1992 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1992 held at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Champion – Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Runner Up – Williams/Worth, Houston, Texas

Ritch’s-Superior became the first team in Softball History to win the Grand Slam of Softball. They won the ISA, NSA, ASA and now the USSSA World Championships. They finished the season with an 80-9 record and will always be mentioned when considering the greatest teams of all time. The R-S Express won without their leading hitter, big Jim Fuller, who broke the single season batting average record sent by Mike Nye back in 1976. Nye batted .769. Fuller ended the season with a .774 batting average. Dave Steffen had 12 HRs among his 15 hits, was named the MVP. Ritch’s defeated Williams/Worth 25-22 in the championship game. Britt Hightower, who always comes up big in championship games, was 4-5 with 2 HRs. Ron Parnell hit 3 HRs, while Rick Weiterman, Doug Roberson and Darrell Beeler all had 3 hits in the game. Sterlin Ibrom was 4-4 for Williams/Worth. Carol Rose, Jon Meyers and Freddie Johnson all added two HRs each. Ritch’s out-homered Williams 12-11 and out hit them 24 to 23. Williams eliminated Spectrum 27-13 in the loser’s bracket final as John Grissom had 5 Home Runs in the game. A word of note; this was Cecil Whitehead’s 7th USSSA World Series Championship, more then any other player.

  • MVP -Dave Steffen, Ritch’s-Superior (15-24, .625, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Home Run Leader – Dave Steffen, Ritch’s-Superior – 12
  • Home Run Leader – Carl Rose (18-27, .667, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs), Williams/Worth – 12
  • Batting Leader – (min. 15 ABs) – Curtis Williams, Vernon’s (19-22, 7 RBIs, 13 Runs) – .864
  • Defensive MVP – Carl Rose, Williams/Worth

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Paul Drilling – Ritch’s/Superior (13-25, .520, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Catcher – Freddie Johnson – Williams/Worth (17-26, .654, 9 HRs, 17 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • Catcher – Rick Weiterman – Ritch’s/Superior (18-27, .667, 5 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Catcher – Tim Magner – Spectrum (16-24, .667, 8 HRs, 14 RBIs, 15 Runs)
  • First Base – Dennis Graser – Ritch’s/Superior (11-21, .524, 5 HRs, 7 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Second Base – Jon Meyers – Williams/Worth (16-27, .593, 11 HR, 21 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Third Base – Charles Wright – Ritch’s/Superior (10-17, .588, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 19 Runs)
  • Shortstop – Ron Parnell – Ritch’s/Superior (14-23, .609, 11 HRs, 18 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Outfield – Curtis Williams – Vernon’s (19-22, .864, 7 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Outfield – Kent Johnson – Slo-Pitch News (10-17, .588, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Outfield – Doug Berfeldt – Spectrum (13-24, .542, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Outfield – Cecil Whitehead – Ritch’s/Superior (13-21, .619, 5 HRs, 5 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Outfield – Carl Rose – Williams/Worth (18-27, .667, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs)
  • Outfield – Roy Eppley – Vernon’s (10-18, .556, 2 HRs, 19 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Outfield – Britt Hightower – Ritch’s/Superior (17-25, .680, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • Utility – Dave Steffen – Ritch’s/Superior (15-24, .625, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • Utility – John Grissom – Williams/Worth (17-27, .630, 11 HRs, 16 RBIs, 16 Runs)
  • Utility – John Whaley – Spectrum (15-20, .750, 6 HRs, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Utility – Ted Larsen – Spectrum (10-18, .556, 4 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Utility – Kenny Pruitt – Nanny’s (15-19, .789, 6 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Manager – Buddy Slater – Ritch’s/Superior

OTHERS

  • Mark Baker, Bell Corp (9-11, .818, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Mark Martin, Bell Corp (10-13, .769, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Sylvin Little, Nanney’s (11-15, .733, 7 HRs, 23 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Tim Millette, Dan Smith (8-11, .727, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Jason Kendrick, Datom-Argus (7-10, .700, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Todd Martin, Nanney’s (11-16, .688, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Cody Wyatt, Starpath (10-15, .667, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Dan Schuck, Bell Corp (8-12, .667, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Danny Williams, Steele’s Sunbelt (5-8, .625, 3 Runs)
  • Doug Roberson, Ritch’s-Superior (15-25, .600, 8 HRs, 18 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Bruce Meade, Starpath (9-15, .600, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Greg Whitlock, Starpath (9-15, .600, 5 Runs)
  • Steve Craven, Steele’s Sunbelt (3-5, .600, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
  • Donnie Rardin, Starpath (10-17, .583, 10 Runs)
  • Darrell Beeler, Ritch’s-Superior (14-24, .583, 9 HRs, 14 RBIs, 14 Runs)
  • Larry Carter, DJ’s Sports (7-12, .583, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 8 Runs)
  • Doug Brown, AJD (4-7, .571, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Jimmy Powers, Steele’s Sunbelt (4-7, .571, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Mike Macenko, Steele’s Sunbelt (4-7, .571, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • Dirk Androff, Ritch’s-Superior (13-23, .565, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs, 17 Runs)
  • John Keigley, Williams/Worth (13-23, .565, 5 RBIs, 13 Runs)
  • Derek Oliver, Nanney’s (9-16, .563, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Phil White, Nanney’s (10-18, .556, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Kenny Carver, Williams/Worth (14-25, .560, 9 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Mark Heirlmeier, DJ’s Sports (6-11, .545, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Ed Berg, Dryden (6-11, .545, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Hank Garris, Bunca (6-11, .545, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Sterlin Ibrom, Williams/Worth (14-26, .538, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Doug Burns, DJ’s Sports (7-13, .538, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Ken Dain, Slo-Pitch News (8-15, .533, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
  • Dewayne Frizzell, Vernons (12-23, .522, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 12 Runs)
  • Ron Ford, Vernons (10-20, .500, 3 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Mike Nye, Vernons (3-6, .500)
  • Rick Plante, Starpath (7-14, .500, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 7 Runs)
  • Monty Tucker, Steele’s Sunbelt (2-4, .500, 1 RBI)
  • Robbie Ergle, Vernons (12-25, .480, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs, 11 Runs)
  • Mike Jacobs, Vernons (10-21, .476, 3 RBIs 10 Runs)
  • Greg Harding, Dryden (4-9, .444, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Larry Fredieu, Bell Corp (5-12, .417, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
  • Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (5-12, .417, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Don Clatterbaugh, Dryden (4-10, .400, 2 Runs)
  • Rick Scherr, AJD (2-5, .400, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Craig Elliott, AJD (2-5, .400, 1 RBI, 1 Run)
  • Tot Powers, Steele’s Sunbelt (2-5, .400, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Wendell Rickard, Datom-Argus (3-8, .375, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
  • Ricky Huggins, Vernons (8-22, .364, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 10 Runs)
  • Dewayne Nevitt, Starpath (5-14, .357, 3 HRs, 3 RBIs, 5 Runs)
  • Bill Blake, Bell Corp (4-12, .333, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs)
  • Rick Wheeler, Bell Corp (2-10, .200 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs)
  • Mike Bolen, Datom-Argus (1-5, .200, 2 RBIs, 1 Run)
  • Clyde Guy, AJD (1-6, .167, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s/Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (5-0)
2. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX (4-2)
3. Spectrum/Easton, Golden Valley, MN (4-2)
4. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (4-2)
5t. Slo-Pitch News, Seattle WA (3-2)
5t. Nanney’s Office Supply, Spartenburg, SC (2-2)
7t. DJ Sports, Atchison, KS (2-2)
7t. Starpath, Monticello, KY (2-2)
9t. Bunca Car Wash/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (1-2)
9t. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (1-2)
9t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (1-2)
9t. Dryden/Ragtop Pizza/Harrison, Newport News, VA (1-2)
13t. AJD/Wilson Sportign Goods, Richmond, VA (0-2)
13t. Datum Argus, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
13t. Pace/Worth, Rochester, NY (0-2)
13t. Steele’s/Sunbelt, Brook Park, OH (0-2)

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