Softball History USA

2002 National and World Champions

ASA Nationals

ASA 35-over – Warthen Fuel/Eagle Group/TPS, Dover, DE
ASA 40-over – X-Treme/Impact, Woodbridge, VA
ASA 45-over – Maroadi/Frank-N-Stein/Hoov’s/Mifflin Club, Jeannette, PA
ASA 50-over Major – Florida Crush Boca Raton, FL
ASA 50-over Class-A – Angle Inn, Joppa, MD
ASA 55-over Major – Faith Electric Cartersville, GA
ASA 55-over Class-A – Johnson City 55’s, Johnson City, TN
ASA 60-over Major – Florida Legends Fort Meyers, FL
ASA 60-over Class-A – Chattanooga Choo Choos, Chichamauauga, TN
ASA 65-over Major – Not Held
ASA 65-over Class-A – Oklahoma Seniors, Oklahoma City, OK
ASA 70-over – Not Held
ASA 75-over – Not Held
ASA Church – CIA/Everlasting Life, Gadsden, AL
ASA Class-A Industrial – Elite Softball Club, Inc., Suwanee, GA
ASA Class-B East – Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD – Deluxe Bakery, Belmar, NJ
ASA Class-B West – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, MN – Meridian Softball, Houston, TX
ASA Class-C East – Sports Outlet/Worth, Sicklerville, NJ – Gamecocks/Cardinal Lawn Service, Medfored, NJ
ASA Class-C West – GEP/Mizuno, San Pedro, CA – Exterminators, Anaheim, CA
ASA Class-D East – Coors Light, Parsippany, NJ – Palm Harbor Paper, Brandon, FL
ASA Class-D West – Team Dickies, Diamond Bar, CA – Rawlings Silverbacks, Chula Vista, CA
ASA Class-B National Finals – Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD beat Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, MN (3 games to 2)
ASA Class-C National Finals – GEP/Mizuno, San Pedro, CA beat Sports Outlet/Worth, Sicklerville, NJ ( 3 games to 0)
ASA Class-D National Finals – Team Dickies, Diamond Bar, CA beat Coors Light, Parsippany, NJ (3 games to 0)
ASA Women’s Class-B East – Max Magee’s, Boothwyn, PA – Made to Order, Chicago, IL
ASA Women’s Class-B West – Team Xtreme, Seattle, WA – Elbowroom, Missoula, MT
ASA Women’s Class-C East – Waste Energy Technology/Miken, Columbia, KY – Coors Light, Random Lake, WI
ASA Women’s Class-C West – Minot Chiropractic, Minot, ND – Big Red, Omaha, NE
ASA Women’s Class-D East – USA Team Sport, Severna Park, MD – Fieldcrest Inn, Boyne City, MI
ASA Women’s Class-D West – Get Dirty, Albuquerque, NM – Athletic Supply, Redmond, WA
ASA Women’s Church – Not Held
ASA Women’s Class-B National Finals – Max Magee’s, Boothwyn, PA beat Team Xtreme, Seattle, WA (3 games to 2)
ASA Women’s Class-C National Finals – Waste Energy Technology/Miken Softball, Columbia, KY beat Minot Chiropractic, Minot, ND (3 games to 0)
ASA Women’s Class-D National Finals – Get Dirty, Albuquerque, NM beat USA Team Sport, Severna Park, MD (3 games to 0)
ASA Coed Major – Johnny’s Saloon, Rochester, MN
ASA Coed Class-A – Advanced Door, Parma, OH
ASA Major Industrial
1. Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT
2. Bridgeport Corrections, Stratford, CT
MVP – Mark Tremblay, Sikorsky Aircraft
All-Tournament team – Sikorsky: Jeff Toni, Mark Berritto, Ed Muzyka
ASA Major FASTPITCH
1. Frontier Players Casino, St. Joseph, MO
2. Farm Tavern, Madison, WI
MVP – Mike Dryer, Frontier Players Casino
ISC Major FASTPITCH
1. Frontier Players Casino, St. Joseph, MO
2. Broken Bow Travelers
MVP – Chris Miljavac, Frontier Players Casino (16-37, .432)
ASA Women’s Major
1. Diamond Queens, Nashville, TN
2. Shooters/Worth, Orlando, FL
ASA Women’s Class-A
1. Armed Forces, Jacksonville, FL
2. Macken Plumbing, Rochester, MN
MVP – None Named
HR Champ – Autumn Brown, Armed Forces
Batting Champ – Heather Carr, Armed Forces
ASA Women’s Over 35
1. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA
2. Ringor Sports, Portland, OR
ASA Women’s Major FASTPITCH
1. Stratford Brakettes, Stratford, CT
2. California Hurricanes, Riverside, CA

USSSA

USSSA Class-B – Marnell Corrao/Mizuno, Las Vegas, NV – M.T. Crew/Mizuno, West St. Paul, MN
USSSA Class-C – Angle Inn/Worth, Baltimore, MD – So Cal Easton, Lomita, CA
USSSA Class-D – Bay Mountain Air, Campbell, CA – Trojans, Glen Burnie, MD
USSSA 35-over – Warthen Fuel/Eagle Group/TPS, Dover, DE
USSSA 40-over – Ken’s Beverage, Naperville, IL
USSSA 45-over – Wartrom/Landstar/Butch’s/Team Salsa, Casco, MI
USSSA 50-over Major – Florida Crush/Demarini, Boca Raton, FL
USSSA 50-over AAA – W E Ruth 50’S, Seattle, WA
USSSA 55-over Major – Sky Trek Old A’s, Walnut Creek, CA
USSSA 55-over AAA- The Farm, Castro Valley, CA
USSSA 60-over Major – Florida Legends/Dan’s Sports, Nokomis, FL
USSSA 60-over AAA – Bandits, Walnut Creek, CA
USSSA 65-over Major – Fairway Ford, Placentia, CA
USSSA 65-over AAA – Coffee Cup, Blaine, MN
USSSA 70-over Major – Gold Rush, Carmichael, CA
USSSA Church A – Champion Forest Baptist, Houston, TX
USSSA Church B/C – Green Acres Baptist, Garland, TX
USSSA Law Enforcement A – New Jersey State Police, Wall, NJ
USSSA Law Enforcement B – Malden Police Department, Malden, MA
USSSA Black Comp – Prime Time, Buford, GA
USSSA Black Rec – Team Dallas, Dallas, TX
USSSA Hispanic A/B – (9/13)
USSSA Hispanic C/D – High Rollers, Houston, TX
USSSA Corporate A – (9/13)
USSSA Corporate B/C – Norms, Duluth, MN
USSSA Mixed A – Skills Club/Ultimate Force, McDonough, GA
USSSA Mixed B – P-N-P Sluggers, Bowie, MD
USSSA Mixed C – Yard Sharks/Miken, Roseville, CA
USSSA Mixed D – It’s All About Me, Freemont, CA
USSSA Women’s B – Whites Service Station, Germantown, NC – Hawaiian Style, Downey, CA
USSSA Women’s C – Bring it On, Huntington Beach, NV – Lady Drillers, Shelby, NC
USSSA Women’s D – Lady Bombers, West Helena, AR – USA Kid Etc. Majestic, Amarillo, TX
USSSA Women’s 35-over – Rapture, Walterboro, SC
USSSA Women’s 45-over – Golden Girls, Vienna, VA
USSSA Women’s 50-over – Ohio Cardinals, Cincinnati, OH
USSSA Women’s 55-over – California Express, San Francisco, CA
USSSA Women’s 60-over – Ohio Cardinals, Dayton, OH
USSSA Women’s 65-over – Senior Stars, Mt. Juliet, TN
USSSA Women’s Black A/B/C – Dynamite Sports, Dallas, TX
USSSA Women’s Church – Not Held
USSSA Women’s Hispanic C/D – KMA, San Antonio, TX
USSSA Women’s Native American – Not Held
USSSA Women’s Corporate – Corporate – The, Springdale, AR
USSSA Women’s A World Series
1. Kinder Sharks, Cincinnati, OH 6-1
2. Shooters/Worth, Orlando, FL 7-2
MVP – Mary Jane Ranz, Kinder Sharks
Offensive MVP – Tonja Russell, Shooters/Worth (.740)
Defensive MVP – Theresa Shephard, Kinder Sharks
Kim King, Shooters/Worth
Lisa Lines, Shooters/Worth
Tina Brannon, Shooters/Worth
Michelle Vance, Shooters/Worth
Buffy Arms, Diamond Queens
Batting Leader – Kim King, Shooters/Worth – .760

ISA

ISA Class-B Final Results
1. Taylors, Edgewater, MD
2. Oswego Drywall/Demarini, Newberg, OR
3. All-American/Redbirds/Mizuno, Green Cove Springs, FL
ISA Class-C Final Results
1. Wine Tucking, Marshall, VA
2. West Shore Pizza, Sarasota, FL
3. Grand Slam, Garner, SC
ISA Class-D Final Results
1. Joe Corbi’s, Frederick, MD
2. Coors Light, Parsippany, NJ
3. Limits Softball, Baltimore, MD
ISA Class-E Final Results
1. Piranha Softball, New Port Richey, FL
2. Sports Section, Florida
3. Al’s Painting, Live Oak, FL
ISA Women’s Major – Yard Dogs, Calhoun, GA
ISA Women’s Competitive – Dixie Darlings, Fayetteville, GA
ISA Women’s Rec – Lady Rebels, Macon, GA
ISA Church Competitive – Evangel Temple, Jacksonville, FL
ISA Church Rec – Corinth Baptist
ISA Corporate/Armed Forces – Elite/Keller Williams, Suwanee, GA
ISA 35-over –
ISA 40-over – Sports Page/Big Dogs, Pittsburgh, PA

NSA

NSA Super Class-B Final Results
1. Benfield Electric/Easton, Fairfax, VA
2. Accutec Softball, Grand Rapids, MI
3. Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD
NSA Super Class-C Final Results
1. Johnny Blaze, Northridge, CA
2. So Cal Easton, Lomita, CA
3. Exterminators, Anaheim, CA
NSA Super Class-D Final Results
1. Louisiana Sports, Shreveport, LA
2. Team USA, Huntsville, AL
3. Sox, Visalia, CA
NSA Super Class-E Final Results
1. In the Ruff, Pittsburgh, PA
2. Brewskys, Independence, MO
3. Primetime Players, Rockford, IL
NSA 35 & Over Comp. – Warthen Fuel/Eagle Group/TPS, Dover, DE
NSA 35 & Over Rec. – Angle Inn, Maryland
NSA 40 & Over – Team Mizuno, Ft. Pierce, FL
NSA Industrial Competitive – Plumbers & Pipefitters, Lansing, MI
NSA Industrial Rec – Topy Aluminum, Frankfort, KY
NSA Church Competitive – Full Gospel, Hamilton, OH
NSA Church Rec – Crossfire Ministries, Asheville, NC

NSA Women’s Class-C – R&W Marine, Paducah, KY
NSA Women’s Class-D – Bud Light, Carpentersville, IL
NSA Coed Open – Advanced Door, Ohio
NSA Coed Class-C – Hallmark Homes, Indiana
NSA Coed Class-D – Rick’s Lawn Care, Ohio
NSA Coed Class-E – Al Hart Construction, Owosso, MI

SSAA

SSAA Class-A Grand Slam World Series – Prime Time Softball, Buford, GA – Brandon Trucking, Wilmington, NC
MVP – Baer Chandler, Prime Time Softball
SSAA Class-B World Series – Benfield Electric/Easton, Fairfax, VA – Wine Tucking, Marshall, VA
SSAA Class-C World Series – TNT Productions, Norfolk, VA – – Thunder-n-Lightning, Norfolk, VA
SSAA Class-D World Series – Outsiders, Lumberton, NC – CiCi’s/Mizuno, Hope Mills, NC
SSAA Class-E World Series – ABC Plumbing, Jacksonville, FL – ?
SSAA Industrial World Series – 6/22
SSAA Black American Competitive World Series – T&S/Carolina Connections, Charlotte, NC
SSAA Black American Rec World Series – Da Boys, Wilmington, NC
SSAA Class-D Church World Series – Crossfire Ministries, Asheville, NC
SSAA Women’s Class-C World Series – Goldsboro Van & Storage, Goldsboro, NC – Powerade, Wilmington, NC
SSAA Women’s Class-D World Series – Native Angels, Rowland, NC – Prime Time Racing, Burlington, NC
SSAA 40-over World Series – Harrison Softball, Gaithersburg, MD

WSA

WSA World Tournament – USA Sports, Douglasville, GA – Atlanta Connection, Atlanta, GA
WSA Women’s World Tournament – 8/9 (not held)
WSA 40 & Over National Championship – Prime Time, Detroit, MI
WSA Black American Competitive (2 HR) National Championship – Raggdoll/Storm, Lithonia, GA
WSA Black American Competitive (4 HR) National Championship – Prime Time, Newnan, GA

SSWS

SSWS (Senior’s) – Aug 24-27 (65, 70, 75, 80), Aug 31-Sept 1 (50, 55, Women)
SSWS 50 Major – California Rebels, Walnut Creek, CA
SSWS 50 AAA – Minnesota Masters/Tanel, Little Canada, MN
SSWS 55 Major – Sky Trek old A’s, Walnut Creek, CA

ISA Seniors

ISA 50 Super – California Rebels, Sacramento, CA
ISA 50 Major – Joseph Chevrolet, Ft. Thomas, KY
ISA 50 AAA – Team Worth Eagles, Boca Raton, FL
ISA 50 AA – Sunshine Boys, Sebring, FL
ISA 55 Super – Sky Trek Old A’s, Walnut Creek, CA
ISA 55 AAA – Ted’s Montgomery, Brookeville, MD
ISA 55 AA – Heat Wave, Naples, FL
ISA 60 Super – FL Legends/Dan Sports, Nokomis, FL
ISA 60 AA – Port St. Lucie Ramblers, Port Saint Lucie, FL

SSWC

SSWC 40 & Over – MA Clary Construction, California
SSWC 50 & Over Major + – Florida Crush/Demarini, Boca Raton, FL
SSWC 50 & Over Major – Buccaneers, Anaheim, CA
SSWC 50 & Over AAA – Chicago Classics White, Hanover, IL
SSWC 50 & Over AA – Portland Lighting, Milwaukee, OR
SSWC 55 & Over Major + – Old A’s, Sacramento, CA
SSWC 55 & Over Major – W E Ruth, Seattle, WA
SSWC 55 & Over AAA – Texas Ambassadors, Houston, TX
SSWC 55 & Over AA – McCarty & Sons Pirates, Oxnard, CA
SSWC 60 & Over Major + – Nor Cal Blue Jays, Sacramento, CA
SSWC 60 & Over Major – Danny’s/Joe Corbi’s, Upper Marlboro, MD
SSWC 60 & Over AAA – Coca Cola Classics, Wisconsin
SSWC 60 & Over AA – Viagra Boys,
SSWC 65 & Over Major + – Fairway Ford, Placentia, CA
SSWC 65 & Over Major – Mesa Mustangs, Mesa, AZ
SSWC 65 & Over AAA – Gold Coast, California
SSWC 65 & Over AA – Bane, Barham & Holloway, Beaverton, OR
SSWC 70 & Over Major – California Gold Rush, Carmichael, CA
SSWC 70 & Over AAA – Minnesota Legends, Minnesota
SSWC 75 & Over Major – Tremont Hotel, Baltimore, MD
SSWC 80 & Over Major – San Diego Silver Hawks, San Diego, CA
SSWC Women’s 40 & Over – Showtime, San Pablo, CA
SSWC Women’s 45 & Over – Tucson Classics, Tucson, AZ
SSWC Women’s 55 & Over – California Spirit Majors, Costa Mesa, CA
SSWC Women’s 60 & Over – Queen Bees, Apache Junction, AZ

SPA

SPA 50 Major + – California Rebels, Sacramento, CA
SPA 50 Major – Indiana Legends/Merchants, Indiana
SPA 50 AAA – Master Collision, Lakewood, CO
SPA 50 AA – Fossil Softball, Waterloo, IA
SPA 55 Major + – New York Norelco Statesmen, Farmingdale, NY
SPA 55 Major – Houston Texans, Houston, TX
SPA 55 AAA – The Rock Island Line, Milan, IL
SPA 55 AA – Jackson Photo II, Moore, OK
SPA 60 Major + – Nor-Cal Blue Jays, Sacramento, CA
SPA 60 Major – Danny’s/Joe Corbi’s, Upper Marlboro, MD
SPA 60 AAA – Minnesota Mavericks, Minnesota
SPA 60 AA – Sports Focus, Ohio
SPA 65 Major + – Fairway Ford, Placentia, CA
SPA 65 Major – Mesa Mustangs, Mesa, AZ
SPA 65 AAA – Papa John’s Derby City, Versaills, KY
SPA 65 AA – Francis Drilling Fluids, Lafayette, LA
SPA 70 Major – Arizona 70 Wranglers, Mesa, AZ
SPA 70 AAA – Bob Evans-West Michigan Sportsmen, Michigan
SPA 70 AA – Not Held
SPA 75 Major – Chiefs, California
SPA 75 AAA – Kids & Kubs, Florida
SPA 75 AA – Legends 75, Fort Worth, TX

ISSA

ISSA 50 & Over Major + – REKCO, Silver Spring, MD
ISSA 50 & Over Major – Brevard Strikers, Melbourne, FL
ISSA 50 & Over AAA – Coors Light/Perna Homes, Rochester, NY
ISSA 50 & Over AA – Syracuse Merchants, Syracuse, NY
ISSA 55 & Over Major + – Sky Trek Old A’s, Walnut Creek, CA
ISSA 55 & Over Major – Houston Texans, Spring, TX
ISSA 55 & Over AAA – Morningside House, Clarksville, MD
ISSA 60 & Over Major + – FL Legends/Dan Sports, Nokomis, FL
ISSA 60 & Over Major/AAA – FL Crush/Mizuno, West Palm Beach, FL
ISSA 60 & Over AAA – Papa John’s AC, Circleville, OH
ISSA 65 & Over Major + – Fairway Ford, Placentia, CA
ISSA 65 & Over Major – GA Peaches, Lawrenceville, GA
ISSA 65 & Over AAA – Cash 4 College, New Egypt, NJ
ISSA 65 & Over AA – Houston Texans, Houston, TX
ISSA 70 & Over Major – Car Center, Baltimore, MD
ISSA 70 & Over AAA – Cornwell Plumbing, Boca Raton, FL
ISSA 75 & Over Major – Not Held

NSA

NSA 50 Major + – Pineknob/Team Mizuno, Warren, MI
NSA 50 Major – Indiana Legends/Merchants, Indiana
NSA 50 AAA – Sideline Grill, Pensacola, FL
NSA 55 Major + – Thomas Engineering, Manassas, VA
NSA 55 Major – Bales Chevrolet, Little Rock, AR
NSA 55 AAA – Roof Concepts, Louisville, KY
NSA 60 Major – Georgia USA, Georgia
NSA 60 AAA Silver – Chattanooga Choo Choos, Chichamauauga, TN
NSA 60 AAA – Tulsa Beeline Express, Tulsa, OK
NSA 65 Major – Georgia Classics, Dacula, GA
NSA 65 AAA Silver – Francis Drilling Fluids, Lafayette, LA
NSA 65 AAA – Oklahoma Seniors, Oklahoma City, OK

ISF

ISF World Cup 50 Major – REKCO, Silver Springs, MD
ISF World Cup 50 Class-A – Joseph Chevrolet, Ft. Thomas, KY
ISF World Cup 50 Class-B – Joe B’s AC, Rockville, MD
ISF World Cup 50 Class-C – Spring Ford AA, Linfield, PA
ISF World Cup 55 Major – New York Statesmen, Farmingdale, NY
ISF World Cup 55 Class-A – Tidewater 55’s, Portsmouth, VA
ISF World Cup 60 Major – Florida Legends/Dan’s Sports, Nokomis, FL
ISF World Cup 60 Class-A – Good Ole Boys, Hagerstown, MD
ISF World Cup 65 Major – Mitchell’s Eastern States, Beltsville, MD
ISF World Cup 65 Class-A – Georgia Peaches, Norcross, GA

2002 NSA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Worlds

2002 held at Shakopee, Minnesota on August 23-25.


Champion – Mid South/Mizuno, Postage, Indiana
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/TPS, Columbus, Ohio


  • MVP – Rod Cook, Mid South/Mizuno
  • Defensive MVP – Not awarded or no info
  • HR Leader – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/TPS  (16-21, .762, 19 RBI, 13 Runs)  – 13
  • Batting Leader – Hank Garris, Long Haul/TPS (13-14, 9 HR, 14 RBI, 17 Runs) – .929

2002 NSA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Jeff Ott, Mid South/TPS
  • Ronnie James, Mid South/TPS
  • Ray Cowart, Mid South/TPS
  • Lou Bruno, Mid South/TPS
  • John Glidewell, Mid South/TPS
  • Rod Cook, Mid South/TPS (MVP)
  • JC Phelps, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (15-21, .714, 4 HR)
  • Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (16-23, .696, 7 HR)
  • Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (16-22, .727, 5 HR)
  • Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (15-24, .625, 6 HR)
  • Ed Hicks, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (8-12, .667)
  • Scott Brown, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Shane DuBose, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Dewayne Nevitt, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Jerold Smith, Reds/JJ/Fairweather/Worth
  • Billy Hudson, Reds/JJ/Fairweather/Worth
  • Shane McCullough, Reds/JJ/Fairweather/Worth
  • Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul (16-21, .762, 13 HR, 19 RBI, 13 Runs)
  • Hank Garris, Long Haul (13-14, .929, 9 HR, 14 RBI, 17 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Mid South/Mizuno, Portage, IN (4-0)
2. Hague/Resmonso/Walser Chevy/Worth, Columbus, OH (4-2)
3. Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (2-2)
4. Reds/JJ/Fairweather/Worth, Kent, WA (3-2)
5t. Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (3-2)
5t. Sunnyvale Softball/Easton, Sunnyvale, CA (3-3)
7t. Chase/Reece/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton, Columbus, OH (1-2)
7t. Kevitt/Easton, Brooklyn Center, MN (1-2)
9t. O&S Cattle/Easton, Savage, MN (0-3)
9t. MN Jazz, Minneapolis, MN (0-3)

2002 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida on September 12-15.


Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, California


  • MVP – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS
  • HR Leader – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS – 14
  • Batting Leader – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton – .909
  • Offensive MVP – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-14, .643, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 10 Runs)
C – Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (11-16, .688, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 16 Runs)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (17-19, .865, 14 HR, 26 RBI, 15 Runs)
2B – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-18, .722, 8 HR, 10 RBI, 15 Runs)
SS – John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (7-12, .583, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
3B – Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, 765, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 10 Runs)
MI – Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-17, .529, 7 HR, 12 RBI, 9 Runs)
OF – Robin Higgonbotham, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Ronnie James, Mid-South/Mizuno
OF – Brad Stiles, Long Haul (7-13, .538, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 8 Runs)
EP – Dewayne Nevitt, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Jeff Hall, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton (20-22, .909)
UT – Jeff Ott, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – David Hood, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Demond Thomas, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Shane DuBose, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
C – Scott Brown, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
1B – J. C. Phelps, New Construction
2B – Brett Helmer, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
SS – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
3B – Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
MI – Dennis Rulli, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Dewayne Frizzell, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
OF – Johnny McCraw, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
OF – Scott King, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (8-16, .500, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 7 Runs)
EP – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Todd Volkers, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
UT – Chaun DeMars, Mid-South/Mizuno
UT – Todd Joerling, Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
UT – Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (9-16, .563, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (3-2)
3. Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth, Columbus, OH (3-2)
4. Mid-South/Mizuno, Portage, IN (3-2)
5t. Phonemasters/K&G/TPS, Wood River, IL (1-2)
5t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (1-2)
7t. W.W. Gay/Aubrey’s/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, FL (0-2)
7t. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL (1-2)
9. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH (0-2)

2002 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

2002 held at Champion Stadium, in Osceola, Florida on September 18-22.


Champion – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton, Wilmington, North Carolina
Runner Up – Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, California


  • MVP -Tim Cocco, Chase/Reece (16-25, .640, 10 HR)
  • HR Leader – Tim Cocco, Chase/Reece – 10
  • Batting Leader – Jason Kendrick, Backman (15-19, 6 HR, 15 RBI) – .789
  • Defensive MVP– Dennis Rulli, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Easton
  • Offensive MVP – Jason Kendrick, Backman/Dan Smith/Menosse/Easton (15-19, .789, 6 HR, 15 RBI)

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Pitcher – Jim Burbrink – Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (3-12, .250)
  • Pitcher – Billy Messina – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton (14-23, .609)
  • Catcher – Scott Alley – Team Mizuno
  • Catcher – Hank Garris – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS (19-26, .731, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Catcher – Randy Kortokrax – Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (17-25, .680, 8 HR)
  • Extra Hitter – Derek Oliver – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton (18-26, .692, 2 HR)
  • Infield – Dal Beggs – Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (17-27, .630, 2 HR)
  • Infield – Tim Cocco – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton (16-25, .640, 10 HR)
  • Infield – Don DeDonatis – Mountain Top/Advanced/TPS (11-21, .524)
  • Infield – John Glidewell – Mountain Top/Advanced/TPS (12-19, .632)
  • Infield – Jeff Hall – Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Infield – Brett Helmer – Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Infield – Todd Joerling – Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Infield – Dennis Rulli – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Walser/Worth (20-27, .741, 1 HR)
  • Outfield – Dewayne Frizzell – Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (13-23, .565, 2 HR)
  • Outfield – Bobby Hughes – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton
  • Outfield – Brian Justice – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton (14-24, .583, 4 HR)
  • Outfield – Jason Kendrick – Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Outfield – Johnny McCraw – Backman/Smith/Menosse/Easton
  • Outfield – Don Sikora – Mountain Top/Advanced/TPS (9-15, .600)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Chase/Reece/Roosters, Wilmington, NC (6-0)
2. Backman/Smith/Menosse, San Jose, CA (5-2)
3. Hague/Resmondo, Columbus, OH (4-2)
4. Mountain Top/Advanced/TPS, Brighton, MI (3-2)
5t. Team Mizuno FL (4-2)
5t. Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/TPS Albertville, MN (4-2)
7t. Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton, San Jose, CA (2-2)
7t. Hooters/B&B/REW/Golds/Mizuno Kansas City, KS (2-2)
9t. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (1-2)
9t. Budweiser/Worth, College Station, TX (1-2)
9t. Fl Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black/Worth, Fort Myers, FL (1-2)
9t. Doc’s/Mizuno, Dallas, TX (1-2)
13t. NW Pipe/LDJ/Varsity/Bud/Easton, Canton, MI (0-2)
13t. Metro Glass/Wartrom, Melvindale, MI (0-2)
13t. Team AH, OH (0-2)
13t. Twin States/Worth, Jackson, MS (0-2)
17t. RPS/DTS/TPS, CA (0-2)
17t. Pov’s/TPS/Reebok, Andover, MN (0-2)


SCORES

Hague/Resmondo 21 Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/TPS 7
Chase/Reece/Roosters 16 Team Mizuno 9
Mountain Top/Advanced/Tps 13 Povs/Tps/Reebok 12
Fl Heat/Nave Plbg/Joe Blach/Worth 12 Metro Glass/Wartrom 2
Hooters/B&B;/Rew/Golds/Mizuno 17 Team Ah 11
Creative Stucco/Easton 19 Budweiser / Worth 18
Doc’S Mizuno 7 Rpm/Dts/Tps 4
Backman/Smith/Menosse 31 Nw Pipe/Ldj/Varsity/Bud/Easton 2
Hague/Resmondo 29 Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton 13
Chase/Reece/Roosters 29 Twin States/Worth 14
Team Mizuno 47 Povs/Tps/Reebok 15
Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/Tps 29 Rpm/Dts/Tps 3
Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton 9 Team Ah 6
Budweiser / Worth 17 Twin States/Worth 4
Team Mizuno 13 Metro Glass/Wartrom 8
Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/Tps 23 Nw Pipe/Ldj/Varsity/Bud/Easton 6
Mountain Top/Advanced/Tps 13 Fl Heat/Nave Plbg/Joe Blach/Worth 9
Hague/Resmondo 8 Hooters/B&B;/Rew/Golds/Mizuno 4
Chase/Reece/Roosters 23 Creative Stucco/Easton 4
Backman/Smith/Menosse 26 Doc’S Mizuno 8
Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/Tps 20 Fl Heat/Nave Plbg/Joe Blach/Worth 4
Hooters/B&B;/Rew/Golds/Mizuno 19 Budweiser / Worth 7
Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton 26 Creative Stucco/Easton 19
Team Mizuno 9 Doc’S Mizuno 8
Hague/Resmondo 27 Mountain Top/Advanced/Tps 7
Chase/Reece/Roosters 26 Backman/Smith/Menosse 6
Team Mizuno 22 Sunnyvale Valve & Fitting/Easton 7
Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/Tps 17 Hooters/B&B;/Rew/Golds/Mizuno 16
Mountain Top/Advanced/Tps 15 Team Mizuno 14
Backman/Smith/Menosse 27 Longhaul/Taylorbros/Shencorp/Tps 25
Chase/Reece/Roosters 13 Hague/Resmondo 12
Backman/Smith/Menosse 28 Mountain Top/Advanced/Tps 10
Backman/Smith/Menosse 17 Hague/Resmondo 16
Chase/Reece/Roosters 24 Backman/Smith/Menosse 4

2002 WSL Men’s Major Slow Pitch Championship

2002 held at Las Vegas, Nevada on September 28.


Champion – Hague/Resmondo/Walser/ Worth, Columbus, Ohio
Runner Up – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton, Wilmington, North Carolina


  • Anaconda Sports MVP – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (7-9, .778, 7 HR)
  • Home Run Champ – Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth – 7
  • Batting Champ – Bryson Baker, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth – 1.000 (7-7)

WSL ALL WORLD SELECTIONS

  • Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (5-8, .625, 3 HR)
  • Alex Lavorico, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (6-7, .857, 4 HR)
  • Bryson Baker, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (7-7, 1.000, 5 HR)
  • Scott Streibel, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (6-7, .857 3 HR)
  • Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (5-7, .714, 2 HR)
  • Dal Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth (7-9, .778, 7 HR)
  • Bobby Hughes, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton
  • Scott O’Hara, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton
  • Chris Chilton, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton
  • Tim Cocco, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Hague/Resmondo/Walser/Worth, Columbus, OH (2-0)
2. Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/Master Graphics/Easton, Wilmington, NC (1-1)
3t. Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS Albertville, MN (0-1)
3t. Mid South/Mizuno, Portage, IN (0-1)


HOME RUN DERBY

Ended up in a tie with Randall Boone and Dennis Rulli. With a two round playoff Dennis Rulli wins the Homerun Derby winning an all expense paid trip for two anywhere in the US from Worry Free Vacations.


CANADIAN ALL STARS VS USA ROOKIE ALL STARS GAME

  • Team Canada All Stars 8 – U.S. Rookie All Stars 5

ALL STAR GAME

  • South 23 – North 12
  • All Star Game MVP – Rusty Bumgardner

SOUTH ALL STAR TEAM

  • Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Dale Beggs, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • JC Phelps, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Alex Lavarico, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/MG/Easton
  • Denny Crine, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Dennis Mendoza, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp (from Budweiser; played with Long Haul in WSL)
  • Scott King, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Chad Durick, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Bryan King, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Ed Hicks, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Ed Cornell, Mid South/Mizuno

NORTH ALL STAR TEAM

  • Dennis Rulli, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/MG/Easton
  • Jeff Ott, Mid South/Mizuno
  • Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Tom Cocco, Chase/Reece’s/Roosters/MG/Easton
  • Randy Kortakrax, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Todd Volkers, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Scott Striebel, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Bryson Baker, Hague/Resmondo/Walser Chevy/Worth
  • Chaun DeMars, Mid South/Mizuno
  • John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp
  • Jeff Ott, Mid South/Mizuno
  • Jimmy Devine, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp

2002 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 ASA B held at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, on October 3-5.


Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland (EAST)
Runner Up – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota (WEST)


2002 ASA East held at Valdosta, Georgia on September 19-22.


Champion – Tailgaters/R&R, Hagerstown, Maryland
Runner Up – Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, New Jersey


ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Jerome Patterson, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Catcher – Angelo Santiago, Deluxe Bakery
First Base – Bryan Borowy, Twohig III
Second Base – Mick Byers, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Third Base – Jeff Reynolds, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Shortstop – Anthony DeFrancisco, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Walt Dodson, Wakulla Bank
Outfield – Ralph Sims, Deluxe Bakery
Outfield – Bill Bakner, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Brett Livingston, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Ryan Kennedy, Randy’s Sports
Utility – Derek Dolgowicz, Twohig III
Utility – George Hodge, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Kevin Keefer, Deluxe Bakery
Utility – Bob Cleaver, Deluxe Bakery

ASA B EAST ALL AMERICANS SECOND TEAM

Pitcher – Justin Muccarielli, Lookers/Lotierzo
Catcher – Jim Nye, Frederick Chevrolet
First Base – Butch Martel, Billy’s Sports Bar
Second Base – Pat Walsh, Gator’s Saloon
Third Base – Jim Clayton, KAOS
Shortstop – Rocky Wills, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Outfield – Mike Engler, Gator’s Saloon
Outfield – Thomas Paturzo, Lookers/Lotierzo
Outfield – Robert Fair, Frederick Chevrolet
Outfield – Kevin Breckenridge, Tailgaters/R & R Trim/Worth
Utility – Jeff Krushinski, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Chad Dean, Love’s Jewelers
Utility – Greg Ruth, Frederick Chevrolet
Utility – Doug Virden, Coors Light/Mizuno
Utility – Chad LaFontaine, Billy’s Sports Bar


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Tailgaters/R&R Trim/Worth, Hagerstown, MD (6-1)
2. Deluxe Bakery, Bellmawr, NJ (9-2)
3. Frederick Chevrolet, Harrisburg, PA (4-2)
4. Randy’s Sports, Brookhaven, MS (4-2)
5t. Love’s Jewelers, Phoenix City, AL (3-2)
5t. JC Casner Equipment, Reading, PA (4-2)
7t. Twohig III, Cleveland, OH (4-2)
7t. Coors Light/Hale Storm, Mansfield, OH (5-2)
9t. American Mizuno, Mangate, FL (2-2)
9t. Spindle Tech/Pub Outback/Worth, Lawrenceburg, IN (2-2)
9t. KAOS, Palos Hills, IL (3-2)
9t. Billy’s Sports Bar, Manchester, NH (2-2)
13t. Lookers/Lotierzo, Scotch Plains, NJ (3-2)
13t. Winter Brothers, Blue Point, NY (3-2)
13t. Auto Max, Albany, GA (3-2)
13t. Gator’s Saloon, Pittsburgh, PA (1-2)
17t. D. J. Mizuno, Syracuse, NY (2-2)
17t. All Star Diner, Decatur, IL (1-2)
17t. County Sports, West Point, VA (2-2)
17t. Questar Capital, Topeka, IN (2-2)
17t. American Family/Mission, Roberts, WI (2-2)
17t. Throop Softball, Springfield, IL (2-2)
17t. C&D Appliance, Evansville, IN (1-2)
17t. Wakulla Bank, Crawfordville, FL (2-2)
25t. Emo Softball, York, PA (1-2)
25t. Don’s No Man’s Land, East Alton, IL (1-2)
25t. Cross River Construction, Norwalk, CT (1-2)
25t. Can Do Metals, St. Anne, IL (1-2)
25t. Trimex/Southern Rental/Exit 62, Walton, KY (1-2)
25t. Giant Glass/Nike, N. Andover, PA (1-2)
25t. Budweiser/Marshfield Merchants, Marshfield, WI (0-2)
25t. Jean Shoppe, MacKenzie, TN (1-2)
33t. Texas Roadhouse/Miken, Grayson, KY (0-2)
33t. Bounds & McPike Carpet, Bloomington, IN (0-2)
33t. Oakley Blacktop, Dayton, OH (0-2)
33t. Wells & West Samurais, Mineral Bluff, GA (0-2)
33t. Sports Coop, Wildwood, FL (0-2)
33t. Coors Light/Mizuno, Greenwood, IN (0-2)
33t. Byrns Construction, East Moline, IL (0-2)
33t. Gill’s Automotive, Manchester, NH (0-2)
33t. Lumber Kings, Valdosta, GA (0-2)
33t. River City Ready Mix/Bud Light, LaCrosse, WI (0-2)
33t. Mercersburg, Mercersburg, PA (0-2)


2002 ASA West held at McAllen, Texas on September 18-21.


Champion – Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, Minnesota
Runner Up – Meridian Softball, Houston, Texas


ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Mike Skelton, Team Miken/Michelob
Catcher – Kenny Seymour, Texas Merchants
First Base – Steve Hall, Meridian Softball
Second Base – Dave Feather, Meridian Softball
Third Base – Shawn Bauer, Team Miken/Michelob
Shortstop – Steve Lynn, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Randy King, Team Miken/Michelob
Outfield – Dustin Payne, Tharaldson Enterprises
Outfield – Ken McMullen, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Mike Swanson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Carlos Rosales, Diablos
Utility – Bud Weathers, Meridian Softball
Utility – Tony Hansen, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Mark Auguedahl, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Gerald Nixon, Texas Merchants

ASA B WEST ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

Pitcher – Bruce Neitsch, Texas Merchants
Catcher – Joel Granberg, Tharaldson Enterprises
First Base – Cory Klug, Team Miken/Michelob
Second Base – Matt Tharaldson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Third Base – Eric Peterson, Tharaldson Enterprises
Shortstop – Sergio Guerrero, Diablos
Outfield – Jerry Mahan, Texas Twins
Outfield – Mark Cerny, Meridian Softball
Outfield – Jeff Cross, Texas Merchants
Outfield – Perry Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises
Utility – Tony Cooper, Meridian Softball
Utility – Gilbert Garcia, Texas Twins
Utility – Cesar Garza, Diablos
Utility – Tom Meuhlenkemp, Team Miken/Michelob
Utility – Shane Piatz, Tharaldson Enterprises


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Team Miken/Michelob, Caledonia, MN (6-0)
2. Meridian Softball, Houston, TX (6-2)
3. Texas Merchants, Houston, TX (4-2)
4. Tharaldson Enterprises, Fargo, ND (6-2)
5t. Texas Twins, San Antonio, TX (4-2)
5t. Diablos, McAllen, TX (3-2)
7t. Albuquerque Merchants, Albuquerque, NM (3-2)
7t. East Texas Mavericks, Lufkin, TX (3-2)
9t. Network/FOB/Jazz, Inver Grove Heights, MN (3-2)
9t. Carmen’s Congressman, Cloquet, MN (4-2)
9t. Coaches Choice/Ovsak Financial, Fargo, ND (2-2)
9t. Boxers/MGD, Faribault, MN (3-2)
13t. D&L Express, Winona, MN (2-2)
13t. Oswego Drywall/Demarini, Portland, OR (2-2)
13t. Upper Deck/Worth, Danville, IA (3-2)
13t. Fairfield Rebels, Fairfield, IA (3-2)
17t. Capital City Construction, Bismarck, ND (2-2)
17t. Boomers, San Antonio, TX (2-2)
17t. All Star Plumbing/Crossroads, Lawton, OK (1-2)
17t. J&H Wall, Inver Grove Heights, MN (1-2)
17t. Moseng’s Adjusters, Montivido, MN (1-2)
17t. Eagle Siding/Easton, Burnsville, MN (1-2)
17t. Floor Concepts, Lincoln, NE (1-2)
17t. Team Ripp, McAllen, TX (1-2)
25t. Bellrud Transport, Fargo, ND (0-2)
25t. Promotional Resources, St. Joseph, MN (0-2)
25t. Southside/HMC/Spikes, Faribault, MN (1-2)
25t. Thompson Tile/Hoehn Trucking, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
25t. Minnehaha Liquors/Worth, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Veissman Trucking, Burnsville, MN (0-2)
25t. Payne’s Sports Legends, Hugo, OK (0-2)
25t. Pearson’s/SS Design, Shakopee, MN (0-2)
33t. Warning Track Power, College Station, TX (0-2)
33t. Lawton Heat, Lawton, OK (0-2)
33t. 3 Star Construction, Browerville, MN (0-2)

2002 NSA Men’s A Super Slow Pitch Worlds

2002 held at Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 6-8.


Champion – WW Gay/Aubrey’s/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, Florida
Runner Up – Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbi’s/Mizuno, Oakton, Virginia


FINAL STANDINGS

1. WW Gay/Aubrey’s/Mizuno/TPS, Gainesville, FL (6-1)
2. Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbi’s/Mizuno, Oakton, VA (3-2)
3. Berardi’s/TPS, Lexington, KY (4-2)
4. TJ Lite, Dunkirk, MD (4-2)
5t. B & C/Miken, Edmonton, KY (2-2)
5t. Holland’s/Terry’s/Mizuno, North Wilkesboro, NC (3-2)
7t. Deery Brothers/Easton, Waterloo, IA (2-2)
7t. Central Paving, Carmel, IN (1-2)
9t. Questar/Worth (1-2)
9t. TSG Sporting Goods, (1-2)
9t. T’s 13/TPS, Omaha, NE (0-2)
9t. Brandon’s Softball, Wilmington, NC (0-2)

no shows

US Vinyl/Worth, Chattanooga, TN
Twin States/Worth, Jackson, MS

2002 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 5-7.


Champion –  Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Runner Up – Monticello Sports, Monticello, Iowa


  • MVP – Paul Wagner, Dillinger’s
  • HR Champion – Mark Lyness, Monticello Sports
  • Batting Champion – Dave Zaeska, Home State Bank

2002 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Todd Albrecht, Dillingers
P – Rick Beers, Daniels
P – Kenny Schaul, Monticello Sports
C – Jeff Moon, Dillingers
1B – Scott Fritz, Monticello Sports
2B – Paul Wagner, Dillingers
3B – Rusty Kryzanowski, Dillingers
SS – Dave Zaeska, Home State Bank
OF – Mark Lyness, Monticello Sports
OF – Mark Roedl, Dillingers
OF – TJ Crandell, Hovden Oil
OF – Lou Ervin, Fran-Gard Properties
UTIL – Paul Tolvstad, Dillingers
UTIL – Ty Fish, Daniels
UTIL – Dan Barnes, Daniels


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dillinger’s, Fond du Lac, WI (5-0)
2. Monticello Sports, Monticello, IA (4-2)
3. Daniels, Binghampton, NY (3-2)
4. Fran-Gard Properties, Cedar Rapids, IA (3-2)
5t. JPT Electric, Ashby, MA (3-2)
5t. Goode’s Inn, Weyauwega, WI (4-2)
7t. The Bar, Kimberly, WI (2-2)
7t. Hovden Oil, Decorah, IA (2-2)
9t. Task King Softball, Plymouth, MI (2-2)
9t. Oelwein Merchants, Oelwein, IA (1-2)
9t. Strawberry Point Merchants, Strawberry Point, IA (1-2)
9t. Home State Bank, Atwater, MN (2-2)
13t. The Bandits, Mason, MI (1-2)
13t. Silver Edge Co-Op, Edgewood, IA (1-2)
13t. Eye Care Center, Port Huron, MI (1-2)
13t. A-1 Screenprinting, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
17t. Groovin With Tabuki, Keystone, IA (0-2)
17t. Bay Area Merchants, Brooks, ME (0-2)
17t. The Alibi, Lamont, IA (0-2)
17t. Miller’s Softball, Lamont, IA (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s (9) A Modified Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Marietta, Georgia on August 29-September 2.


Champion –  L&P/Kaytes/LPP, Staten Island, New York
Runner Up – Meineke Softball, Yorktown, New York


  • MVP – N/A
  • Batting Champion – N/A
  • HR Champion – Chad McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
  • HR Champion – Jeff Hasting, Netspoke

2002 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Steve Mikos, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
P – Gary Thomas, Meineke Softball
P – John Conway, Trump Softball
C – Frank DeGroat, Meineke Softball
1B – Jeff Hooks, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
2B – Dave Simon, Trump Softball
3B – George McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
SS – Rey Garcia, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
OF – Joe Johnston, Shaw Chiropractic
OF – Jeff Hasting, Netspoke
OF – Nate Craique, Netspoke
OF – Tim Curley, Meineke Softball
UTIL – Chad McConnell, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
UTIL – Jake Benoit, Netspoke
UTIL – Jerry Rosen, Trump Softball


2002 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Tom Lagrow, Warriors Softball Club
P – Steve Mathers, Team Budweiser
P – Ted Rorick, Trump Softball
C – Tom Lambert, Netspoke
1B – Mike Culver, Team Budweiser
2B – Jamie Owens, Team Budweiser
3B – Mark Laurent, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
SS – Derrick Wolfe, Team Budweiser
OF – Jack Atwater, Warriors Softball Club
OF – K.C. Kirkpatrick, Team Budweiser
OF – Mo Kandous, L&P/Kaytes/LPP
OF – Ryan Andrzejewski, Team Budweiser
UTIL – Jack Mullin, Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic
UTIL – Erich Schiemen, Shaw Chiropractic
UTIL – Jimmy Smith, Warriors Softball Club


FINAL STANDINGS

1. L&P/Kaytes/LPP, Staten Island, NY (7-0)
2. Meineke Softball, Yorktown, NY (7-2)
3. Trump Softball, Troy, NY (5-2)
4. Ocean Glass/Westminster Chiropractic, Westminster, MA (4-2)
5t. Shaw Chiropractic, Port Huron, MI (6-2)
5t. Netspoke, Pembroke, NH (6-2)
7t. Team Budweiser, Farmington Hills, MI (5-2)
7t. Warriors Softball Club, Chapel Hill, NC (5-2)
9t. Legends-Modesto, East Wareham, MA (3-2)
9t. Gartner, Bayshore, NY (3-2)
9t. Adco Electric, Staten Island, NY (2-2)
9t. Framingham Cardinals, Framingham, MA (3-2)
13t. Budweiser, Greensboro, MD (3-2)
13t. Don F Rio, Brooklyn, NY (3-2)
13t. Lakeway Sports, Bean Station, TN (3-2)
13t. B.S.C., Oxford, PA (3-2)
17t. Hollywood Sports Complex, Montrose, MN (2-2)
17t. New Jersey Express, Ringwood, NJ (2-2)
17t. Heimey’s Place, Delano, MN (2-2)
17t. Leisure Zone All-Stars, Morristown, TN (2-2)
17t. Baywood Softball Club, Saginaw, MI (2-2)
17t. Dominican All-Stars, Miami, FL (2-2)
17t. Center Café Sports Pub, Billerica, MA (2-2)
17t. Durham Speed Boys, Durham, NC (2-2)
25t. El Sur, Tampa, FL (0-2)
25t. Cobras, Millington, TN (1-2)
25t. Strikers/O’Hare’s, Bay City, MI (1-2)
25t. Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, Framington, MA (1-2)
25t. Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (1-2)
25t. Starter & Generator Brewers, Morristown, TN (1-2)
25t. Franco Landscaping, Butler, NJ (1-2)
25t. Stingers, Woodstock, GA (1-2)
33t. Boichot Concrete, DeWitt, MI (1-2)
33t. Tastee Freeze/Grand Slam, Bridesville, DE (0-2)
33t. Fort Apache Dodgers, Bronx, NY (0-2)
33t. Testa’s Resaurant, Portland, ME (0-2)
33t. The Zone, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Secory Flyers, Fort Gratiot, MI (0-2)
33t. Apogean Marketing, Pompano Beach, FL (0-2)
33t. K. C. All-Stars, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Downtown Café/Town Plot Spirit Shop, Waterbury, CT (0-2)
33t. Freebirds, Atlanta, GA (0-2)
33t. Talbert’s, Chapel Hill, NC (0-2)
33t. Nabozney’s, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
33t. Legends-Appfolt, Webster, MA (0-2)
33t. Stealth Security Guard Service, West Islip, NY (0-2)
33t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)

2002 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2002 held at Johnson City, Tennessee on August 30-September 1.


Champion – Twin States/Worth, Jackson, Mississippi
Runner Up – Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton, Columbus, Ohio


  • MVP – Richard White, Twin States/Worth
  • Batting Champion – Nick Block, Team AH/TPS – .818
  • HR Champion – Ron Wilson, Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton – 13

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Charlie Brown, Twin States/Worth
C – Ed Hicks, Twin States/Worth
1B – Scott Summerlin, Twin States/Worth
2B – John Steele, Perkins Roofing/Watanabe/TPS
3B – Nick Block, Team AH/TPS (18-22, .818)
SS – Shay Cooper, Twin States/Worth
OF – Richard White, Twin States/Worth (20-27, .741 5 HR)
OF – Bobby Hughes, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton
OF – Ron Wilson, Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton
OF – Wayne Habermehl, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Billy Byrd, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Troy Summerfield, Phone Masters/K & G
UT – Todd Thomas, Twin States/Worth
UT – Dennis Rulli, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton
UT – Mark Weaver, Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Twin States/Worth, Jackson, MS (5-0)
2. Chase/Reece/Roosters/Easton, Columbus, OH (4-2)
3. Phone Masters/K & G, Wood River, IL (3-2)
4. Perkins Roofing/Watanabe/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
5t. Lighthouse Baptist/Sports World/Easton, Chattanooga, TN (3-2)
5t. Team AH/TPS, Dayton, OH (2-2)
7t. Jonesborough/TPS, Mt. Carmel, TN (0-2)
7t. U.S. Armed Forces, Pensacola, FL (1-2)
9t. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
9t. US Vinyl/Worth, Chattanooga, TN (0-2)
9t. Solway Hardware, Oak Ridge, TN (0-2)