athletics
UT-Billy Blake, Steele's Silver Bullets (22-26, .846, 11 HRs)
1B-Kevin Giddens, Lighthouse (18-22, .818)
2B-Doug Flynn, Starpath
3B-Greg Whitlock, Starpath
SS-Gary Morris, Sports Hero's Athletics
OF-Greg Schulte, Bell Corp./FAF
OF-Dave Johnson, Starpath (21-32, .650, 11 HRs, 20 Runs)
OF-Cecil Whithead, Lighthouse
OF-Dennis Graser, Starpath
EP-Mack Thompson, John Hansen/Franey & Parr
UT-Todd Fuechmann, Sports Hero's Athletics
UT-Mark Stumpf, John Hansen/Franey & Parr
UT-Bruce Bailey, John Hansen/Franey & Parr (11 HRs)
UT-Doug Roberson, Steele's Silver Bullets (15-25, .600, 6 HRs)
Second Team
P-Kenny Carver, Lighthouse
C-Sylvain Little, Lighthouse
1B-Rich Plante, Superior
2B-Mike Macenko, Steele's Silver Bullets
3B-Rodney Woods, Starpath
SS-Ron Parnell, Steele's Silver Bullets
OF-Michael Johnson, Sports Hero's Athletics
OF-Chris Nelson, Utah Players
OF-Dewayne Frizzel, Lighthouse
OF-Andy Sanzaro, Superior
EP-Ed Berg, Superior
UT-Bruce Meade, Steele's Silver Bullets
UT-Tim Fuller, Lighthouse
UT-Scott Jones, Starpath
UT-Danny Holder, Lighthouse
1988 Final Standings
1. Starpath, Monticello, KY 7-1
2. Sports Her's Athletics, Crystal, MN 4-2
3. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA 3-2
4. Steele's Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH 3-2
5. Bell Corp./FAF, Tampa, FL 3-2
5. Superior Softball, Windsor Locks, CT 3-2
7. John Hansen/Franey & Parr, Rockville, MD 2-2
7. Utah Players, Salt Lake City, UT 2-2
9. Las Vegas Aces, Las Vegas, NV 1-2
9. Non-Ferrous Metals, Euclid, OH 1-2
9. OKC Hunters LYD., Oklahoma City, OK 1-2
9. Vernon's, Jacksonville, FL 1-2
13. Broken Drum Insulation, Los Angeles, CA 0-2
13. Howard's/Western Steer, Denver, NC 0-2
13. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 0-2
13. Reb's, North Hollywood, CA 0-2
1989 - Oklahoma City, OK
Ritch's Salvage, Harrisburgh, NC (67-10) ----- Starpath/Kirk's Glass,
Lexington, KY (52-23)
One week prior to this event, Ritch's Salvage upended favored
Superior/Apollo 26-24 in the bottom of the 7th inning of the "if" game as
Greg Whitlock's walk off homer with Mike Nye on base won the "Major" title
for Ritch's. In an
unprecedented
event, Ritch's Salvage came from the loser's bracket as they lost their
opening game to Stewart's of Pittsburgh 45-14. They then won six
straight games and defeated Starpath/Kirk's Glass 30-25 to capture the
"Super" title. In the Championship Game, Fred Trice (4 HRs), Bill
Gatti (3 HRs), Jeff Stamps (3 HRs), Dan Griffin, Britt Hightower, Mike Nye
and Charles Wright all hit 2 HRs. For Starpath, Bruce Rains and Gary Jones
both his 2 HRs. This was the first and ONLY time a team won the Major and
Super titles in the same season. The wind was a big factor in this
tournament as it was blowing out hard in the first two days of competition.
125 HRs were hit in the four games played Thursday Night and on Friday in
the nine games played, 363 HRs were hit. Steele's hit 56 in one game.
The last two days, the wind turned and was blowing in and things were very
different. The format was two 7-team brackets playing double elimination
with the two winners playing a one game championship. In some individual
accomplihments, Charles Wright (Super MVP) was first team All American in
both Super and Major. Rick Scherr, Mike Nye and Cody Wyatt also
garnered first team selections on both. Don Clatterbaugh, Dale Mayo
and Stave Yancey were all first team Super and second team Major. Dave
Steffen was 2nd team Super and 1st team Major, while Steve Craven and Doug
Roberson were second team in both Super and Major. Worth Mentioning was the
fact that the HR champ, Britt Hightower made an incredible diving catch to
save the game for Ritch's in the bottom of the 7th inning with two outs and
two men on base. Former Major Leaguer Doug Flynn earned the ASA Wilson
Field Master Gold Glove award as the outstanding defensive player in the
tournament. For the record, Charles Wright and Mike Nye were the only
two Ritch's players to be named first team All-American in Both the Major
and Super events.
MVP -
Charles Wright, Ritch's Salvage (31-39, .795, 14 HRs, 24 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Britt Hightower, Ritch's Salvage (25-39, .641, 33 RBIs) - 16
Batting Leader -
Bruce Rains, Starpath/Kirks (21-24, 12 HRs) - .875
Wilson Field Master Award - Doug Flynn, Starpath/Kirks
1989 All America Team
First Team
P-Mike Nye, Ritch's Salvage (21-37, .568, 6 HRs, 17 RBIs)
C-David Dale, New Construction
1B-Charles Wright, Ritch's Salvage (31-39, .795, 14 HRs, 24 RBIs)
2B-Steve Yancey, New Construction
3B-Rick Scherr, Superior/Apollo
SS-Doug Flynn, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
OF-Cody Wyatt, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's Salvage (25-39, .641, 16 HRs, 33 RBIs)
OF-Jeff Stamps, Ritch's Salvage (25-36, .695, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs)
OF-Russell Weilbacher, Century/Coors/Worth
EP-Don Clatterbough, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
UT-Dale Mayo, New Construction
UT-Leland Nelson, Century/Coors/Worth
UT-Jim Fuller, Superior/Apollo
UT-Gary Jones, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
Second Team
P-Ted Larson, Century/Coors/Worth
C-Dave Steffen, Superior/Apollo
1B-Bruce Rains, Starpath/Kirk's Glass (21-24, .875, 12 HRs)
2B-Scott Jones, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
3B-Larry Neff, Ritch's Salvage (19-37, .514, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs)
SS-Fred Shipley, New Construction
OF-Dan Schuck, Starpath/Kirk's Glass
OF-Roger Snatchko, Stewart's Lounge
OF-Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse
OF-Steve Craven, Lighthouse
EP-Joe Rabbiutt, Stewart's Lounge
UT-Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo
UT-Carl Rose, Lighthouse
UT-Tony Foschia, Stewart's Lounge
UT-Steve Sharp, New Construction
Third Team
P-Scott Wallisa, Stewart's Lounge
C-Baxter Burris, Ritch's Salvage (16-27, .593, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs)
1B-John Grissom, Steele's Silver Bullets
2B-Bill Gatti, Ritch's Salvage (19-33, .576, 11 HRs, 28 RBIs)
3B-Steve Skladany, Stewart's Lounge
SS-Calvin Linglebach, Instant Landscaping
OF-SS Andy Sanzaro, Superior/Apollo
OF-Dan Griffin, Ritch's Salvage (25-37, .676, 10 HRs, 16 RBIs)
OF-Cliff Carpenter, Bell Corp.
OF-Jon Meyer, Bell Corp.
EP-Roger Wilt, Lighthouse
UT-Brad Beattie, Century/Coors/Worth
UT-Scott Virkus, Steele's Silver Bullets
UT-Bucky Autry, New Construction
UT-Dirk Androff, Steele's Silver Bullets (9-17, .529, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs)
Others:
Freddie Trice, Ritch's Salvage (16-23, .696, 11 HRs, 26 RBIs)
Greg Whitlock, Ritch's Salvage (19-39, .487, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs)
Craig Elliott, Steele's Silver Bullets (7 HRs)
Bill Blake, Steele's Silver Bullets (7 HRs)
1989 Final Standings
1. Ritch's Salvage, Harrisburg, NC 6-1
2. Starpath/Kir's Glass, Monticello, KY 4-1
3. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 3-2
3. Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, CT 2-2
5. Century/Coors/Worth/Atkins, St. Louis, MO 2-2
5. Steele's Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH 1-2
7. Lighthouse, Stone Mountain, GA 2-2
7. Stewart's Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA 1-2
9. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL 0-2
9. Bryan Tours, Jackson, MS 0-2
9. Instant Landscaping, West Palm Beach, FL 0-2
9. Dynasty, Cerritos, CA 0-2
9. Ken Michael's/Franny & Parr, Rockville, MD 0-2
9. Premier Sports, Tempe, AZ 0-2
1990 (at Oklahoma City, OK)
Steele's Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH (226-9) ----- Lighthouse/Sunbelt,
Stone Mountain, GA (61-21)
Bill Blake hit 6 HRs and drove in 10 runs to lead Steele's to a 65-50
Championship game win over Lighthouse. Steele's beat Superior/Apollo 53-44
in the semi finals. The Men of Steele hit 70 HRs over the course of
the tournament (4 games). Steeles led Lighthouse 32-5, before the Stone
Mountain squad woke up and came back. Wendell Rickard hit 6 HRs for
Lighthouse in the game. Ricky Huggins and Steve Craven combined for 9 HRs
and 12 RBIs to lead the comback. Kenny Carver chipped in with 7 RBIs.
All Time Home Run Leader, Mike Macenko was named Co-MVP along with
Monsterous Monty Tucker. Both had incredible tournaments tournaments at
the plate for Steele's. Both players had 18 HRs, emerging
superstar Carl Rose of Lighthouse, had 17 HRs, but all three fell short
to Doug Roberson of Steele's who won the Home Run crown with 20. A
record of 763 home runs were hit in the tournament, an average of about 36
per game.
Co-MVP -
Mike Macenko, Steele's (27-31, .871, 18 HRs, 34 RBIs, 29 Runs)
Co-MVP - Monty Tucker, Steele's (23-26,
.880, 18 HRs, 26 RBIs, 27 Runs)
HR Leader -
Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo (30-41, .732, 35 RBIs) - 20
Batting Leaders (15 ABs) -
Carl Rose, Lighthouse (27-30, 17 HRs, 25 RBIs) - .900
Batting Leaders (15 ABs) - Wes Lord, Budweiser
(18-20, 10 HRs, 21 RBIs) - .900
Wilson Field Master Award - Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo
1990 All America Team
First Team
P-Monte Tucker, Steele's Silver Bullets (23-26, .880, 18 HRs, 26 RBIs, 27
Runs)
C-Mike Macenko, Steele's Silver Bullets (27-31, .871, 18 HRs, 34 RBIs, 29
Runs)
1B-Rich Plante, Superior/Apollo
2B-Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth (27-30, .900, 17 HRs, 25 RBIs)
3B-Charles Wright, Ritch's/Kirk's
SS-Doug Flynn, Starpath
OF-Doug Roberson, Superior/Apollo (30-41, .732, 20 HRs, 35 RBIs)
OF-John Grissom, Steele's Silver Bullets (18-22, .818, 9 HRs, 13 RBIs, 20
Runs)
OF-Scott Virkus, Steele's Silver Bullets (19-25, .760, 14 HRs, 20 RBIs, 25
Runs)
OF-Curtis Williams, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth
EP-Dale Mayo, Starpath
UT-Dirk Androff, Steele's Silver Bullets (23-30, .767, 13 HRs, 27 RBIs, 25
Runs)
UT-Wendall Rickard, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth
UT-Dave Steffen, Superior/Apollo (.868, 16 HRs, 32 RBIs)
UT-Sylvin Little, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth
UT-Tim Millette, Budweiser
Second Team
P-Ken Craver, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth
C-Mark Hierlmeier, Ritch's/Kirk's
1B-Sandy Sandoval, Budweiser
2B-Dennis Graser, Superior/Apollo
3B-Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth
SS-Todd Joerling, Steele's Silver Bullets (19-31, .636, 8 HRs, 14 RBIs, 16
Runs)
OF-Cecil Whitehead, Ritch's/Kirk's
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's/Kirk's
OF-Wes Lord, Budweiser (18-20, .900, 10 HRs, 21 RBIs)
OF-Andy Sanzaro, Superior/Apollo (.813, 10 HRs, 18 RBIs)
UT-Jim Fuller, Superior/Apollo
UT-Dave Johnson, Starpath
UT-Fred Shipley, Starpath
UT-Billy Blake, Steele's Silver Bullets (26-31, .839, 17 HRs, 26 RBIs, 27
Runs)
OTHERS:
Greg Schulte, Steele's (13-14, .929, 8 HRs, 21 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Rick Weiterman, Steele's (7-10, .700, 1 RBI, 7 Runs)
Danny Williams, Steele's (16-23, .696, 11 HRs, 18 RBIs, 16 Runs)
Dan Schuck, Steele's (21-31, .677, 12 HRs, 23 RBIs, 19 Runs)
Ernie Montgomery, Steele's (12-24, .500, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 12 Runs)
1990 Final Standings
1. Steele's Silver Bullets, Grafton, OH 4-0
2. Lighthouse/Sunbelt/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 4-1
3. Starpath, Monticello, KY 2-2
3. Superior/Apollo, Windsor Locks, CT 3-2
5. Ritch's/Kirk's Glass, Harrisburg, NC 3-2
5. Bell Corp., Tamps, FL 1-2
7. Budweiser, San Francisco, CA 2-2
7. Williams/Thompson, Houston, TX 1-2
9. Premier/Century, Tempe, AZ 0-2
9. VIP/Express Transport, Cincinnati, OH 0-2
9. Chem-Clean, Lebanon, TN 0-2
9. Instant Landscaping, West Palm Beach, FL 0-2
1991 (at Little Rock, AR)
Sunbelt/Worth, Centerville, GA (72-28) ----- Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor
Locks, CT (80-7)
Sunbelt/Worth defeated Starpath/Le-Al-Co
25-18 in the winners bracket final to advance to the championship
game. Ritch's-Superior then eliminated Starpath to advance to the
Championship against Sunbelt. The Legendary Bruce Meade of Starpath was only
7-1 (.412), but hit 5 HRs in the tournament. Sunbelt came from behind in the
game to win the title 25-21 over R-S. Sunbelt came into the tournament
with 1679 HRs, as 9 of the top 11 home run leaders in the country play for
Sunbelt.
MVP -
Steve Craven, Sunbelt/Worth (14-19, .737, 5 HRs)
HR Leaders -
Jim Fuller, Ritch's-Superior - 8
HR Leaders - Jeff Arnold, Williams/Finke - 8
HR Leaders - Britt
Hightower, Ritch's/Superior- 8
HR Leaders - Danny Williams, Sunbelt (.632) - 8
Batting Leader - Carl Rose, Sunbelt/Worth (16-20, 7 HRs) - .800
Wilson Field Master Award - Greg Whitlock, Starpath
1991 All America Team
First Team
P-John Keigly, Williams/Worth
C-Dave Steffen, Ritch's Superior
1B-Mike Macenko, Worth/Sunbelt
2B-Mark Baker, Bell Corp
3B-Carl Rose, Worth/Sunbelt (16-20, .800, 7 HRs)
SS-Greg Whitlock, Starpath
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's/Superior (8 HRs)
OF-Steve Craven, Worth/Sunbelt (14-19, .737, 5 HRs)
OF-Cody Wyatt, Starpath
OF-Larry Friedeau, Starpath
UT-Dennis Graser, Ritch's/Superior
UT-Jim Fuller, Ritch's/Superior (8 HRs)
UT-Danny Williams, Worth/Sunbelt (8 HRs)
1991 Final Standings (need
final records)
1. Worth/Sunbelt, Centerville, GA
2. Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT
3. Starpath, Monticello, KY
4. Williams/Finke, Houston, TX
5. Ohio Transport, Cleveland, OH
5. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL
7. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA
7. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN
9. Seta Corporation, Charlotte, NC 0-2
9. Lemoyne Sleeper, Harrisburg, PA 0-2
9. Gooslin Construction, Columbus, OH 0-2
9. Wilson Softball, Little Rock, AR 0-2
1992 (at Hendersonville, TN)
Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (80-9) ----- Steele's/Sunbelt,
Brooke Park, OH (78-30)
Steele's won
the winners bracket finals 32-31 over Ritch's-Superior as they hit 16 homers
in the game. Jacques Miller hit
3 HRs and 4 other players each had two. Ritch's-Superior then came back from the losers bracket and defeated
Steele's/Sunbelt 36-25 to force the 'if' game. Charles Wright had 3
HRs and 9 RBIs in that game. Ritch's was leading 16-0 in the top
of the first inning of the 'if' game when the rains came and after a
long delay, Ritch's-Superior was awarded the Championship over Steele's
Sunbelt via ASA's tie-breaker rule (they both beat each other once, but
Ritch's had a better overall tournament record).
MVP -
Dirk Androff, Ritch's-Superior (22-28, .786, 10 HRs, 24 RBIs, 21 Runs)
HR Leader - Jimmy Powers, Steele's/Sunbelt (19-23, .826, 30 RBIs,
19 Runs) - 11
Batting Leader - Bubba Defer, Time Out Sports/Worth (13-15, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs,
14 Runs)
- .867
1992 All America Team
First Team
P-Scott Elliott, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (17-23, .739, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs,
13 Runs
C-Dave Steffen, Ritch's/Superior (19-27, .704, 5 HRs, 16 RBIs, 15 Runs)
1B-Rick Weiterman, Ritch's/Superior (15-20, .750, 8 RBIs, 12 Runs)
2B-Dewayne Nevitt, Starpath (18-27, .667, 10 HRs, 15 RBIs, 11 Runs)
3B-Charles Wright, Ritch's/Superior (16-26, .615, 7 HRs, 22 RBIs, 18 Runs)
SS-Ron Parnell, Ritch's/Superior (18-28, .643, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs, 18 Runs)
OF-Jimmy Powers, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (19-23, .826, 11 HRs, 30 RBIs, 19
Runs)
OF-Gary Fisher, DJ's Sports/Easton (16-19, .842, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs, 17 Runs)
OF-Dirk Androff, Ritch's/Superior (22-28, .786, 10 HRs, 24 RBIs, 21 Runs)
OF-Steve Craven, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (16-23, .696, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 14
Runs)
EP-Monty Tucker, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (14-21, .667, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs, 13
Runs)
UT-Darrell Beeler, Ritch's/Superior (18-28, .643, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 14 Runs)
UT-Jeff Boyden, DJ's Sports/Easton (15-19, .789, 7 HRs, 13 RBIs, 14 Runs)
UT-Greg Cannedy, DJ's Sports/Easton (12-15, .800, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 11 Runs)
UT-Bubba Defer, Worth/Time Out Sports (13-15, .867, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Second Team
P-Paul Drilling, Ritch's/Superior (16-20, .800, 4 RBIs, 16 Runs)
C-Mike Macenko, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (16-26, .615, 6 HRs, 11 RBIs, 16
Runs)
1B-Jacques Miller, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (14-23, .609, 7 HRs, 11 RBIs, 13
Runs)
2B-Tot Powers, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (11-22, .500, 7 HRs, 13 RBIs, 11
Runs)
3B-Tim Linson, Gooslin Construction (15-25, .600, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 13 Runs)
SS-Greg Whitlock, Starpath (15-23, .652, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 15 Runs)
OF-Kevin Berkhofer, Gooslin Construction (16-21, .762, 2 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10
Runs
OF-Cody Wyatt, Starpath (23-34, .676, 7 HRs, 21 RBIs, 17 Runs)
OF-Steve Dickinson, Gooslin Construction (17-26, .654, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 16
Runs)
OF-Phil Jobe, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (17-25, .680, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 14 Runs)
EP-Bruce Meade, Starpath (21-30, .700, 9 HRs, 26 RBIs, 17 Runs)
UT-Ed Berg, Gooslin Construction (15-24, .625, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs, 13 Runs)
UT-Dennis Graser, Ritch/Superior (14-23, .609, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs, 14 Runs)
UT-Ernie Montgomery, Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen (12-20, .600, 2 RBIs, 9 Runs)
UT-Rich Plante, Starpath (19-30, .633, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs, 21 Runs)
Others:
Doug Kissane, Taylor Brothers (6-7, .857, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Sylvin Little, Vernons (13-16, .813, 7 HRs, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)
Phil White, New Construction (15-19, .789, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Randy Kortokrax, R&D/Ohio Transport (11-14, .786, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Andy Alvis, Dan Smith (13-17, .765, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Carl Rose, Williams/Worth (6-8, .750, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 5 Runs)
Wendell Rickard, Datom-Argus (10-14, .714, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Mike Bolen, Datom-Argus (9-13, .692, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Kim Seaman, Bell Corp (9-13, .692, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Larry Fredieu, Bell Corp (8-12, .667, 7 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Dewayne Frizzell, Vernons (10-15, .667, 5 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Jim Fuller, Ritch's/Superior (15-23, .652, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 11 Runs)
Mike Shenk, Taylor Brothers (5-8, .625, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs)
Dave Johnson, Starpath (19-31, .619, 7 HRs, 12 RBIS, 18 Runs)
Mark Martin, Bell Corp (8-13, .615, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (8-13, .615, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Gary Jones, Starpath (15-25, .600, 8 HRs, 16 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Dave Allen, Starpath (17-29, .586, 8 HRs, 22 RBIs, 17 Runs)
Scott Flood, DJ's Sports (12-22, .545, 8 HRs, 12 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Donnie Rardin, Starpath (16-31, .516, 8 HRs, 10 RBIs, 18 Runs)
Cecil Whitehead, Ritch's/Superior (14-28, .500, 4 HRs, 13 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Britt Hightower, Ritch's/Superior (11-27, .407, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 8 Runs)
JC Phelps, New Construction (7-18, .389, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
1992 Final Standings
1. Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 5-1
2. Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH 4-1
3. Starpath, Monticello, KY 5-2
4. Gooslin Construction, Columbus, OH 3-2
5. DJ's/Easton, Atchinson, KS 3-2
5. Time-Out Sports/Worth, Jackson, MS 2-2
7. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 2-2
7. Vernon's, Jacksonville, FL 2-2
9. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA 1-2
9. R&D/Ohio Transport, Lima, OH 1-2
9. Datom-Argus, Lebanon, TN 1-2
9. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL 1-2
13. Williams/Worth, Houston, TX 0-2
13. Riverside, Louisville, KY 0-2
13. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI 0-2
13. Diamond Edge/Worth, St. Louis, MO 0-2
1993 (at Johnson City, TN)
Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (81-6) ----- Bell Corp/Easton,
Tampa, FL (79-24)
Write up coming soon - Ritch's-Superior defeated Bell Corp 54-8 in
three and a half innings to win the championship. Ritch's scored 186 runs in
their 5 games and only gave up 85 runs. They outscored their opponents by
100 runs in the 5 games.
MVP -
Charles Wright, Ritch's-Superior (18-22, .818, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs)
HR Leader - Carl Rose, Williams/Worth (25-34, .735, 38 RBIs) - 18
Batting Leader - Scott Flood, DJ's (17-20, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs) - .850
1993 All America Team
First Team
P-Paul Drilling, Ritch's/Superior (14-20, .700, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs)
C-Dave Steffen, Ritch's/Superior (19-24, .792, 8 HRs, 12 RBIs)
1B-Dirk Androff, Ritch's/Superior (18-23, .783, 9 HRs, 21 RBIs)
2B-Darrell Beeler, Ritch's/Superior (15-26, .577, 9 HRs, 16 RBIs)
3B-Charles Wright, Ritch's/Superior (18-22, .818, 13 HRs, 25 RBIs)
SS-Todd Joerling, Bell Corp. (19-27, .704, 8 HRs, 14 RBIs)
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's/Superior (20-27, .741, 12 HRs, 22 RBIs)
OF-Mark Martin, Bell Corp. (22-27, .815, 6 HRS, 10 RBIs)
OF-Carl Rose, Williams/Worth (25-34, .735, 18 HRs, 38 RBIs)
OF-Scott Flood, DJ's (17-20, .850, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs)
EP-Tot Powers, Ritch's/Superior (15-20, .750, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs)
UT-Ron Parnell, Ritch's/Superior (18-25, .720, 11 HRs, 18 RBIs)
UT-Cecil Whitehead, Ritch's/Superior (15-21, .714, 8 HRs, 11 RBIs)
UT-Dan Schuck, Bell Corp. (17-29, .586, 12 HRs, 23 RBIs)
UT-Larry Carter, Bell Corp. (16-24, 10 HRs, 15 RBIs)
Second Team
P-Greg Cannedy, Bell Corp. (
C-Danny Williams, Williams/Worth
1B-Mike Macenko, Steele's/Sunbelt
2B-Jamie Wisham, Williams/Worth
3B-Jon Meyers, Williams/Worth
SS-Doug Flynn, Vernon's
OF-Derek Oliver, Steele's/Sunbelt
OF-Hank Garris, Williams/Worth
OF-Jimmy Powers, Ritch's/Superior (19-26, .731, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs)
OF-Larry Fredieu, Vernon's
EP-Bruce Meade, Vernon's
UT-Dewayne Nevitt, Vernon's
UT-Doug Roberson, Ritch's/Superior (16-24, .667, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs)
UT-Todd Martin, Steele's/Sunbelt
UT-Kim Seaman, Bell Corp.
Third Team
P-Phil Jobe, Steele's/Sunbelt
C-Rick Wheeler, Vernon's
1B-Tommy Scott, Riverside/RAM
2B-Mark Cauley, Vernon's
3B-Butch Ovens, Steele's/Sunbelt
SS-Larry Sauceman, Williams/Worth
OF-Dewayne Frizzel, Vernon's
OF-Gary Fisher, DJ's
OF-Cole Elkin, Riverside/RAM
OF-Steve Craven, Steele's/Sunbelt
EP-Wendell Rickard, Williams/Worth
UT-Monty McCrory, Worth Astros
UT-Jeff Arnold, Bell Corp.
UT-Shawn Keane, Steele's/Sunbelt
UT-Jason Kendrick, Vernon's
1993 Final Standings
1. Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 5-0
2. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL 4-2
3. Williams/Worth, Houston, TX 4-2
4. Vernon's, Jacksonville, FL 3-2
5. Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH 3-2
5. DJ's, Atchinson, KS 3-2
7. Riverside/RAM, Louisville, KY 2-2
7. Worth Astros, Indianapolis, IN 2-2
9. Moulton Furniture, Moulton, AL 1-2
9. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 1-2
9. St. Louis Worth, St. Louis, MO 1-2
9. Taylor Brothers, Providence, RI 1-2
13. Acme SPorts, Kingsport, TN 0-2
13. Century Glass, Dallas, TX 0-2
13. Herb's/Dynasty, San Diego, CA 0-2
13. Twohig, Cleveland, OH 0-2
1994 (at Maryville, TN)
Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL (60-23) ----- Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor
Locks, CT (63-19)
Two-Time defending champ, Ritch's/Superior couldn't make it three
times as they ran into a powerful Bell Corp squad led by Hank Garris and Dan
Schuck. These two players combined for 26 HRs and 40 RBIs in the four games
they played to lead Bell Corp over Ritch'/Superior 42-14 in the final game
of the ASA Super National Championship Tournament. Bell Corp hit 23
HRs in that final game.
MVP -
Hank Garris, Bell Corp (19-22, .864, 12 HRs, 18 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Dan Schuck, Bell Corp (19-25, .760, 22 RBIs) -14
Batting Leader - Derek Oliver, Converters (19-20, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs) -.950
1994 All America Team
First Team
P-Greg Cannedy, Bell Corp.
C-Kim Seaman, Bell Corp.
1B-Dirk Androff, Ritch's-Superior
2B-Tom White, Tri-Gems
3B-Rusty Bumgardner, Converters/Vernon's
SS-Shawn Keane, Shen Valley/DJ's
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Hank Garris, Bell Corp. (19-22, .864, 12 HRs, 18 RBIs)
OF-Dan Schuck, Bell Corp. (19-25, .760, 14 HRs, 22 RBIs)
OF-Derek Oliver, Converters/Vernon's (19-20, .950, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs)
UT-Larry Fredieu, Ritch's-Superior
UT-Todd Joerling, Bell Corp.
UT-Mark Martin, Bell Corp.
UT-Ron Parnell, Ritch's-Superior
UT-Cecil Whitehead, Ritch's-Superior
Second Team
P-Ricky Huggins, Shen Valley/DJ's
C-Ron Douglas, Back Porch
1B-Tot Powers, Converters/Vernon's
2B-Dewaye Nevitt, Converters/Vernon's
3B-Charles Wright, Ritch's-Superior
SS-Todd Martin, Converters/Vernon's
OF-Scott Elliott, Converters/Vernon's
OF-Jason Kendrick, Shen Valley/DJ's
OF-Jimmy Powers, Converters/Vernon's
OF-Dale Sensineg, Shen Valley/DJ's
UT-Monty Tucker, Steele's/Sunbelt
UT-Darrell Beeler, Ritch's-Superior
UT-Freddie Johnson, Steele's/Sunbelt
UT-Joe Spadifino, Shen Valley/DJ's
UT-Jeff Arnold, Bell Corp.
Third Team
P-Brad Altimore, Tri-Gems
C-Mike Macenko, Ritch's-Superior
1B-Robbie Ergle, Shen Valley/DJ's
2B-Mike Stanley, Back Porch
3B-Mike Shenk, Shen Valley/DJ's
SS-Randy Romagna, Converters/Vernon's
OF-Phil White, Bell Corp.
OF-Greg Harding, Bell Corp.
OF-Alan Tanner, Tri-Gems
OF-Mike Rodriguez, Lab Tec
UT-Butch Ovens, Converters/Vernon's
UT-JC Phelps, Williams/Worth
UT-Jon Meyers, Williams/Worth
UT-Wendall Rickard, Lighthouse
UT-Tommy Scott, Riverside
1994 Final Standings
1. Bell Corp./Easton, Tampa, FL 4-0
2. Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 3-1
3. Converters/Vernons/TPS, Kinston, NC 3-1
4. Shen Valley/DJ's/TPS, Bridgewater, VA 3-1
5. Steele's/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH 3-2
5. Tri-Gems, Cedar Brook, NJ 3-2
7. Back Porth/Worth, Destin, FL 2-2
7. Riverside/RAM/Taylor/TPS, Louisville, KY 2-2
9. Lighthouse/Alford's/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 1-2
9. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX 1-2
9. Labtec/Demarini, Portland, OR 1-2
9. Roberts Park/St. Louis Merchants/TPS, St. Louis, MO 1-2
13. Dan Smith/TPS, San Jose, CA 0-2
13. Reece Astros/TPS, Corbin, KY 0-2
13. Denny Lumber/Merrill Lynch/Steele's, Somerset, KY 0-2
13. Minnesota Merchants, Minneapolis, MN 0-2
1995 (at Waterloo, IA)
Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (56-25) ----- Ritch's-Superior/TPS,
Windsor Locks, CT (72-14)
Lighthouse did not have an easy task ahead of them. They just had to
beat the top two ranked teams in the country to capture the ASA Super
Nationals. They accomplished that feat as they defeated Bell Corp in the
winner's bracket semi-final. They then routed Ritch's-Superior 31-9 in the
winner's bracket final. After Ritch's defeated defending ASA champion, Bell
Corp 29-19 in loser's bracket final, Lighthouse was matched up against
Ritch's once again. The R-S Express beat Lighthouse 26-22 in the first
final, setting up the "if" game. In the sixth inning, they hit four home
runs to clinch the 25-18 championship victory over Ritch's-Superior. Wendell
Rickard, Derek Jones, Steve Craven and Mike Shenk were the four players that
came through with the big bombs. Shenk had 3 home runs in the game.
MVP -
Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse/Worth (15-26, .577, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs)
HR Leaders - Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse -6
HR Leaders - Parrish Barwick, (10-12, .833, 14 RBIs)
Back Porch -6
Batting Leader - Mike Jackson, Riverside/RAM (16-19) -.842
1995 All America Team
First Team
P-Greg Cannedy, Bell Corp./Easton
C-Wendall Rickard, Lighthouse/Worth (15-26, .577, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs)
1B-Hank Garris, Bell Corp./Easton
2B-Dirk Androff, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
3B-Kenny Everett, Lighthouse/Worth
SS-Larry Sauceman, Lighthouse/Worth
OF-Steve Craven, Lighthouse/Worth
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
OF-Doug Roberson, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
OF-Brad Stiles, Lighthouse/Worth
EP-Curtis Wiliams, Williams/Worth
UT-Ron Parnell, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
UT-Mike Macenko, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
UT-Rusty Bumgardner, Shen Valley/TPS
UT-Mike Shenk, Lighthouse/Worth
Second Team
P-Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse/Worth
C-Bill Blake Williams/Worth
1B-Parrish Barwick, Back Porch (10-12, 6 HRs, .833, 14 RBIs)
2B-Tommy Smith, Riverside/RAM
3B-Dewayne Nevitt, Shen Valley/TPS
SS-Todd Joerling, Bell Corp./Easton
OF-Kenny Carver, Lighthouse/Worth
OF-Bobby Gilbert, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
OF-Jeff Hall, Bell Corp./Easton
OF-Kipp West, Back Porch
EP-Robbie Ergle, Superior/Southland
UT-Mike Jackson, Riverside/RAM (16-19, .842)
UT-Kim Seaman, Bell Corp./Easton
UT-John Mello, Ritch's-Superior/TPS
UT-Ralph Roberts, Williams/Worth
1995 Final Standings
1. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 5-1
2. Ritch's-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 5-2
3. Bell/Sunbelt/Easton, Tampa, FL 4-2
4. Williams/Dudley, Spring, TX 4-2
5. Riverside/RAM/Taylor/TPS, Louisville, KY 3-2
5. Shen Valley/TPS, Bridgewater, VA 2-2
7. Back Porch/Moulton Furniture/TPS, Destin, FL 2-2
7. Superior/Southland, Gainesville, GA 2-2
9. D&D Thoroughbreds/Demarini, Portland, OR 1-2
9. Harrison's/Power Flite, Portsmouth, VA 1-2
9. Rainier/TPS, Seattle, WA 1-2
9. Tri-Gems/Easton, Cedar Brook, NJ 1-2
13. Belcher, Manteno, IL 0-2
13. Deery Brothers/Easton, Cedar Falls, IA 0-2
13. Steele's Hitmen, Brook Park, OH 0-2
13. Vinnie's Astros/TPS, Newport, KY 0-2
1996 (at Johnson City, TN)
Ritch's-Superior/Tri-Gems/Beloli/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (65-14) ----- Shen
Valley/Superior/Taylor Brothers/TPS, Bridgewater, VA (70-17)
Write up coming soon
MVP -
Darrell Bealer, Ritch's-Superior (25-30, .833, 19 HRs, 32 RBIs)
HR Leaders -
Darrell Bealer, Ritch's-Superior - 19
HR Leaders - Tot Powers, Shen Valley (30-34, .882, 36 RBIs) -19
HR Leaders - Carl Rose, Lighthouse (27-38, .711, 29 RBIs) -19
Batting Leader - Jeff Wallace, Steele's Silver Bullets (30-33, 17 HRs, 28 RBIs)
-.909
1996 All America Team
First Team
P-Paul Drilling, Ritch's-Superior
C-Larry Fredieu, Ritch's-Superior
1B-Dirk Androff, Ritch's-Superior
2B-Rusty Bumgardner, Shen Valley/TPS
3B-Darrell Beeler, Ritch's-Superior (25-30, .833, 19 HRs, 32 RBIs)
SS-Ron Parnell, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Steve Craven, Lighthouse
OF-Britt Hightower, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Scott Elliott, Shen Valley/TPS
OF-Todd Martin, Shen Valley/TPS
EP-JC Phelps, Shen Valley/TPS
UT-Tot Powers, Shen Valley/TPS (30-34, .882, 19 HRs, 36 RBIs)
UT-Jeff Wallace, Steele's (30-33, .909, 17 HRs, 28 RBIs)
UT-Todd Joerling, Sunbelt
UT-Dewayne Frizzell, Shen Valley/TPS
Second Team
P-Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse
C-Jimmy Powers, Ritch's-Superior
1B-Dennie Pierce, Southland
2B-Mike Shenk, Lighthouse
3B-Albert Davis, Shen Valley/TPS
SS-John Mello, Shen Valley/TPS
OF-Doug Kissane, Steeles
OF-Jaques Miller, Steeles
OF-Doug Roberson, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Phil White, Sunbelt
EP-Carl Rose, Lighthouse (27-38, .711, 19 HRs, 29 RBIs)
UT-Charles Wright, Sunbelt
UT-Jon Meyers, Steeles
UT-Brian Greer, Dan Smith
UT-Randy Kortokrax, Steeles
Third Team
P-Gary Adams, No Limit
C-Wendall Rickard, Lighthouse
1B-Cecil Hicks, SportsWorld
2B-George Sampson, Steele's
3B-Jose Santiago, Bell-II
SS-Dal Beggs, Southland
OF-Shane McCullough, Ranier
OF-Anthony Pittman, Chip's
OF-John McCraw, Sunbelt
OF-Larry Carter, Dan Smith
EP-Tom White, SoJern
UT-Andy Alvis, Dan Smith
UT-Dewayne Nevitt, Ritch's-Superior
UT-Dale Walters, Southland
UT-Chris Butler, Southland
1996 Final Standings
1. Ritch's-Superior/Tri-Gems/Beloli/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 5-0
2. Shen Valley/Superior/Taylor/TPS, Bridgewater, VA 4-2
3. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 4-2
4. Steele's Silver Bullets, Brook Park, OH 4-2
5. Sunbelt/Easton, Centerville, GA 2-2
5. Southland/Back Porch/Moulton Furniture, Gainesville, GA 2-2
7. Dan Smith/Easton, San Jose, CA 2-2
7. SoJern/Specialty Tank/TPS, Cedar Brook, NJ 2-2
9. Bell II/Easton, Orlando, FL 1-2
9. Rainier/TPS, Seattle, WA 1-2
9. No Limit/TPS, Concord, CA 1-2
9. Chip's/Easton, Nashville, TN 1-2
13. Herrin/Dudley, Sabannah, GA 0-2
13. Sports World/Reece/Worth, Lebanon, TN 0-2
13. Planet Softball/H&W/TPS, Lexington, KY 0-2
13. Martin Contracting, Evansville, IN 0-2
1997 (at Sanford, FL)
Ritch's-Superior/Tri-Gems/Beloli/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (67-19) ----- Shen
Valley/Taylor Brothers/TPS Bridgewater, VA (77-23)
Write up coming soon
MVP - Dewayne Nevitt, Ritch's-Superior (.632, 20 HRs, 37 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Dewayne Nevitt, Ritch's -20
Batting Leader - Mike Rodriguez, Sierra (19-23) - .826
1997 All America Team
First Team
P-Brad Stiles, Lighthouse/Worth
C-Dewayne Nevitt, Ritch's-Superior (.632, 20 HRs, 37 RBIs)
1B-Dirk Androff, Ritch's-Superior
2B-Rusty Bumgardner, Shen Valley/TPS
3B-Albert Davis, Shen Valley/TPS
SS-Greg Cannedy, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Doug Kissane, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Hank Garris, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Larry Fredieu, Ritch's-Superior
OF-Todd Martin, Shen Valley/TPS
EP-JC Phelps, Shen Valley/TPS
UT-Jason Kendrick, Shen Valley/TPS
UT-Mike Shenk, Ritch's-Superior
UT-Dennis Mendoza, Lighthouse/Worth
UT-Mark Creson, Sierra/TPS
UT-John Keigley, Sierra/TPS
UT-Mike Rodriguez, Sierra/TPS (19-23, .826)
1997 Final Standings
1. Ritch's-Superior/Tri-Gems/Beloli/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT 7-1
2. Shen Valley/Taylor Brothers/TPS, Bridgewater, VA 4-2
3. Sierra/TPS, Reno, NV 3-2
4. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 3-2
5. Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton, Centerville, GA 3-2
5. Major League/Easton, Chattanooga, TN 3-2
7. Robert's/Easton, Orlando, FL 2-2
7. Hague/Ohio Transport/Wessel/TPS, Columbus, OH 2-2
9. Steele's/Reda, Brook Park, OH 1-2
9. SoJern/Specialty Tank/TPS, Cedar Brook, NJ 1-2
9. R&D/Grover, Lima, OH 1-2
9. D's Alliance/JWM/Easton, Valley Center, CA 1-2
13. Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN 0-2
13. Herb's/TPS, San Diego, CA 0-2
13. NASTY Boys/TPS, St. Louis, MO 0-2
13. Martin/Mizuno/Bike/Demarini, Seymour, IN 0-2
1998 (at Sanford, FL)
Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (56-20) ----- Sunbelt/Dan
Smith/Easton, Centerville, GA (59-23)
Note: Lighthouse jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the championship game
before Sunbelt even had a chance to bat. MVP Ricky Huggins need to go
5-5 with 5 HRs to sweep the individual awards, but went 4-5, hitting 4
straight homers and in his 5th swing, he hit a line drive that was
caught at the wall. Huggins ended up 4-5 with 4 homers and 8 RBIs in the
game and as a pitcher, held Sunbelt to 2 runs on 6 hits over the final 6
innings.
MVP -
Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse (17-21, .810, 11 HRs, 26 RBIs)
HR Leader - Carl Rose, Lighthouse (19-26, .731, 18 RBIs) - 12
Batting Leader -
Greg Cannedy, Sierra/TPS (12-14) - .857
1998 All America Team (no
positions listed)
First Team:
Player-Ricky Huggins, Lighthouse (17-21, .810, 11 HRs, 26 RBIs)
Player-Carl Rose, Lighthouse (19-26, .731, 12 HRs, 18 RBIs)
Player-Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse (18-24, .750, 11 HRs, 19 RBIs)
Player-Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse (8 HRs, 16 RBIs)
Player-Dennis Mendoza, Lighthouse (17-22, .773)
Player-Todd Joerling, Sunbelt (9 HRs, 19 RBIs)
Player-Tot Powers, Sunbelt (11 HRs)
Player-Greg Harding, Sunbelt (9 HRs, 19 RBIs)
Player-Dan Schuck, Sunbelt (6 HRs)
Player-Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (13-17, .765)
Player-Doug Kissane, Team TPS
Player-Greg Cannedy, Sierra/TPS (12-14, .857)
Player-Darrell Beeler, Sierra/TPS (15-20, .750, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs)
Player-Hank Garris, Sierra/TPS (14-19, .737, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs)
Player-Jason Fleming, Chase (11-13, .846)
Second Team:
Player-Shane DuBose, Sunbelt (19-26, .731)
Player-Todd Volkers, Sunbelt
Player-Rod Hughes, Steele's
Player-Albert Davis, Lighthouse/Worth (6 HRs)
Player-Dal Beggs, Steele's
Player-Scott Elliott, Lighthouse/Worth (7 HRs)
Player-Britt Hightower, Sunbelt (6 HRs)
Player-Doug Roberson, Team TPS
Player-Robin Higginbotham, Lighthouse/Worth
Player-Scott Striebel, Lighthouse/Worth
Player-J. C. Phelps, Team TPS (11-15, .733)
Player-Jeff Hall, Sunbelt
Player-Larry White, Chase Mortgage
Player-Jason Kendrick, Sierra/TPS (13-18, .722)
Player-Judson Jackson, Backstop/Easton
OTHERS:
Paul Brannon, Chase (7 HRs)
Dewayne Nevitt, Team TPS (7 HRs)
Mark Weaver, Chase (6 HRs)
Final Standings
1. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA 5-0
2. Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton, Centerville, GA 4-2
3. Team TPS, Louisville, KY 2-2
4. Sierra/TPS, Reno, NV 2-2
5. Chase/Easton, Wilmington, NC 2-2
5. Steele's/R&D/Reda, Brook Park, OH 1-2
7. Backstop/Easton, Aurora, IN 1-2
7. Reece/Sports World/Chip's/TPS, Lebanon, TN 1-2
9. Planet/New/TPS, Lexington, KY 0-2
9. Xtreme/Hinson/Worth, Little Rock, AR 0-2
1999 (at Sanford, FL)
Team Easton, Burlingame, CA (56-27) ----- Team TPS, Louisville, KY
(77-14)
The championship was not decided until the "if" game - Here is the First
Final ....Team TPS 20, Team Easton 19 Team Easton, without the benefit of a
home run, scored 7 in the top of the first inning. Team TPS managed only
one. The last out came when left fielder Robin Higginbotham made a leaping
catch at the fence on Randell Boone. Dan Schuck hit a 2-runner against the
wind in the top of the second. Johnny McCraw and Mike Shenk had back to back
triples. Team Easton continued to base hit, stretching the bulge to 13-1.
Mike Glasscock came out to have a meeting with his team. "Go to a 7-man
infield," yelled one of the Team Easton players. With Team TPS trailing 18
to 7 come into bat in the bottom of the 4th. Jeff Wallace's 3-run home run
with 2 outs in the bottom of the fifth pulls Team TPS within 18-17. Wallace,
Hank Garris and Todd Martin each have 9 home runs. "We got a ballgame going,
let's go," says Team Easton's Jeff Hall. "We got a good game going." "We
didn't need that zero in the (top of) fifth," said Brett Helmer of Team
Easton. Team Easton didn't need another blank in the bottom of the sixth,
but that's what they got. Rusty Bumgardner and Todd Martin homered to start
the bottom of the sixth, giving Team TPS the lead at 19-18. Martin's was his
10th, giving him the tournament lead. "It's a one-inning game," said Dan
Schuck as Team Easton comes to bat in the top of the 7th . . . on the short
end of a 19-18 score. Team Easton is at the top of their order -- Jeff Hall,
Brett Helmer, Larry Fredieu, Todd Joerling and Dan Schuck. It's starting to
rain. Hall raps a single. Helmer homers into the teeth of the rain and wind.
20-19 Team Easton. But wait . . . Hall was caught off the base before the
pitch. Dead ball. Do it again, says the head umpire. "You can do it again,
Brett," says Robin Higginbotham from the Team Eastons bench. "Go hard,
Large," hollers another teammate. "Say you will." Helmer walks. Fredieu
steps in. Fredieu flies out . . . to the fence in left. Joerling's turn.
Glasscock calls a timeout. Stay tuned . . . Joerling flies to deep left
center (against the wind) for a sac fly. Darrell Beeler flies out. 19-19
going into the top of the 7th. John Mello leads off the bottom of the 7th
with a double to left center and when the ball kicks away from Johnny McCraw
and Robin Higginbotham, Mello scores. Now onto the "IF" Game for all the
marbles - Team Easton 16 defeated Team TPS 14 .... After Team Easton draws a
blank in the top of the 6th, Home runs by Randell Boone, Doug Kissane, John
Mello and Jeff Wallace put Team TPS ahead 14-12 headed for the top of the
7th. Dewayne Nevitt has 2 HRs in the game, giving him 10 for the weekend.
Wallace has 12 and a bunch of RBI. Darrell Beeler starts the 7th inning with
a single. Johnny McCraw is robbed of a hit on diving grab by Jason Kendrick
in center field. Mike Shenk sac fly makes the score 13-14. Ron Parnell gets
RBI single making the score 14-14. Greg Harding gets a hit. 2 out, 2 on.
J.C. Phelps called on to pinch hit. He hits grounder which kicks off Demond
Thomas at third. Everybody safe. Team Easton bench has their rally caps on.
Bases loaded for Jeff Hall. He lines a single to left field . . . for 2 RBI.
16-14. Brett Helmer walks, bases loaded again. Team TPS bottom of the 7th:
Rusty Bumgardner flies to left. Todd Martin walks. Randell Boone walks. Bill
Messina is new pitcher to start this inning. Doug Kissane hits low liner to
Ron Parnell at middle infielder. He steps on second, but his throw to first
for a triple play is way high. But no triple play needed. Force at second
would have bee third out. Big discussion on whether Parnell trapped ball or
not, or whether he got the force at secone. Long discussion. Long, long
discussion. It was ruled that Boone was safe at second. Phil Jobe up with 2
outs and runners on 2nd and 3rd. Jobe pops up. Game over. Team Easton wins
16-14 for second Grand Slam title.
MVP -
Todd Joerling, Team Easton (15-19, .789, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (15-26, .577, 25 RBIs) - 12
Batting Leader -
Brett Helmer, Team Easton (15-18) -.833
1999 All America Team
First Team
P- Greg Harding, Team Easton
C- Hank Garris, Team TPS (19-30, .633, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs)
1B- Dan Schuck, Team Easton (13-18, .722, 14 RBIs)
2B- Tim Cocco, Hague/Resmondo/TPS (10-14, .714)
3B- Dewayne Nevitt, Team TPS (9 HRs, 13 RBIs)
SS- Todd Joerling, Team Easton (15-19, .789, 5 HRs, 14 RBIs)
OF- Doug Kissane, Team TPS (.678)
OF- Jason Kendrick, Team TPS (4 HRs, 12 RBIs)
OF- John McGraw, Team Easton (11-18, .611)
OF- Todd Martin, Team TPS (17-26, .654, 11 HRs, 17 RBIs)
EH- Brett Helmer, Team Easton (15-18, .833)
UT- Jeff Hall, Team Easton (12-20, .600, 3 HRs)
UT- Ron Parnell, Team Easton (12-18, .667)
UT- Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (17-29, .577, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs)
UT- John Mello, Team TPS (6 HRs, 13 RBIs)
Second Team:
P- Phil Jobe, Team TPS
C- Keith Brockman, R&D/Easton (11-14, .786)
1B- Tim Linson, Hague/Resmondo/TPS (6 HRs)
2B- Rod Hughes, R&D/Easton (10-15, .667, 4 HRs, 17 RBIs)
3B- David Hood, R&D/Easton (11-15, .733, 5 HRs)
SS- Dennis Rulli, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
OF- Derek Oliver, Paramount/TPS
OF- Mark Creson, Dan Smith/Worth (9-12, .750, 4 HRs)
OF- Dewayne Frizzell, Dan Smith/Worth (5 HRs, 14 RBIs)
OF- Robin Higginbotham, Team Easton
EH- Randy Kortokrax, R&D/Easton (10-14, .714, 5 HRs)
UT- Jerald Smith, Paramount/TPS
UT- P.J. Jones, JWM/Herb’s/TPS (7-10, .700)
UT- Larry Fredieu, Team Easton
UT- Randy Romagna, Paramount/TPS (10-14, .714)
Others:
Greg Cannedy, Dan Smith/Worth (7-9, .778)
Jim Devine, R&D/Easton (7-10, .700)
Albert Davis, Dan Smith/Worth (7-10, .700)
Mike Shenk, Team Easton (9-15, .600, 3 HRs)
Wendell Rickard, Dan Smith/Worth (7-12, .583, 3 HRs)
Paul Drilling, Dan Smith/Worth (5-10, .500)
Scott Striebel, Dan Smith/Worth (6-13, .462)
Robbie Ergle, Dan Smith/Worth (5-11, .455, 1 HR)
Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo (8 HRs)
Randall Boone, Team TPS (4 HRs)
Rusty Bumgardner, Team TPS (4 HRs)
Final Standings
1. Team Easton, Burlingame, CA 4-1
2. Team TPS, Louisville, KY 5-2
3. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH 2-2
4. R&D/Easton, Lima, OH 2-2
5. JWM/Herb's/TPS, Riverside, CA 2-2
5. Paramount/TPS, Virginia Beach, VA 2-2
7. Dan Smith/Wessell/Backstop/Worth, San Jose, CA 1-2
7. Watanabe/TPS, Cincinnati, OH 1-2
9. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH 0-2
9. New/AAA/Worth, Shelbyville, IN 0-2
2000 (at Sanford, FL)
Team TPS, Louisville, KY (79-15) ----- Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL
(59-27)
The Championship went to the "if" game as Team TPS had to double dip Bell
Corp. and they did; Team TPS 39-13 and 41-21. On Sunday afternoon at
approximately 5:30 Eastern time Team TPS finally shook the monkey off of
it's back to win one of the most coveted events in slo-pitch softball. They
won the ASA Men's Super Division crown. Team TPS who has just announced that
it will not sponsor a Super Softball Team in 2001 finally won one of the big
ones. The last two years the national championships have eluded them and now
they have finally won and get to take one of the biggest prizes in softball
back to Louisville. I am very happy for the players and management from Team
TPS. There is nothing harder than winning when you are supposed to win. Team
TPS has never quit trying to achieve a goal that they sat out to achieve two
years ago. Winning a national title. The story is already out about them not
sponsoring a team next year but do people understand the reasoning behind
it? I think Hank Garris has finally showed the softball world why he has
been one of if not the leader in almost every TPS Power Ratings category the
last couple of years. He put on quite a display of power this weekend as he
helped lead the Team TPS ball club to the ASA Men's Super World Series
Crown. Team TPS came charging out of the losers bracket and defeated Bell
Corp/Easton twice to take the coveted award. The won 39-18 in the first game
and then ran up a 28-5 lead after 2 innings to secure them the championship
title in the second game 41-21. Hank walked away with all of the awards as
he led the tournament in home runs and on base percentage. He was also
tabbed with the MVP award to top off a tremendous weekend. Team TPS got up
on Sunday morning and it was liked someone had switched the light back on.
They scored over 100 runs in the 3 games they played on Sunday. Hank was
leading the way on Sunday and Jeff Wallace, Rusty Bumgardner, Randall Boone
and the rest of the boys just followed suit. I got to speak with Hank
Bassett last night briefly and this is what he had to say about the boys
from Louisville. "I know how awesome our offensive attack looked yesterday
but I want people to know just how great our defense was also. The outfield
played like I don't know what. . I have been around softball for quite some
time now but I do not believe I have ever seen a better display of defense
from an outfield as I saw this past weekend from the Trio from Team TPS.
Between the 3 of them there had to be at least 10 to 15 diving catches made
by them and Higgy had 7 or 8 of those. The outfield really took charge this
weekend. They were challenging the players instead of letting them have that
extra base. By doing that they kept the hitters on first and this was giving
us a chance for some double play balls." Team TPS trying to make sure
that they win picked up Paul Drilling from Long haul and brought in veteran
Rick Weiterman to help with some of the leadership. Paulie did a great job
pitching and Rick's presence was felt immediately. It has been a long wait
for Team TPS but I am sure it was worth it.
MVP -
Hank Garris, Team TPS (.900, 16 HRs)
HR Leader -
Hank Garris, Team TPS - 16
Batting Leader -
Hank Garris, Team TPS - .900
2000 All America Team
First Team
P-Paul Drilling, Team TPS (.565, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs)
C-Hank Garris, Team TPS (.900, 16 HRs, 37 RBIs)
1B-Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (.667, 13 HRs, 27 RBIs)
2B-Brett Helmer, Bell Corp./Easton (.714, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs)
3B-Mike Shenk, Team TPS (.720, 7 HRs, 26 RBIs)
SS-Todd Martin, Team TPS (.667, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs)
OF-Jason Kendrick, Team TPS (.667, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs)
OF-Brad Stiles, Team TPS (.731, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs)
OF-Mark Creson, Dan Smith/Blackman (.733, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs)
UT-Curtis Williams, Sunbelt (.813, 6 HRs)
UT-Rusty Bumgardner, Team TPS (.667, 10 HRs, 20 RBIs)
UT-Keith Brockman, Bell Corp./Easton (.833, 8 HRs, 11 RBIs)
UT-Tim Cocco, Bell Corp./Easton (.647, 1 HR, 9 RBIs)
UT-Randall Boone, Team TPS (.773, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs)
Second Team:
P-Robbie Ergle, Dan Smith/Blackman (.667, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs)
C-Jeff Smith, Budweiser Softball (.875, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs)
1B-Tot Powers, Sunbelt (.714, 5 HRs, 8 RBIs)
2B-Todd Weigand, Budweiser Softball Club (.643, 3 HRs)
3B-Dewayne Nevitt, Bell Corp./Easton (.682, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs)
SS-Dennis Mendoza, Sunbelt (.684, 6 HRs, 8 RBIs)
OF-Doug Kissane, Dan Smith/Blackman (.529, 6 HRs, 7 RBIs)
OF-Scott King, Bell Corp./Easton (.643, 1 HR, 4 RBIs)
OF-Dewayne Frizzell, Sunbelt (.700, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs)
OF-John McCraw, Sunbelt (.600, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs)
UT-Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Blackman (.647, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs)
UT-Tom White, Hague/Resmondo/TPS (.667, 3 HRs, 4 RBIs)
UT-Shane DuBose, Bell Corp./Easton (.684, 1 HR)
UT-Steve Craven, Sunbelt (.737, 9 HRs, 14 RBIs)
UT-Wendall Rickard, Dan Smith/Blackman (.647, 6 HRs, 11 RBIs)
Others:
Britt Hightower, Sunbelt (.700, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs)
Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo (.647, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs)
Dale Sensenig, Hague/Resmondo (.636, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs)
Larry Carter, Budweiser (.556, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs)
Carl Rose, Dan Smith/Backman (.529, 6 HRs, 11 RBIs)
Doug Roberson, Hague/Resmondo (.529, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs)
Ricky Huggins, Sunbelt (.526, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs)
Jimmy Powers, Sunbelt (.524, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs)
Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo (.500, 6 HRs)
Larry Fredieu, Sunbelt (.450, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs)
2000 Standings
1. Team TPS, Louisville, KY 6-1
2. Bell Corp./Easton, Tampa, FL 3-2
3. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse, Cincinnati, OH 2-2
4. Sunbelt Plastics, Centerville, GA 2-2
5. Budweiser Softball Club, College Station, TX 3-2
5. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Winchester, OH 3-2
7. Roosters/A+/Astros/Easton, Reynoldsburg, OH 1-2
7. Red's/J&J/Fair Weather/Worth, Kent, WA 1-2
9. Southern Tag, Mountain Home, AR 1-2
9. TPS Northwest, Everatt, WA 0-2
9. Watanabe Softball/TPS, Cincinnati, OH 1-2
9. Craig's Hitmen/Nike, Wadley, AL 0-2
2001 (at Sanford, FL)
Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (70-6) -----
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, OH (57-29)
Write up coming soon
MVP -
Brad Stiles, Long Haul/TPS (13-14, .929, 9 RBIs, 9 Runs)
HR Leader -
Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/TPS (13-17, .765, 11 RBIs) - 7
Batting Leader -
Brad Stiles, Long Haul/TPS (13-14) - .929
Outstanding Offensive Player Award -
Brad Stiles, Long Haul/TPS (counting 7 Walks, he was 20-21 on Base -
.953)
2001 All America Team
First Team
P-Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (6-11, .545, 0 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs)
C-Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-19, .526, 5 HRs,
12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
1B-Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, .765, 7 HRs, 11
RBIs, 11 Runs)
2B-Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-19, .579, 2 HRs, 8
RBIs, 8 Runs)
SS-John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-13, .538, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
3B-Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-18, .556, 6 HRs,
18 RBIs, 9 Runs)
MI-Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-18, .611, 2 HRs, 5
RBIs, 10 Runs)
OF-Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-14, .929, 0 HRs,
9 RBIs, 9 Runs)
OF-Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-11, .636, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 11 Runs)
EH-Jimmy Powers, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (9-11, .818, 2 HRs,
5 RBIs, 8 Runs)
UT-Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (8-17, .471, 2 HRs,
6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
UT-Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UT-Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UT-Greg Harding, Team Mizuno
Second Team
P-Paul Drilling, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
C-Roy Eppley, Team Mizuno
1B-Robbie Ergle, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
2B-Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
SS-Dennis Mendoza, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
3B-Butch Smith, Team Mizuno
MI-Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
OF-Scott King, Team Mizuno
OF-Dan Segui, Team Mizuno
OF-Ron Onsley, New Construction
EH-Steve Roeder, New Construction
UT-Carl Rose, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UT-JC Batista, Team Mizuno
UT-Otis Barnes, New Construction
UT-Greg Neal, New Construction
2001 Standings
1. Long Haul/Taylor/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN 4-0
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, OH 2-2
3. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL 2-3
4. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 0-3
2002 (at Sanford, FL)
Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (70-17) ----- Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA
(71-13)
Write up coming soon
MVP -
Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/TPS (17-19, .865, 14 HRs, 26 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Jeff Wallace, Long Haul - 14
Batting Leader -
Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Easton (20-22) - .909
Outstanding Offensive Player Award
- Jeff Hall, Backman/Dan Smith (20-22, .909)
2002 All America Team
First Team
P-Andy Purcell, Long Haul (9-14, .643, 5 HRs, 11 RBIS, 10 Runs)
C-Hank Garris, Long Haul (11-16, .688, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 16 Runs)
1B-Jeff Wallace, Long Haul (17-19, .865, 14 HRs, 26 RBIs, 15 Runs)
2B-Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul (13-18, .722, 8 HRs, 10 RBIs, 15 Runs)
SS-John Mello, Long Haul (7-12, .583, 7 HRs, 11 RBIs, 11 Runs)
3B-Mike Shenk, Long Haul (13-17, 765, 5 HRs, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
MI-Todd Martin, Long Haul (9-17, .529, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
OF-Robin Higgonbotham, Backman/Dan Smith
OF-Ronnie James, Mid South/Mizuno
OF-Brad Stiles, Long Haul (7-13, .538, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
EP-Dewayne Nevitt, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT-Jeff Hall, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton (20-22, .909)
UT-Jeff Ott, Mid South/Mizuno
UT-David Hood, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT-Demond Thomas, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
Second Team:
P-Shane DuBose, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
C-Scott Brown, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
1B-J. C. Phelps, New Construction
2B-Brett Helmer, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
SS-Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
3B-Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
MI-Dennis Rulli, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF-Dewayne Frizzell, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF-Johnny McCraw, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF-Scott King, Long Haul (8-16, .500, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs)
EP-Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT-Todd Volkers, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT-Chaun DeMars, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT-Todd Joerling, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT-Randall Boone, Long Haul (9-16, .563, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Final Standings
1. Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS Albertville, MN 4-0
2. Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA 3-2
3. Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth, Columbus, OH 3-2
4. Mid South/Mizuno, Portage, IN 3-2
5. Phonemasters/K&G/TPS, Wood River, IL 1-2
5. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN 1-2
7. W. W. Gay/Aubrey's/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, FL 0-2
7. Team Mizuno, Ft. Pierce, FL 1-2
9. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH 0-2
2003 (at Sanford, FL)
Hague/Resmondo/Taylor Brothers/Sunbelt, Columbus, OH (73-17) ----- Backman/Menosse/Dan
Smith/Easton, San Jose, CA (52-12)
Hague/Resmondo defeated Backman?Menosse/Dan Smith 15-13, then US
Vinyl 30-24 and Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith once again in the Championship
game 39-33. Hague/Rsemondo hit 47 HRs in their three games. Backman/Menosse/Dan
Smith was close with 43 HRs.
MVP - Howie Krause, Resmondo/Hague (11-16, .688, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs)
HR Leader -
Brett Helmer, Dan Smith/Backman (23 RBIs) - 11
Batting Leader -
Bob Woldyk, US Vinyl (12-13, 4 HRs) - .923
2003 All America Team
First Team
P-Andy Purcell, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
C-Hank Garris, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
1B-Jeff Wallace, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
2B-Brett Helmer, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith (11 HRs, 23 RBIs)
3B-Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt (11-16, .688, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs)
SS-Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
MI-Todd Martin, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
OF-Scott Striebel, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
OF-Rick Baker, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse
OF-Robin Higginbotham, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
UT-Bob Woldyk, U.S. Vinyl/Z Wear/Miken (12-13, .923, 4 HRs)
UT-Dennis Rulli, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
UT-Todd Joerling, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
UT-Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
UT-Rusty Bumgardner, Hague/Resmondo/Sunbelt
Second Team
P-Phil Jobe, Team TPS
C-Keith Brockman, R & D/Easton
1B-Tim Linson, Hague/Resmondo/TPS
2B-Rod Hughes, R & D/Easton
3B-David Hood, R & D/Easton
SS-Dennis Rulli, JWM/Herb's/Master Graphics/TPS
OF-Mark Creson, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
OF-Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/TPS
OF-DeWayne Frizzell, Backman/Menosse/Dan Smith
OF-Robin Higginbotham, Team Easton
EP-Randy Kortokrax, R & D/Easton
UT-Randy Romagna, Paramount Builders/TPS
UT-Larry Fredieu, Team Easton
UT-PJ Jones, JWM/Herb's/Master Graphics/TPS
UT-Jerold Smith, Paramount Builders/TPS
Final Standings
1. Resmondo/Hague/Taylor Brothers/Sunbelt, Columbus, OH 3-0
2. Dan Smith/Backman/Mennose/Easton, San Jose, CA 4-2
3. US Vinyl/Community Access/Z-Wear/Wooters/Miken, Chattanooga, TN 1-2
4. Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL 1-2
5. T&R Stucco/Easton, Polk City, FL 1-2
5. Vernon's/Higgs Properties/Miken, Jacksonville, FL 0-2
In 2004, The ASA Super Classification was Disbanded - Continued below (see 2013)
======================================================================================================================== From 2004-2005, The Major Class became the highest ASA Classification Tournament held.
Class-Major Championships 2004-2005 2004 US Vinyl/Z-Wear, Lafayette, GA (74-27) ---------------------------B&J Logging/Snap-On/Worth, Sandoval, IL MVP - Bob "Wally" Woldyk, U.S. Vinyl (10-18, .556, 6 HRs) HR Leader - Kenny Briggs, Benfield/Alesium (18 RBIs) - 9 Batting Leader - Alex Lavorico, Benfield/Alesium (5 HRs, 9 RBIs) - .800
2005 AM/Las Vegas/Benfield/Easton, Manassas, VA ---------------- All Armed Forces, Washington, DC MVP - Denny Crine, AM/Las Vegas HR Leader - Brett Helmer, AM/Las Vegas (9-13, .692) - 7 Batting Leader - Brian Justice, AM/Las Vegas (10-12) - .833 In 2006, The ASA Major Classification was Disbanded
======================================================================================================================== From 2007-2012, the ASA Class-A became the highest ASA Classification Tournament held. They are still held.
Class-A Championships 2007-2012 2007 Long Haul/Miken, Albertville, MN --------------------------- Chaney’s Pytche Blakk/Easton, San Diego, CA MVP - Greg Flees, Long Haul Trucking/Miken (20-27, .741, 7 HRs, 26 RBIs) HR Leader - Brett Helmer, Chaney's (13-18, .722, 22 RBIs) - 9 HRs Batting Leader - Greg Flees, Long Haul Trucking/Miken (20-27, 7 HRs, 26 RBIs)- .741
2008 ABS/Easton, Hartley, DE --------------------------------------- TCP/Easton, Burlington, IA MVP - Lossen White, TCP/Easton (21-31, .677, 1 HRs, 12 RBIs, Pitcher) HR Leaders - Brett Helmer, ABS/Easton (17-20, .850, 22 RBIs) - 8 HRs HR Leaders - Chaun Demars, Theraldson's (12-18, .667, 18 RBIs) - 8 HRs HR Leaders - Andrew Schlitz, TCP/Easton (12-16, .750, 18 RBIs) - 8 HRs Batting Leader - Brian Wegman, ABS/Easton (18-20, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs)- .800
2009 Long Haul Trucking, Albertville, MN ------------------------ FBI/Gametimesupply/Worth, Bryant, AR MVP - Geno Buck, Long Haul (13-19, .684, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, Pitcher) HR Leader - Chaun Demars, FBI/Gametimesupply/Worth (15-25, .600, 22 RBIs) - 10 HRs Batting Leaders - Brent McCollum, Long Haul Trucking (12-15, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs) - .800 Batting Leaders - Kevin Bazat, Long Haul Trucking (12-15, 2 HRs, 13 RBIs) - .800 Batting Leaders - Ralph Hogddon, US Armed Forces (12-15, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs) - .800 Batting Leaders - Andrew Shiltz, TCP/Pipac/Easton (12-15, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs) - .800
2010 Dan Smith/Menosse/Shirts&Logos, Spokane, WA ---------------- Long Haul Trucking, Albertville, MN MVP - Brian Wegman, Dan Smith/Menosse/Shirts&Logos (41-51, .804, 12 HRs, 47 RBIs) HR Leader - Brian Wegman, Dan Smith/Menosse/Shirts&Logos - 12 Batting Leader - John Glidewell, FenceBrokers/GameTime Supply (13-15, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs) - .867
2011 Annihilation/PRI/Easton, Lawrenceburg, IN ------------------- R&M/Troupe/TCP/Easton, Burlington, IA MVP - Brett Helmer, Annihilation PRI Easton (19-23, .826, 5 HRs, 17 RBIs) HR Leader - Lee Powers, Long Haul Trucking (18-26, .692, 25 RBIs) - 9 Batting Leader - Travis Clark, Annihilation PRI Easton (19-22, 3 HRs, 13 RBIs, 15 Runs) - .864
2012 Sonny's Softball Club, Casper, WY --------------------------- 3rd Street/TPS/Team Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH MVP - Jonathon Lenz, Sonny's (26-35, .743, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs) HR Leader - Chris Greinert, Sonny's (26-34, .765, 42 RBIs) - 14 Batting Leader - Brian Zirkle, Nordkap (21-24, 1 HR, 7 RBIs) - .875
======================================================================================================================== In 2013, The ASA re-instated the ASA Super National Championship Tournament once again
2013 (at St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN)
Hortenbach Auto/Easton, Cicero, NY ----- Sonny's Softball Club,
Casper, WY
Hortenbach Auto/Easton claimed the first Super Slow Pitch title since
2003 as they blasted past Sonny's in the Championship Game at the ASA
Super Slow Pitch National Championship. Held at the historic Midway
Stadium, H. Auto/Easton combined for 10 homeruns, including 3 from
tournament MVP Brian Wegman, and 27 hits to defeat Sonny's 29-14 in five
innings. Sonny's scored first after Jeremy Davis reached on a throwing
error by the second baseman. Needing just eight runs in the bottom of
the 5th inning to claim the run-rule victory, H. Auto/Easton did just
that as they combined for two home runs and seven hits. After 2 runs had
scored, Kevin Bazat banged out a 2-run double. Then with two runners on,
Bryson Baker hit a 3-Run HR to clear the bases. With no outs and no
runners on, Brian Wegman hit a solo shot to end the game after five,
with H. Auto/Easton taking the 29-14 win. This marks the first time
since 2003 that a Champion has been named in the Super Slow Pitch
Division. The first Men’s Super Slow Pitch National Championship took
place in 1981 in Burlington, N.C., where Howard’s/ Western Steer of
Denver, NC claimed the inaugural Championship and Hall of Fame member
Rick “The Crusher” Scherr took home the MVP title. Throughout the
22-year existence of the Super division, 12 teams were crowned
champions, with Ritch’s Superior (Windsor Locks, CT) and Steele’s Silver
Bullets (Grafton, OH) leading the pack with 4 championships apiece. The
Batting Champion was Donavan Prokraka of Rip City/DeMarini (.800). Dale
Brundardt of RipCity/ DeMarini and Bryce Oliveira of Sonny's shared the
Home Run title with 7 HR . Hortenbach Auto had earlier sent
Sonny's into the losers bracket with a 22-20 win and then Sonny's came
back in the losers bracket final as a walk off home run secured Sonny's
a spot in the Championship Game as they came out with the 20-18 win over
Rip City/DeMarini. Trailing by six as they came to bat in the bottom of
the 7th, costly errors by the Rip City defense and 2 HRs by Sonny's set
up the championship game.
MVP -
Brian Wegman, Hortenbach Auto/Easton (12-17, .706, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs)
HR Leaders -
Dale Brundardt, Rip City/DeMarini (12-20, .600, 18 RBIs) - 7
HR Leaders - Bryce
Oliveira, Sonny's (10-18, .556, 15 RBIs) - 7
Batting Leader -
Donavan Prokraka, Rip City/DeMarini (12-15, 6 HRs, 16 RBIs) - .800
2013 All America Team
First Team
P-Dan Bean, Sonnys
IF-Scott Kirby, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
IF-Bryce Oliveira, Sonnys
IF-Dale Brungardt, Rip City Iron Hawk
IF-Matt Pesso, Sonnys
IF-Bryson Baker, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
OF-Donovan Prokraka, Rip City Iron Hawk
OF-Brian Wegman, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
OF-Brian Rainwater, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
OF-Westy Guill, Sonnys
OF-Chad Durick, Hortenbach Auto Easton
UT-Kevin Bazat, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
UT-Brett Helmer, Hortenbach Auto/Easton
UT-Chris Greinert, Sonnys
UT-Landon Helm, Team Combat
UT-Andy Schiltz, Rip City Iron Hawk DeMarini
2013 Standings
1. Hortenbach Auto/Easton, Cicero, NY 4-0
2. Sonnys Softball Club, Casper, WY 3-2
3. Rip City/Iron Hawk/DeMarini, Davenport, IA 3-2
4. Team Combat/LBG/Derby Boys, Kent, WA 2-2
5. Tharaldson/Easton, Fargo, ND 1-2
5. Shoppe/Backman/TYJA/Louisville, Aurora, IN 1-2
7. Xtreme/Miken, Brooklyn Center, MN 0-2
7. Whalers/CA Gear, Bloomington, MN 0-2
Bottom 4 teams were entered
into a single elimination Consolation Flight
for 5th through 8th place - Consolation Record - (Total Record)
1 (5). Xtreme/Miken, Brooklyn Center, MN 2-0 - (2-2)
2 (6). Tharaldson/Easton, Fargo, ND 1-1 - (2-3)
3 (7). Shoppe/Backman/TYJA/Louisville, Aurora, IN 0-1 - (1-3)
3 (7). Whalers/CA Gear, Bloomington, MN 0-1 - (0-3)
2014 (at Oklahoma
City, OK)
Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton, Cicero, NY ----- Sonny's,
Casper, WY
In a rematch of last year's Super Slow Pitch National Championship Game
the result remained the same as Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton kept a hold on
the title. Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton's Brian Wegman forced the "if" game
with a 2-run walk off homer after a single by Bryson Baker to
secure the 21-20 win over Sonny's in the first Championship Game, and
his team came alive at the plate to claim the title in the final
Championship game with a 39-16 (five inning) run-rule victory. An
outstanding effort by Travis Clark of Long Haul, racking up 8 RBIs on 4
hits, includign 2 HRs. Brian Wegman, Bryson Baker, Scott Kirby, Stephen
Lloyd and Mike Umscheid all hit 2 homers the champs. For Sonny's, Bubba
Mack went 3-4 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs. The Long Haul/H. Auto Easton bats
came to life in the first inning, scoring 21 runs off 9 home runs. Their
hitters combined for 37 hits, 35 RBI and 36 runs scored, while Sonny's
combined for 20 hits, 19 RBI and 19 runs scored. For his efforts at the
plate, Brian Wegman took home the tournament MVP award and Batting
Champion titles (.800), while Sonny's Bubba Mack and Long Haul/H.
Auto/Easton's Dale Brungardt and Brian Wegman shared the Home Run title
with 6.
MVP -
Brian Wegman, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton (12-15, .800, 6 HRs, 9 RBIs, 10
Runs)
HR Leaders -
Dale Brundardt, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton (11-16, .688, 11 RBIs, 9 Runs)
- 6
HR Leaders - Bubba Mack, Sonny's (11-15, .733, 9 RBIs) - 6
HR Leaders - Brian Wegman, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton - 6
Batting Leader - Brian Wegman, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton - .800
2014 All
America Team
First Team
P-Travis Clark, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
IF-Bryson Baker, Long Haul/H.Auto/Eastonn
IF-Ronald Bubba Mack, Sonnys
IF-Dale Brungardt, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
IF-Dan Bean, Sonnys
IF-Steven Lloyd, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
OF-Brian Wegman, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
OF-Brian Zirkle, Rip City/Demarini
OF-Chris Terry, Sonny's
OF-Scott Kirby, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
OF-Nick Price, Sonny's
UT-Kevin Filby, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
UT-Mike Umscheid, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton
UT-Brian Lipman, Sonnys
UT-Sam Christenson, Sonny's
UT-Jeremy Davis, Sonny's
2014 Standings
1. Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton, Cicero, NY 3-1
2. Sonny's, Casper, WY 2-2
3. Rip City/Demarini, Davenport, IA 0-2
2015 (at Oklahoma
City, OK)
BBS/Mr. D's/Rip City, Rochester, MN ----- Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton,
Cicero, NY
BBS of Minnesota defeated West Coast Monstas of California 30-15 in the
winners bracket final on Orlando Castillo's run rule walk off homer.
Castillo was
5-5 with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs in the game. West Coast Monstas then had to
face Long Haul in the losers bracket final. The decision was not close
as Long Haul won 34-18. Long Haul had traveled through the losers
bracket to reach the championship. They found themselves down 19-5 to
Reds Astros, before coming back to win 49-29 on the strength of Ryan
Parfitt's 6-6 game with 4 HRs and 8 RBIs. Bryson Baker was 7-7 in the
win. Long Haul then defeated Heartland Investors 37-21, then T's 13 fell
to the Long Haulers 52-36. T's actually led 25-2 and 31-15 in that game,
before Long Haul out scored them 50-11 in the last 4 innings. In the
Championship round, Long Haul needed to beat BBS to force the "if" game,
but that was easier said than done. Long Haul led 25-18 in the 6th
inning. Greg Connell of BBS hit a line drive off the top of the 45
foot high scoreboard to ignite a fire that saw BBS then hit 5
consecutive homers, capped by Lee Payne's shot that gave then a 26-25
lead. In the top of the 7th, Brett Helmer (4-5, with 3 HRs and 6 RBIs in
the game) hit a HR to tie the game 26-26. It was over quick in the
bottom of the 7th as big Greg Connell hit a walk off 2-run home run to
win the ASA Super National Championship. Connell and Tournament MVP
Andrew
Collins combined to go 11-11 with 6 HRs and 14 RBIs in the final game.
Collins was named the Tournament MVP, Batting Champion (.905) and
Co-Home Run Champion with 10. Ryan Parfitt of Long Haul also hit 10 HRs.
Dale Brungardt of Long Haul had 26 RBIs. Pitcher Travis Clark of Long
Haul was 21-29 (.724) with 8 HRs and 25 RBIs. by far, the best
tournament by any Pitcher.
MVP - Andrew Collins, BBS/Mr. D's/Rip City (19-21, .905, 10 HRs, 19 RBIs,
17 Runs)
HR Leaders - Andrew Collins, BBS/Mr. D's/Rip City - 10
HR Leaders - Ryan Parfitt, Long Haul/H.Auto/Easton (22-31, .710, 25
RBIs, 20 Runs) - 10
Batting Leader - Andrew Collins, BBS/Mr. D's/Rip City - .905
First Team All American
P-Travis Clark, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
IF-Chente Granados, West Coast Monsta/The Scene
IF-Orlando Castillo, BBS/Mr. Ds/Rip City
IF-Brad Reckart, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
IF-Dennis Rulli, BBS/Mr. Ds/Rip City
IF-Ronald Bubba Mack, ASPNation.com/A&A Utility/KV Weld
OF-Andrew Collins, BBS/Mr. Ds/Rip City
OF-Jeremy Yates, BBS/Mr. Ds/Rip City
OF-Ryan Parfitt, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
OF-Mike Umscheid, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
UT-Chris Larsen, Ts 13/DeMarini
UT-Ryan Harvey, West Coast Monsta/The Scene
UT-Brett Helmer, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
UT-Greg Connell, BBS/Mr. Ds/Rip City
UT-Dale Brungardt, Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton
2015 Standings
1. BBS/Mr. D’s/Rip City, Rochester, MN 4-0
2. Long Haul/H. Auto/Easton, Cicero, NY 4-2
3. West Coast Monsta/The Scene, Calimesa, CA 2-2
4. T’s 13/Demarini, Omaha, NE 2-2
5. Heartland Investors, Mandan, ND 1-2
5. ASPNation/A&A Utility/KV Weld, Dallas, TX 2-2
7. Red’s Astros, Indianapolis, IN 1-2
7. OC, Grimes, IA 0-2
9. Team Combat/Baugh Ford/Softball.com, Kent, WA 0-2
2016 (at Oklahoma
City, OK)
O&S Cattle/Mr. D's, Stillwater, MN ----- West Coast Monsta, Calimesa, CA
Forced into the “if-game” after dropping a 36-27 decision to WC Monsta
in the Championship Game, O&S Cattle/Mr. D battled through to claim the 2016
Super Slow Pitch National Championship ASA/USA Softball announced today. The
bats came alive for O&S Cattle/Mr. D as the team combined for 12 hits en
route to claiming the title in a 22-9 win over WC Monsta in the
“if-necessary” game. In their first meeting of the day in the Championship
Game, O&S Cattle/Mr. D took an early lead in the top of the first inning,
capitalizing on a two-run home run and a pair of singles. WC Monsta
responded in the bottom of the frame, cutting the lead to one run after
plating three runners off a home run and double. WC Monsta would take the
lead in the bottom of the second for good, bringing an additional five
runners across the plate to make it an 8-5 lead. O&S Cattle/Mr. D plated two
in the top of the third inning to cut WC Monsta’s lead to 8-7, but the west
coast squad would explode for 11 hits to score 10 runs and extend their lead
to 18-7. Five runs in the top of the fourth inning by O&S Cattle/Mr. D kept
the game interesting as WC Monsta led by four as they stepped to the plate
in the bottom of the fourth. That close lead would soon become a large one
as WC Monsta again utilized timely hitting to push their lead to 16 runs.
Twelve runs in the top of the fifth inning by O&S Cattle/Mr. D brought the
game within four runs. Three solo home runs started out the offensive burst
before four more shots over the fence brought the game to a 28-24 lead for
WC Monsta. Three home runs by WC Monsta in the bottom of the fifth regained
the team a comfortable 10-run lead. Both teams would plate runs in the sixth
inning, with WC Monsta holding a 36-27 lead as O&S Cattle/Mr. D headed to
the plate for their final at-bat. Getting two quick outs, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
would get two singles but a fly ball to centerfield ended the game with WC
Monsta forcing the “if-necessary” game. In the “if-necessary” game, O&S
Cattle/Mr. D got an early 4-0 lead and kept WC Monsta off the board to
complete the first inning of play. WC Monsta would return the favor in the
top of the second, keeping O&S Cattle/Mr. D from adding to their lead while
tacking on a run of their own to make it a 4-1 game. O&S Cattle/Mr. D added
to their lead in the top of the third with a solo home run and an RBI double
before WC Monsta cut it to 6-4 after scoring three in the bottom of the
frame thanks to a three-run blast. A six-run fifth inning helped expand O&S
Cattle/Mr. D’s lead before tacking on another three runs in the top of the
sixth to make it an 18-4 game. WC Monsta’s bats came alive briefly in the
bottom of the sixth, plating three runs on a pair of home runs and singles.
That offensive spurt would not be enough, however, as O&S Cattle/Mr. D would
score another four runs in the top of the seventh while keeping WC Monsta to
just one run in their final at-bat. For O&S Cattle, Greg Connell had one of
of his usual incredible tournaments (17-26, .654, 10 HRs, 18 RBIs, 17 Runs).
Bubba Mack chipped in with a 18-24 (.750) with 8 HRs, 18 RBIs, 17 Runs. For
the Monstas, Chente Granados (24-33, .727, 7 HRs, 20 RBIs, 21 Runs),
Ryan Dacko (22-31, .710, 13 HRs, 26 RBIs, 21 Runs), Ryan McClanahan (8 HRs,
19 RBIs), Pilar Amaya (7 HRs, 17 RBIs) and Jared Hunt (6 HRs, 21 RBIs) led
the onslaught as WC Monstas hit 73 HRs, in their 7 games.
MVP – BJ Fulk, O&S Cattle/Mr. D (22-26, .846, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 18 Runs)
HR Champion – Jason Branch, WC Monsta (23-31, .742, 34 RBIs, 26 Runs) -
15
Batting Champion – Chris Greinert, Team Combat (14-16, 7 HRs, 16
RBIs, 12 Runs) - .875
First Team All American (no
positions listed)
Player-BJ Fulk, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Stuart Snell, Powerhouse/Racks
Player-Sam Christianson, Powerhouse/Racks
Player-Greg Connell, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Ronald Mack, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Daniel McClement, WC Monsta
Player-Chente Granados, WC Monsta
Player-Ryan Dacko, WC Monsta
Player-Jason Branch, WC Monsta
Player-Andrew Collins, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Chris Greinert, Team Combat
Player-Frank Yeilding, Powerhouse/Racks
Player-Geno Buck, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Jeremy Isenhower, O&S Cattle/Mr. D
Player-Steven Lopez, WC Monsta
2016 Standings
1. O&S Cattle/Mr. D’s, Stillwater, MN 4-1
2. West Coast Monsta, Calimesa, CA 5-2
3. Powerhouse Sportz/Racks/Monsta, Casper, WY 2-2
4. Team Combat, Kent, WA 2-2
5. T’s 13/Demarini, Omaha, NE 1-2
5. H. Auto/SIS/ASP/Mr. Wiggles/RDD/Easton, Burlington, IA 1-2
7. OC, Grimes, IA 0-2
7. TG/Red’s Astros, Indianapolis, IN 0-2
2017
(at Oklahoma
City, OK)
West Coast Monsta, Calimesa, CA ----- H. Auto/Resmondo/OA
Apparel/Specialty Tank, Winter Haven, FL
It was a rematch Championship Game rematch between WC Monsta and H.
Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank as the former earned a spot in the
finals with a decisive 27-5 (four inning) win. H. Auto would then post a
49-42 win over T’s 13/Monsta for another chance as the undefeated WC Monsta.
H. Auto would carry on their momentum from the previous game as the team
scored six runs in the top of the first inning to take an early lead over WC
Monsta. That lead would be cut to one run after WC Monsta plated five in the
bottom of the frame. Keeping H. Auto from plating any runs in the top of the
second, WC Monsta would score six runs to take an 11-5 lead. The game would
remain closely contested through the top of the seventh inning with WC
Monsta holding a 43-37 lead and H. Auto down to their final at-bat. H. Auto
would manage to push across one run in the top of the seventh, but would be
unable to overcome the deficit as WC Monsta walked away with the Super Slow
Pitch Championship, 43-38. For H.Auto, Bubba Mack (8 HRs, 17 RBIs) and Mike
Umscheid (7 HRs, 15 RBIs) led the offense.
MVP - Dale Brungardt, WC Monstas (12-14, .867, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 12 Runs)
HR Champions - Chaun DeMars, T's 13/Monsta (17-22, .773, 21 RBIs, 15
Runs) - 9
HR Champions - Kyle Person, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
(17-21, .810, 22 RBIs, 16 Runs) - 9
Batting Champion - Dale Brungardt, WC Monstas (12-14, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 12
Runs) - .867
First Team All American (no
positions listed)
Player-Chris Greinert, WC Monsta
Player-Filip Washington, WC Monsta
Player-Ronald Bubba Mack, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
Player-Kyle Pearson, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
Player-Don Bellerby Jr., WC Monsta
Player-Dale Brungardt, WC Monsta
Player-Chaun DeMars, T's 13/Monsta
Player-Mike Umscheid, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
Player-Brett Rettenmeier, T's 13/Monsta
Player-Ryan McClanahan, WC Monsta
Player-Mario Granados, WC Monsta
Player-Brad Reckart, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
Player-David Johnson, WC Monsta
Player-Steve Whaley, WC Monsta
Player-Kevin Bazat, H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank
2017 Standings
1. West Coast Monsta, Calimesa, CA 3-0
2. H.Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank, Winter Haven, FL 2-2
3. T’s 13/Monsta, Omaha, NE 2-2
4. OC, Grimes, IA 1-2
5. ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs, Breckenridge, TX 0-2
2018 (at Ridgeland, MS)
H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton,
Cicero, NY -----
Team Racks/Yahhh, Phoenix, AZ
TBD
MVP - Bryson Baker,
H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton (15-21, .714, 10 HRs, 25 RBIs, 21 Runs)
HR Champion - Jason Martel, Team Racks/Yahhh (20-29, .690, 21 RBIs,
21 Runs) - 11
Batting Champion - Donnie Hammonds, T's 13/Monsta (18-20, 9 HRs, 17
RBIs, 15 Runs) - .900
First Team All American
P-Travis Clark, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
P-Bill Pinkham, Team Racks; Yahhh!
IF-Jeff Keske, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
IF-Adam Ussery, Team Racks; Yahhh!
IF-Greg Connell, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
IF-Daniel Cayton, Team Racks; Yahhh!
IF-AJ Montano, Team Racks; Yahhh!
OF-Jeremy Yates, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
OF-Brandon Dillon, Team Racks; Yahhh!
OF-Brian Wegman, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
UT-Donnie Hammonds, Ts 13/Monsta/Ductech
UT-Bryson Baker, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
UT-Jason Martel, Team Racks; Yahhh!
UT-Joey Bulens, Ts 13/Monsta/Ductech
UT-Bubba Mack, H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton
2018 Standings
1. H.Auto/RDD/All In/Sprizzi/Easton, Cicero, NY 3-1
2. Team Racks/Yahhh, Phoenix, AZ 4-2
3. T's 13/Monsta/Ductech, Omaha, NE 2-2
4. WC Monsta, Eastvale, CA 0-2
5. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI 0-2
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