Softball History USA

2000 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

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

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

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

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

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

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

OTHERS

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

FINAL STANDINGS

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

2000 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

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

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

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

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

FINAL STANDINGS

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

2000 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

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

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

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

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

FINAL STANDINGS

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

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

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

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

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

2000 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

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

2000 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

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

2000 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

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

FINAL STANDINGS

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

2000 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

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

FINAL STANDINGS

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

2000 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Big 8 Softball Complex in Lancaster, California on August 31 – September 2.

Champion – K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs, North Vernon, Indiana
Runner Up – Paramount Builders/TPS, Virginia Beach, Virginia

  • MVP – Ricky Jackson, K&G Sports
  • HR Leader – Bob Bayne, Smokes/ABS/TPS – 15
  • Batting Leader – Kevin Gillot, L&L Painting (23-26) – .885

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

  • P – Ricky Jackson, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • C – Roy Jarman, Paramount Builders
  • 1B – David Dohanos, Maroadi Transfer/Frank-n-Stein/Nike
  • 2B – Ken Ezzell, Smokes/ABS/TPS
  • 3B – Larry Huff, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • SS – Phil Hardy, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • OF – Rick Baker, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • OF – Bob Ban Erem, Deery Brothers/Easton
  • OF – Edwin Colore, Paramount Builders
  • OF – John Thomas, W.W. Gay/TPS
  • UT – Travis Mathews, Paramount Builders
  • UT – Andy Trosper, Worth/Sports Star
  • UT – Kevin Gillot, L&L Painting
  • UT – Gene Burdick, Povs/Walser/TPS
  • UT – David Allen, Paramount Builders

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

  • P – Scotty Matthewson, Deery Brothers/Easton
  • C – Bob Bayne, Smokes/ABS/TPS
  • 1B – Mike Thomas, W.W. Gay/TPS
  • 2B – Bobby Freeland, Worth/Sports Star
  • 3B – John Adams, Paramount Builders
  • SS – Rickey Wiggins, Paramount Builders
  • OF – Ryan Robbins, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • OF – Larry White, Paramount Builders
  • OF – Steve Helewitz, Smokes/ABS/TPS
  • OF – Tony Acosta, W.W. Gay/TPS
  • UT – Jayson Sterling, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • UT – Jim Rogers, Smokes/ABS/TPS
  • UT – Dan Houchin, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • UT – RJ Olsen, Povs/Walser/TPS
  • UT – Kevin Rasmussen, Deery Brothers/Easton

THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

  • P – Jim Gruenwald, W.W. Gay/TPS
  • C – Rick Meyers, K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs
  • 1B – Steve Gilbert, Smokes/ABS/TPS
  • 2B – Mike Brodzinski, Povs/Walser/TPS
  • 3B – Luis Ruiz, L&L Painting
  • SS – Tim Felderman, Deery Brothers/Easton
  • OF – John Dutch, Paramount Builders
  • OF – Brian Matthewson, Deery Brothers/Easton
  • OF – Steve Schultz, Povs/Walser/TPS
  • OF – Matt Jones, Thomas Oil
  • UT – Shane Frederick, L&L Painting
  • UT – Derrick Reece, Reds/J&J/Fairweather/Worth
  • UT – John Glidewell, Thomas Oil
  • UT – Don Vasler, Deery Brothers/Easton
  • UT – Troy Rawlins, Maroadi Transfer/Frank-n-Stein/Nike

FINAL STANDINGS

1. K&G/TPS/Bike/Webbs, North Vernon, IN (10-1)
2. Paramount Builders/TPS, Virginia Beach, VA (5-2)
3. Deery Brothers/Easton, Waterloo, IA (4-2)
4. Smokes/ABS/TPS, Ellicott City, MD (5-2)
5t. POV’s/Walser/TPS, Brooklyn Center, MN (3-2)
5t. WW Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL (3-2)
7t. Dalton Chiropractic/Viggiani Plumbing, Ocean, NJ (3-2)
7t. L&L Painting, Pratville, AL (4-2)
9t. Thomas Oil, Benton, AR (3-2)
9t. Gateway Press/TPS, Louisville, KY (3-2)
9t. Worth/Sports Star, Louisville, KY (4-2)
9t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank-n-Stein/Nike, Jeanette, PA (3-2)
13t. Red’s/J&J/Fair Weather/Worth, Kent, WA (3-2)
13t. Sid Grinker Company/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (2-2)
13t. Eagle Group/Buckeye/Al’s, Dover, DE (2-2)
13t. Classic Glass, San Jose, CA (2-2)
17t. Mercer Machine/Worth Softball, Indianapolis, IN (1-2)
17t. Perkin’s Roofing/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
17t. Berardi’s/TPS, Lexington, KY (2-2)
17t. Phonemasters/TPS, St, Louis, MO (2-2)
17t. Kluever’s Snap-On/Demarini, Metamora, IL (1-2)
17t. TPS Northwest, Everett, WA (2-2)
17t. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (2-2)
17t. Team Miken, Caledonia, MN (1-2)
25t. Bigelo/Mizuno, Owatonna, MN 0-2
25t. WebWorls, Muskegon, MI (1-2)
25t. Las Vegas Funjet/TPS, Milwaukee, WI (0-2)
25t. R&M Metals, Gilbertville, IA (0-2)
25t. Refco/Yamaha/Mizuno, Burnsville, MN (0-2)
25t. O&S Cattle Dogs/DeMarini, St. Paul, MN (0-2)
25t. Wolf Pack, Rowland Heights, CA (0-2)
25t. Can Do Metals, St. Anne, IL (0-2)
33t. Kevitt/J&H/Easton, Brooklyn Center, MN (0-2)
33t. OCP/CCC/Bud/Worth, Owatonna, MN (0-2)
33t. Team Softball America, Los Angeles, CA (0-2)
33t. Doug’s Sports Pub/Barrell Inn, Stevens Point, WI (0-2)

2000 ASA Girls’ Class A 16-Under Fastpitch Nationals

2000 held at Garland, TX on August 8-13.

Champion – Tuff-E-Nuff, Cypress, California
Runner Up – Orange County Batbusters, Claremont, California

Tuff-E-Nuff based out of Cypress, Calif, won the double elimination championship in Garland, Tex. by defeating the Orange County Bat Busters by identical 2-1 scores in the finals.

“It feels great to win the title,” said Shanna Mann, a junior at Hart High.

Mann scored the game-winning run for Tuff-E-Nuff off Jaisa Creps’ RBI-single during the second game of the finals. The run not only made the team’s championship dreams a reality, but also gave Tuff-E-Nuff its third national championship in five years.

However, the road to the national championship wasn’t an easy ride. Tuff-E-Nuff played a series of preliminary round games last week during the first three days of the championship before heading into the playoffs.

The team had to win the championship from the losers bracket after falling to the Florida Stingrays in the second round of the playoffs Saturday afternoon.

“It was all business when we were there,” said the 16-year-old Creps. “We were mentally stronger than all the other teams there and that kept us one step ahead of everyone else.”

Faced with elimination, Tuff-E-Nuff lived up to its name by winning five straight games to grab the 2000 ASA National Championship. Each member of the team received a plaque recognizing their accomplishment.

“I knew we could win in the end.” Valencia High sophomore Creps said. “We were really pumped up and focused to win the championship.”

Tuff-E-Nuff won eight straight games in 24 hours en route to the championship.

The win set a personal milestone for Nicole Delfino as well. It marked Delfino’s third championship win in her youth softball travel team career after winning it in 1996 and 1998.

“I have never played at this level of intensity,” said Delfino, who will be joining Mann at Hart for her junior year. “All the teams were committed to winning which made it harder for us to get the championship.”

Tuff-E-Nuff won the Independence Day tournament in Colorado earlier in the year.

Monica Abbott pitched for the Salinas Storm beating the California Rebels who won the Southern California Regional. Abbott also struck out 10 against the Miami Stingrays.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Tuff-E-Nuff, Cypress, CA (10-1)
2. Orange County Batbusters, Claremont, CA (6-2)
3. Hot Shots, Phoenix, AZ (5-2)
4. Salinas Storm, Salinas, CA (6-2)
5t. Miami Stingrays, Coral Gables, FL (4-2)
5t. South Gwinnett Comets, Lilburn, GA (4-2)
7t. Fear This, Grand Prairie, TX (5-2)
7t. Texas Storm, Pasadena, TX (5-2)
9t. Boom, Chehalis, WA (3-2)
9t. California Rebels, Bellflower, CA (5-2)
9t. Dazie Power, Pembroke Pines, FL (4-2)
9t. Intensity, Tulsa, OK (5-2)
13t. California Grapettes, Winton, CA (4-2)
13t. Louisiana Patriots, Pride, LA (4-2)
13t. Southern California Storm, San Clemente, CA (4-2)
13t. USA Glory, Windsor, CA (6-2)
17t. Central California Cruisers, Templeton, CA (2-2)
17t. Elite 2000, Nashville, TN (4-2)
17t. Gordon Panthers, Santa Ana, CA (3-2)
17t. High Sierra Diamonds, Reno, NV (2-2)
17t. K.C. Breeze, Lenexa, KS (3-2)
17t. Lethal Mizuno Sox, Rowlett, TX (2-2)
17t. Oklahoma Twisters, Norman, OK (2-2)
17t. Texas Comets, College Station, TX (3-2)
25t. Compuware, West Bloomfield, MI (2-2)
25t. Farmington Bandits, Farmington, NM (2-2)
25t. Junior Cats, Tucson, AZ (3-2)
25t. Lady Lasers, Grafton, OH (3-2)
25t. Lil’ Saints, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
25t. Orland Park Sparks, Orland Park, IL (4-2)
25t. Southern Aces, Social Circle, GA (3-2)
25t. Tulsa Renegades, Tulsa, OK (2-2)
33t. BC Explosion, Vestal, NY (3-2)
33t. Breeze Fast Pitch, Washougal, WA (3-2)
33t. Buffalo Bisons, East Amherst, NY (2-2)
33t. Chattanooga Stars, Signal Mountain, TN (1-2)
33t. Diamond Dusters, Huntington, WV (3-2)
33t. Fresno Force, Fresno, CA (2-2)
33t. Illinois Extreme, Geneseo, IL (1-2)
33t. K.C. Extreme, Olathe, KS (1-2)
33t. K.C. Shockwaves, Kansas City, MO (1-2)
33t. Nitro, Plano, TX (1-2)
33t. N.W. Extreme, Canby, OK (1-2)
33t. Oklahoma All Stars, Tulsa, OK (1-2)
33t. Orange County A’s, Temecula, CA (2-2)
33t. Pony Express, Aurora, CO (2-2)
33t. Shockers, Keller, TX (3-2)
33t. West Bay Nuggets, Burlingame, CA (1-2)
49t. Bloomington Force, Bloomington, MN (2-2)
49t. Charter Oxygen Trackers, Marquette, MI (1-2)
49t. Cowgirls, Kennedale, TX (1-2)
49t. Fort Worth Batbusters, Fort Worth, TX (1-2)
49t. Hearts Of Texas, Austin, TX (2-2)
49t. Hot Stuff, San Jacinto, CA (1-2)
49t. Jersey Outlaws B, Mt. Ephram, NJ (1-2)
49t. K.C. Sidewinders, Lee’s Summit, MO (1-2)
49t. Keller Diamonds, Southlake, TX (0-2)
49t. Nashville Wild Things, Franklin, TN (1-2)
49t. N.E.T.X. Sluggers, Mt. Pleasant, TX (1-2)
49t. Orange County Dynasty, Fullerton, CA (0-2)
49t. Phoenix Glory, Chandler, AZ (0-2)
49t. Southern California Stealth, West Hills, CA (2-2)
49t. St. Louis Sluggers (Lommel), Wildwood, MO (1-2)
49t. Texas Sox, Garland, TX (2-2)
65t. Broken Arrow Aces, Broken Arrow, OK (0-2)
65t. Centex Babes, Temple, TX (0-2)
65t. East Cobb Bullets, Roswell, GA (1-2)
65t. Haze, Landsdale, PA (0-2)
65t. Lookouts, Overland Park, KS (0-2)
65t. Lucky Ladies, Bristol, PA (0-2)
65t. Metro Blues, Collinsville, OK (0-2)
65t. Oak Park Windmills Blues, Bartlett, IL (0-2)
65t. Oak Park Windmills Red, Oak Park, IL (1-2)
65t. Oklahoma Lil’ Saints, Edmond, OK (0-2)
65t. Pegasus, Glenmore, PA (0-2)
65t. Quick Silver, Paris, TX (0-2)
65t. Rage, Garland, TX (0-2)
65t. Roseville Heat, Lincoln, CA (0-2)
65t. Shamrocks-Brackin, Fairfax, VA (0-2)
65t. Sizzle Blue, Omaha, NE (0-2)
65t. Spokane Storm, Spokane, WA (0-2)
65t. St. Louis Sluggers – Lommel, Wildwood, MO (0-2)
65t. Tartan Titans, Oakdale, MN (1-2)
65t. Texans, Plano, TX (0-2)
65t. Texas Spirit, Oak Leaf, TX (0-2)
65t. Wildcats, Berryton, KS (1-2)

2000 ASA Women’s Major Modified Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Worton, Maryland on August 10-13.

Champion – Roger’s Renegades, Hookset, New Hampshire
Runner Up – Stadium Sports, Spokane, Washington

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

2000 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Nicole Adamson, Roger’s Renegades
P – Elizabeth Sanchez, Amazon/Wonders
P – Kathy White, Stadium Sports
C – Tanya DeGeest, Stadium Sports
1B – Darci Blake, Roger’s Renegades
2B – Rikki Jackson, Stadium Sports
3B – Kristi Koontz, Stadium Sports
SS – Linda Kelly, Grande Pizza
OF – Karen Morton, On Deck
OF – Linda Bushinski, Stadium Sports
OF – Deb Smith, Roger’s Renegades
OF – Celia Garcia, Amazon/Wonders
UTIL – Theresa Sumner, On Deck
UTIL – Celia Gomez, Amazon/Wonders
UTIL – Laura St. Laurent, Roger’s Renegades

2000 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kathy Zoltowski, On Deck
P – Amanda Spottek, Grande Pizza
P – Diane Stanford, Stadium Sports
C – Chris Brown, Color Masters Printing
1B – Bobbi Jo Vaughn, On Deck
2B – Becky Patt, Color Masters Printing
3B – Terry Galley, Roger’s Renegades
SS – Jennifer Mountain, Stadium Sports
OF – Bethy Sweigert, Stadium Sports
OF – Christina Kowalski, Grande Pizza
OF – Johanna Castillo, Amazon/Wonders
OF – Mindy Reuden, Color Masters Printing
UTIL – Deborah Muir, Roger’s Renegades
UTIL – Kimberly Gaydos, On Deck
UTIL – Tracy O’Blines, Amazon/Wonders

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Roger’s Renegades, Hookset, NH (6-1)
2. Stadium Sports, Spokane, WA (4-2)
3. Amazon/Wonders, New York, NY (4-2)
4. On Deck, Erie, PA (3-2)
5t. Color Masters Printing, Luxenburg, WI (2-2)
5t. Grande Pizza, Vestal, NY (3-2)
7t. Drifters, Worton, MD (1-2)
7t. KJP Sales, Midland, MI (2-2)
9t. Navigators, Rock Hall, MD (1-2)
9t. Big Dawgs, Erie, PA (1-2)
9t. Gary’s Body Shop, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
9t. Baysiders, Chestertown, MD (1-2)
13t. Hillside/Gambacorta, Church Hill, MD (0-2)
13t. Spirits, Galena, MD (0-2)
13t. Virgin Construction, Gilmanton, NH (0-2)

2000 ASA Girls 18-Under Gold Fast Pitch Nationals

2000 held in St. Louis, Missouri on July 31 – August 6.

Champion – Katy Cruisers Gold, Katy, Texas
Runner Up – Orange County Batbusters, Santa Ana, California

University of Texas All-America sophomore Lindsay Gardner helped lead her club team, the Katy Cruisers Gold, to the ASA 18-Under Gold Fast Pitch National Championship on Sunday in St. Louis.

Gardner drove in the game’s only run with an RBI double in the ninth inning.

Cat Osterman pitched for the Katy Cruisers Gold.

The Orange County Batbusters, based in Santa Ana, California, lost, 1-0 to Katy Cruisers Gold of Houston in the championship game of the ASA Junior Olympic Gold Nationals Sunday in St. Louis. The Batbusters advanced to the championship game of the double-elimination tournament, beating Katy Cruisers Gold, 1-0, in an earlier winners’ bracket game.

The Anaheim Batbusters would have finished third overall but forfeit their winners’ bracket game to the Orange County Batbusters.

There were approximately 320 coaches in attendance at the tournament.

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Catherine Osterman, Katy Cruisers Gold
P – Keira Goerl, Orange County Batbusters
P – Jamie Southern, Clovis Rockets
C – Lauren Watson, Valley Breeze
1B – Christy Connor, Katy Cruisers Gold
2B – Lindsay Gardner, Katy Cruisers Gold
3B – Cheryl Bolding, Southern California Belles Gold
SS – Pam Perez, Clovis Rockets
OF – Kim Koral, Valley Breeze
OF – Kristin Farber, Gordon’s Panthers
OF – Kristin Baker, Orange County Batbusters
OF – Rita Roach, Orange County Batbusters
UTIL – Jillian Sandoval, Southern California Hot Stuff
UTIL – Heather Shook, Southern California Hot Stuff
UTIL – Brandy Stuart, Anaheim Batbusters

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Marti Nuvia, Southern California Hot Stuff
P – Gladding Jenny, Lady Bombers Gold
P – Edwards Jessica, Anaheim Batbusters
C – Allister Jessica, Katy Cruisers Gold
1B – Keohohou Oli, Gordon’s Panthers
2B – Mobley Erin, Gordon’s Panthers
3B – Duran Andrea, Clovis Rockets
SS – Saltarelli Heather, Southern California Belles Gold
OF – Black Dana, American Pastime Larry
OF – Pilatti Laura, Clovis Rockets
OF – Wescott Linzi, West Bay Nuggets
OF – Trimboli Nicole, Colorado Comets
UTIL – Osborne Kelly, Katy Cruisers Gold
UTIL – Seaver Nichole, Clovis Rockets
UTIL – Ramos Veronica, Valley Breeze

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Katy Cruisers Gold, Katy, TX (7-1)
2. Orange County Batbusters, Santa Ana, CA (8-2)
3. Valley Breeze, Agoura, CA (8-2)
4. West Bay Nuggets, Burlingame, CA (5-2)
5t. Clovis Rockets, Clovis, CA (4-2)
5t. American Pastime (Larry), Upland, CA (5-2)
7t. Gordon’s Panthers, Le Palma, CA (4-2)
7t. Colorado Comets, Broomfield, CO (4-2)
9t. Destiny, Glendale, AZ (3-2)
9t. California Cruisers, La Palma, CA (3-2)
9t. Tennessee Thunder, Signal Mountain, TN (3-2)
9t. Southern California Belles Gold, San Clements, CA (4-2)
13t. Southern California Hot Stuff, Yorba Linda, CA (4-2)
13t. Lady Bombers Gold, Clearwater, FL (3-2)
13t. Panther Gold, Sylmar, CA (3-2)
13t. Georgia Elite, Douglasville, GA (4-2)
17t. Illusion Gold, Des Peres, MO (3-2)
17t. Louisiana Reflections, Baton Rouge, LA (3-2)
17t. Paradise Valley Premier, Scottsdale, AZ (3-2)
17t. California Choppers, Valencia, CA (2-2)
17t. California Breeze, Penryn, CA (2-2)
17t. Flash D’ Gold (N), Cucamonga, CA (2-2)
17t. Texas Heat, Kingwood, TX (2-2)
17t. Runnin’ Rebels Gold, Stockton, CA (2-2)
25t. USA Athletics, Santa Ana, CA (2-2)
25t. Shamrocks, Vienna, VA (2-2)
25t. Striker’s, San Jose, CA (2-2)
25t. Colorado Legend, Parker, CO (2-2)
25t. Lil’ Saints, Scottsdale, AZ (2-2)
25t. American Pastime Craig, Upland, CA (2-2)
25t. Southern California Firecrackers, San Diego, CA (2-2)
25t. Strike Zone, Sunnyvale, CA (2-2)
33t. Grand Rapid Blaze, Dewitt, MI (2-2)
33t. Nashville Eagles, Mt. Juliet, TN (1-2)
33t. California Sting, El Dorado Hills, CA (1-2)
33t. Flash D’ Gold (Greene), San Dimas, CA (1-2)
33t. Southern California Athletics Gold, Montclair, CA (1-2)
33t. San Diego County Breakers, Encinitas, CA (1-2)
33t. Lady Lasers Green, Pickerington, OH (1-2)
33t. Redbirds 18-U Gold, Reston, VA (1-2)
33t. Esko Ice, Superior, WI (1-2)
33t. Southern California Rebels Gold, Placentia, CA (1-2)
33t. Southern California Fillies, Mira Loma, CA (1-2)
33t. Original Jitterbugs Gold, Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
33t. Cy-Fair Intruders Gold, Houston, TX (1-2)
33t. St. Louis Crush, Eureka, MO (1-2)
33t. Southern California Stealth Gold (W), Woodland Hills, CA (1-2)
33t. St. Louis Heat, St. Charles, MO (2-2)
49t. Indiana Heat, Arcadia, IN (2-2)
49t. Maximum Impact, Champlin, MN (0-2)
49t. Southern California Stealth 18 Gold (H), West Hills, CA (0-2)
49t. Road Runners, Norwich, OH (0-2)
49t. De Soto Belles, De Soto, KS (0-2)
49t. Southern California Firecrackers, Sylmar, CA (0-2)
49t. Evansville Stealers, Evansville, IN (0-2)
49t. West Virginia Dusters, Huntington, WV (0-2)
49t. Boone And Darr, Ann Arbor, MI (0-2)
49t. Sudden Impact Gold, Riverside, CA (0-2)
49t. OKC Stealth, Edmond, OK (0-2)
49t. Diamond Dusters, Tulsa, OK (0-2)
49t. Aphis Ready Mix Gold, Vancouver, WA (0-2)
49t. Minors Gold-Way, Corona, CA (0-2)
49t. Texas Eclipse, Spring, TX (0-2)
49t. Parker Eagles, West Ridge, TN (1-2)
65t. NY/NJ Beach Girls, Morris Plains, NJ (0-2)
65t. Oregon Panther Gold, Salem, OR (0-2)
65t. Northwest Outlaws, Kelso, WA (0-2)
65t. Anaheim Batbusters, Garden Grove, CA (0-2) (Disqualified)

2000 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2000 held at Auburn, Alabama.

Champion: Premier Motor Sports/Worth, Pittsboro, North Carolina (32-12)
Runner Up: Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania

Premier Motor Sports defeated Lakerettes 10-9 in the final championship game

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

FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Liane Antonini, Premier Sports
C – Mary Lyle, Premier Sports
1B – Sheri Nidiffer, Lakerettes
2B – Diana Denny, Premier Sports
3B – Carol Perroz, Lakerettes
SS – Ameaka McDougle, Premier Sports
OF – Tracy Ray, Premier Sports
OF – Kris Howard, Premier Sports
OF – Jody Trimmer, Lakerettes
OF – Tina Lineberry, Premier Sports
DH – Anna Rumsey, Premier Sports
UT – Sue Bupp-Ilyes, Lakerettes
UT – Carol Lewis, Lakerettes
UT – Jennifer “Sis” Woods, Lakerettes
UT – Jen Wilson, Premier Sports

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Premier Motor Sports/Worth, Pittsboro, NC (3-0)
2. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (0-3)