Author: Dan Pfeffer

1999 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Johnson City, Tennessee on September 4-7.

Champion – Gasoline Heaven, Commack, New York
Runner Up – JWM/Herb’s/TPS, Fontana, California

  • MVP – Doug Vigliotti, Gasoline Heaven
  • HR Leader – Tot Powers, Paramount/TPS – 12
  • Batting Leader – Doug Vigliotti, Gasoline Heaven – .900

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Moose White, Gasoline Heaven
C – Trevor Bellamy, Jonesboro/TPS
1B – Lou Mongelli, Gasoline Heaven
2B – Jeff Smith, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
3B – Mike Miller, DJ’s/Suncoast/Dudley
SS – Dennis Rulli, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
OF – Larry Carter, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
OF – Joey Andrews, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
OF – Doug Vigliotti, Gasoline Heaven (18-20, .900)
OF – Phil Castellano, Gasoline Heaven
DH – Tot Powers, Paramount Builders/TPS (.750)
UT – Rock Massa, Gasoline Heaven
UT – Jimmy Powers, Paramount Builders/TPS
UT – Andy Alvis, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
UT – Dave Norwall, Gasoline Heaven

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ricky Huggins, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
C – Rick Lucas, DJ’s/Suncoast/Dudley
1B – Jerold Smith, Paramount Builders/TPS
2B – Lee Trotter, DJ’s/Suncoast/Dudley
3B – Ken Scobee, JWM/Herb’s/TPS
SS – Randy Romagna, Paramount Builders/TPS
OF – Brian Coreen, New Construction
OF – Dan Dillingham, DJ’s/Suncoast/Dudley
OF – Brian Foster, Jonesboro/TPS
OF – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/TPS
DH – Mark Weaver, Creative Stucco/Roosters/Easton
UT – Brad Jones, New Construction
UT – Billy Grindstaff, Jonesboro/TPS
UT – Vern Hensley, New Construction
UT – Chris Chilton, Paramount Builders/TPS

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Gasoline Heaven, Commack, NY (5-0)
2. JWM/Herb’s/TPS, Fontana, CA (6-2)
3. Jonesboro/TPS, Jonesboro, TN (3-2)
4. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (3-2)
5t. Paramount Builders/TPS, Virginia Beach, VA (3-2)
5t. Creative Stucco/Roosters/Easton, Columbus, OH (3-2)
7t. Riverside/Allied Tool/Easton, Louisville, KY (2-2)
7t. Herrin/TPS, Savannah, GA (2-2)
9t. Skipworth Plumbing, Wichita Falls., TX (2-2)
9t. Armed Forces, Eglin, FL (1-2)
9t. Terry’s/TNT, North Wilkesboro, NC (2-2)
9t. DJ’s/Suncoast/Dudley, Sarasota, FL (3-2)
13t. Felts/TNT, Pinnacle, NC (0-2)
13t. Team Reece, Knoxville, TN (1-2)
13t. W.E.T./Easton, Niceville, FL (1-2)
13t. Sportsworld/Folk Jordon, Hendersonville., TN (1-2)
17t. Buckeye Softball, Beaver Dam., VA (0-2)
17t. Interior Connection/Lane/TPS, Soddy Daisy, TN (0-2)
17t. Southern Tag & Label, Mt. Home, AR (0-2)
17t. Watanabe Softball/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)

1999 ASA Men’s (9) Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Hialeah, Florida on September 2-6, 1999.

Champion – Texas Liquids/All Energy, Staten Island, New York
Runner Up – LA Doughboys, Los Angeles, California

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A

1999 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Reb Schueller, Martell’s
P – Dwayne Dyck, L.A. Doughboys
P – Gary Thomas, Texas Liquids/All Energy
C – Armand Garcia, Team Miami
1B – Mike Mancini, Texas Liquids/All Energy
2B – Ricky Oddo, Texas Liquids/All Energy
3B – Kenny Klinsky III, Martell’s
SS – Rick McCarthy, L.A. Doughboys
OF – Joe Sottolano, Texas Liquids/All Energy
OF – Richard Barnwell, L.A. Doughboys
OF – Evan Carlson, Martell’s
OF – Keith Barker, L.A. Doughboys
DP – John Joslen, L.A. Doughboys
UTIL – Aleras Hernandez, Team Miami
UTIL – Pedro Fernandez, Team Miami

1999 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Mardino Solano, Texas Liquids/All Energy
P – Rick Music, Rebels
P – Bob Vanderberg, L.A. Doughboys
C – Vin Cino, Martell’s
1B – Bruce Stocker, L.A. Doughboys
2B – Frank Albizio, Team Miami
3B – Victor Pena, Team Miami
SS – Don Uhrig, Texas Liquids/All Energy
OF – Les Mosley, L.A. Doughboys
OF – Roy Mueller, Team Miami
OF – Kevin McGuirl, Martell’s
OF – Tim Curley, Texas Liquids/All Energy
UTIL – Mike Jedziniak, Martell’s
UTIL – Dave Kennnett, Martell’s

1999 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Juan Hernandez, Tampa Bay Dragons
P – Hector Torrez, Team Miami
P – Steve Mathers, Rebels
C – Frank DeGroat, Texas Liquids/All Energy
1B – Luis Vaz, Team Miami
2B – Ernie Perez, L.A. Doughboys
3B – Jared Cole, L.A. Doughboys
SS – Mike Brex, Texas Liquids/All Energy
OF – Jeff Korb, Boichot Concrete
OF – Kevin McGuirl, Martell’s
OF – Ron Russell, L.A. Doughboys
OF – Ryan Giuright, Rebels
DP – Charlie Bernado, Team Miami
UTIL – Tim Jones, Martell’s
UTIL – Armand Garcia, Tampa Bay Dragons

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Texas Liquids/All Energy, Staten Island, NY (8-1)
2. LA Doughboys, Los Angeles, CA (4-2)
3. Martell’s, Point Pleasant, NJ (3-2)
4. Team Miami, Miami, FL (3-2)
5t. Tampa Bay Dragons, Tampa Bay, FL (3-2)
5t. Secory Flyers, Port Huron, MI (2-2)
7t. Rebels, Port Huron, MI (2-2)
7t. Cannuli’s, Philadelphia, PA (2-2)
9t. Boichot Concrete, Lansing, MI (1-2)
9t. Team Budweiser, Detroit, MI (0-2)
9t. Hannon’s Bar, Scranton, PA (0-2)
9t. Hollywood Sports Complex, Hollywood, MN (0-2)
13t. Park Jewelry, West Warwick, RI (0-2)
13t. Diamond Kings, Los Angeles, CA (0-2)

1999 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Floyd Complex in Sioux City, Iowa on September 3-6.

Champion – L&L Painting, Pratville, Alabama
Runner Up – Smokes/ABS/TPS, Ellicott, Maryland

When you’re the most valuable player of the whole show, losing in the championship game doesn’t hurt quite as much.

Still.

“The individual honors are nice, but I pretty much throw all that stuff in the closet and forget about it,” said Steve Helewicz of the Smokes/ABS/TPS team of Ellicott City, Md., that lost in the second championship game Monday to L&L Painting of Prattville, Ala., in the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Class A Men’s National Slow-Pitch Tournament at Floyd Complex.

Smokes lost their third tournament game, then had to wade through a tense losers bracket to face the Alabamans in the finals.

The Maryland team won three Monday games, including a 20-13 decision over L&L in the first final to set up the ultimate game. There, L&L prevailed, 21-12. Smokes finished fourth in the tournament at Floyd two years ago and took third in the Class A nationals last year.

“We’ve been second a lot of times in national tournaments (six),” said Smokes manager Art Violi. “We felt we could win this thing, but losing so early changed the whole approach.”

The muscular Helewicz, who has played in the Super division of national slow-pitch with Steele’s Sports of Ohio and Sun Belt Easton out of Georgia, walloped 21 home runs in 12 tourney games to win the most valuable player award.

He was also named to the Class A All-America team for the second time in his two seasons with Smokes.

“You really don’t think much about the individual stuff,” said Helewicz, who bats leadoff for the team with a lofty .850 batting average. “Our main home run guy is really Bob Bayne,” said the 35-year-old MVP.

Helewicz had 50 hits in 60 tourney at-bats and drove in 60 runs, while Bayne had 47 hits in 60 at-bats, walloped 18 homers and drove in 40 runs.

Both Bayne and Helewicz have connected for over 150 home runs this season, but Violi wasn’t certain of the exact number.

L&L Painting was led by All-American Craig Upton, who swatted 10 home runs and 21 runs.

Scott Sumerlin drove in 23 runs for the new champs and hit nine home runs.

  • MVP – Steve Helewicz, Smokes/ABS/TPS (50-60, .833, 21 HR, 60 RBI)
  • Batting Leader – Jerry Williams, Mercer Softball (21-23, .913)
  • HR Champion – Steve Helewicz, Smokes/ABS/TPS – 21

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Larry Huff, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
C – Dennis Buis, Mercer Softball Club
1B – Mike Steffe, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
2B – Russ Ortega, Gary’s Auto Body
3B – Richard White, L&L Painting
SS – Luis Ruiz, L&L Painting
OF – Barry Sutherland, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS
OF – Rob Smith, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS
OF – Jim Ostrander, Gary’s Auto Body
OF – Steve Helewicz, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS
DH – Jerry Williams, Mercer Softball Club
UT – Tommy Flood, Worth/Sports Star
UT – Craig Upton, L&L Painting (10 HR, 21 RBI)
UT – Bob Bayne, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS (47-60, .783, 18 HR, 40 RBI)
UT – Shane Frederick, L&L Painting

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jeff Nolan, L&L Painting
C – Kevin Clark, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
1B – Steve Gilbert, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS
2B – Bobby Freeland, Worth/Sports Star
3B – John Adams, Thomas Bait & Tackle
SS – Steve Graves, The Mob
OF – Jayson Sterling, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
OF – Rick Meyers, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
OF – Don Berry, L&L Painting
OF – Ben Kreischer, Mercer Softball Club
DH – Kenneth Pellien, Team Miken
UT – Kevin Keefer, Dalton Chiropractic/Viggiani Plumbing
UT – Pat Bass, Gateway Press/TPS
UT – Greg Ackerberg, Gary’s Auto Body
UT – Scotty Cardwell, Gateway Press/TPS

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Rick Brown, Dalton Chiropractic/Viggiani Plumbing
C – Dewey Fussell, Smokes/ABS/Harrisons/TPS
1B – Steve Guillaume, Gateway Press/TPS
2B – Steve Matic, Las Vegas Funjet/TPS
3B – Jim Johnson, Gary’s Auto Body
SS – Troy Summerfield, Phone Master/Commercial Bank
OF – Ryan Robbins, Worth/Sports Star
OF – Rick Forton, The Mob
OF – Ricky Jackson, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
OF – Chuck Norris, Thomas Bait & Tackle
DH – Steve Melton, Eagle Group/Al’s TPS
UT – Bud Weathers, All American Athletes
UT – Mark Ledinsky, Sid Grinker Co/TPS
UT – Bryan Welch, L&L Painting
UT – Steve Hall, All American Athletes

FINAL STANDINGS

1. L&L Painting, Prattville, AL (6-1)
2. Smokes/ABS/TPS, Ellicott, MD (10-2)
3. K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs, North Vernon, IN (5-2)
4. Gary’s Auto Body, Muskegon, MI (6-2)
5t. Worth/Sports Star, Louisville, KY (4-2)
5t. Mercer Softball Club, Indianapolis, IN (3-2)
7t. Gateway Press/TPS, Louisville, KY (6-2)
7t. Thomas Bait & Tackle, Sanford, NC (4-2)
9t. All American Athletes, Lufkin, TX (2-2)
9t. Las Vegas Funjet/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (3-2)
9t. Dalton Chiropractic Softball, Ocean Twp, NJ (3-2)
9t. Team Miken, Caledonia, MN (3-2)
13t. The Mob, Angleton, TX (3-2)
13t. Eagle Group/Al’s TPS, Dover, DE (3-2)
13t. Sid Grinker Co/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (3-2)
13t. Phone Master/Commercial Bank, Wood River, IL (3-2)
17t. Mid State Thunder, Kansas City, MO (2-2)
17t. Doug’s Sports Pub/Barrell Inn, Stevens Point, WI (2-2)
17t. Doc’s, Sioux City, IA (1-2)
17t. Citizen’S Mortgage, St. Robert, MO (2-2)
17t. Thomas Oil, Benton, AR (1-2)
17t. Computer SOS, Sioux City, IA (3-2)
17t. J&A/RAM/TPS, Louisville, KY (3-2)
17t. Derry Bros., Waterloo, IA (2-2)
25t. BJ’s/Mickey, Waterloo, IA (2-2)
25t. Can Do Metals, St. Anne, IL (1-2)
25t. Mr. Label/Plant Detail, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
25t. Ultimate Central Paving, Indianapolis, IN (2-2)
25t. Berardi’s, Lexington, KY (2-2)
25t. Mark Twain, Waynesville, MO (1-2)
25t. Richard’s Construction, Independence, MO (1-2)
25t. Aragon/Merchants, Albert Lea, MN (1-2)
33t. OCP/Bud Light/Worth, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
33t. AFLAC/Prime, Inc., Springfield, MO (1-2)
33t. Fairfield Rebels, Fairfield, IA (0-2)
33t. Viessman Trucking, Willmar, MN (0-2)
33t. SCB/Denelex/Easton, Smithtown, NY (0-2)
33t. Wise Guys/Scotts Decorating, Davenport, IA (1-2)
33t. Express Personnel/Snapper/Cryo, Mankato, MN (0-2)
33t. Classic Floors/Nally’s, Carthage, MO (0-2)
33t. Keith & Co, Princeton, IA (0-2)
33t. Budweiser, Altoona, WI (1-2)
33t. Marty’s Pub, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
33t. Captain’s Table, Washington, IA (0-2)
33t. St. Louis Steel Stones, Bethalto, IL (0-2)
33t. B&A Sports/Tiny Town Pizza, Harrison, OH (0-2)
33t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (0-2)
33t. Louie’s Floor Covering, Des Moines, IA (0-2)
33t. Silver Bullets, Columbia, MO (0-2)
33t. B&R Auto/No Mans Land Aces, Woodriver, IL (0-2)
33t. Sports Page, Fort Dodge, IA (0-2)

1999 ASA Men’s (9) A Modified Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Marietta, Georgia on September 3-6.

Champion –  Budweiser, Greensboro, Maryland
Runner Up – Ocean Glass, Billerica, Massachusetts

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A

1999 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Vinny Redmond, Tool Shed
P – Jamie Clough, Budweiser
P – Billy Messix, Budweiser
C – Craig Miller, Ocean Glass
1B – Jim Fitzpatrick, Ocean Glass
2B – Jeff Gallison, Ocean Glass
3B – Rich Cordani, Tighe Club
SS – Kevin Gately, Ocean Glass
OF – Bob Short, Coors Lite
OF – Ed Poirier, Tighe Club
OF – Paul Thompson, Budweiser
OF – Jeff Durr, Ocean Glass
DH – Gary Gould, Budweiser
UTIL – Gary Starkey, Budweiser
UTIL – Randy Boyd, Budweiser

1999 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rich Stauffeneher, Ocean Glass
P – Rob Herzog, Coors Lite
P – Greg Sutton, Tighe Club
C – Joe Olivo, Tool Shed
1B – Tony Rotondi, Tool Shed
2B – Sean Peterson, Coors Lite
3B – Joe Clemente, Tool Shed
SS – Ralph Grilletti, Tool Shed
OF – Pat Fischer, Coors Lite
OF – Bryan Silva, Champions Pub
OF – Kirk Legatos, Ocean Glass
OF – Scott Hyland, Champions Pub
DH – Jack Mullin, Ocean Glass
UTIL – Scott Burkhardt, Grinders
UTIL – Chris Wright, Tighe Club

1999 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Luc Gravel, Tighe Club
P – Mark Oles, Ocean Glass
P – Wade Liberty, Grinders
C – Al Gilmour, Grinders
1B – Tim Chase, Tighe Club
2B – Manuel Soto, Tighe Club
3B – Steve Vilar, Coors Lite
SS – Dan DeMora, Budweiser
OF – Ron Vargus, Ocean Glass
OF – Joel Atwater, Warriors
OF – Tom Lapham, Champions Pub
OF – Eric Teagle, Grand Slam
DH – Don Couture, Champions Pub
UTIL – Eddie Evans, Warriors
UTIL – Andy Andrews, Warriors

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Budweiser, Greensboro, MD (10-1)
2. Ocean Glass, Billerica, MA (6-2)
3. Grinders, Spokane, WA (6-2)
4. Tighe Club, Wilmington, MA (6-2)
5t. Champions Pub, Peabody, MA (3-2)
5t. Coors Lite, Medical Lake, WA (4-2)
7t. Warriors, Chapel Hill, NC (5-2)
7t. Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (4-2)
9t. Dillingers, Fond du Lac, WI (3-2)
9t. J&S, Milford, DE (5-2)
9t. Rupperts, Pompton Lakes, NJ (4-2)
9t. Grand Slam, Seaford, DE (3-2)
13t. Shawn Systems Hurricanes, Marlboro, MA (3-2)
13t. Cheers II/Sparky’s Gun Shop, Quineburg, CT (3-2)
13t. Jim’s Gun Shop, Waterville, ME (4-2)
13t. Blue Water Oil, Macomb, MI (3-2)
17t. Tryon Landscaping, Westford, MA (3-2)
17t. Adco-Kaytees Ford, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
17t. Auto Fantasy, Seaford, NY (2-2)
17t. AGS/Trump Softballs, Stuyvesant, NY (2-2)
17t. Coppens Brigade, Hope, MI (3-2)
17t. Easton Steel, Trapper, MD (2-2)
17t. MSJ Softball, Miami, FL (3-2)
17t. Wallen Construction, Bean Station, TN (3-2)
25t. Remco Flooring, Lowell, MA (2-2)
25t. Stingers, Woodstock, GA (2-2)
25t. Legends, Bloomingdale, NJ (2-2)
25t. Rolling Rock, Centerville, MD (2-2)
25t. Zach’s All-Stars, Atlanta, GA (2-2)
25t. Legends, Bloomingdale, NJ (2-2)
25t. Cardinals, Framingham, MA (1-2)
25t. Hired Guns, New York, NY (2-2)
33t. Brewers, Morristown, TN (0-2)
33t. Metrocall, Monroe, LA (0-2)
33t. Speedboys, Durham, NC (1-2)
33t. Midway Baptist, Monroe, GA (0-2)
33t. T-Road Tavern, Young America, MN (0-2)
33t. O’ Brien’s Auto Body, Dracut, MA (1-2)
33t. Cooledge Corner Club, Farmingham, MA (0-2)
33t. Kelty’s Softball Club, Albany, NY (1-2)
33t. Stafford Tire/Guaranteed Landscaping, Port Monmouth, NJ (1-2)
33t. Prevost Pub, Mexico, ME (1-2)
33t. Four Seasons Dukes, Union Beach, NJ (1-2)
33t. Crushers, West Babylon, NY (1-2)
33t. Westminister Chiropractic, Ashburnham, MA (0-2)
33t. Metal Plex, Williamstown, NJ (1-2)
33t. Spartans Restaurant, Waterbury, CT (1-2)
33t. Jimmy Dean/Sterling, South Fulton, TN (1-2)
49t. Freebirds, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
49t. Hilgers, Phlox, WI (0-2)
49t. Apogean Marketing, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (0-2)
49t. Lindaman, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
49t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)
49t. TST, Lithonia, GA (0-2)
49t. Task King, Livonia, MI (0-2)
49t. Creekers, Ft. Gratist, MI (0-2)
49t. Honey Brown, Georgetown, MA (0-2)
49t. Team CPR/Adidas, Vancouver, WA (0-2)

1999 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Rotary Park in Decatur, Illinois on September 1-6.

Champion – Decatur Pride, Decatur, Illinois (50-13)
Runner Up – Midland Explorers, Midland, Michigan (39-15)

In a tournament where no foreigner players were allowed to play according to the ASA rulebook, the Midland Explorers defeated the Broken Bow Smokers 7-2 in the losers bracket finals behind Todd Schultz’s two homers to advance to the championship game against the Decatur Pride. Decatur won the title 8-4 behind the strong pitching of Michael White, over Midland.

Doug Gillis was the losing pitcher for Midland. Gillis pitched all 7 games (43 Innings) for Midland.

Shawn Rychcik had a run scoring single in the first inning, then bombed a 2-run homer in the second inning to get the Pride offense in gear. The Pride batted .369 as a team in these nationals and scored 45 runs. Rychcik was incredible as he was 8 for 15 with 4 HR and 14 RBI. He was named MVP.

43-year-old John Bargfeldt, Pride outfielder was 7 for 12 and batted .583, but didn’t have enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title (he had two walks for 14 total plate appearances) that went to Rychcik.

After Doug Gillis pitched the Midland Explorers to a (7-2) victory over the Broken Bow Smokers to get them to the championship. Gillis realized he was facing the hottest pitcher in the tournament in Michael White for the Decatur Pride. White hurled the Pride to an 8-4 over the Midland Explorers 8-4. Doug Gillis took the loss.

  • MVP – Shawn Rychcik, Decatur Pride
  • Batting Leader – Shawn Rychcik, Decatur Pride – .533
  • HR Leader – Clayton McGovern, Midland Explorers – 5
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Michael White, Decatur Pride

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Gillis, Midland Explorers (5-2)
P – Michael White, Decatur Pride (4-0, 21 IP, 30 K)
P – Doug Sleep, Broken Bow Smokers (3-1)
C – Curt Martin, Larry Miller Toyota
1B – Shawn Rychcik, Decatur Pride (8-15, .533, 4 HR, 14 RBI)
2B – Ehren Earleywine, Decatur Pride
3B – Ross Dey, Meierhoffer-Fleeman
SS – Todd Schultz, Midland Explorers
OF – Brad Johnson, Midwest GMC
OF – Clayton McGovern, Midland Explorers (12 RBI)
OF – Tim Wargo, Decatur Pride
OF – John Bargfeldt, Decatur Pride
DP – David Frank, Broken Bow Smokers
UT – Blake Miller, Larry Miller Toyota
UT – Cliff Wisdom, Broken Bow Smokers
UT – Vic Johns, Decatur Pride

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Middleton, Meierhoffer-Fleeman
P – Peter Meredith, Larry Miller Toyota (3-2)
P – Bob Ginger, Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks
C – Dave Chadduck, Midwest GMC
1B – Greg Melchert, Midland Explorers
2B – Kyle Magnusson, Larry Miller Toyota
3B – Kyle Beane, Midland Explorers
SS – Todd Budke, Broken Bow Smokers
OF – Wally King, Midland Explorers
OF – Boomer Brush, Decatur Pride
OF – Rich Lira, Meierhoffer-Fleeman
OF – Ron McCue, Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks
DP – Joe Simoni, Midwest GMC
UT – Peter Turner, Larry Miller Toyota
UT – Jason Hanson, Broken Bow Smokers
UT – Chris Miljavac, Meierhoffer-Fleeman

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (5-0)
2. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (5-2)
3. Broken Bow Smokers, Tampa Bay, FL (3-2)
4. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
5t. Meierhoffer-Fleeman, Savannah, MO (2-2)
5t. Dolan & Murphy Shamrocks, Aurora, IL (2-2)
7t. Midwest GMC, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
7t. Central Iowa Express, Marshalltown, IA (1-2)
9t. Page Brake, Salt Lake City, UT (1-2)
9t. River City Rage, Peoria, IL (1-2)
9t. Bonutti, Effingham, IL (0-2)
9t. Eagle Pack-Planggers, Mishawaka, IN (0-2)
13t. Herzog, St. Joseph, MO (0-2)
13t. The Farm, Madison, WI (0-2)

1999 ASA Women’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Spokane, Washington on August 20-22.

Champion – Stadium Sportswear, Spokane, Washington
Runner Up – Julie’s, New York, New York

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – N/A

1999 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Elisabeth Sanchez, Rogers Renegades
P – Diane Stanford, Vyper Sportswear
P – Nicole Adamson, Rogers Renegades
OF – Kathy O’Connor, Rogers Renegades
OF – Ronelle Wolfe, Vyper Sportswear
OF – Deb Muir, Rogers Renegades
OF – M.J. Williams, Vyper Sportswear
OF – Becky Regula, Rogers Renegades
IF – Shawna Foster, Vyper Sportswear
IF – Alana Klaus, Vyper Sportswear
IF – Terry Galley, Rogers Renegades
IF – Linda Bushinski, Vyper Sportswear
IF – Juline Parry, Vyper Sportswear

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Stadium Sports, Spokane, WA (4-0)
2. Julie’s, New York, NY (4-2)
3. Roger’s Renegades, Hookset, NH (2-2)
4. Polanski’s, Colville, WA (2-2)
5t. Hitchcock Construction, Spokane, WA (1-2)
5t. Team Spokane, Spokane, WA (1-2)
7t. JR’s Softball, Luxemburg, WI (0-2)
7t. Mister Ed’s, Wild Rose, WI (0-2)

1999 ASA Girls 18-Under Gold Fast Pitch Nationals

1999 held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 2-8.

Champion – SoCal Athletics Gold, Irvine, California
Runner Up – Gordon’s Panthers, Cypress, California

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Jennifer Stewart, So Cal Athletics Gold
P – Keira Goerl, O.C. Batbusters
P – Tia Bollinger, Gordon’s Panthers
C – Roxanne Staniorski, Gordon’s Panthers
1B – Oli Keohohou, Gordon’s Panthers
2B – Dara Webb, So Cal Athletics Gold
3B – Jennifer Mossadeghi, Lady Bombers Gold
SS – Natasha Watley, So Cal Athletics Gold
OF – Julie Watson, So Cal Athletics Gold
OF – Holly Groves, Lady Bombers Gold
OF – Kristin Farber, Gordon’s Panthers
OF – Kristi DeVries, Gordon’s Panthers
UTIL – Claire Sua, Lady Bombers Gold
UTIL – Phelan Wright, Gordon’s Panthers
UTIL – Jenny Gladding, Lady Bombers Gold

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kristen Schmidt, Texas Heat Gold
P – Lindsey Foster, St. Louis Heat
P – Jamie Southern, Force
C – Courtney Lewellen, Lady Bombers Gold
1B – Susan Churchwell, So Cal Rebels
2B – Mylin Prieto, Lady Bombers Gold
3B – Jaime Clark, O.C. Batbusters
SS – Marcel Torres, Gordon’s Panthers
OF – Boni Kading, O.C. Batbusters
OF – Courtney Betley, So Cal Athletics Gold
OF – Daisy Flores, So Cal Rebels
OF – Kellie Wilkerson, Nashville Eagles
UTIL – Leah Gulla, Batbusters
UTIL – Shannon McKeon, Lady Bombers Gold
UTIL – Wendy Allen, Gordon’s Panthers

THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Natalie King, Batbusters
P – Corianne Rogalsky, So Cal Lightning
P – Catherine Osterman, Katy Cruisers Gold
C – Jessica Allister, Katy Cruisers Gold
1B – Holly Ballard, Strikkers-Sorci
2B – Samantha Jennings, So Cal Rebels
3B – Renee Hasan, So Cal Lightning
SS – Dana Reed, Chattanooga Eagles
OF – Jerri Alexander, Nashville Eagles
OF – Amanda Woodall, Chattanooga Eagles
OF – Kristen Bell, Chattanooga Eagles
OF – Shelly Riker, Lady Bombers Gold
UTIL – Lacey Gardner, Chattanooga Eagles
UTIL – Nicole Deeter, Texas Heat Gold
UTIL – Brandy Stuart, Batbusters

FINAL STANDINGS

1. So Cal Athletics Gold, Irvine, CA (7-1)
2. Gordon’s Panthers, Cypress, CA (5-2)
3. Lady Bombers Gold, Clearwater, FL (7-2)
4. O.C. Batbusters, Santa Ana, CA (7-2)
5t. So Cal Lightning, San Diego, CA (4-2)
5t. Force, Fresno, CA (4-2)
7t. Batbusters, Garden Grove, CA (5-2)
7t. Katy Cruisers Gold, Katy, TX (4-2)
9t. Texas Heat Gold, Kingwood, TX (3-2)
9t. Nashville Eagles, Brentwood, TN (3-2)
9t. Chattanooga Eagles, Chattanooga, TN (5-2)
9t. SoCal Rebels, Lake Forest, CA (5-2)
13t. SoCal Firecrackers Gold, San Diego, CA (3-2)
13t. Hot Stuff, Yorba Linda, CA (4-2)
13t. American Pastime Gold, Upland, CA (3-2)
13t. California Breeze, Sacramento, CA (4-2)
17t. SoCal Belles, San Clemente, CA (2-2)
17t. Missouri Maniacs, St. Charles, MO (2-2)
17t. Mustangs Gold, Chattanooga, TN (2-2)
17t. Cy-Fair Intruders, Houston, TX (2-2)
17t. Colorado Comets, Broomfield, CO (2-2)
17t. Strikkers-Sorci, San Jose, CA (3-2)
17t. St. Louis Heat, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
17t. USA Athletics, Santa Ana, CA (3-2)
25t. California Tornadoes Gold, Fairfield, CA (2-2)
25t. Storm Gold, Glendale, AZ (2-2)
25t. Aphis Gold, Van Couver, WA (2-2)
25t. Santa Fe Springs Rebels, Santa Fe Springs, CA (2-2)
25t. California Lobos Gold, Irvine, CA (2-2)
25t. Polar Crush, Worchester, MA (2-2)
25t. Spring Klein Hawks, Houston, TX (2-2)
25t. Running Rebels Gold, Stockton, CA (2-2)
33t. Missouri City Magic, Missouri City, TX (1-2)
33t. New Edition Gold, Tomball, TX (1-2)
33t. Lady Gators, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (1-2)
33t. Tennessee Thunder, Signal Mountain, TN (1-2)
33t. The Dogs, Rootstown, OH (1-2)
33t. Grand Slam, Uniontown, OK (1-2)
33t. San Diego Breakers, Encinitas, CA (1-2)
33t. American Pastime, Upland, CA (1-2)
33t. Mad Dogs, Alliance, OH (1-2)
33t. Valencia Choppers, Valencia, CA (1-2)
33t. Boone & Darr, Ann Arbor, MI (1-2)
33t. Maryland Dynasty, Waldorf, MD (1-2)
33t. L’il Saints Gold, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
33t. American Athletics Gold, Santa Ana, CA (1-2)
33t. Esko Ice, Esko, MN (1-2)
33t. Shamrocks, Vienna, VA (1-2)
49t. Tucson Roadrunners Gold, Tucson, AZ (0-2)
49t. Northwest Outlaws Gold, Kelso, WA (0-2)
49t. NY/NJ Beach Girls, Brooklyn, NY (0-2)
49t. Minors Gold, Corona, CA (0-2)
49t. Illusions, St. Louis, MO (0-2)
49t. West Virginia Dusters, Huntington, WV (0-2)
49t. Tulsa Eagles, Muskogee, OK (0-2)
49t. Dynasty Gold, Riverside, CA (0-2)
49t. NW 45 Thunder, Spring, TX (0-2)
49t. Sudden Impact, Chino, CA (0-2)
49t. Destiny 18 Gold, Glendale, AZ (0-2)
49t. Hot Shots, Tempe, AZ (0-2)
49t. SoCal Stealth 18 Gold, Woodland Hills, CA (0-2)
49t. Catonsville 18 Under, Catonsville, MD (0-2)
49t. Indiana Heat, Arcadia, IN (0-2)
49t. Michigan Invasion, Grand Rapids, MI (0-2)

1999 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

1999 held at Dothan, Alabama.

Champion: Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA
Runner Up: Armed Forces, Williamsburg, VA

  • MVP – No MVP awarded
  • Batting Leader – ?
  • Home Run Leader – ?

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

  • P – Jennifer Sis Woods, Lakerettes
  • C – Sue Warner, Lakerettes
  • 1B – Sheri Nidiffer, Lakerettes
  • 2B – Sue Bupp Ilyes, Lakerettes
  • 3B – Pamela Smith, Armed Forces
  • SS – Carol Perroz, Lakerettes
  • OF – Jody Trimmer, Lakerettes
  • OF – Vivian Colbert, Armed Forces
  • OF – Bonnie Rodgers, Lakerettes
  • OF – Stephanie Minix, Armed Forces
  • DH – Carmela Williams, Armed Forces
  • UT – Barb Balestrino, Lakerettes
  • UT – Marie Schafer, Lakerettes
  • UT – Marcie May, Armed Forces
  • UT – Teri Andrew, Armed Forces

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA 3-0
2. Armed Forces, Williamsburg, VA 0-3

1998 ISA Men’s Super Slow Pitch World Series

1998 held on August 7-9 at Gastonia, North Carolina.

Champion – Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Runner Up – Sierra/TPS, Reno, Nevada

  • MVP – Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Worth (Rose has now earned MVP honors in two national championships. He was named MVP in the USSSA World Series in 1997.
  • Offensive MVP – Albert Davis, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Defensive MVP – Larry Fredieu, Sierra /TPS

ISA SUPER ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

  • Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Al Davis, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Dennis Mendoza, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Robin Higginbotham, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Scott Striebel, Lighthouse/Worth
  • Hank Garris, Sierra/TPS
  • Larry Fredieu, Sierra/TPS
  • Darrell Beeler, Sierra/TPS
  • Paul Drilling, Sierra/TPS
  • Mark Creson, Sierra/TPS
  • Shane Dubose, Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton
  • Jeff Hall, Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton
  • Johnny McCraw, Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton
  • Jim Burbrink, Wessel/Hague/SoJern/TPS
  • Randy Vollmer, Wessel/Hague/SoJern/TPS

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (5-1)
2. Sierra/TPS, Reno, NV (5-2)
3. Wessel/Hague/SoJern/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
4. Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton, Centerville, GA (2-2)
5t. Steele’s/R&D/Reda, Brook Park, OH (1-2)
5t. Backstop/Easton, Lawrenceburg, IN (1-2)
7t. Team TPS, Louisville, KY (0-2)
7t. O&S/TPS, South St. Paul, MN (0-2)

THE SCOREBOARD

WINNERS BRACKET

Wessel 15, Sunbelt 10
Sierra 28, O&S 12, 5 innings
Backstop 14, Team TPS 13, 8 innings
Lighthouse 26, Steele’s 24
Wessel 20, Sierra 19
Lighthouse 14, Backstop 2
Lighthouse 33, Wessel 13, 4 innings

LOSERS BRACKET

Sunbelt 16, O&S 5
Steele’s 30, Team TPS 10, 4 innings
Sunbelt 30, Backstop 14, 6 innings
Sierra 18, Steele’s 13
Sierra 18, Sunbelt 15
Sierra 15, Wessel 9

CHAMPIONSHIP

Sierra 20, Lighthouse 12
Lighthouse 26, Sierra 24

STATISTICS

BATTING AVERAGE

1. Bob Van Erem, Backstop/Easton 10-11 .909
2. Dal Beggs, Steele’s/R&D 9-11 .818
3. Keith Brockman, Steele’s/R&D 9-11 .818
4. Al Davis, Lighthouse/Worth 17-21 .810
5. Jim Devine, Steele’s/R&D 10-13 .769
6. Hank Garris, Sierra/TPS 26-34 .765
7. Jeff Hall, Sunbelt/Easton 13-17 .765
8. Shane Dubose, Sunbelt/Easton 12-16 .750
9. Lonnie Fox, Steele’s/R&D 8-11 .727
9. Jim Burbrink, Wessel/Hague/TPS 8-11 .727
11. Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Worth 17-24 .708

HOME RUNS

1. Hank Garris, Sierra/TPS 12
2. Darrell Beeler, Sierra/TPS 11
3. Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse/Worth 9
4. Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Worth 7
4. Albert Davis, Lighthouse/Worth 7
4. Larry Fredieu, Sierra/TPS 7
7. Dewayne Frizzell, Lighthouse/Worth 5
7. Randy Kortokrax, Steele’s/R&D 5

RUNS-BATTED-IN

1. Hank Garris, Sierra/TPS 22
2. Wendell Rickard, Lighthouse/Worth 19
2. Darrell Beeler, Sierra/TPS 19
4. Carl Rose, Lighthouse/Worth 15
5. Al Davis, Lighthouse/Worth 14
5. Larry Fredieu, Sierra/TPS 14

1998 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

1998 held at Lagoon Softball Complex in Montgomery, Alabama on September 24-27.

Champion – Mulligans Bulls, North Charleston, South Carolina
Runner Up – Global Bearing, Van Nuys, California

  • MVP – Jim Hall, Mulligans Bulls
  • HR Champion – Matt Gooding, N/A
  • Batting Champion – Jim Hall, Mulligans Bulls

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Jim Hall, Mulligans Bulls
C – Steve West, Mulligans Bulls
1B – Jimmy Heflin, Global Bearing
2B – Ricky Hoy, Global Bearing
3B – Steve Heller, Angle Inn Heat
SS – Bill White, Angle Inn Heat
OF – Howard Williams, Mulligans Bulls
OF – Hugo Hernandez, Global Bearing
OF – Bobby Ridlehoover, Mulligans Bulls
OF – Jason Stephenson, Global Bearing
DP – Romie Euthon, Mulligans Bulls
UT – Randy Holbrook, Global Bearing
UT – Randy Moseley, Mulligans Bulls
UT – Bobby Corrales, Global Bearing
UT – Dan Gibson, Surge

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kevin Shumate, Greensboro Merchants
C – Doug Reed, Global Bearing
1B – Tommy Lark, Mulligans Bulls
2B – Troy Cole, Mulligans Bulls
3B – Art Salis, Global Bearing
SS – Richie Dabbs, Greensboro Merchants
OF – Rob Hall, AAA/Fireside
OF – Bobby Jones, Angle Inn Heat
OF – Rodney Dabbs, Greensboro Merchants
OF – Tony Osterman, Mulligans Bulls
DP – Ricky Salazar, Global Bearing
UT – Mike Wlodek, Surge
UT – Mike Mikey, Angle Inn Heat
UT – Bob Jones, Angle Inn Heat
UT – Pete Leonard, Angle Inn Heat

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Anda Le Tourneau, Charisma Carpet Service
C – Tracy Johnson, Bandits
1B – Jose Ramos, AAA/Fireside
2B – Bob Brauer, Angle Inn Heat
3B – Billy Cole, Greensboro Merchants
SS – Roy Kolecki, Surge
OF – K.C. Stephens, Bandits
OF – Mark Gianonme, AAA/Fireside
OF – Ken Buksa, Surge
OF – Chris Lundy, Greensboro Merchants
DP – Mike Tyus, Bandits
UT – Mike Fielder, AAA/Fireside
UT – Jeff Gerskey, Charisma Carpet Service
UT – Todd Greeson, Greensboro Merchants
UT – Brian Jevyak, Bandits

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Mulligans Bulls, North Charleston, SC (7-0)
2. Global Bearing, Van Nuys, CA (12-2)
3. Angle Inn Heat, Baltimore, MD (6-2)
4. Greensboro Merchants, Greensboro, NC (6-2)
5t. Surge, South Holland, IL (4-2)
5t. AAA/Fireside, North Branford, CT (5-2)
7t. Bandits, Marianna, FL (5-2)
7t. Charisma Carpet Service, Milwaukee, WI (6-2)
9t. Screentech, Dothan, AL (4-2)
9t. Iowa Drainage, Sheffield, IA (7-2)
9t. CSS, Greenville, SC (4-2)
9t. Dr. Gremmel’s, Birmingham, AL (4-2)
13t. Beacon Auto Body, Pennsauden, NJ (6-2)
13t. Romeos Sports/TPS, Birmingham, AL (5-2)
13t. Supreme, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (4-2)
13t. Peterson Chapel/Sundown Saloon, Buffalo, MN (3-2)
17t. Ace Alarm, Antioch, TN (2-2)
17t. Hackers, Centerville, KY (3-2)
17t. Angle Inn Heat, Baltimore, MD (2-2)
17t. Salem American Legion, Salem, IN (3-2)
17t. Metros, Montgomery, AL (3-2)
17t. Central Avenue Saloon, Dover, NH (3-2)
17t. Playmaker, Luverne, AL (3-2)
17t. Knucklebusters, Prentiss, MS (3-2)
25t. Team Supply, Hazleton, PA (3-2)
25t. Mario’s/Easton, Seymour, CT (3-2)
25t. Miller Lite, Bryan College Station, TX (3-2)
25t. Billy’s Sport Bar, Manchester, NH (3-2)
25t. Everlast/RNW, Mt. Olive, NJ (3-2)
25t. Cascade Telecom Wranglers, Bend, OR (3-2)
25t. Team Dawg, Rokonkoma, NY (3-2)
25t. Stimline, Bloomington, IN (2-2)
33t. McCarty Builders, Springfield, IL (1-2)
33t. Red Wing Shoes, Monroe, MI (1-2)
33t. Minnehaha Liquor, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
33t. Warner & Sons Construction, Buchanan, MI (1-2)
33t. Continental Mortgage, Maryville, TN (1-2)
33t. Butcherhook, Globe, AZ (1-2)
33t. Hooters, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
33t. B&L Painting, Mt. Airy, MD (1-2)
33t. Cusack’s/Pacific Green, Anchorage, AR (2-2)
33t. J.C. Penney, Dayton, OH (1-2)
33t. Caraway Steel, Eufaula, AL (3-2)
33t. Rip It Sports, Alexander City, AL (3-2)
33t. Mega Sports, Tupelo, MS (2-2)
33t. Feickert Construction, Cedar Rapids, IA (3-2)
33t. Michelob Golden Draft, Eau Claire, WI (2-2)
33t. El Valle Del Sol, McAllen, TX (0-2)
49t. Pond View Excavation, Barrington, RI (0-2)
49t. Big Cats, Naperville, IL (1-2)
49t. The Softball Club, Englewood, CO (1-2)
49t. Diamond Dogs, Hickory Hills, IL (1-2)
49t. VFW, Merceesburg, PA (1-2)
49t. Outsiders, Woodbridge, IL (1-2)
49t. The Rock, Maplewood, MN (1-2)
49t. Sandgnats, Montgomery, AL (1-2)
49t. Cornerstone Cubs, Huntsville, TX (1-2)
49t. North Mississippi Security, Memphis, TN (1-2)
49t. Sideline Café, Chester, VA (2-2)
49t. Sports Center, Pawtucket, RI (1-2)
49t. KC Ropes, Shawnee, KS (1-2)
49t. Jason’s Masons, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
49t. Mighty Griswolds, Indianapolis, IN (1-2)
49t. Benfield Softball, Woodbridge, VA (1-2)
65t. Cowboys, Montgomery, AL (0-2)
65t. Hi-Liter, Burlington, WI (0-2)
65t. A&A Plumbing, Boiling Springs, SC (0-2)
65t. Pepco, Summerdale, NJ (0-2)
65t. Caledonia Haulers, Caledonia, MN (0-2)
65t. Wheaties, Park Forest, IL (0-2)
65t. Southern Ag, Sylvester, GA (0-2)
65t. McCurtain RBIS, Idabel, OK (0-2)
65t. Fighting Cocks, Frederickburg, TX (0-2)
65t. Suncoast Neon, Clearwater, FL (0-2)
65t. Gippers, Lewiston, ME (0-2)
65t. Budweiser, Greenville, MS (0-2)
65t. D&D Plumbing, San Antonio, TX (0-2)
65t. Worth/Extreme, Conway, AR (0-2)
65t. Russell’s Paint & Body, Longwood, FL (0-2)
65t. Video Castle, Centralia, MO (0-2)
65t. Wesco/Division Printing, North Massapequa, NY (0-2)
65t. F&R Truss, Dothan, AL (0-2)
65t. DJ Walters Gouverneur, NY (0-2)
65t. Elk City Merchants, Elk City, OK (0-2)
65t. Gabby’s, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
65t. Steele’s/Michelob Lite, Holland, MI (0-2)
65t. O’Meara’s/Charlie’s, Rock Island, IL (0-2)
65t. Al’s Smokehouse, Killeen, TX (0-2)
65t. Geo’s, Harrisburg, PA (0-2)
65t. MGM, Montgomery, AL (0-2)
65t. Simpsons/The Mortgage Company, Avoca, IN (0-2)
65t. Crossroad Beverage, Waterbury, VT (0-2)
65t. Ameron, Bridge City, LA (0-2)