Category: ASA

2018 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2018 held at Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 31-September 2.

Champion – Boston Sharks, Holden, Massachusetts
Runner Up – Press Box Blue Sox, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

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

2018 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

N/A

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Boston Sharks, Hyde Park, MA (5-0)
2. Press Box Blue Sox, Fond du Lac, WI (5-2)
3. Secory Flyers, Marysville, MI (3-2)
4. MJS Construction Inc., Wakefield, MA (3-2)
5t. Rebels Softball Club, Clyde, MI (3-2)
5t. Saginaw Jets, Saginaw, MI (3-2)
7t. Hato Mayor, Brooklyn, NY (2-2)
7t. War Water Stallions, St. Clair, MI (2-2)
9t. Press Box Bulldogs, Fond du Lac, WI (1-2)
9t. Hammars Contracting Hurricanes, Kimball, MI (1-2)
9t. Franchise, Brooklyn, NY (1-2)
9t. Men Of Iron, Elizabethtown, PA (1-2)
13t. Blue Ducks, Erie, PA (0-2)
13t. Michigan Bullie Mob, Saginaw, MI (0-2)
13t. Community Savings Bank, Holy Cross, IA (0-2)
13t. Maple Grove, Gap, PA (0-2)

2018 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2018 held at South Bend, Indiana on August 2-5.

Champion – NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, New York
Runner Up – Hill United Chiefs, Machias, New York

The NY Gremlins earned a spot in the Championship Game after a tightly contested battle against eventual runner-up Hill United Chiefs. Down by six runs after three complete innings, the NY Gremlins slowly chipped away at the lead before a walk off grand slam by Malarczuk Ladlisao sealed the win. Hill United Chiefs posted a 17-5 win over Hallman Twins to earn the rematch against the NY Gremlins in the Championship Game. Hill United Chiefs once again took an early lead after a leadoff, solo home run by Brad Ezekiel. The NY Gremlins responded in the top of the third, taking the lead for good with a two-run home run by Ben Enoka. Additional home runs by Bryan Abrey and Zenon Winters kept the offense rolling for the NY Gremlins as they earned the 11-3 (six innings) win to hold on to the Men’s Major Fast Pitch National title. This is the third straight National Championship for the Gremlins.

  • MVP – Andrew Kirkpatrick, NY Gremlins (3-0, 18 IP, 20 K, Shutout; 6-11, .545, HR, 6 RBI)
  • Batting Leader – Eric Ochoa, NY Gremlins (10-16, HR, 8 RBI, 5 Runs) – .625
  • Home Run Leader – Shane Boland, Hill United (10-19, .526, 6 RBI, 5 Runs) – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Jeff Ellsworth, Hill United (6-14, .429, 4 RBI, 5 Runs) – 3
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – N/A, no info or nothing mentioned about it – (Andrew Kirkpatrick, NY Gremlins was MVP)

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Tony Sparvier, KC Monarchs
P – Juan Potolicchio, NY Gremlins (2-0, 10 IP, 15 K, No-Hitter)
P – Ryan French, Hallman Twins
C – Bruno Motroni, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Steve Mullaley, Hallman Twins
IF – Tyler Dudley, Circle Tap Dukes
IF – Nick Schailes, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Tommy Crouch, Circle Tap Dukes
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Mathieu Roy, NY Gremlins
OF – Teo Migliavacca, Hallman Twins
OF – Nico Carill, Hill United Chiefs
UT – Zach Shaw, KC Monarchs
UT – Nick Mullins, NY Gremlins
UT – Derek Mayson, Hallman Twins

OTHERS

Roman Godoy, Circle Tap (3-1, Save, 22 IP, 31 K).
Adam Folkard (2-2, 17 IP, 29 K, 2 Shutouts) and Justin Schofield (2-0, 11 IP, 16 K) both of Hill United Chiefs.
Ladlisao Malarczuk, NY Gremlins (7-13, .538, Grand Slam, 8 RBI, 2 Runs).
Jason Hill, Hill United (8-16, .500, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 Runs).

FINAL STANDINGS

1. NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-0)
2. Hill United Chiefs, Machias, NY (4-2)
3. Hallman Twins, North Chesterfield, VA (4-2)
4. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (4-2)
5t. J&B Bombers, Ephrata, PA (2-2)
5t. Kansas City Monarchs, Belleville, KS (3-2)
7t. Bloomington Stix, Lexington, IL (2-2)
7t. The Bar on The Avenue Buzz, Kimberly, WI (3-2)
9t. Bear Bottom Lodge, Denver, PA (1-2)
9t. Alexander Crawlers, Calgary, WA (3-2)
9t. Ostrander Norsemen, Chanhassen, MN (2-2)
9t. Pueblo Bandits, Aurora, CO (1-3)
13t. Alvinston Aces, Wyoming, MI (2-2)
13t. Rice Lake Orangemen, New Richmond, WI (2-2)
13t. Tin Cup Tornado, Little Canada, MN (1-3)
13t. Kegel Black Knights, Amboy, MN (0-3)
17t. Wabash Pride, Wabash, IN (0-3)
17t. Frankenmuth Brewers, Frankenmuth, MI (0-3)

2018 ASA Gold Girls 18-Under Fast Pitch Nationals

2018 held at Hertiage Park in Plano, Texas on July 15-21.

Champion – Rock Waye Gold, Holland, Pennsylvania
Runner Up – Team GA Gold Henning, Sandy Springs, Georgia

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Rock Gold Waye, Holland, PA (8-1)
2. Team GA Gold Henning, Sandy Springs, GA (5-2)
3. Ohio Hawks Gold Koger, Hamilton, OH (4-2)
4. MS Elite Gold, Petal, MS (6-2)
5t. Firecrackers, Magnolia, TX (3-2)
5t. KC Gold, Blue Springs, MO (5-2)
7t. Virginia Unity Select, Spotsylvania, VA (4-2)
7t. Tulsa Shootout Gold, Tulsa, OK (4-2)
9t. American Freedom Express Gold Soefje, Frisco, TX (3-2)
9t. La Blazers Elite, Walker, LA (2-2)
9t. Lady Gators Jackson, North Palm Beach, FL (2-2)
9t. Southern Force Palmer, Hampton Cove, AL (2-2)
13t. Oregon Titans, Hood River, OR (2-2)
13t. Georgia Impact Stewart, Loganville, GA (2-2)
13t. Glory Adkins, Flower Mound, TX (2-2)
13t. GCB, Cibolo, TX (2-2)
17t. Texas Glory, McKinney, TX (1-2)
17t. Texas Blaze Elite Lindsey, Leander, TX (1-2)
17t. Fort Worth Batbusters Gold Graves, North Richland Hills, TX (2-2)
17t. Firecrackers DFW Rosales, Fort Worth, TX (2-2)
17t. Lady Lightning Gold Buchanan/Louko, Fairfax, VA (1-2)
17t. American Freedom Express South, Atascosa, TX (1-2)
17t. Team TFS STX Gold, League City, TX (1-2)
17t. Texas Sting Gold, Cypress, TX (1-2)
25t. Top Gun Academy – Fiorella, Lees Summit, MO (1-2)
25t. Illinois Force Franklin, Johnston City, IL (0-2)
25t. OK Athletics, Edmond, OK (0-2)
25t. Texas Elite Gold Bancroft, Frisco, TX (0-2)
25t. Texas Bombers DFW Gold Stutz, Fort Worth, TX (0-2)
25t. Texas Elite Platinum, Burleson, TX (0-2)
25t. KC Peppers Gold, Olathe, KS (0-2)
25t. Excel Elite Gold, Flower Mound, TX (0-2)
33t. Sneaky Cleats Gold, Tyler, TX (0-2)
33t. Bombers HTX Gold – Clevenger, Conroe, TX (0-2)

2018 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2018 held at Prairie Island Athletic Complex in Prairie Island, MN on August 25-16.

Prairie Island was the host for the 2018 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch National in 2018 as the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium would begin the second round of construction to assemble the press box and second deck. The pre-tournament chatter was about conference A or better teams and the defending champion, L&S Glass, were allowed to play in the tournament.

The semifinals featured four area teams while the winner’s bracket was wrecked by unseeded teams. Heartland Investors of Mandan, ND came out on top with local star and former Team USA pitcher Geno Buck would lead the way. Heartland Investors won ASA B Nationals the last time it was in Minnesota (Andover’s Sunshine Park) in 2013.

Heartland won the ASA B crown the last time it was held in Minnesota which was 2002 in Andover at Sunshine Park.

Champion: Heartland Investors, Mandan, ND
Runner Up: All American Restoration/Monsta, Blaine, MN

  • MVP – Mike Feldmann, Heartland Investors – .792 OBP, 3 HR
  • Batting Champion – Brandon Patzig, Evolution/Primetime/Easton/Klutch – .813
  • HR Champion – Dan Cayton, All American Restoration/Monsta – 8 HR

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Dan Cayton, All American Restoration/Monsta
Artie Barcelo, All American Restoration/Monsta
Jeff Renno, All American Restoration/Monsta
Losson White, All American Restoration/Monsta
Damon Wegner, Comatose/S2N/Monsta
Austin Andrews, Comatose/S2N/Monsta
Tony Mueller, Dugout 47/Airstack/Bud Light
Drew Knutson, Dugout 47/Airstack/Bud Light
Scott Novak, Eurotech/First Source Financial/Norm’s Tire
Brandon Patzig, Evolution/Primetime/Easton/Kluth
Mike Feldman, Heartland Investors
Chris Dahl, Heartland Investors
Blaine Horsager, Heartland Investors
Geno Buck, Heartland Investors
Scott Huffman, Heartland Investors

FINAL STANDINGS – Bracket Link

1. Heartland Investors, Mandan, ND (5-0)
2. All American Restoration/Monsta, Blaine, MN (5-2)
3. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI (3-2)
4. Dugout47/Airstack/Budlight, Sparta, WI (4-2)
5t. T’s 13/Monsta, Omaha, NE (4-2)
5t. T’s 13/Monsta/Ductech, South St. Paul, MN (3-2)
7t. Peper Farms Trucking/RPS Painting, Sioux Falls, SD (2-2)
7t. Evolution/Primetime/Easton/Klutch, Rowlett, TX (3-2)
9t. OA Apparel, Albertville, MN (1-2)
9t. Above All Landscaping/Evo9X, Jackson, NJ (2-2)
9t. Eurotech/First Source Financial/Norm’S Tire, Champlin, MN (2-2)
9t. L&S Glass, San Jose, CA (1-2)
13t. Chanticlear/J&H/P5/JEC/Miken/Worth, Brooklyn Park, MN (1-2)
13t. Swiing Kiingz/Iconic/Spiderz, Maryville, IL (0-2)
13t. Silverbacks, Inner Grove Heights, MN (0-2)
13t. Club 2000/Dong City, Urbandale, IA (0-2)
17t. TC8 Blasters, Davenport, IA (0-2)
17t. OC, Grimes, IA (0-2)
17t. La Famiglia/Eastern/Elite Sports/DRMG, Bethel Park, PA (0-2)

2018 ASA Women’s Open Slow Pitch Nationals

2018 held in Portland, Oregon at Delta Park.

Champion: Smash-It/Derby Girls/Easton, Kent, Washington
Runner Up: USA Armed Forces, Pensacola, Florida

Derby Girls lost their very first game 6-5 to SN/Thunder/Respect/EA and then had to come through the losers bracket to win 7 straight games by the combined score of 114-59. They got even with the SN/Thunder squad by eliminating them 6-5 in the losers bracket final. Then they won 1st Final 18-14 as Fiana Finau 4-4, HR and 6 RBI, Rose Gressley 4-4, Christan Dowling 3-3 and Tara Salcedo 3-5 all had 3 hits. Kasey Castor 4-5 and Jess Kallander 4-4 with 4 RBI led the Armed Forces. In the final Championship game, it was no contest as the Derby Girls walzted to a 16-1 win. Christan Dowling and Fiana Finau both had Home Runs and combined for 7 RBI. Kristen Shifflett was 3-3. Val Proulx and Carmen Fowler both had 2 hits as Pitcher Sara Salcedo allowed only 5 hits in the game.

  • MVP – Tara Salcedo, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-29, .621, 9 RBI, 18 Runs, 4 BB)
  • Batting Champion – Kristen Shifflett, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-25, 15 RBI, 8 Runs) – .720
  • HR Champion – Christan Dowling, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-26, .692, 22 RBI, 16 Runs) – 5

ASA OPEN WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

P – Tara Salcedo, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-29, .621, 9 RBI, 18 Runs, 4 BB)
IF – Kasey Castor, All-Armed Forces (10-18, .556, 3 RBI, 9 Runs)
IF – Val Proulx, All-Armed Forces (12-19, .632, HR, 12 RBI, 5 Runs)
IF – Nikki Mills, All-Armed Forces (11-19, .579, HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
IF – Savannah Brown, SN/Thunder/Respect/EA (9-17, .529, 6 RBI, 5 Runs)
IF – Dara Toman, SN/Thunder/Respect/EA (8-16, .500, 3 RBI, 6 Runs)
OF – Kasey Loomis, SN/Thunder/Respect/EA (12-20, .600, 4 RBI, 6 Runs)
OF – Jess Kallander, All-Armed Forces (5-9, .556, 4 RBI, 2 Runs)
OF – Nikki Freiberg, All-Armed Forces (6-15, .400, 5 RBI, 5 Runs)
OF – Bri Benesh, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (6-13, .462, 2 RBI, 4 Runs)
UTIL – Jordan Brown, SN/Thunder/Respect/EA (8-15, .533, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 7 Runs)
UTIL – Carmen Fowler, All-Armed Forces (10-15, .667, 4 RBI, 8 Runs, 4 BB)
UTIL – Fiana Finau, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (22-32, .710, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 14 Runs)
UTIL – Kristen Shifflett, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-25, .720, 15 RBI, 8 Runs, 4 BB)
UTIL – Christan Dowling, Smash IT/Derby Girls/EA (18-26, .692, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 16 Runs, 5 BB)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Smash-It/Derby Girls/Easton, Kent, WA (7-1)
2. USA Armed Forces, Pensacola, FL (3-2)
3. SN/Thunder/Respect/EA, Tacoma, WA (3-2)
4. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-4, Portland, WA (4-2)
5t. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-1, Portland, WA (2-2)
5t. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-3, Portland, WA (1-2)
7t. DeMarini Tuff, Marysville, WA (1-2)
7t. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-6, Portland, WA (1-2)
9t. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-5, Portland, WA (1-2)
9t. TDB, Charlotte, NC (1-2)
9t. West Coast Bloom, Kent, WA (1-2)
9t. Home Plate Cafe, Portland, WA (0-2)
13. Smash-It Sports/OA Team-2, Portland, WA (0-2)

2017 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

2017 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 1-3.

Champion – T’s 13/Omaha/Monsta, Omaha, Nebraska
Runner Up – All Army Black, Fayetteville, North Carolina

  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Leader – N/A
  • Home Run Leader – N/A

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

N/A

FINAL STANDINGS

1. T’s 13/Omaha/Monsta, Omaha, NE (7-1)
2. All Army Black, Fayetteville, NC (5-2)
3. Tryon Nation/Peper Farms Trucking, Marshall, MN (6-2)
4. Bud/DeMarini/CA Gear, Albertville, MN (4-2)
5t. Pipac/PIA/Miken, Waterloo, IA (3-2)
5t. Elite Sports, Williamsburg, IA (4-2)
7t. Russell’s Paint & Body, Longwood, FL (5-2)
7t. Rapid Fire/DNI Sports, Gainesville, VA (4-2)
9t. All American Athletics, Clackamas, OR (2-2)
9t. Ralphie’s Café/Claddagh Pub/Terri’s Place, Haverhill, MA (2-2)
9t. 3X Gear/The Box, Fargo, ND (3-2)
9t. Kass & Co., Peosta, IA (4-2)
13t. Demars Landscaping, East Haven, CT (3-2)
13t. All Army Gold, Fayetteville, NC (2-2)
13t. Team Elite/Spiderz/Ho-Chunk Gaming, Cadott, WI (2-2)
13t. Blackies, Defiance, OH (2-2)
17t. Prospects, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
17t. Med City Express, La Crosse, WI (1-2)
17t. Monsta Athletics, Moreno Valley, CA (1-2)
17t. Silverbacks, Inver Grove Heights, MN (2-2)
17t. TPC/Boompas Burgers, Elgin, OK (1-2)
17t. Cedar Rapids Mulisha, DeWitt, IA (1-2)
17t. All Star Plumbing/Monsta, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
17t. D&M Construction, Champaign, IL (1-2)
25t. Keyguys.com/CA Gear/Mikes Hard Lemonade/QZA LLC, Lakeville, MN (1-2)
25t. Bash Inc., Columbia, MO (1-2)
25t. CP Sewer Septic Pros, Palm Springs, CA (0-2)
25t. Mayhem/Clam/Thorne Brothers, St. Francis, MN (0-2)
25t. Precision Lining & Sewer/Hodgman Drainage/OA Apparel, Waseca, MN (0-2)
25t. State Farm, Hanover, MN (1-2)
25t. Next Level/J&J Sports, Haverhill, IA (1-2)
25t. Fanatics Sports Bar/Roofing Plus, Kearney, NE (0-2)
33t. Dakota Bus, Gillette, WY (0-2)
33t. Weichert Realtors, Faribault, MN (0-2)
33t. Silent Ducks, Redfield, IA (0-2)
33t. Cowboy Jacks/Krown Apparel, Cottage Grove, MN (0-2)

2017 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2017 held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 28-29.

Champion – WC Monsta, Calimesa, California
Runner Up – H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank, Winter Haven, Florida

It was a rematch championship game rematch between WC Monsta and H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank as the former earned a spot in the finals with a decisive 27-5 (four inning) win.

H. Auto would then post a 49-42 win over T’s 13/Monsta for another chance as the undefeated WC Monsta. H. Auto would carry on their momentum from the previous game as the team scored six runs in the top of the first inning to take an early lead over WC Monsta. That lead would be cut to one run after WC Monsta plated five in the bottom of the frame. Keeping H. Auto from plating any runs in the top of the second, WC Monsta would score six runs to take an 11-5 lead.

The game would remain closely contested through the top of the seventh inning with WC Monsta holding a 43-37 lead and H. Auto down to their final at-bat. H. Auto would manage to push across one run in the top of the seventh but would be unable to overcome the deficit as WC Monsta walked away with the Super Slow Pitch Championship, 43-38.

For H. Auto, Bubba Mack (8 HR, 17 RBI) and Mike Umscheid (7 HR, 15 RBI) led the offense.

  • MVP – Dale Brungardt, WC Monsta
  • HR Champion – Chaun DeMars, T’s 13/Monsta – 9
  • HR Champion – Kyle Person, H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank – 9
  • Batting Champion – Dale Brungardt, WC Monstas – .867

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS (positions not listed)

Chris Greinert, WC Monsta (12-14, .857, 7 HR, 16 RBI, 12 Runs)
Filip Washington, WC Monsta (9-13, .692, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 13 Runs)
Ronald “Bubba” Mack, H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank (14-18, .778, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 14 Runs)
Kyle Pearson (LA), H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank (17-21, .810, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 16 Runs)
Dale Brungardt, WC Monsta (13-15, .867, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 12 Runs)
Chaun DeMars, T’s 13/Monsta (17-22, .773, 9 HR, 21 RBI, 15 Runs)
Mike Umscheid, H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank (12-19, .632, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Brett Rettenmeier, T’s 13/Monsta (16-21, .762, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 17 Runs)
Ryan McClanahan, WC Monsta (11-14, .786, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 Runs)
Mario Granados, WC Monsta (10-14, .714, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 8 Runs)
Brad Reckart, H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank (10-15, .667, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 10 Runs)
David Johnson, WC Monsta (8-12, .667, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6 Runs)
Steve Whaley, WC Monsta (9-15, 600, 3 RBI, 6 Runs)
Kevin Bazat, H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank (11-18, .611, 4 HR, 13 RBI, 11 Runs)
Don Bellerby, Jr., WC Monsta (stats unavailable)

OTHERS

Mickey Rowland, T’s 13/Monsta (12-16, .750, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 9 Runs)
Steven Lopez, T’s 13/Monsta (11-16, .688, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 12 Runs)
Travis Houseman, T’s 13/Monsta (13-19, .684, 5 HR, 8 RBI, 13 Runs)
Chente Granados, T’s 13/Monsta (10-15, .667, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 11 Runs)
Travis Clark, H. Auto/Resmondo (12-19, .632, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 9 Runs)
Bryson Baker, H. Auto/Resmondo (12-22, .545, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 12 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. West Coast Monsta, Calimesa, CA (3-0)
2. H. Auto/Resmondo/OA Apparel/Specialty Tank, Winter Haven, FL (2-2)
3. T’s 13/Monsta, Omaha, NE (2-2)
4. OC, Grimes, IA (2-2)
5. ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs, Breckenridge, TX (0-2)

2017 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2017 held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 30-October 2.

Champion – Precision Chicago, Illinois
Runner Up – ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs/LGE Foundation Fort Worth, Texas

A perfect 4-0 record resulted in Precision earning the Men’s Class A Slow Pitch National Championship title.

With the help of Tournament MVP Steele Lewis, Precision earned the trophy after defeating ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs 29-19 in the Championship Game. The two teams had met previously in the winner’s bracket finals with Precision earning the same fate with a closely fought 27-26 win over ASP.

Precision jumped out to a two-run lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back. Scoring in all but one inning during the game, Precision was powered by Lewis who went 3-for-5 with six RBI in the contest, including two home runs. Travis Clark, Pat Elwanger and John Williams each had four RBI in the win for Precision, with Clark and Williams also hitting out two home runs in the win.

ASP earned a spot in the Championship Game after defeating FK/Pauer Sports 36-7 in four innings earlier in the day.

Jason Hoynowski of FK/Pauer Sports was named batting champion after leading the tournament with a .857 batting average.

FK/Pauer Sports teammate Ryan Stovall was named home run champion after hitting 11 home runs.

  • MVP – Steele Lewis, Precision (16-21, .762, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • HR Leader – Ryan Stovall, FK/Pauer Sports (27-32, .844, 28 RBI, 23 Runs) – 11
  • Batting Leader – Jason Hoynowski, FK/Pauer Sports (30-35, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 22 Runs) – .857

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Ben Dunn, ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs (16-20, .800, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 16 Runs)
Adam Aceto, OC (11-13, .846, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 13 Runs)
Jason Hoynewski, FK/Pauer Sports (30-35, .857, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 22 Runs)
Cory Briggs, ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs (16-21, 762, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 16 Runs)
Ryan Stovall, FK/Pauer Sports (27-32, .844, 11 HR, 28 RBI, 23 Runs)
Orlando Castillo, T’s 13 (14-17, .824, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 10 Runs)
Mickey Rowland, T’s 13 (12-15, .800, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
Steele Lewis, Precision (16-21, .762, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 14 Runs)
Shannon Smith, ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs (18-24, .750, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 18 Runs)
Brad Reckart, Precision (11-15, .733, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7 Runs)
Travis Clark, Precision (16-21, .762, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)
Kyle Pearson (LA), ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs (13-22, .591, 5 HR, 18 RBI, 14 Runs)
Jeff Keske, Precision (13-18, .722 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 Runs)
Patrick Elwanger, Precision (14-21, .667, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
Darren Nelson, OC (15-21, .714, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Precision, Chicago, IL (4-0)
2. ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs/LGE Foundation, Fort Worth, TX (3-2)
3. FK/Pauer Sports Bothell, WA (4-2)
4. T’s 13/Monsta Omaha, NE (2-2)
5t. WC Monsta Calimesa, CA (1-2)
5t. OC, Grimes, IA (3-2)
7t. Sprizzi, Novi, MI (1-2)
7t. Seminoles, Stillwell, OK (1-2)
9t. Evolution/Klutch/Easton, Rowlett, TX (1-2)
9t. TPS/Boompas Burgers, Elgin, OK (0-2)
9t. All Armed Forces, San Antonio, TX (0-2)

OTHERS

Dexter Avery, All Armed Forces (10-10, 1.000, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 5 Runs)
Jason Matusik, Sprizzi (12-14, .857, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 14 Runs)
Dale Brungardt, WC Monsta (10-12, .833, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 13 Runs)
Filip Washington, WC Monsta (10-12, .833, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 12 Runs)
Ryan McClanahan, WC Monsta (12-15, .800, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 12 Runs)
Jeremy Yates, FK/Pauer Sports (24-34, .706, 8 HR, 18 RBI, 20 Runs)
Ryan Harvey, ASP/KV Weld/A&A Utility/OA Labs (15-24, .625, 10 HR, 28 RBI, 12 Runs)

2017 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2017 held at Wausau, Wisconsin on September 1-3.

Champion – MJS Construction Inc., Wakefield, Massachusetts
Runner Up – Boston Sharks, Holden, Massachusetts

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

2017 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Stephen Rook, MJS Construction Inc.
P – Hilario Urena, Boston Sharks
P – Art Adams, Press Box Blue Sox
C – Mike Selig, MJS Construction Inc.
IF – Dorian Rojas, Boston Sharks
IF – Greg Allain, MJS Construction Inc.
IF – Jordan DeBoer, Press Box Blue Sox
IF – Luke Merrill, MJS Construction Inc.
OF – Rich Russell, Boston Sharks
OF – George Siegel, MJS Construction Inc.
OF – Scott Hyland, Bulldogs Softball
OF – Tim Snow, Press Box Blue Sox
UTIL – Julian Alvarez, Boston Sharks
UTIL – Kevin O’Hara, Bulldogs Softball
UTIL – Michael White, MJS Construction Inc.

2017 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Tom Cashman, MJS Construction Inc.
P – Carlos Medina, Bulldogs Softball
P – Franklin Pena, Franchise
C – Sam MacDonald, Bulldogs Softball
IF – Robbie Duran, Boston Sharks
IF – Dan Bertolini, Blue Ducks
IF – Nate Manis, Secory Flyers
IF – Pedro Vasquez, Boston Sharks
OF – Tony Swit, Press Box Blue Sox
OF – Tyler Smith, Secory Flyers
OF – Daniel O’Brien, Franchise
OF – Zac Peterson, Press Box Blue Sox
UTIL – Jason Bartlett, Blue Ducks
UTIL – Anthony Ingle, War Water Stallions
UTIL – Paul Heinkel, Press Box Blue Sox

FINAL STANDINGS

1. MJS Construction Inc., Wakefield, MA (5-0)
2. Boston Sharks, Holden, MA (6-2)
3. Press Box Blue Sox, Fond du Lac, WI (3-2)
4. Bulldogs Softball, Dorchester, MA (5-2)
5t. Franchise, Brooklyn, NY (2-2)
5t. Blue Ducks, Erie, PA (2-2)
7t. War Water Stallions, St. Clair, MI (2-2)
7t. Secory Flyers, Marysville, MI (2-2)
9t. Press Box Bulldogs, Fond du Lac, WI (1-2)
9t. Scuds Buds, Fond du Lac, WI (2-2)
9t. Judson’s, Waupun, WI (2-2)
9t. Hurricanes, Port Huron, MI (1-2)
13t. PDP/The Bar Wausau, Green Bay, WI (1-2)
13t. Post Office Bar, Red Granite, WI (1-2)
13t. Earth Development Dirtbags, Green Bay, WI (1-2)
13t. Neville’s, Green Bay, WI (0-2)
17t. The Bar/Drift Inn/GB Distillery, De Pere, WI (0-2)
17t. Community Savings Bank, Holy Cross, IA (0-2)
17t. Giddy Up/Johnson Concrete, Seymour, WI (0-2)

2017 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2017 held at Byers Softball Complex in South Bend, Indiana on August 3-6.

Champion – NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, New York
Runner Up – Hill United Chiefs, Machias, New York

NY Gremlins Roman Godoy hurled the 12-3, 5-Inning game to win the Championship game. He had 8 K.

Andrew Kirkpatrick, (4-12, .333, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1-0 pitching, Shutout, 9 K), Matt Palazzo (5-12, .417, HR, 5 RBI) and Bryan Abrey (6-11, .545, HR, 4 RBI) all connected for 3-Run Homers to lead the Offense.

The Gremlins went (5-0) and won their second straight Major Title. They have been 10-0 in the past two years. They shutout 4 straight teams by a score of 31-0, before winning the 12-3 final. Juan Potolicchio (1-0, Shutout, 7 K) and Andrew Kirkpatrick (1-0, Shutout, 9 K) won the other two game for the Gremlins.  Other players coming up big for the powerful Gremlins offense include Mathieu Roy (5-13, .385, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 7 Runs), Blair Ezekiel (5-15, .333, HR, 3 RBI) and Ladlisao Malarczuk (6-12, .500, 1 RBI, 6 Runs).

The leading hitter for the Chiefs was Nick Shailes (7-18, .388, 2 HR, 5 RBI).  Adam Folkard of the Chiefs was (2-2) in 15 innings, collecting 23 K. Pablo Migliavacca won the other 2 games for the Chiefs, as he hurled two 5-inning shutouts and struck out 12.

  • MVP – Zenon Winters, NY Gremlins
  • Batting Leader – Brandon Kiel, Kegel Black Knights – N/A
  • Home Run Leader – Tony Gonzales, Hill United Chiefs – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Jason Hill, Hill United Chiefs – 3
  • Home Run Leader – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs – 3
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – N/A, no info or nothing mentioned about it – (Roman Godoy, NY Gremlins 3-0, 17 IP, 24 K, 2 Shutouts)

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs
P – Roman Goddy, NY Gremlins
P – Pablo Migllavacca, Hill United Chiefs
C – Freddy Carmona, J&B Bombers
IF – Matt Palazzo, NY Gremlins
IF – Tony Gonzales, Hill United Chiefs (4-14, .286, 4 RBI, 3 Runs)
IF – Jason Hill, Hill United Chiefs (4-16, .250, 4 RBI, 3 Runs)
IF – Cam Schiller, J&B Bombers
OF – Brandan Kiel, Kegel Black Knights
OF – Zenon Winters, NY Gremlins (5-12, .417, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 7 Runs)
OF – Mathieu Roy, NY Gremlins
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs (7-16, .438, 6 RBI, 3 Runs)
UT – Derrick Kennedy, J&B Bombers
UT – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs
UT – Andrew Kirkpatrick, NY Gremlins

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Juan Potolicchio, NY Gremlins
P – Devon McCullough, J&B Bombers
P – Pat Burns, J&B Bombers
C – Rafael Flores, NY Gremlins
IF – Manuel Godry, Circle Tap Dukes
IF – Jeff Lewis, Kegel Black Knights
IF – Tyron Bartorillo, Bloomington Stix
IF – Peter Wards, Bloomington Stix
OF – Reily Makea, Bloomington Stix
OF – Nico Carill, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Wayne Laulu, Circle Tap Dukes
OF – BJ Gulick, Kegel Black Knights
UT – Mick Baker, Bloomington Stix
UT – Blake Hunter, J&B Bombers
UT – Kris Walushka, J&B Bombers

FINAL STANDINGS

1. NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-0)
2. Hill United Chiefs, Machias, NY (4-2)
3. J&B Bombers, Ephrata, PA (5-2)
4. Kegel Black Knights, Amboy, MN (4-2)
5t. Bloomington Stix, Lexington, IL (2-2)
5t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (2-2)
7t. A1 Power, Eaton Rapids, MI (2-2)
7t. Ostrander Norsemen, Chanhasssen, MN (3-2)
9t. Can-Am Twins, Pottstown, PA (1-2)
9t. Pueblo Bandits, Aurora, CO (2-2)
9t. Tin Cup Bar, Little Canada, MN (2-2)
9t. Bar On The Avenue Buzz, Kaukauna, WI (2-2)
13t. Twin City Gray Sox, Saint Joseph, MI (0-3)
13t. Bear Bottom Lodge Haymakers, Denver, PA (0-3)
13t. DC Outlaws, Elkhart, IN (0-3)
13t. Topeka Toros, Lawrence, KS (0-3)