Category: 2001

2001 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion – T’s 13/Nike, Omaha, NE (West)
Runner Up – Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (East)

This season featured splitting the country into two halves (east and west) with the champions of each tournament going to Oklahoma City for the Hooters Softball Championship Series. In 2001 T’s 13/Nike would defeat Creative Stucco/Easton 3 games to 2.

In the first ever USA Softball National Championship Series, T’s 13 (Omaha, NE) opened a huge lead after posting big numbers in the second and third innings, scoring 11 and 12 runs, respectively going on to win a decisive game 5 over Creative Stucco/Easton (Columbus, OH). Nick Sailors hit a two-run home run, double, RBI-single and two-run single, while tournament MVP Mike Irvine hit a two-run homer and added a pair of sacrifice flies. Scott Gerdes hit a solo home run, a two-run triple and an RBI-double, Nate Babbit had a three-run home run, and two RBI-singles and Brian Holmes hit a two-run blast and a double. Jeff Vercellino and Dana Wendelin each had a home run, Wendelin’s was inside-the-park. Steve Skala drove in two runs with a single and Bobby Worden and Rick Kappius each had an RBI-double.

Tony Sharkins hit a three-run home run, a solo home run and a two-run double for Creative Stucco/Easton. Doug Shanyfelt had a three-run shot, Troy Rawlins a two-run and Jeff Click a solo. Tim Linson drove in a run with a double, while Rob Luneborg and Tom Ellis each had a double.

SCORES

  • Creative Stucco/Easton 21-26
  • T’s 13/Nike 33-21
  • Creative Stucco/Easton 22-25
  • T’s 13/Nike 26-11
  • T’s 13/Nike 32-13

T’s 13 down 2 games to 1, came back and won the fourth and fifth games behind the power or Mike Irvine. Irvine hit 3 home runs and drove in 9 runs to lead the way for T’s and earn series MVP honors.

  • Game 1: Creative Stucco hit seven home runs, with the big blast a pinch-hit grand slam from Joe Ausec that broke an 18-18 tie in the bottom of the fifth. Tony Sharkins hit a pair of homers, while Matt Furrey had a home run and a two-run triple. Troy Rawlins hit a two-run HR and a two-run double, while Tim Linson had a three-run blast and Doug Shanyfelt added a solo shot. For T’s 13, Mike Irvine hit two home runs: a three-run and a two-run shot, and a triple. Steve Skala had a two-run HR and Dana Wendelin had a solo HR.
  • Game 2: A 17-run sixth inning pushed T’s 13 to victory. Scott Gerdes had a pair of home runs and a triple while Brian Holmes hit two home runs. Nick Sailors, Mike Irvine, Jeff Vercellino and Chad Merchant all had home runs for T’s and Steve Skala added two doubles. Tim Linson had two HR for Creative Stucco, while Troy Rawlins, Jay Ross and Gene Paszke had one homer each.
  • Game 3: Creative Stucco hit nine home runs, with Tony Sharkins and Doug Shanyfelt hitting two each. Troy Rawlins, Matt Furrey, Tom Ellis, Tim Linson and Gene Paszke hit one HR each. T’s 13 got home runs from Mike Irvine, Jeff Vercellino, Scott Gerdes, Bobby Worden, Brent Mogenson and Steve Skala.
  • Game 4: Mike Irvine hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and had six RBI for T’s 13. Nick Sailors was 4-for-4 with a home run, Brian Holmes was 3-for-3 with a home run and Nate Babbit and Rick Kappius each had a home run and three RBI. Tony Sharkins was 3-for-3 with a solo home run for Creative Stucco, while Tim Linson also had three hits and Tom Ellis had a home run and two runs driven in.
  • Game 5: T’s 13 posted big numbers in the second and third innings, scoring 11 and 12 runs, respectively. Nick Sailors hit a two-run home run, double, RBI-single and two-run single, while tournament MVP Mike Irvine hit a two-run homer and added a pair of sacrifice flys. Scott Gerdes hit a solo home run, a two-run triple and an RBI-double, Nate Babbit had a three-run HR and two RBI-singles and Brian Holmes hit a two-run blast and a double Jeff Vercellino and Dana Wendelin each had a HR, Wendelin’s was inside-the-park, Steve Skala drove in two runs with a single and Bobby Worden and Rick Kappius each had an RBI-double. Tony Sharkins hit a three-run home run, a solo home run and a two-run double for Creative Stucco/Easton. Doug Shanyfelt had a three-run shot, Troy Rawlins a two-run and Jeff Click a solo. Tim Linson had an RBI double, while Rob Luneborg and Tom Ellis each had a double.
  • MVP – Mike Irvine, T’s 13/Nike (7 HRs, 17 RBI)
  • HR Leader – Mike Irvine, T’s – 7
  • HR Leader – Tony Sharkins, Creative Stucco (12 RBI) – 7
  • Batting Leader – Mike Irvine, T’s

2001 ASA A East Men’s Slow Pitch Nationals held at Dothan, Alabama on August 31 – September 3.

Champion – Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH
Runner Up – Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, VA

  • MVP – Doug Shanyfelt, Creative Stucco/Easton
  • Batting Champion – Tracy Watson (17-20) – .850
  • Batting Champion – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders (34-40, 24 HR) – .850
  • HR Champion – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth (34-40, .850) – 24

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Doug Shanyfelt, Creative Stucco/Easton
C – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth
1B – Roy Jarman, Paramount Builders/Worth
2B – Tim Linson, Creative Stucco/Easton
3B – Gene Paszke, Creative Stucco/Easton
SS – Randy Romagna, Paramount Builders/Worth
OF – Matt Furrey, Creative Stucco/Easton
OF – Rob Luneborg, Creative Stucco/Easton
OF – Reggie Brown, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
UT – Jerry Reynolds, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
UT – Tim Smith, Paramount Builders/Worth
UT – Robert Lane, Perkins Roofing/TPS
UT – Brad Jones, Perkins Roofing/TPS
UT – Charlie Brown, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
UT – David Allen, Paramount Builders/Worth

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Bruce Matzdorf, Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS
1B – Jason Wagner, C&M Sporting Goods
2B – John Steele, Perkins Roofing/TPS
3B – Mike Miller, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
SS – Dave Soult, Perkins Roofing/TPS
OF – Shane Buteaux, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
OF – Sean Mullins, Perkins Roofing/TPS
OF – Mike Much, Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS
OF – Kevin Atwood, Perkins Roofing/TPS
UT – Tim Lee, C&M Sporting Goods
UT – Travis Matthews, Paramount Builders/Worth
UT – Larry White, Paramount Builders/Worth
UT – Rick Terrill, Berardi’s/TPS
UT – Rob Roop, Central Paving
UT – Drew Judah, C&M Sporting Goods

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – John Kotzelnick, Central Paving
C – Shawn Brandenburg, Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS
1B – Steve Spille, Perkins Roofing/TPS
2B – Ron Vogedes, Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS
3B – Raymond Moscoe, Berardi’s/TPS
SS – Jeff Click, Creative Stucco/Easton
OF – Billow Harvey, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
OF – Brad Bennett, Central Paving
OF – Shawn Harkins, Berardi’s/TPS
OF – Steve Laney, C&M Sporting Goods
UT – Lee Trotter, Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney
UT – Tom Ellis, Creative Stucco/Easton
UT – Pete Tourek, Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS
UT – Shawn Settle, Berardi’s/TPS
UT – Rob Wagers, Central Paving

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (6-0)
2. Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, VA (8-2)
3. Suncoast/Dudley/TPS/Smith Barney, Bradenton, FL (4-2)
4. Perkins Roofing/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (4-2)
5t. C&M Sporting Goods, Dothan, AL (3-2)
5t. Sid Grinker Co/Yamaha/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (6-2)
7t. Berardi’s/TPS, Lexington, KY (3-2)
7t. Central Paving, Carmel, IN (3-2)
9t. SCB/Denelex, Lake Grove, NY (3-2)
9t. Chief Transport, Benton, AR (2-2)
9t. EMR/Worth Softball, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
9t. Riverside/TPS, Louisville, KY (3-2)
13t. Lighthouse Baptist, Chattanooga, TN (3-2)
13t. MS/Worth, Jackson, MS (3-2)
13t. Florida Heat/Nave Plbg/Joe Blacks/Worth, Sanibel, FL (2-2)
13t. Team Mizuno, Ft. Pierce, FL (2-2)
17t. Aubrey’s TPS, Savannah, GA (1-2)
17t. Bridges Sportsbar, Griffith, IN (1-2)
17t. Elza Construction, London, KY (1-2)
17t. Las Vegas Funjet/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (1-2)
17t. Reynolds Concrete/Fish Net, Panama City, FL (1-2)
17t. L&L Painting/TPS, Prattvile, AL (1-2)
17t. Smokes/Abs/Joe Corbis/TPS, Elliott City, MD (1-2)
17t. Worth/Sports Star, Louisville, KY (1-2)
25t. Kluever’s Snap-On/Easton, Metamora, IL (0-2)
25t. Team/South Dixie, Etown, KY (0-2)
25t. Diamond Sports, Gainsville, GA (0-2)
25t. J.W. Construction, Riverdale, GA (0-2)
25t. W.W. Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL (0-2)
25t. Team A-H, West Carolton, OH (0-2)
25t. Jonesboro/TPS, Kingsport, TN (0-2)
25t. Viggiani Plumbing, Toms River, NJ (0-2)
33t. Bradlock/Tailgaters, Hagerstown, MD (0-2)
33t. Tommy Currid Investments, Milton, FL (0-2)

2001 ASA A West Men’s Slow Pitch Nationals held at McAllen, Texas on August 31-September 2.

Champion – T’s 13/Nike, Omaha, NE
Runner Up – Quick Roofing/Advanced, Texarkana, TX

  • MVP – Bobby Worden, T’s 13/Nike
  • HR Leaders – Wade Casey, Quick Roofing – 9
  • HR Leaders – John Glidewell, Quick Roofing – 9
  • HR Leaders – Rob Gundry, Quick Roofing – 9
  • Batting Leader – Frankie Kubenka, Quick Roofing/Advanced Softball – .811

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Sinnett, T’s 13
C – Soctt Gerdes, T’s 13
1B – Vince Bisbee, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
2B – Jeff Vercellino, T’s 13
3B – Shawn Watson, Phonemasters/TPS
SS – Wade Casey, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
OF – Mike Irving, T’s 13
OF – Tim Kluner, Phonemasters/TPS
OF – Bobby Wordon, T’s 13
OF – Wayne Habermehl, Phonemasters/TPS
UTIL – Terry Fowler, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
UTIL – James King, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
UTIL – Kevin Rasmussen, T’s 13
UTIL – Frankie Kubenka, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
UTIL – Paul Sheppard, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Troy Summerfield, Phonemasters/TPS
C – John Glidewell, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
1B – Tuffy Martinez, McAllen Diablos/Lopez Tires
2B – Danny Eagan, Phonemasters/TPS
3B – Jeff Lutt, T’s 13
SS – Brian Arnold, Hooters/Easton/B & B
OF – Rob Gundry, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
OF – Kirk Swain, Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
OF – Matt Valenzuela, McAllen Diablos/Lopez Tires
OF – Mike Kunz, Phonemasters/TPS
UTIL – Scott Nichols, Hooters/Easton/B & B
UTIL – Dana Wendelin, T’s 13
UTIL – Brady Arview, Phonemasters/TPS
UTIL – Louie Miller, Phonemasters/TPS
UTIL – Jeff Turtle, Hooters/Easton/B & B

FINAL STANDINGS

1. T’s 13/Nike, Omaha, NE (5-0)
2. Quick Roofing/Advanced, Texarkana, TX (4-2)
3. Phonemasters/TPS, St. Louis, MO (3-2)
4. Hooters/Easton/B&B, Kansas City, KS (3-2)
5t. McAllen Diablos/Lopez Tires, McAllen, TX (2-2)
5t. Deery Bros/Gold’s/Easton, Waterloo, IA (1-2)
7t. Team RIPP, McAllen, TX (1-2)
7t. TPS NW, Everett, WA (1-2)
9t. The Mob, Angleton, TX (0-2)
9t. Reds/J&J/Fairweather/Worth, Kent, WA (0-2)
9t. Ten Bear Construction/CAI, Lawton, OK (0-2)

2001 ISA Men’s A Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held at Auburn, Alabama.

Champion – Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Runner Up – Florida Heat/Nave/Black’s/Worth, Sanibel, Florida

  • MVP – Travis Matthews, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Defensive MVP – Not named
  • HR Leader – Dwayne Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Batting Leader – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth (23-26) – .859

ISA A ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Travis Matthews, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • BJ Fulk, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Roy Jarman, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Doug Flowers, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Larry White, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Paul Stanley, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Scott McDaniel, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Jeff Young, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Curtis Nave, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Dewyane Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS

FINAL RESULTS

1. Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, VA
2. Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth, Sanibel, FL
3. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL
4. L&L Painting/TPS, Prattville, AL
5t. JW Construction/Mizuno, Riverdale, GA
5t. LDJ/Varsity/Easton, Detroit, MI
7t. Louisiana Bag/Legend/TPS, Picayune, MS
7t. W.W. Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL
9t. Aubury’s/TPS, Savannah, GA
9t. Mississippi/Worth, Jackson, MS
9t. Lighthouse Baptist/Select/Mizuno, Chattanooga, TN
9t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA
13t. Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbi’s Pizza/TPS, Ellicott City, MD
13t. C&M Sporting Goods, Dotham, AL
13t. Suncoast/Smith Barney/TPS, Bradenton, FL
13t. Jonesboro/TPS, Kingsport, TN
17t. Quick Roofing/Advanced Softball/Nike, Texarkana, TX
17t. Team Hale Storm/Cuz’s Crew, Suwanee, GA
17t. Mizuno Bomb Squad, Dallas, TX
17t. Phonemasters/TPS, St. Louis, MO
17t. Viggiani Plumbing, Toms River, NJ

2001 ISA Men’s AA Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held at Columbus, Georgia.

Champion – Reece/Roosters, Canal Winchester, Ohio
Runner Up – Budweiser/Summerlin, College Station, Texas

  • MVP – Jeff Lanning, Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton (16-23, .696, 9 HR)
  • Defensive MVP – Chris Chilton, Reece/Roosters
  • Offensive MVP – Not Awarded
  • HR Leader – Dwayne Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS (25-40, .625, 39 RBI) – 19
  • Batting Leader – Jimmy Devine, Budweiser/Summerlin (31-34, 7 HR) – .911

ISA AA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Jeff Lanning – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Chris Chilton, Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Brian Justice – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Dennis Pierce – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Judson Jackson – Budweiser/Summerlein/1TT/MG/Easton
  • Brian Foster – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Jimmy Devine – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (31-34, .911, 7 HR)
  • Shane Dubose – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (26-34, .764)
  • Robin Ryan – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (21-29, .724)
  • Keith Brockman – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (25-33, .758, 7 HR)
  • Rusty Hoke, Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (27-33, .818, 8 HR)
  • Brian Rainwater – L&L Painting/TPS
  • Dwayne Frizzell – L&L Painting/TPS (25-40, .625, 19 HR, 39 RBI)
  • Scotty Summerland – L&L Painting/TPS

OTHERS

Jeff Smith, Budweiser (11 HR, 27 RBI)
Jerold Smith, Budweiser (11 HR, 24 RBI)
Tim Cocco, Budweiser (9 HR, 18 RBI)

FINAL RESULTS

1. Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton, Canal Winchester, OH (5-0)
2. Budweiser/Summerlein/1TT/MG/Easton, College Station, TX (4-2)
3. L&L Painting/TPS, Prattville, AL (4-2)
4. Aftershock/Easton, Alameda, CA (4-2)
5t. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
5t. Suncoast/Smith Barney/TPS, Bradenton, FL (2-2)
7t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA (2-2)
7t. Gasoline Heaven/Worth, Commack, NY (2-2)
9t. Team Worth, Tullahoma, TN (0-2)
9t. Aubrey’s/TPS, Savannah, GA 1-2
9t. JW Construction/Mizuno, Riverdale, CA (1-2)
9t. Banks Oil/Worth, Carrollton, GA (0-2)
13t. Team Action/Diamond Sports, Gainesville, GA (0-2)
13t. Colbert Plumbing/Budweiser, Athens, GA (0-2)

2001 ISA Men’s Super Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held in Jordan, Minnesota at the Mini-Met Stadium.

Champion – Long Haul/Taylor/ Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS Columbus, Ohio

  • Co-MVP – John Mello, Long Haul/TPS (12-16, .750, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Co-MVP – Jimmy Powers, Long Haul/TPS (15-17, .882, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Defensive MVP – Britt Hightower, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Offensive MVP – None named or no info
  • HR Leader – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS (16)
  • Base Burglar – Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS

ISA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (12-16, .750, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, ,778, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (12-18, .667, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 11 Runs)
  • Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 10 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Jim Powers, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (15-17, .882, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS (16 HR)
  • Dennis Mendoza, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Britt Hightower, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo
  • Dewayne Nevitt, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton
  • Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton (13-15, .867)
  • John McCraw, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton
  • Todd Volkers, Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS

OTHERS

Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (12-16, .750, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 10 Runs)
Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (10-17, .588, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs)
Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (7-13, .538, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 6 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Canal Winchester, OH (3-2)
3. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (2-2)
4. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
5t. Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth, Seattle, WA (1-2)
5t. O&S Cattle/Mizuno, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
7t. Doc’s/Easton, Sioux City, IA (0-2)
7t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland Park, KS (0-2)

GAMES

Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 23 Hooters/B&B/Easton 11 (Friday 6:00PM)
Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 21 O&S Cattle/Mizuno 11 (Friday 7:45PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 24 Doc’s/Easton 9 (Friday 9:30PM)
Pov’s/Walser/TPS 17 Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 3 (Friday 4:15PM)
O&S Cattle/Mizuno 13 Hooters/B&B/Easton 12 (Saturday 9:00AM)
Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 25 Doc’s/Easton 2 (Saturay 10:45AM)
Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 34 Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 22 (Saturday 12:30PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 32 Pov’s/Walser/TPS 9 (Saturday 2:15PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 31 Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 11 (Saturday 4:00PM)
Pov’s/Walser/TPS 18 O&S Cattle/Mizuno 3 (Saturday 5:45PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 35 Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 20 (Saturday 7:30PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 41 Pov’s/Walser/TPS 38 (Saturday 9:15PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 33 Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 18 (Sunday 9:30AM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 27 Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 25 (Sunday 12:00PM)

2001 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Auburn, Alabama.

Champion: Shooters/Nike, Orlando, Florida
Runner Up: Kinder Sharks Cincinnati, Ohio

This was the last Major National that the 3rd place Lakerettes of Pennsylvania played in. They finished 3rd with a 1-2 record. Starting in 2002, they played in the Women’s 35 & Over Division only and they won the 35+ Nationals from 2002 through 2004. They also won the 35+ from 1999 through 2001, playing both Major and 35+ Nationals.

  • MVP – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters/Nike
  • Batting Leaders – Lisa Lines, Shooters/Nike
  • Batting Leaders – Anna Clements, Shooters/Nike
  • Home Run Leader – Shirley Snell, Kinder Sharks

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

  • P – Theresa Hunt, Shooters/Nike
  • C – Marie Pesch, Kinder Sharks
  • 1B – Shannon Ellingsworth, Kinder Sharks
  • 2B – Kim Dean, Shooters/Nike
  • 3B – Shirley Simmons Snell, Kinder Sharks
  • SS – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Anna Clements, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Lisa Lines, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Diane Hatch, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Lynnie France, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Teresa Shepard, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Mary Jane Ranz, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Shawanda Moye, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Jamie Sheriff, Shooters/Nike
  • UT – Kim King, Shooters/Nike

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Shooters/Nike, Orlando, FL (3-1)
2. Kinder Sharks, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
3. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (1-2)
4. Lady Zapp, Atlanta, GA (0-2)

2001 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held at Kissimmee, Florida.

Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, Ohio

  • MVP -Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/TPS (16-19, .842, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • HR Leader – Larry Carter, Hague/Resmondo – 11
  • Batting Leader – Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/TPS (16-19, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs) – .842
  • Defensive MVP – Demond Thomas, Hague/Resmodo
  • Offensive MVP – Steve Dickinson, Maroadi/Frank-n-Stein

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Scott Nastally – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
  • Pitcher – Paul Sheppard – Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
  • Pitcher – Andy Purcell – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (6-15, .400, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
  • Catcher – Hank Garris – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (13-22, .591, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
  • Infield – Jeff Wallace – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (13-20, .650, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 12 Runs)
  • Infield – Alex Lavorico – POV’s/Walser/Reebok/TPS
  • Infield – Brett Helmer – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
  • Infield – Todd Martin – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (11-21, .524, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
  • Infield – Jeff Hall – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
  • Infield – Robbie Ergle – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Infield – Steve Dickinson – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
  • Infield – Todd Joerling – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
  • Infield – Demond Thomas – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Outfield – Jason Kendrick – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (16-19, .842, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • Outfield – Larry Carter – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Outfield – Scott Janack – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
  • Outfield – Scott Striebel – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Outfield – John Simpson – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
  • Utility – Randy Kortokrax – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Utility – Jimmy Powers – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (11-17, .647, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 7 Runs)
  • Manager – Gary Jost – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (5-0)
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, OH (5-2)
3. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA (3-2)
4. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (3-2)
5t. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (3-2)
5t. Quick Roofing/Advanced Softball/Nike, Texarkana, TX (3-2)
7t. Doc’s/Easton, Sioux City, IA (2-2)
7t. Mountain Top/TPS, Northville, MI (2-2)
9t. LDJ/Varsity/Easton, Detroit, MI (1-2)
9t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland Park, KS (1-2)
9t. RPM/TPS, Concord, CA (1-2)
9t. Budweiser/Summerlein/MG/Easton, College Station, TX (1-2)
13t. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (0-2)
13t. Mississippi/Worth, Jackson, MS (0-2)
13t. Aftershock/Easton, Alameda, CA (0-2)
13t. KCS/BEP/JDS/TPS, Pasadena, TX (0-2)

2001 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida.

Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota (70-6)
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, Ohio (57-29)

Long Haul went through this tournament unbeaten cap one of the most remarkable seasons in Softball History. They won all four legs of the Grand Slam and in doing so, went 17-0 in the four Championship Tournaments to put an explanation point on their 70-6 season. All 11 starters for Long Haul made the All-American team. They started out by beating Team Mizuno 24-22 in a very close game. They came back to defeat New Construction 23-2. They defeated Team Mizuno once again 31-8 and in the Championship Game, took out Hague/Resmondo 23-20.

Only four teams entered, due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the fact that the whole country was on edge to travel. ASA made this a three-game guarantee event. This event could have easily been cancelled, but give kudos to Hague/Resmondo, New Construction and Team Mizuno for making the trip to Florida to play in this.

Jeff Wallace, Todd Martin and Hank Garris made all four Associations All World Teams and Wallace was an incredible 52-70 (.743) with 29 HR in Grand Slam play (17 Games).

Mike Shenk had 25 HR, Todd Martin 22 and Hank Garris 20 to lead the Long Haul attack. Jimmy Powers also batted over .700 as he was 41-56 (.732) and added 12 HR.  For the season, Jimmy Powers was 3rd in the Major Softball Circuit in batting with a .768 Average.

Jeff Wallace was fourth (.766). Hank Garris was 10th (.735), Rusty Bumgardner 12th (.728) and Todd Martin 14th (.720). In the Home Run race, Wallace was the HR King with 150, well ahead of 2nd place Hank Garris (129). Bumgardner was 4th with 117, Shenk 6th (99) and Martin 8th (96). The Home Run Frequency leader was Hank Garris with a HR for every 2.387 At Bats. Wallace was third (2.543).

Andy Purcell batted .659 and hit 43 HR. More Important, his Pitching and even more so, his defense earned him the “Old Scout” National Player of the Year Award.

  • MVP – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS
  • HR Leader – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS – 7
  • Batting Leader – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS – .929
  • Outstanding Offensive Player Award – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (6-11, .545, 0 HR, 7 RBI, 4 Runs)
C – Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-19, .526, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 9 Runs)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, .765, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
2B – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-19, .579, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
SS – John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-13, .538, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 9 Runs)
3B – Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-18, .556, 6 HR, 18 RBI, 9 Runs)
MI – Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-18, .611, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 10 Runs)
OF – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-14, .929, 0 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs) – also walked 7 times making him 20-21 for an on base percentage of .953.
OF – Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-11, .636, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
EH – Jimmy Powers, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (9-11, .818, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8 Runs)
UT – Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (8-17, .471, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 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 ALL-AMERICANS

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 Owsley, New Construction
EH – Steve Roeder, New Construction
UT – Carl Rose, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UT – J.C. Batista, Team Mizuno
UT – Otis Barnes, New Construction
UT – Greg Neal, New Construction

FINAL 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)

2001 USSSA Men’s B Slow Pitch Worlds

Held at BeBops and Airport Fields in Blaine, Minnesota on September 21-23, 2001.

Champion – PDC Printing/Cal’s, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Runner Up – Drai’s After Hours, Las Vegas, Nevada

FINAL STANDINGS (No Records)

1. PDC Printing/Cals, MI
2. Drai’s After Hours, NV
3. O&S Cattle/Mizuno, South St. Paul, MN
4. Marnell Corrao/SC/Mizuno, NV
5t. Topline, Phoenix, AZ
5t. KVB/Sidewinders, Olathe, KS
7t. Kevitt Excavating, Brooklyn Center, MN
7t. Kelley/Burkes, MI
9t. Ken Adams Softball, Chicago, IL
9t. Taylors, Baltimore, MD
9t. Freeze Concrete/Nike, OH
9t. MN Jazz/Galyan’s/Mizuno, Burnsville, MN
13t. Turn Two Softball Club, TX
13t. Beloli/Tailgaters, Pittsburgh, PA
13t. Thermco/Alfies, MA
13t. Oakland Sports, Oakland, MI
17t. Western Hills Window/TPS, OH
17t. Fish Market/Players Club, OH
17t. Illstreet/Demarini Wilson, AZ
17t. Instant Plumber, MA
17t. American Eagle/Easton, Champlin, MN
17t. Mid Kansas SBC, KS
17t. O.A. Softball, OH
17t. H&W/Sports/Knights/Our Place Tavern, OH
25t. Cherokee Brick, GA
25t. Master Collision, CO
25t. Viessman Trucking/Holiday/RTC, Boyd, MN
25t. Storm/AVS/H&W, KY
25t. Pete’s Inn, Kansas City, MO
25t. BC’s/Alpine Mortgage/Expert Plumbing, OH
25t. Mizuno Devils, Minneapolis, MN
25t. Silvas/Woodworkers Supply, Albuquerque, NM
33t. Boulder Boys, Apple Valley, MN
33t. Springdale Cleaners/Red/Hitmen, OH
33t. Texas Smoke/Worth, TX
33t. Bud Light/Worth, OH
33t. Coors/Labatts, Dallas, TX
33t. Smirnoff Ice/Kelley, NC
33t. National Banks & Trust, OH
33t. Dehns Gardens, Champlin, MN
33t. American Sportswear/Mizuno, Champlin, MN
33t. Cash Plus Pawn, TX
33t. Ultimate Heat, TX
33t. Jimmy Fincher Body Shop, TX
33t. Banks Oil/Worth, GA
33t. Yellow Freight, Topeka, KS
33t. KAS/Rage Cage/Easton, WA
33t. Slumber Parties/Dixon TRG/TSE, OH
49t. Wardrobe Cleaners, NC
49t. Mariners, OK
49t. MN Thunder, Apple Valley, MN
49t. Hooters/Rockets, Burnsville, MN
49t. Morris & Assoc., GA

2001 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Lawton, Oklahoma on August 23-26.

Champion – New Construction, Shelbyville, Indiana
Runner Up – K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman, North Vernon, Indiana

  • MVP – Rick Baker, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
  • HR Leader – Alex Lavorico, Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebok/TPS – 10
  • Batting Leader – Rick Baker, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman – .838
  • Outstanding Offensive Player – Rick Baker, Mercer’s/K&G

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Larry Huff, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
C – Brian Goins, New Construction
1B – Jerold Smith, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
2B – Otis Barnes, New Construction
3B – Vern Hensley, New Construction
SS – Dennis Buis, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
OF – Alex Lavorico, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
OF – Rick Baker, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman (31-27, .838)
OF – Kevin Breckenridge, New Construction
OF – Rick Meyer, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UT – Bob Fischer, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
UT – Scott King, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
UT – Judson Jackson, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
UT – Monty McCory, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UT – Mo Moss, New Construction

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Randy Lucas, New Construction
C – Keith Brockman, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
1B – Mike Steffe, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
2B – Brian Garrett, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
3B – Rusty Hoke, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
SS – Richie Aliotti, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
OF – Fred Johnson, Strike Zone/Worth
OF – James Dovzak, Houston Merchants
OF – Tony Henry, New Construction
OF – Larry Wert, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
UT – Todd Tapper, Armed Forces Softball
UT – Brad Hurst, Armed Forces Softball
UT – Will O’Neal, Strike Zone/Worth
UT – Jason Sterling, K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman
UT – Rodney Falls, New Construction

FINAL STANDINGS

1. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (5-0)
2. K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS, Backman North Vernon, IN (4-2)
3. Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton, College Station, TX (3-2)
4. Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok, St. Paul, MN (4-2)
5t. Houston Merchants, Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. Strike Zone/Worth, San Antonio, TX (3-2)
7t. Armed Forces, Fort Hood, TX (2-2)
7t. Sledgehammers/Stars, Lawton, OK (1-2)
9t. Helton, Coalgate, OK (0-2)
9t. Jackies Outlaws Two, Lawton, OK (1-2)
9t. Sheppard Senators, Wichita Falls, TX (1-2)
9t. Skipworth Plumbing, Iowa Park, TX (0-2)
13t. Mangum Outlaws, Mangum, OK (0-2)
13t. Lawton/Altus Connection, Lawton, OK (0-2)

2001 ASA Men’s (9) Major Modified Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Spokane, Washington on August 31-September 3.

Champion – Matarazzo Seadogs, Boston, Massachusetts
Runner Up – Brymile, Spokane, Washington

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

2001 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rob Scheller, Matarazzo Seadogs
C – Dave Rypien, Brymile
1B – Chris Wright, Matarazzo Seadogs
2B – Dan Schafer, Brymile
3B – Rich Cordani, Matarazzo Seadogs
SS – Marwin Llanos, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Mike Peterson, Brymile
OF – Pat Fischer, Coors Lite
OF – Ed Poirier, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Ronnie Tallent, Matarazzo Seadogs
UTIL – Ken Russell, Zappone
UTIL – Carl Clark, Coors Lite
UTIL – Cris Coffield, Brymile

2001 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Mark Gatlin, Coors Lite
P – Wade Liberty, Brymile
C – Sam Chimienti, Coors Lite
1B – Don Santos, Brymile
2B – Luis Lopez, Matarazzo Seadogs
3B – Joe Chimienti, Coors Lite
SS – Kurt Krauth, Brymile
OF – Mark Arland, Brymile
OF – Tim Peterson, Brymile
OF – Danny Ekasala, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Rod Taylor, Zappone
UTIL – Tim Rypien, Brymile
UTIL – Steve Price, Matarazzo Seadogs
UTIL – Mike Ehrgott, Coors Lite

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Matarazzo Seadogs, Boston, MA (4-0)
2. Brymile, Spokane, WA (2-2)
3. Coors Lite, Spokane, WA (2-2)
4. Zappone, Spokane, WA (0-2)
5t. Grinders, Spokane, WA (0-2)