Category: 2000

2000 ASA Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Clearwater, Florida.

Champion – Phoenix Storm, Phoenix, Arizona (17-6)
Runner Up – Team Texas, Houston, Texas

Phoenix Storm won first 3 games, before losing to Team Texas, then won 5 straight to capture the title. They finished 8-1 in the tournament. On the Final day, Erica Beach pitched 5 innings of shutout ball, before yielding to Keira Goerl who finished up for the save over the Decatur Twisters. Then Goerl pitched a 3-1 complete game victory over the Raybestos Brakettes.

Then the Storm had to defeat undefeated Team Texas twice. Goerl pitched a 2-0 shutout to win the first final. Goerl started the final game and went 3 innings, before giving way to Amanda Scott who went the rest of the way and was the winning pitcher as in the 9th inning,

Beach walked off of Team Texas pitcher Susie Parra, Amanda Scott got a hit. Parra issued a walk Shelly Musser to load the bases. Dana Sorenson was brought in to relieve Parra and promptly gave up the game winning hit to Katie Swann.

Amanda Scott was 1-0 and Erica Beach was 3-1 for the Storm. Nicole Thompson led the Storm Offense as she went 10-27 (.370).

Suzy Parra of Team Texas by the way shutout the Brakettes 3-0 to advance to the final as the Brakettes went 4-2 and finished 3rd.

  • MVP – Keira Goerl, Phoenix Storm
  • HR Leader – Jen Stump, Florida Sun Sox – 2
  • Batting Leader – Jen Stump, Florida Sun Sox – .429
  • Bertha Tickey Pitching Award – Keira Goerl, Phoenix Storm
  • Erv Lind Defensive Award – Natasha Whatley, Team Texas

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Keira Goerl, Phoenix Storm (4-0, 33 IP, 31 K, 1 Save, only gave up 2 runs)
P – Courtney Blades, Brakettes (2-0, 2 saves, 30 K, pitched a perfect game)
P – Michelle Hawkins, CIGS Twister (3-2)
C – Suzy Brazney, Team Texas
1B – Jen Stump, Sun Sox (6-14, .429, 2 HR)
2B – Missy Hixon, Phoenix Storm
3B – Germaine Fairchild, Brakettes
SS – Natasha Watley, Team Texas
OF – Shelly Musser, Phoenix Storm
OF – Alicia Smith, Brakettes
OF – Trena Peel, Team Texas
OF – Nichole Thompson, Phoenix Storm
UTIL – Kara Brun, Phoenix Storm
UTIL – Jennifer Smith, Brakettes
UTIL – Robin Zielinski, Yuengling A’s

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dana Sorensen, Team Texas (2-1)
P – Alana Klaus, Boca Pacemakers
P – Susie Parra, Team Texas (2-1)
C – Keri McCallum, Brakettes
1B – Katie Swan, Phoenix Storm
2B – Amy Pera, CIGS Twister
3B – Tairia Mims, Phoenix Storm
SS – April Scherman, Pekin Lettes
OF – Donna MacLean, Brakettes
OF – Tayla Trudell, Hurricanes
OF – Cutie Taylor, CIGS Twister
OF – Ninya Ybarra, Boca Pacemakers
UTIL – Alicia Gerlach, HITS
UTIL – Jenny Oermann, CIGS Twister
UTIL – Lorie Erie-Schmalzle, Yuengling A’s

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Nikki Myers, Sun Sox
P – Lindsey Chouinard, Hurricanes
P – Kristine Karr-Jacobson, Hurricanes
C – Courtney Scott, Phoenix Storm
1B – Jolene Slama, Pekin Lettes
2B – Vanessa Villegas, Hurricanes
3B – Jennifer Weaver, Yuengling A’s
SS – Chantal Pershing, Hurricanes
OF – Erin Rahn, Hurricanes
OF – Jinny Mathews, Boca Pacemakers
OF – Jenna Zimmerman, Pekin Lettes
OF – Sara Vassmer, CIGS Twister
UTIL – Nicole Victoria, Team Texas
UTIL – Erica Beach, Phoenix Storm (3-1)
UTIL – Kellie Wilkerson, Brakettes

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Phoenix Storm, Phoenix, AZ (8-1)
2. Team Texas, Houston, TX (4-2)
3. Brakettes, Stratford, CT (4-2)
4. CIGs Twister, Decatur, IL (3-2)
5t. Hurricanes, Perris, CA (4-2)
5t. Sun Sox, Winter Garden, FL (3-2)
7t. Pekin Lettes, Pekin, IL (3-2)
7t. Boca Pacemakers, Boca Raton, FL (3-2)
9t. Yuengling A’s, Pottsville, PA (2-2)
9t. Hits, Frankfort, IL (1-2)
9t. Royal Ladies, Yardley, PA (2-2)
9t. Allentown Pates, Allentown, PA (1-2)
13t. Michigan, MI (1-2)
13t. Phoenix Firestorm, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
13t. Memphis Saints, Memphis, TN (2-2)
13t. Clearwater Bullets, Clearwater, FL (1-2)
17t. Celina Sun, Celina, OH (0-2)
17t. Majestics, Montclaire, NJ (1-2)
17t. Clifton Cobras, Clifton, NJ (0-2)
17t. Topton VIP’s, Fleetwood, PA (0-2)
17t. Vypers, Wycote, PA (0-2)
17t. Clearwater Bombers, Clearwater, FL (1-2)
17t. Elite Force, Palos Park, IL (0-2)

L-R, top row- Scorer Jeff Ellis, Manager John Stratton, Keri McCallum, Kim Gutridge, Amber Burgess, Robyn King, Courtney Blades, Kellie Wilkerson, Kristine MacLean, Ellen “Frankie” Spruce, Coach Patti Fernandes, GM Bob Baird, scoreboard operator Patrick Baird. Bottom row- Heather Brousseau, Germaine Fairchild, Emily Robustelli, Jen Smith, Alicia Smith, Donna McLean, Jenn Huyett.

2000 ISA Men’s A Slow Pitch World Series

2000 held at Winter Haven, Florida.

Champion – Maroadi Transfer/Nike, Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Runner Up – L&L Painting, Montgomery, Alabama

  • MVP – Tommy Thompson, Maroadi Transfer (21-23, .913, 18 HR)
  • Defensive MVP – Scott Nastally, Maroadi’s
  • HR Leader – Ed Hicks, L&L Painting – 19
  • Batting Leader – Tommy Thompson, Maroadi Transfer – .913
  • Base Burgler – Jimmy Collins, L&L Paints/TPS

ISA A ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Matt Furrey, Maroadi Transfer/Nike
  • Scott Janek, Maroadi Transfer/Nike
  • Dave Dahanos, Maroadi Transfer/Nike
  • Kevin Berkofer, Maroadi Transfer/Nike
  • Mark Mastorovich, Maroadi Transfer/Nike
  • Tommy Urban, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Kevin Gillott, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Ed Hicks, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Will Watson, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Chris Johnson, Sea Lane Express
  • Grant Batts, Sea Lane Express
  • Shawn Watson, Phone Masters/TPS
  • Jan Moss, Phone Masters/TPS

FINAL RESULTS

1. Maroadi Transfer/Nike, Jeanette, PA (6-0)
2. L&L Painting/TPS, Pratville, AL (8-2)
3. Phone Masters/TPS/Community Bank, St, Louis, MO (4-2)
4. Sea Lane Express, Goldsboro, NC (4-2)
5t. Kevitt/J&H/Easton, St. Paul, MN (5-2)
5t. Smokes/ABS/TPS, Ellicott City, MD (3-2)
7t. LDJ/Varsity/Journeymen/Easton, Canton, MI (3-2)
7t. Team Powerhouse/JW Construction, Riverdale, GA (3-2)
9t. Demarini/Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL (2-2)
9t. TNT/Power, Virginia (2-2)
9t. Paramount Builders/TPS, Virginia Beach, VA (2-2)
9t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland Park, KS (2-2)
13t. Team Georgia/Worth, Tucker, GA (2-2)
13t. Community Access/Wooters Kansas (2-2)
13t. WW Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL (1-2)
13t. Plumbers & Pipefitter #333, Lansing, MI (1-2)
17t. POVs/TPS, Brooklyn Center, MN (1-2)
17t. Aubury’s/TPS, Savannah, GA (1-2)
17t. Hudson/TPS, Elba, AL (1-2)
17t. Herrins Softball, Savannah, GA (1-2)
17t. Smith/Barney, Bradenton, FL (0-2)
17t. Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing, Sanibel, FL (0-2)
17t. Harrison’s, Portsmouth, VA (0-2)
17t. GTE Wireless, Tennessee (0-2)
25t. Louisiana Bag, Louisiana (0-2)
25t. Ed Softball/Bud/Cafe Florida (0-2)
25t. Lumberjacks, Louisiana (0-2)
25t. C&S, Pensacola, FL (0-2)
25t. Vernons/Jax Sport,Florida (0-2)

2000 ISA Men’s AA Slow Pitch World Series

2000 held at Cincinnati, Ohio.

Champion – Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Sunnyvale Valve/TPS, Sunnyvale, California

  • MVP – Bryson Baker, Long Haul/TPS
  • Defensive MVP – ?
  • Offensive MVP – ?
  • HR Leader – ?
  • Batting Leader – ?

ISA AA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Bryson Baker, Long Haul/TPS
  • Chris Lashley, Watanabe/Perkins/TPS
  • Jim Burbrink, Hague/Resmondo/TPS
  • Mike Rodriquez, Hague/Resmondo/TPS
  • Judson Jackson, Hague/Resmondo/TPS
  • Mike McColman, Sunnyvale/Easton
  • Larry Carter, Sunnyvale/Easton
  • John Heller, Sunnyvale/Easton
  • Brian King, Sunnyvale/Easton
  • Kris O’Hara, Long Haul/TPS
  • Dennis Rulli, Long Haul/TPS
  • Chaun Demars, Long Haul/TPS
  • Alex Lavorico, Long Haul/TPS
  • Paul Drilling, Long Haul/TPS

FINAL RESULTS

1. Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Sunnyvale Valve/TPS, Sunnyvale, CA (4-2)
3. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH 2-2
4. Watanabe/Perkins/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (4-2)
5t. P&D/Aftershock/Ritch’s/Easton, Fairfield, CT (2-2)
5t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank-n-Stein/Nike, Jeannette, PA (2-2)
7t. RSH/Worth, Jackson, MS (1-2)
7t. KT Leasing/Nike, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
9t. Mr. Label/Plant Detail, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
9t. Check Advance/SportsWorld/Worth, Hendersonville, TN (0-2)
9t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
9t. Roosters/A+ Mortgage/Astros/Easton, Anderson, IN (0-2)

2000 ISA Super Men’s Slow Pitch World Series

2000 held at Winter Haven, Florida

Champion – Dan Smith/Worth, San Jose, California
Runner Up – Sunbelt Plastics Softball, Centerville, Georgia

  • Jerome Earnest Memorial MVP Award – Dal Beggs, Dan Smith/Worth (.19-22, .864, 3 HR)
  • Defensive MVP – Britt Hightower, Sunbelt Plastics
  • Offensive MVP – None named or no info
  • HR Leader – Hank Garris, Team TPS (17-22, .773) – 11
  • Batting Leader – Dal Beggs, Dan Smith/Worth – .864
  • Base Burgler Award – Ray Patti

ISA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Hank Garris, Team TPS (17-22, .733, 11 HR)
  • Jeff Wallace, Team TPS
  • Rusty Bumgardner, Team TPS
  • Jason Kendrick, Team TPS
  • Dewayne Frizzel, Sunbelt Plastics
  • John McCraw, Sunbelt Plastics
  • Dennis Mendoza, Sunbelt Plastics
  • Curtis Williams, Sunbelt Plastics
  • Britt Hightower, Sunbelt Plastics
  • Dal Beggs, Dan Smith/Worth (19-22, .864, 3 HR)
  • Carl Rose, Dan Smith/Worth
  • Doug Kissane, Dan Smith/Worth
  • Mark Creson, Dan Smith/Worth
  • Albert Davis, Dan Smith/Worth
  • Lonnie Fox, Jr. Dan Smith/Worth
  • John Keigley, Hague/Resmondo/TPS

PRELIMINARY GAMES

Bracket-A

1. Sunbelt Plastics, Centerville, GA (3-0)
2. Team TPS, Louisville, KY (2-2)
3. Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL (1-2)
4. Suncoast/Dudley, Sarasota, FL (0-2)

Bracket-B

1. Dan Smith/Worth, San Jose, CA (3-1)
2. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH (3-2)
3. Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN (1-2)
4. Sunnyvale Valve/TPS, Sunnyvale, CA (0-2)

Championship Game

Dan Smith/Worth 34 defeated Sunbelt Plastics 19

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dan Smith/Worth, San Jose, CA (4-1)
2. Sunbelt Plastics, Centerville, GA (3-1)
3. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH (3-2)
4. Team TPS, Louisville, KY (2-2)
5t. Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN (1-2)
5t. Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, FL (1-2)
7t. Sunnyvale Valve/TPS, Sunnyvale, CA (0-2)
7t. Suncoast/Dudley, Sarasota FL (0-2)

2000 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida on September 15-17.

Champion – Team TPS, Louisville, Kentucky (79-15)
Runner Up – Bell Corp/Easton, Tampa, Florida (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 it’s back to win one of the most coveted events in slow 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 loser’s bracket and defeated Bell Corp/Easton twice to take the coveted award. They 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 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
  • HR Leader – Hank Garris, Team TPS – 16
  • Batting Leader – Hank Garris, Team TPS – .900

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Drilling, Team TPS (.565, 2 HR, 8 RBI)
C – Hank Garris, Team TPS (.900, 16 HR, 37 RBI)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (.667, 13 HR, 27 RBI)
2B – Brett Helmer, Bell Corp./Easton (.714, 6 HR, 15 RBI)
3B – Mike Shenk, Team TPS (.720, 7 HR, 26 RBI)
SS – Todd Martin, Team TPS (.667, 10 HR, 19 RBI)
OF – Jason Kendrick, Team TPS (.667, 2 HR, 8 RBI)
OF – Brad Stiles, Team TPS (.731, 2 HR, 15 RBI)
OF – Mark Creson, Dan Smith/Blackman (.733, 2 HR, 7 RBI)
UT – Curtis Williams, Sunbelt (.813, 6 HR)
UT – Rusty Bumgardner, Team TPS (.667, 10 HR, 20 RBI)
UT – Keith Brockman, Bell Corp./Easton (.833, 8 HR, 11 RBI)
UT – Tim Cocco, Bell Corp./Easton (.647, 1 HR, 9 RBI)
UT – Randall Boone, Team TPS (.773, 9 HR, 19 RBI)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Robbie Ergle, Dan Smith/Blackman (.667, 3 HR, 8 RBI)
C – Jeff Smith, Budweiser Softball (.875, 7 HR, 15 RBI)
1B – Tot Powers, Sunbelt (.714, 5 HR, 8 RBI)
2B – Todd Weigand, Budweiser Softball Club (.643, 3 HR)
3B – Dewayne Nevitt, Bell Corp./Easton (.682, 6 HR, 14 RBI)
SS – Dennis Mendoza, Sunbelt (.684, 6 HRs, 8 RBI)
OF – Doug Kissane, Dan Smith/Blackman (.529, 6 HR, 7 RBI)
OF – Scott King, Bell Corp./Easton (.643, 1 HR, 4 RBI)
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Sunbelt (.700, 5 HRs, 15 RBI)
OF – John McCraw, Sunbelt (.600, 3 HRs, 8 RBI)
UT – Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Blackman (.647, 4 HR, 9 RBI)
UT – Tom White, Hague/Resmondo/TPS (.667, 3 HR, 4 RBI)
UT – Shane DuBose, Bell Corp./Easton (.684, 1 HR)
UT – Steve Craven, Sunbelt (.737, 9 HRs, 14 RBI)
UT – Wendall Rickard, Dan Smith/Blackman (.647, 6 HR, 11 RBI)

OTHERS

Britt Hightower, Sunbelt (.700, 3 HR, 5 RBI)
Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo (.647, 4 HR, 6 RBI)
Rob Schleede, Bell Corp (.633, 5 HR, 13 RBI)
Randy Kortokrax, Bell Corp (.615, 5 HR, 8 RBI)
Lonnie Fox, Dan Smith (.571, 2 HR, 5 RBI)
Dale Walters, Budweiser Softball (.600, 6 HR, 10 RBI)
Dan Schuck, Bell Corp (.600, 3 HR, 6 RBI)
John McCraw, Sunbelt (.600, 3 HR, 8 RBI)
Dale Sensineg, Hague/Resmondo (.600, 2 HR, 7 RBI)
Jerold Smith, Budweiser Softball (.600, 4 HR, 10 RBI)
Derrick Williams, Budweiser Softball (.571, 3 HR, 14 RBI)
Tim Linson, Hague/Resmondo (.571, 3 HR, 6 RBI)
Ron Parnell, Hague/Resmondo (.563, 2 HR, 3 RBI)
Larry Carter, Budweiser Softball (.556, 5 HR, 13 RBI)
Albert Davis, Dan Smith (.538, 1 HR, 5 RBI)
Dal Beggs, Dan Smith (.538, 2 HR, 9 RBI)
Carl Rose, Dan Smith (.529, 6 HR, 11 RBI)
Doug Roberson, Hague/Resmondo (.529, 3 HR, 5 RBI)
Jimmy Powers, Sunbelt (.524, 8 HR, 17 RBI)
Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (.500, 3 HR, 7 RBI)
Ricky Huggins, Sunbelt (.500, 4 HR, 8 RBI)
John Mello, Team TPS (.455, 3 HR, 6 RBI)
Scott Striebel, Dan Smith (.417, 1 HR, 7 RBI)
Larry Fredieu, Sunbelt (.412, 5 HRS, 11 RBI)
Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo (.333, 2 HR, 5 RBI)

FINAL 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)
5t. Budweiser Softball Club, College Station, TX (3-2)
5t. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Winchester, OH (3-2)
7t. Roosters/A+/Astros/Easton, Reynoldsburg, OH (1-2)
7t. Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth, Kent, WA (1-2)
9t. Southern Tag, Mountain Home, AR (1-2)
9t. TPS Northwest, Everatt, WA (0-2)
9t. Watanabe Softball/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
9t. Craig’s Hitmen/Nike, Wadley, AL (0-2)

2000 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

2000 held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Osceola, Florida.

Champion – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth, San Jose, California
Runner Up – Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota

This was the first year the Major World Series was held at Disney. Dan Smith handed Long Haul its first loss in the winner’s bracket final by a 38-12 score. Wendell Rickard hit a home run over 400 foot deep, 50 foot high scoreboard. Team TPS than took on Long Haul in the loser’s bracket game. Long Haul prevailed and got another shot at Dan Smith. Long Haul led through the first five innings before lightening struck and the game was delayed for safety reasons. The momentum of the game changed and Dan Smith pulled out the game with a 13-10 score to win the Championship. Rod Hughes hit 3 HRs and drove in 6 Runs for Long Haul. MVP Jeff Hall was 4-4 with a HR, triple and two singles, driving in 3 runs. Mark Creson accounted for three hits, one being a HR and 3 RBIs. Doug Kissane, David Hood and Albert Davis all had 2 RBIs each for Dan Smith.

  • MVP – Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Worth (16-19, .842, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Howie Krause, Hague (14-24, .583, 16 RBIs, 17 Runs) – 9
  • Batting Leader – Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Worth (16-19) – .842
  • Defensive MVP – Dennis Rulli, Long Haul/TPS
  • Offensive MVP – Hank Garris, Team TPS (16-22, .727, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs, 18 Runs)

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Paul Drilling – Long Haul/TPS (13-20, .650, 9 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Catcher – Jeff Hall – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (16-19, .842, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Catcher – Hank Garris – Team TPS (16-22, .727, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs, 18 Runs)
  • First Base – Robbie Ergle – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (13-23, .565, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • First Base – Randall Boone – Team TPS (16-23, .696, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs, 18 Runs)
  • Second Base – Alex Lavorico – Long Haul/TPS (10-18, .556, 4 HRs, 17 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Second Base – Paul Brannon – Hague Resmondo/TPS (18-28, 643, 3 HRs, 20 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Third Base – Albert Davis – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (13-17, .765, 2 HRs, 12 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Third Base – Mike Shenk – Team TPS (15-23, .652, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • Shortstop – Dennis Rulli – Long Haul/TPS (15-25, .600, 6 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Outfield – Doug Kissane – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (8-19, .421, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Outfield – Todd Martin – Team TPS (16-26, .615, 5 HRs, 20 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Outfield – Mark Creson – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (10-16, .625, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Outfield – Dennis Turner – Hague Resmondo/TPS (18-22, .818, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • Outfield – Larry Fredieu – Sunbelt Softball Club (8-14, .571, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Utility – Wendell Rickard – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth (9-17, .529, 6 HRs, 10 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Utility – Todd Volkers – Long Haul/TPS (14-23, .609, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Utility – Bob Fisher – Long Haul/TPS (11-17, .647, 4 HRs, 16 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Utility – Howie Krause – Hague/Resmondo/TPS (14-24, .583, ( HRs, 16 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Utility – Larry Carter – Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton (10-16, .625, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Manager – Jim Wessel – Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth

OTHERS

  • John Heller, Sunnyvale (12-15, .800, 9 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Don Dedonatis, RPM/TPS (9-12, .750, 2 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Steve Hall, AJA/TPS (11-15, .733, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Steve Dickinson, Maroadi (5-7, .714, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Brett Helmer, Bell Corp (12-17, .706, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Scott Striebel, Dan Smith (12-18, .667, 10 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Demond Thomas, TEam TPS (10-15, .667, 1 HR, 7 RBIS, 7 Runs)
  • Sterlin Ibrom, AJA/TPS (11-17, .647 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Derrick Williams, Sunnyvale (9-14, .643, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (11-18, .611, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Jacques Miller, Sunnyvale (9-15, .600, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Andy Purcell, Sunnyvale (10-17, .588, 8 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Dewayne Frizzel, Sunbelt (11-19, .579, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Tim Linson, Hague/Resmondo (15-26, .577, 4 HRs, 16 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Doug Roberson, Hague/Resmondo (8-14, .571, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Jason Kendrick, Team TPS (14-25, .560, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Dan Schuck, Bell Corp (7-13, .538, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Bryson Baker, Long Haul (9-17, .529, 9 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Brad Stiles, Team TPS (10-19, .526, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Ron Parnell, Hague/Resmondo (12-23, .522, 2 HRs, 17 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Britt Hightower, Sunbelt (9-18, .500, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Rusty Bumgardner, Team TPS (14-28, .500, 7 HRs, 9 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Robin Higginbotham, Team TPS (11-22, .500, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Dewayne Nevitt, Bell Corp (8-16, .500, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Ronnie James, Sunnyvale (8-16, .500 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Tot Powers, Sunbelt (8-17, .471, 1 HR, 7 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • Dale Sensineg, Hague/Resmondo (9-20, .450, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Carl Rose, Dan Smith (8-18, .444, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Steve Craven, Sunbelt (7-16, .438, 1 HR, 5 RBIS, 4 Runs)
  • Tim Cocco, Bell Corp (7-16, .438, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • John McCraw, Sunbelt (8-20, .400, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (4-10, .400, 1 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • John Keigley, Hague/Resmondo (4-10, .400, 1 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Jimmy Powers, Sunbelt (2-5, .400, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Kenny Carver, Sunbelt (6-17, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
  • Dal Beggs, Dan Smith (5-15, .333, 2 HRs, 11 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Curtis Williams, Sunbelt (4-14, .286, 4 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Scott Brown, Kevitt/J&H (2-7, .286, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Scott Virkus, Sunbelt (0-0)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Worth, San Jose, CA (5-0)
2. Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN (4-2)
3. Team TPS, Louisville, KY (4-2)
4. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH (4-2)
5t. Sunbelt Softball Club, Centerville, GA (3-2)
5t. Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton, Sunnyvale, CA (3-2)
7t. Bell Corp./Easton, Tampa, FL (3-2)
7t. AJA/TPS, Houston, TX (3-2)
9t. RSH/Worth, Jackson, MS (1-2)
9t. RMP/TPS, Lafayette, CA (1-2)
9t. Suncoast Dudley, Sarasota, FL (1-2)
9t. POV’s/Walser/Reebok/TPS, Spring Lake Park, MN (1-2)
13t. Sea Lane Express, Wilmington, NC (0-2)
13t. Maroadi/Frank-n-Stein/Nike, Jeanette, PA (0-2)
13t. Kevitt/J&H/Easton, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
13t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland, Park, KS (0-2)

2000 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Lakeland, Florida on September 22-24.

Champion – Centex Spurs, Buda, Texas
Runner Up – Braddock Motors, Hagerstown, Maryland

  • MVP – Bruce Neitsch, Centex Spurs
  • Batting Champion – Marc Mitchell, ChecKing/Worth
  • HR Champion – Paul Couture, Giant Glass/Steele’s

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Bruce Neitsch, Centex Spurs
C – Brett Livingston, Braddock Motors
1B – Steve Gill, Centex Spurs
2B – John Schaefer, Centex Spurs
3B – Kevin Lutz, Beloli/Tailgaters
SS – Tony Ashcraft, Centex Spurs
OF – Damian Helmbold, Centex Spurs
OF – John Fowler, Braddock Motors
OF – Bill Bakner, Braddock Motors
OF – Bob Cleaver, Deluxe Bakery
UTIL – Terrell Townsend, Centex Spurs
UTIL – Benjamin Kovalcik, C.B. Owls
UTIL – John Brown, Centex Spurs
UTIL – Rocky Wills, Braddock Motors
UTIL – Jeffrey Reynolds, Braddock Motors

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – James Warner, Braddock Motors
C – Paul Couture, Giant Glass/Steele’s
1B – Ron Stang, Beloli/Tailgaters
2B – Gary Mauger, C.B. Owls
3B – Paul Bryson, Deluxe Bakery
SS – Jesse Brown, C.B. Owls
OF – Frank Lovell, Beloli/Tailgaters
OF – Paul Stanley, Beloli/Tailgaters
OF – Javier Gaura, Griffon Roofing
OF – Alex Balance, Giant Glass/Steele’s
UTIL – Sean Niblock, Hit-N-Run/All Star Café
UTIL – Angelo Santiago, Deluxe Bakery
UTIL – Dave Dubzinski, Griffon Roofing
UTIL – Chuck Kloes, Beloli/Tailgaters

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Dave Boone, C.B. Owls
C – Craig Bartz, Tharaldson’s
1B – Mike Bergnum, Giant Glass/Steele’s
2B – Larry Bellerud, Tharaldson’s
3B – Nick Pezzuto, Griffon Roofing
SS – Douglas Polito, Hit-N-Run/All Star Café
OF – Scott Tierney, Griffon Roofing
OF – Brad Bridges, Texas/AAA
OF – Frank Zaman, Hit-N-Run/All Star Café
OF – Dan Perrine, Tharaldson’s
UTIL – Corey Richart, Tharaldson’s
UTIL – Ryan Verde, Texas/AAA
UTIL – Harold Slate, Texas/AAA
UTIL – Mike Guertin, Giant Glass/Steele’s
UTIL – Billly Blackwell, Giant Glass/Steele’s

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Centex Spurs, Buda, TX (8-1)
2. Braddock Motors, Hagerstown, MD (8-2)
3. C.B. Owls, Bernville, PA (6-2)
4. Beloli/Tailgaters, Springdale, PA (7-2)
5t. Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, NJ (5-2)
5t. Tharaldson’s, Fargo, ND (5-2)
7t. Texas AAA, Longview, TX (5-2)
7t. Giant Glass/Steele’S, Hampton, NH (4-2)
9t. Griffon Roofing, South Holland, IL (5-2)
9t. Hit-N-Run/All Star Café, Deer Park, NY (4-2)
9t. County Sports, West Point, VA (4-2)
9t. Kilcrease Petro/Big Daddy’s, Nashville, GA (4-2)
13t. Coyne Sports/Nike, Brook Park, OH (5-2)
13t. Beacon Auto/Worth, Bellmawr, NJ (5-2)
13t. Twohig III Softball, Parma, OH (4-2)
13t. Southeast Mavericks, Corbin, KY (3-2)
17t. Fresh Pak, Spokane, WA (4-2)
17t. MN Merchants, Inver Grove Heights, MN (5-2)
17t. W&H/Frank-N-Stein, Allison Park, PA (4-2)
17t. ChecKing/Worth, New Haven, CT (4-2)
17t. Saco & Biddeford Savings, Biddeford, ME (3-2)
17t. Lufkin Mavericks, Lufkin, TX (2-2)
17t. T&R Stucco, Polk City, FL (2-2)
17t. Team St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (2-2)
25t. DW Softball, Norwalk, CT (4-2)
25t. Sambetti’s, Des Moines, IA (3-2)
25t. Box Seats, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
25t. Coaches/Pallet Company, Milwaukee, WI (3-2)
25t. DLB Purchasing, Kenosha, WI (3-2)
25t. Grain Belt Premium, Mendota, MN (3-2)
25t. Shadow Fax, Manchester, PA (3-2)
25t. Danny’s Softball Team, St. Petersburg, FL (2-2)
33t. Team Mizuno/Demarini, Fort Pierce, FL (3-2)
33t. Claar’s Lodging, Altoona, PA (1-2)
33t. Budget Copiers, Franklin, WI (2-2)
33t. Creative Design, Justice, IL (2-2)
33t. Brackins Lawn Care, Dothan, AL (2-2)
33t. Johnny Ray’s, Hoover, AL (2-2)
33t. Papa’s/Dakota Rhoads II, Hastings, MN (2-2)
33t. Bertie’s/Bank Of Edmondson, Brownsville, KY (1-2)
33t. Sporting Wood, Sugar Land, TX (1-2)
33t. Team Mizuno/Worth, Orlando, FL (1-2)
33t. Team Rage, Jacksonville, FL (1-2)
33t. Doc’s Bar Dental Clinic, Sioux City, IA (1-2)
33t. B&C Softball, Edmonton, KY (1-2)
33t. Rumple Minze, Barnum, IA (1-2)
33t. Spikes/Worth, Fairbault, MN (1-2)
33t. R&R Sports, Lakeland, FL (1-2)
49t. Olympic SPK, Owatonna, MN (2-2)
49t. Spindle Tech Blitz, Lawrenceburg, IN (1-2)
49t. Coors/Hooters, Fort Wayne, IN (1-2)
49t. Coaches Corner, Terre Haute, IN (1-2)
49t. Computerland, Lakeland, FL (1-2)
49t. Hub’s Market, Mankato, MN (1-2)
49t. Sonny’s, Casper, WY (0-2)
49t. Duvalley’s, Mt. Washington, KY (0-2)
49t. Moseng Adjusters, Montevideo, MN (0-2)
49t. UPB/Worth, Cadiz, KY (1-2)
49t. Fraley’s, Lexington, KY (0-2)
49t. Beatty Paint Company, Akron, OH (0-2)
49t. J&A Construction, Grand Rivers, KY (0-2)
49t. Demarco Brothers, Somerville, NJ (0-2)
49t. Quad City Laminating, Milan, IL (0-2)
49t. Ohio Sealants, Willoughby, OH (0-2)
65t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (1-2)
65t. Mission/Mizuno, River Falls, WI (1-2)
65t. Detroit Free Press, Greenville, MI (0-2)
65t. S&S Landscaping, Westerly, RI (0-2)
65t. Halfline Dirtballers, Great Falls, MT (0-2)
65t. Murr Plumbing, Edina, MN (0-2)
65t. Frame-All, Hinds Dale, MA (0-2)
65t. Torch Light, Erie, IL (0-2)
65t. Bruemmer Trucking, Jefferson City, MO (0-2)
65t. Tappes Sporting Goods, Quincy, IL (0-2)
65t. Dawg Pound, Tucson, AZ (0-2)
65t. Big Apple, Carrollton, TX (0-2)
65t. The Express, Dakota, MN (0-2)
65t. Teeley’s Blue, Boise, ID (0-2)
65t. C&D Appliance, Evansville, IN (0-2)
65t. Ichabad/Bud Lite, Effingham, IL (0-2)
65t. Miller Lite Storm Hickory Creek, TX (0-2)
65t. Frawgs, Killeen, TX (0-2)
65t. Bay Area Merchants, Redwood City, CA (0-2)

2000 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Lawton, Oklahoma on September 1-4.

Champion – Long Haul Trucking/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Hooters/R&B/Easton, Kansas City, Kansas

  • MVP – Dennis Rulli, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
  • Batting Champion – Wes Campbell, Long Haul Trucking/TPS – .868
  • HR Champion – Kris O’Hara, Long Haul Trucking/TPS – 17

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Ted Larson, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
C – Dennis Pierce, Rooster’s/A+ Mortgage/Astros
1B – Wes Campbell, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
2B – Zack Keene, New Construction
3B – Rusty Hoke, Budweiser/Williams
SS – Dennis Rulli, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
OF – Phil Castellano, Gasoline Heaven
OF – Sterlin Ibrom, AJA/TPS
OF – Cory Kruger, Hooters/R&B/Easton
OF – Kris O’Hara, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
UT – Shawn Coswell, Hooters/R&B/Easton
UT – Todd Thomas, RSH/Worth
UT – Lennon Leggett, RSH/Worth
UT – Jeff Ott, Long Haul/TPS
UT – Todd Volkers, Long Haul Trucking/TPS

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Kirk Stafford, Hooters/R&B/Easton
C – Mike Ginn, RSH/Worth
1B – Bobby Behnsch, Strikezone/Worth
2B – Jay Arthur, RSH/Worth
3B – Otis Barnes, Rooster’s/A+ Mortgage/Astros
OF – Jason Moore, RPM/TPS
OF – Chris Chilton, Rooster’s/A+ Mortgage/Astros
OF – Andy Ahkoa, Gasoline Heaven
OF – Coleman Smith, Hooters/R&B/Easton
OF – Larry Carter, Budweiser/Williams
UT – Brett Wilhelm, Hooters/R&B/Easton
UT – Rod Hughes, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
UT – Shawn Hamilton, Hooters/R&B/Easton
UT – Bryson Baker, Long Haul Trucking/TPS
UT – Scott Pick, Hooters/R&B/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul Trucking/TPS, Albertville, MN (9-1)
2. Hooters/R&B/Easton, Kansas City, KS (5-2)
3. RSH/Worth, Ridgeland, MS (4-2)
4. Rooster’s/A+ Mortgage/Astros, Anderson, IN (5-2)
5t. AJA/TPS, South Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. RPM/TPS, Concord, CA (3-2)
7t. Gasoline Heaven, Commack, NY (4-2)
7t. Strikezone/Worth San Antonio, TX (3-2)
9t. Budweiser/Williams College Station, TX (2-2)
9t. Houston Merchants/Dudley, Houston, TX (2-2)
9t. New Construction Shelbyville, IN (2-2)
9t. Watanabe Softball/TPS Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
13t. Jackies Outlaw’s, Lawton, OK (0-2)
13t. Oklahoma DeMarini, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
13t. U.S. Armed Forces, San Diego, CA (1-2)
13t. Wooters Right of Way, Ponca City, OK (1-2)
17t. Altus (Mangum) Outlaw’s Altus, OK (0-2)
17t. Aubrey’s/TPS, Savannah, GA (0-2)
17t. Skipwoth Plumbing/Blue Water, Iowa Park, TX (0-2)
17t. Team Snap Winzer Softball, Alameda, CA (0-2)
17t. Top Dog Softball, Port Arthur, TX (0-2)

2000 ASA Men’s (9) A Modified Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Fond du Lac on September 1-4.

Champion –  Snap On Tools/Netspoke, Bow, New Hampshire
Runner Up – Highlanders, West Babylon, New York

  • MVP – Rob McQueen, Snap On Tools/Netspoke
  • Batting Champion – Bryan Kuehne, Coppens Brigade
  • HR Champion – N/A

2000 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rob McQueen, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
P – Colin Russell, Highlander
C – Tim Smith, Coppens Brigade
1B – Jon Carter, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
2B – John Posanti, Highlander
SS – Jim Thomason, Highlander
OF – Bryan Kuehne, Coppens Brigade
OF – Paul Belanger, Tighe Club
OF – Stephen Corrado, Highlander
OF – Jeff Hastincs, Tighe Club
UTIL – Kevin Gately, Tighe Club
UTIL – Nate Craigue, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
UTIL – Ken Bliss, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
UTIL – Robert Carpenter, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
UTIL – Orlando Cruz, Highlander

2000 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Greg Sutton, Tighe Club
P – Rob Collamer, Coppens Brigade
1B – Michael Sullivan, Highlander
2B – Patrick Tremlett, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
3B – Frank Pinho, Stafford/Guaranteed
SS – Mitch Wills, Coppens Brigade
OF – Luis Cruz, Highlander
OF – Mike Lepik, Highlander
OF – Mike Sleeper, Coppens Brigade
UTIL – Don Buonomo, Jr., Stafford/Guaranteed
UTIL – Mike Losa, Coppens Brigade
UTIL – Tim Vacchiano, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
UTIL – Joseph Portinari, Snap-on-Tools/Netspoke
UTIL – Tim Chase, Tighe Club

2000 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

C – Jeff Moon, Dillingers
1B – Brian Hayden, Stafford/Guaranteed
2B – Jeff Gallison, Ocean Glass
3B – Alexis Hernandez, Skynet
OF – Kevin Winship, Ocean Glass
OF – Sindulfo Claudio, Skynet
OF – Jose Rodriguez, Tryon Landscaping
OF – Joe Berube, Tighe Club
DP – Don Horn, Dillingers
UTIL – Luis Cedeno, Westminister Chiropractic
UTIL – George McConnell, Teels/Legends
UTIL – Steve McGowan, Legends
UTIL – Ken Fish, Westminister Chiropractic
UTIL – Rick Ladd, Tryon Landscaping
UTIL – Chris Karlson, Tighe Club

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Snap-On-Tools/Netspoke, Bow, NH (7-1)
2. Highlander, West Babylon, NY (6-2)
3. Tighe Club, Wilmington, MA (8-2)
4. Coppens Brigade, Midland, MI (5-2)
5t. Westminister Chiropractic, Westminister, MA (5-2)
5t. Stafford/Guaranteed, Middleton, NJ (4-2)
7t. Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, WI (5-2)
7t. Ocean Glass, Billerica, MA (5-2)
9t. Legends, Decatur, IL (3-2)
9t. Skynet, Miami, FL (3-2)
9t. Teels/Legends, Wyckoff, NJ (3-2)
9t. Tryon Landscaping, Dracut, MA (3-2)
13t. Hilger’s Bait/Volm Bay, Antigo, WI (4-2)
13t. Grinders, Spokane, WA (3-2)
13t. Heimey’s, New Germany, MN (3-2)
13t. Secory Fliers, Port Huron, MI (3-2)
17t. Finnegans, Fond du Lac, WI (3-2)
17t. Globe, Redbank, NJ (3-2)
17t. Easton Steel, Easton, MD (2-2)
17t. Frangard Properties, Cedar Rapids, IA (2-2)
17t. Matarazzo Sea Dogs, Stoneham, MA (2-2)
17t. Shoots Bar And Grill, Green Bay, WI (2-2)
17t. Stadium Sports/Coors Lite, Spokane, WA (2-2)
17t. Team Budweiser, Livonia, MI (2-2)
25t. Shawn Systems Hurricanes, Shrewsbury, MA (2-2)
25t. Warriors, Chapel Hill, NC (2-2)
25t. Auto Fantasy, Brentwood, NY (1-2)
25t. Boichot, Lansing, MI (1-2)
25t. Employee Benefit Specialist Brewers, Morristown, TN (1-2)
25t. Monticello Sports/Date Lee, Hopkinton, IA (1-2)
25t. The Bandits, Lansing, MI (1-2)
25t. Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
33t. Champion’s Pub, Peabody, MA (1-2)
33t. JFG Enterprises, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
33t. MSJ Softball, Miami, FL (1-2)
33t. Rupperts, Pompton Lakes, NJ (1-2)
33t. Stricvker’s Lounge, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
33t. Trump Softball, Albany, NY (1-2)
33t. Whitnum Financial Services, Babylon, NY (1-2)
33t. Big Ten, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. Framingham Cardinals, Framingham, MA (0-2)
33t. Jaffrey Legion, Keene, NH (0-2)
33t. Jimmy Dean, Union City, TN (0-2)
33t. Minneapolis Legends, Minneapolis, MN (0-2)
33t. Neville’s Inc., Green Bay, WI (0-2)
33t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Sheehan Chiropractic, Winstead, WI (0-2)
33t. Watertown Merchants, Watertown, MN (0-2)
49t. Blue Water Oil, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
49t. Dental Health Products, New Franken, WI (0-2)
49t. Hollywood Sports Complex, Hollywood, MN (0-2)
49t. Kaytes Ford, Butler, NJ (0-2)
49t. Wheatley Trucking, Mardela Springs, MD (0-2)

2000 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Fleischer Park in Nogales, Arizona on August 31-September 4.

Champion – Meierhoffer, St. Joseph, Missouri (56-14)
Runner Up – The Farm, Madison, Wisconsin

  • MVP – Kerry Shaw, Meierhoffer
  • Batting Leader – Brett Alvey, Larry Miller Toyota – .538
  • HR Leader – Kerry Shaw, Meierhoffer
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Chris Bigelow, Meierhoffer

Meierhoffer claimed its second ASA National Championship in the last three years over the Farm Tavern. They captured the title game with a 7-1 victory. Rich Lira was 4 for 4 with two runs scored. Todd Twatchmann added a 2-run homer in the 6th inning to seal the deal. Meierhoffer finished the season 56-14. Winning pitcher Chris Bigelow, who was 2-0 in the tournament didn’t allow an earned run and was named the the most valuable pitcher. Meierhoffer’s other pitcher, Doug Middleton was also 2-0 in the tournament. Kerry Shaw, who went 2 for 4 in the title game was selected as the tournament MVP.

The Farm defeated Larry Miller Toyota 5-1 to advance to the title game. Larry Miller Toyota, third in the tournament with a 3-2 record behind pitcher Peter Meredith, finished the season with a 74-15 record. Fourth place Decatur Pride finished the season 58-10. Miller Toyota defeated Decatur Pride 5-4 for the 3rd place spot as two legends hurled against each other. Peter Meredith of Miller Toyota defeated Michael White Decatur Pride.

Terry Luster and Todd Martin pitched for the Farm Tavern (no records were available).

Michael White, Decatur Pride (2-1, 20 IP, 15 K), Tim Jacobs (1-1) won the other game for the Pride, hurling a 8-0 3-hit shutout in the opener.

Doug Gillis was 1-2 pitching for the Midland Explorers.

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Terry Luster, The Farm
P – Doug Middleton, Meierhoffer (2-0, 12 IP, 10 K)
P – Chris Bigelow, Meierhoffer (2-0, 14 IP, 14 K)
C – Todd Twachtman, Meierhoffer
1B – Shawn Rychcik, Decatur Pride
2B – Ehren Earleywine, Decatur Pride
3B – Brett Alvey, Larry Miller Toyota (7-13)
SS – Kerry Shaw, Meierhoffer (two 3-run HR vs Decatur Pride and then 2 for 4 in championship game vs the Farm)
OF – Mike Dryer, Meierhoffer
OF – Steve King, The Farm
OF – Kyle Magnusson, Larry Miller Toyota
OF – Steve Schott, Decatur Pride
DP – Boomer Brush, Decatur Pride
UT – Boyd Dallman, The Farm
UT – Brian Martie, The Farm

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Peter Meredith, Larry Miller Toyota (3-2)
P – Rusty Parkhurst, HIS Construction
C – Tim Wahl, Decatur Pride
1B – Todd Budke, The Farm
2B – Chris Miljavac, Meierhoffer
3B – Ross Dey, Meierhoffer
SS – Mark Moziejko, HIS Construction
OF – Tommy Gray, Larry Miller Toyota
OF – Rich Lira, Meierhoffer
OF – Tom Montgomery, Decatur Pride
OF – Tim Wargo, The Farm
UT – Vic Johns, Decatur Pride
UT – Mike Schweiger, Meierhoffer
UT – Peter Turner, Larry Miller Toyota

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Meierhoffer, St. Joseph, MO (4-0)
2. The Farm, Madison, WI (4-2)
3. Larry Miller Toyota, Salt Lake City, UT (3-2)
4. Decatur Pride, Decatur, IL (3-2)
5t. HIS Construction, Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (1-2)
7t. Phoenix Merchants, Phoenix, AZ (1-2)
7t. 51 Classics, Portage, WI (0-2)
9t. Willcox Plaza Restaurant, Willcox, AZ (0-2)
9t. Si Senor, Nogales, AR (0-2)