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2013 Team USA Men’s Slowpitch

2013
October 27, 2020

2013 MEN’S SLOW PITCH NATIONAL TEAM

Bryson Baker Woodland, Calif. Swings: Easton	Rick Baker St. Leon, Ind. Swings: Combat	Kevin Bazat Columbia, Mo. Swings: Easton	Robert Blackburn Indian Trail, N.C. Swings: Louisville Slugger	Geno Buck Red Wing, Minn. Swings: Easton
Travis Clark Kenosha, Wis. Swings: Easton	Kevin Filby Delaware, Ohio Swings: Miken	Jeff Hall Gastonia, N.C. Swings: Worth	Brett Helmer Cicero, N.Y. Swings: Easton	Chris Larsen Vanocuver, Wa. Swings: DeMarini
Johnny McCraw Charlotte, N.C. Swings: Combat	Lee Powers Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Swings: Louisville Slugger	Brian Rainwater Perry, Ga. Swings: Easton	Luis Reyna Tampa, Fla. Swings: Reebok	Brian Wegman Cincinnati, Ohio Swings: Easton

2013 MEN’S FUTURES SLOW PITCH NATIONAL TEAM

Brandon Dillon Anderson, Ind. Swings: Easton	Anthony Dress Rosemount, Minn. Swings: Reebok	Sal Formosa Discovery Bar, Calif. Swings: Miken	Neil Haglund Stony Brook, N.Y. Swings: Louisville Slugger	Brandon Jonas Catfish, N.C. Swings: DeMarini
Dave Kessler Cincinnati, Ohio Swings: Louisville Slugger	Cory Large Bedford, Texas Swings: Miken	Kyle Moyer Tiffin, Ohio Swings: Easton	Bryce Oliveira Hannah, Hawaii Swings: Miken	Adam Rockoff Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Swings: DeMarini
Casey Rogowski Livonia, Mich. Swings: Louisville Slugger	Michael Umscheid Kenosha, Wis. Swings: Easton	Andy Vitcak Oakdale, Minn. Swings: Louisville Slugger	Scott Zaciewski Toledo, Ohio Swings: Reebok	Brian Zirkle Kanakee, Ill. Swings: Easton

2012 Team USA Men’s Slowpitch

2012 / ASA
October 20, 2020

No.	Name	Position	Hometown	B/T
26	Rick Baker	Outfield	West Harrison, Indiana	L/L
4	Bryson Baker	Infield	Magalia, California	R/R
99	Dal Beggs	Infield	Gainesville, Florida	R/R
34	Geno Buck	Pitcher	Red Wing, Minnesota	R/R
14	Greg Connell	Second Base	Moultrie, Georgia	R/R
3	Don DeDonatis III	Shortstop	Kissimmee, Florida	L/R
15	BJ Fulk	Catcher	King, North Carolina	L/L
44	Brett Helmer	Utility	Cicero, New York	L/R
35	Johnny McCraw	Outfield	Lake Wylie, South Carolina	R/R
19	Andy Purcell	Pitcher	Kissimmee, Florida	R/R
11	Brian Rainwater	Outfield	Kathleen, Georgia	L/L
9	Dennis Rulli	Third Base	Moorpark, California	R/R
22	Ryan Thiede	First Base	Wood Dale, Illinois	L/L
12	Brian Wegman	Outfield	Hamilton, Ohio	R/R

2011 Team USA Men’s Slowpitch

2011 / ASA
October 20, 2020

No.	Name	Position	Hometown	B/T
00	J.D. Genter	Infield	Chickamauga, Georgia	R/R
3	Don DeDonatis III	Infield	Kissimmee, Florida	L/R
4	Bryson Baker	Infield	Magalia, California	R/R
7	Bobby Hughes	Outfield	Jonesboro, Arkansas	R/R
9	Dennis Rulli	Infield	Moorpark, California	R/R
11	Brian Rainwater	Outfield	Kathleen, Georgia	L/L
12	Brian Wegman	Outfield	Hamilton, Ohio	R/R
14	Greg Connell	Infield	Moultrie, Georgia	R/R
16	Rusty Bumgardner	Infield	Gastonia, North Carolina	R/R
19	Andy Purcell	Pitcher	Kissimmee, Florida	R/R
26	Rick Baker	Outfield	West Harrison, Indiana	L/L
34	Geno Buck	Pitcher	Red Wing, Minnesota	R/R
35	Johnny McCraw	Outfield	Lake Wylie, South Carolina	R/R
44	Brett Helmer	Utility	Cicero, New York	L/R
99	Dal Beggs	Infield	Gainesville, Florida	R/R

2010 Team USA Men’s Slowpitch

2010 / ASA
October 20, 2020

No.	Name	Position	Hometown	H/T
00	J.D. Genter	Infield	Chickamauga, Georgia	R/R
93	Scott Brown	P/C	Andover, Minnesota	R/R
8	Chaun Demars	P/C	Elk River, Minnesota	R/R
36	Hank Garris	Catcher	Daytona Beach, Florida	R/R
2	Jeremy Isenhower	Infield	Olathe, Kansas	L/R
7	Jason Kendrick	Outfield	Naples, Florida	L/L
12	Brian Wegman	Outfield	Hamilton, Ohio	R/R
10	Scott Kirby	Utility	Destin, Florida	R/R
16	Rusty Bumgardner	Infield	Gastonia, North Carolina	R/R
22	Chris Larsen	Infield	Vancouver, Washington	R/R
26	Rick Baker	Outfield	West Harrison, Indiana	L/L
1	Jeff McGavin	Infield	Macomb, Michigan	R/R
35	Johnny McCraw	Outfield	Lake Wylie, South Carolina	R/R
44	Brett Helmer	Utility	Cicero, New York	L/R
30	Ryan Robbins	Outfield	Columbus, Indiana	R/R

Created in 2009, the inaugural Border Battle slow pitch competition was held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City where Team USA defeated Canada 30 to 23. An instant success, the event has continued to grow with additional sponsors and multiple locations, including the 2014 and 2018 events in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and the 2015 and 2019 events in Midland, Mich.

Canada has twice claimed the Border Battle title, in 2010 with a 30-29 dramatic victory and in 2017 with a 31-28 win. Team USA has claimed every other Border Battle title: 2011 (25-3), 2012 (32-21), 2013 (25-10), 2014 (18-9), 2015 (22-7), 2016 (27-8), 2018 (30-13) and 2019 (30-14).

The USA Futures Team was established in 2012 to compete in the inaugural Slow Pitch Showdown against the U.S. Men’s Slow Pitch National Team.

Both the Border Battle and Slow Pitch Showdown are an opportunity for the top slow pitch athletes in the country to showcase their talents while exposing USA Softball Slow Pitch and promoting participation.

2009 Team USA Men’s Slow Pitch Roster

No.	Name	Position	Hometown	B/T	Swings
24	Dexter Avery	Outfield	Decatur, GA	R/R	Combat Anti-Virus Morphes
4	Bryson Baker	Infield	Woodlands, CA	R/R	Worth Toxic
26	Rick Baker	Outfield	West Harrison, IN	L/L	Louisville Slugger Triton
16	Rusty Bumgardner	Infield	Gastonia, NC	R/R	Combat
3	Don DeDonatis III	Infield	Sterling Heights, MI	L/R	Worth Toxic
00	JD Genter	Infield	Chickamauga, GA	R/R	TPS Triton
44	Brett Helmer	Utility	Cicero, NY	L/R	Easton SCN11BH Synergy
25	Todd Joerling	Infield	New Melle, MO	R/R	Easton Synergy
7	Jason Kendrick	Outfield	Naples, FL	L/L	Combat Gear Afflicted
35	Johnny McCraw	Outfield	Lake Wylie, SC	R/R	Combat Gear Afflicted
19	Andy Purcell	Pitcher	Naples, FL	R/R	Worth Toxic
11	Brian Rainwater	Outfield	Kathleen, GA	L/L	Worth Mutant/Toxic
9	Dennis Rulli	Infield	Moore Park, CA	R/R	Worth Toxic
12	Brian Wegman	Outfield	Hamilton, OH	R/R	Easton Synergy
13	Losson White	Pitcher	Omaha, NE	L/L	Easton Synergy

The History of the Administration of Amateur Softball Association

ASA
October 15, 2020

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

1933-1949 – Michael Pauley, Chicago, Illinois
1945-1962 – B.E. “Gene” Martin, Newark, New Jersey
1963-1997 – Don Porter, Los Angeles, California
1998-2013 – Ron Radigonda, Sacramento, California
2014-Present – Craig Cress, Terre Haute, Indiana

In 1972 the title was changed from Secretary/Treasurer to Executive Director.

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF UMPIRES

1933-1938 – Howard Pauley, Chicago, Illinois
1939-1941 – Harry Wilson, Chicago, Illinois
1942-1948 – Charles Jensen, Chicago, Illinois
1949-1971 – George Dickstein, Forest Hills, New York
1972-1980 – Tom Mason, Newark, Delaware
1981-2004 – Merle O. Butler, Edmond, Oklahoma
2004-Present – Kevin Ryan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

PRESIDENT

1933-1939 – Leo Fischer – Chicago, Illinois
1940-1942 – W.E. Landis – Detroit, Michigan
1943-1947 – Raymond Johnson – Nashville, Tennessee
1948 – Walter Hakanson – Denver, Colorado
1949-1950 – Nick J. Barack – Columbus, Ohio
1951-1952 – James P. Lang – New York
1953-1954 – Lou Canarelli – Newark, New Jersey
1955-1956 – John Deaver – Louisville, Kentucky
1957 – Otto Smith – Little Rock, Arkansas
1958-1959 – Ford Hoffman – Phoenix, Arizona
1960 – Fred D. Crosby – Baltimore, Maryland
1961-1962 – George T. Cron – Union County, New Jersey
1962-1963 – Fred Hoffman – St. Joseph, Missouri
1964-1965 – W.W. Bill Kethan – Houston, Texas
1966-1967 – Ralph Guynes – Oregon City, Oregon
1968-1969 – Fred Blum – Rochester, New York
1970-1971 – John Nagy – Cleveland, Ohio
1972-1973 – Eddie C. Moore – Clearwater, Florida
1974-1975 – Joseph T. Barber – Stratford, Connecticut
1976-1977 – Andy Pendergast – Bremerton, Washington
1978-1979 – H. Franklin Taylor III – Richmond, Virginia
1980-1981 – Howard Honaker – Ashland, Ohio
1982-1983 – Arnold “Red” Halpern – Coeur d’Alene, Washington
1984-1985 – Charles McCord – Chillicothe, Illinois
1986-1987 – Andrew S. Loechner – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1988-1989 – Bert Weeks – Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1990-1991 – O.W. Bill Smith – Fremont, Nebraska
1992 – G. Pat Adkison – Gadsden, Alabama
1993-1994 – Jack Aaron – Waco, Texas
1995-1996 – Wayne Myers – Terre Haute, Indiana
1997-1998 – Bill Humphrey – Midland, Michigan
1999-2000 – G. Pat Adkison – Gadsden, Alabama
2001 Patrick Fleming – Grinnell, Iowa
2002 – G. Pat Adkison – Gadsden, Alabama
2003-2004 – D. Stephen Monson, Riverside, California
2005-2006 – E.T. Colvin, Columbus, Mississippi
2007-2008 – Joey Rich, St. James, Missouri
2009-2010 – Andy Dooley, Thaxton, Virginia
2011-2012 – E.T. Colvin, Columbus, Mississippi
2013-2014 – N/A
2015-2016 – N/A
2017-2018 – Warren Jones, Ashland, Ohio
2019-2020 – John Gouveia – Oakland, California
2020-2021 – Rodney Cobb – San Marcos, Texas
2022-2023 – Joe Patterson – Hastings, Nebraska
2024-2025 – Dave Devine – Dallas, Texas

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING LOCATIONS

1933 – N/A
1934 – N/A
1935 – N/A
1936 – N/A
1937 – N/A
1938 – N/A
1939 – N/A
1940 – N/A
1941 – N/A
1942 – N/A
1943 – N/A
1944 – N/A
1945 – N/A
1946 – N/A
1947 – N/A
1948 – N/A
1949 – N/A
1950 – Louisville, Kentucky
1951 – Biloxi, Mississippi
1952 – N/A
1953 – N/A
1954 – N/A
1955 – N/A
1956 – N/A
1957 – N/A
1958 – San Antonio, Texas
1959 – Havana, Cuba
1960 – N/A
1961 – N/A
1962 – N/A
1963 – Clearwater, Florida
1964 – Anaheim, California
1965 – N/A
1966 – N/A
1967 – N/A
1968 – N/A
1969 – N/A
1970 – Orlando, Florida
1971 – Tucson, Arizona
1972 – Honolulu, Hawaii
1973 – Anchorage, Alaska
1974 – San Jose, California
1975 – Orlando, Florida
1976 – Orlando, Florida
1980 – Anaheim, California
1981 – San Jose, California
1982 – San Antonio, Texas
1983 – Las Vegas, Nevada
1984 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
1985 – Corpus Christi, Texas
1986 – Baltimore, Maryland
1987 – Louisville, Kentucky
1988 – Anchorage, Alaska
1989 – Denver, Colorado
1990 – San Antonio, Texas
1991 – Anaheim, California
1992 – Palm Springs, California
1993 – Birmingham, Alabama
1994 – Orlando, Florida
1995 – San Diego, California
1996 – St. Louis, Missouri
1997 – Nashville, Tennessee
1998 – San Diego, California
1999 – Dallas, Texas
2000 – Spokane, Washington
2001 – Winston/Salem, North Carolina
2002 – Reno, Nevada
2003 – Orlando, Florida
2004 – Mobile, Alabama
2005 – Tucson, Arizona
2006 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
2007 – Louisville, Kentucky
2008 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2009 – Reno, Nevada
2010 – Shreveport, Louisiana
2011 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
2012 – Dallas, Texas
2013 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2014 – Reno, Nevada
2015 – Louisville, Kentucky
2016 – Shreveport, Louisiana
2017 – Greensboro, North Carolina
2018 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2019 – N/A
2020 – Virtual National Conference
2021 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2022 – Shreveport, Louisiana
2023 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

GEOGRAPHY/REGIONS

Regions were created by ASA in 1942 to cut down the number of teams at Nationals. Previously, ever association could send their champ or representative to the National Championship. The Nationals started getting much too large and with single elimination play being the norm then, it was hard for teams to travel across county to potentially play just one game. So, the regional system of national qualifying play was developed. This also worked well because during this time period, World War II was being fought and there were travel restrictions to preserve fuel and all other sorts of reasons. ASA divided the country up in regions. Each region has states and metro associations. A team would have to win their respective state or metro tournament and then go on to the regional tournament. They would then have to win this event to go to the national championship.

North Atlantic Region – established in 1942 with Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Metro Boston being the original members. Changed name to New England in late 1950’s.
Mid-Atlantic Region – established in 1942 with New York, New Jersey, Metro New York City, Metro Newark, Metro Rochester, and Metro Buffalo being the original members. In 1966 Metro Long Island and Metro Jersey City were added.
Central Atlantic Region – established in 1942 with Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Metro Philadelphia, and Metro Pittsburgh. Metro Pittsburgh was dropped in 1943. Delaware, Metro Richmond, and Metro Norfolk added in 1977.
South Atlantic Region – established in 1942 with North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The region was discontinued from 1944-1956, with the associations merging into the Southern Region in 1944. The region was reinstated in 1957 with North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee. and Metro Nashville. Metro Atlanta added was in 1977. Metro Memphis added in 1979.
Southern Region – established in 1942 with Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida were added in 1944 when South Atlantic region was disbanded from 1944-1956. North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida dropped in 1956 and went back to South Atlantic. Mississippi, Tennessee, Metro Memphis, and Metro Nashville dropped 1956. Metro Miami, Metro Jacksonville, Metro Orlando, Metro St. Petersburg, Metro Mobile, and Metro Birmingham were added in 1977. This region was sometimes referred to as the Southeastern Region from 1957-1976.
East Central Region – established in 1942 with Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, Metro Cleveland, and Metro Cincinnati. Indiana and Kentucky were dropped in 1943. Metro Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Metro Detroit were added in 1943. Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Metro Cincinnati were dropped in 1977.
West Central Region – established in 1942 with Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Metro Detroit, Metro Chicago, Metro Milwaukee. Michigan and Metro Detroit were dropped in 1943. Indiana and Kentucky were added in 1943. Metro Indianapolis was added in 1947. The region was disbanded 1977 and split up into Great Lakes and Midwest Regions.
Great Lakes Region – established in 1977 with Michigan, Wisconsin, Metro Detroit, Metro Milwaukee, and Metro Toledo created in 1977.
Midwest Region – established in 1977 with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Metro Chicago, Metro Indianapolis, Metro Louisville, and Metro Cincinnati created in 1977.
Western Region – established in 1942 with Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Metro St. Louis, and Metro Kansas City. Nebraska was added in 1943. Metro Omaha added in 1977. The region was disbanded in 1977 and reformed to the Mid-America Region.
Mid-America Region – established in 1977 with Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Metro St. Louis, Metro Kansas City. Nebraska and Metro Omaha created in 1977.
Northern Region – established in 1942 with Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Nebraska dropped in 1943. Metro Minneapolis and Metro St. Paul were added in 1957.
Southwestern Region – established in 1942 with Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Metro New Orleans. Metro Houston was added in 1944. Tennessee and Metro Oklahoma City were added in 1949. Texas and Metro Houston were dropped in 1949. Mississippi and Metro Memphis added in 1959. Metro Tulsa was added in 1977. Tennessee was dropped in 1977. Metro Memphis was dropped in 1979.
Texas Region – established in 1949 with Texas, Metro Houston; Metro Fort Worth, and Metro San Antonio which was created in 1949. Metro Auston and Metro Dallas were added in 1977.
Rocky Mountain Region – established in 1942 with Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Metro Denver. Utah and Montana were added 1943. New Mexico dropped in 1943. Metro Denver merged with Colorado in 1943. Metro Denver was recreated and added in 1948. Arizona was added in 1951 and dropped in 1952. New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada dropped in 1952. Montana dropped in 1953. Utah added in 1957. New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Metro Phoenix added in 1977. The region was split into two sections in 1979 (Rocky Mountain Cactus and Rocky Mountain Alpine).
Rocky Mountain Cactus Region – established in 1979 with Arizona, Metro Phoenix, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Rocky Mountain Alpine Region – established in 1979 with Colorado, Metro Denver, Wyoming, and Utah.
Cactus Region – established in 1952 with New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada which formed in 1952. Utah dropped in 1957. The region disbanded in 1977 and merged into Rocky Mountain Region.
Northwestern Region – established in 1942 with Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Nevada. Utah dropped in 1943. Washington and Oregon added in 1943; Metro Seattle created in 1943, Metro Portland created in 1949; Nevada dropped in 1952; Montana, Alaska, Metro Tacoma, and Metro Spokane added in 1977)
Pacific Coast Region – established in 1942 with Southern California, Northern California, Arizona, Metro Los Angeles, and Metro San Francisco. Northern California and Metro San Francisco dropped in 1943. The region disbanded from 1945-1976 and was split in two in 1945.The Pacific Coast Region was reinstated again in 1977 with Southern California, Northern California, Metro San Francisco, Metro Oakland, Metro Sacramento, Metro Stockton, Metro Santa Clara, Metro Fresno, Metro San Diego, and Hawaii. Hawaii was created in 1977. Metro Los Angeles had since disbanded and Arizona had been part of the Cactus Region, now Rocky Mountain Region.
Northern Pacific Coast Region – established in 1942 with Northern California and Metro San Francisco forming in 1945. Nevada was added in 1947 and dropped in 1952. The region merged back into one Pacific Coast Region in 1977.
Southern Pacific Coast Region – established in 1945 with formed in 1945. Southern California, Arizona, and Metro Los Angeles. Metro San Diego was added 1950. Nevada was dropped in 1947. Arizona was dropped in 1951. The region merged back into Pacific Coast Region in 1977.
Alaska Region – established in 1964 with Alaska created in 1964. Alaska was absorbed into the Northwestern Region in 1977. The region was called the Alaska Command Force Softball Championships up until 1969.
Hawaii Region – established in 1966 with Hawaii created in 1966. Hawaii was absorbed into the Pacific Coast Region in 1977.
Canadian Region – established in 1939. Was split into East Canada and West Canada in 1953.
East Canada Region – established in 1939. Canada started having their own Canadian Men’s Championships in 1965.
West Canada Region – established in 1939. Canada started having their own Canadian Men’s Championships in 1965.
Atlantic Ocean– established in 1946 and disbanded in 1949. The region included Puerto Rico and Cuba.
Puerto Rico – established in 1960 and stopped in 1965.
Cuba – established in 1951 and stopped in 1960.
Mexico – established in 1945 and stopped in 1956.
United States Army – established in 1953 and stopped in 1957.
United States Navy – established in 1953 and stopped in 1966.
United States Air Force – established in 1950 and stopped in 1966.
United States Marine Corps – established in 1954 and played for one season.
All Armed Forces – formed the All Armed Forces All Stars in 1967.

ASSOCIATION DISSOLUTIONS

Metro Columbus was dissolved in 2003 and absorbed by Ohio.
Metro Omaha was dissolved in 2003 and absorbed by Nebraska.
Metro Oklahoma City was dissolved in 2004 and absorbed by Oklahoma.
Metro Atlanta was dissolved in 2005 and absorbed by Georgia.
Metro Phoenix was dissolved in 2006 and absorbed by Arizona.
Metro Tulsa was dissolved in 2006 and absorbed by Oklahoma.
Metro Tidewater was dissolved in 2007 and absorbed by Central Virginia.
Metro Boston was dissolved in 2008 and absorbed by Massachusetts.
Metro Cleveland was dissolved in 2009 and absorbed by Ohio.
Metro Memphis was dissolved in 2013 and absorbed by Tennessee.
Delaware was dissolved in 2015 and absorbed by Maryland-DC.
Metro Oakland was dissolved in 2015 and absorbed by Northern California.
Metro Buffalo was dissolved in 2015 and absorbed by New York.
Metro Spokane was dissolved in 2015 and absorbed by Washington.
Metro Dayton was dissolved in 2018 and absorbed by Ohio.
Greater San Joaquin was dissolved in 2018 and absorbed by Central California.
Metro Cincinnati was dissolved in 2018 and absorbed by Ohio.
Metro Newark was dissolved in 2021 and absorbed by New Jersey.

ASSOCIATION MERGERS

Metro District of Columbia and Maryland merged into Maryland DC in 2006.
Florida’s First Coast, Florida’s Sun Coast, North Florida, South Florida, and West Central Florida were merged into Florida in 2009.
Metro Dallas and Metro Fort Worth merged to form Metro DFW in 2015.

2020 NSA Men’s Gold Slow Pitch Super Worlds

2020 / NSA / NSA Super Worlds
October 12, 2020

2020 held at Cherry Park in Rock Hill, SC.

Champion – SAL-8/L A Lawns, Sutherlin, Virginia
Runner Up – Haymak Gold, North Carolina

MVP – N/A
Offensive MVP – N/A
Defensive MVP – N/A

FINAL STANDINGS

1. SAL-8/L A Lawns, Sutherlin, VA (4-1)
2. Haymak Gold, NC (3-2)
3. Terry’s/Holland’s, Charlotte, NC (1-2)
4. Lewis Lawn Services 2, Sumter, SC (0-2)

2020 USSSA Men’s B Slow Pitch Worlds

2020 / USSSA / USSSA B/C/D/E
October 12, 2020

2020 held at Melbourne, Florida at Space Coast Complex on October 1-2.

Champion – MPT Rentals/Anarchy, Manahawkin, New Jersey
Runner Up – T’s 13, Omaha, Nebraska

MPT Rentals knocked off T’s 13 in the winner’s bracket finals Thursday night by the run rule 21-6 using incredible defense and pitching to shut T’s down. Then on Friday morning T’s 13 came from behind with 16 runs in the bottom of the 6th to beat Cornerstone in the loser’s finals and advance to the championship. In the championship MPT Rentals broke open a close game with a grand slam in the 5th and went on to win the ‘B’ Worlds 19-14 closing out the 7th inning with an incredible diving catch by the right fielder Christensen. CGR was 4th.

MVP – Mike Verbasco, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Offensive MVP – Andrew Malone, T’s 13
Defensive MVP – John Rieman, MPT Rentals/Anarchy

USSSA B ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Keith Foote, T’s 13
Ryan Snyder, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Jason Payton, Cornerstone/Pauer Sports
Thomas Gothard III, T’s 13
Bryan Bradler, Cornerstone/Pauer Sports
Michael Kelley, Cornerstone/Pauer Sports
William Tress, CGR/House Money/Shore Irrigation
Eric Christensen, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Steve Cox, T’s 13
Dominique Rutledge, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Andrew Masten, T’s 13
Jake Ringold, CGR/House Money/Shore Irrigation
Thomas Osenbach, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Christopher Appell, MPT Rentals/Anarchy
Orlando Olivera, MPT Rentals/Anarchy

FINAL STANDINGS

1. MPT Rentals/Anarchy, Manahawkin, NJ (6-0)
2. T’S 13, Omaha, NE (6-2)
3. Cornerstone/Pauer Sports, Louisville, KY (5-2)
4. CGR/House Money/Shore Irrigation, Baltimore, MD (4-2)
5t. Chick-Fil-A/HB Sports/Shepherds, Fairfax, VA (5-2)
5t. Goodtimes, St. Petersburg, FL (5-2)
7t. Kut4 Sports/OI/D2E Trailers, Columbus, GA (5-2)
7t. Dirty Vegas/Steel/Allredi, Groves, TX (3-2)
9t. WM Comm Roofing/Ely Rd Reel/German, Dundee, OH (4-2)
9t. Lazersports/FIG, Las Vegas, NV (2-2)
9t. TRU/Mojo/CA Gear, Fairfax, VA (2-2)
9t. Platinum Fire, Shrewsbury, MA (2-2)
13t. Legion Of Boom/DFW Sports, TX (2-2)
13t. Denver Stars/HPM ,Inc, Denver, CO (2-2)
13t. Rebel Sports/Brotherhood Sports/G2, Rockwood, MI (2-2)
13t. SAL-8/LA Lawns, Sutherlin, VA (2-2)
17t. Titan/Boys, Paris, OH (2-2)
17t. Comatose/S2N/Subway/A+, Kenosha, WI (2-2)
17t. Beloli/OSS Apparel, Taunton, MA (1-2)
17t. Express Athletics, Grants Pass, OR (1-2)
17t. GS/Nally’s/Contenderesportllc, Gardner, KS (1-2)
17t. Texas Edge/Budussy, Highlands, TX (1-2)
17t. Envy/Rankin/Lifetime Diamonds/ASP, TX (1-2)
17t. Russell’s Paint & Body, Longwood, FL (1-2)
25t. Chanticlear/PHD Sports, Champlin, MN (1-2)
25t. Evolution/Krieger/Compressor Services, Crystal Lake, IL (1-2)
25t. Bigger Den Me/Klutch Brand, Atlanta, GA (1-2)
25t. Beehive Concrete, Ogden, UT (0-2)
25t. Lundmortgage/Easton/Whoareyou/Lazer, Phoenix, AZ (0-2)
25t. Homebridge Financial Services, Colorado Springs, CO (0-2)
25t. Smoke/Complete/Topnotch/Nextlevel, Denver, CO (0-2)
25t. Bellys/Tropics/HDLNS/Durbin Bowl, Cincinnati, OH (0-2)
33t. Texas Pure/SOG, Harker Heights, TX (0-2)
33t. Abeytu’/CSC/Salt Riot/Savon, Rock Springs, WY (0-2)
33t. Program/Worth/JTLLC/3Xtreme, Fort Worth, TX (0-2)
33t. Whut It Dew/SOG, Austin, TX (0-2)

2020 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

2020 / USSSA / USSSA A Slow Pitch
October 12, 2020

2020 held at Melbourne, Florida at Space Coast Complex on October 2-3.

Champion – Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy, Campbellsville, Kentucky (40-27)
Runner Up – Primetime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch, Macon, Georgia (33-24)

SportsReach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy rolled through the winner’s bracket but then stumbled in the 1st championship game against PrimeTime/Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch. In the “if” necessary game SportsReach offense recovered and run rule PrimeTime 28-13. PrimeTime lost their 2nd game of the tournament Friday, won a game in the loser’s bracket late Friday night then started play at 8 AM Saturday morning and won 7 straight games with the championship finishing at midnight. 3rd place was WorkSteer/Bell’s LawnCare from North Carolina and 4th was Classic Glass/Easton from California.

MVP – Brandon Jonas, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Offensive MVP – Angel Ortega, Primetime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch
Defensive MVP – Aaron Miller, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Derrick Roland, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Kaden Watson, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Billy Waltrip, Classic Glass/Easton
Casey Jones, WorkSteer/Bell’s LawnCare
Curtis Cornett, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Bryan Dezern, WorkSteer/Bell’s LawnCare
Robert Blackburn, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Roderick Armour, PrimeTime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch
William Cullen, PrimeTime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch
Aaron Jackson, PrimeTime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch
Jarvis Riggins, PrimeTime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch
Brian Renner, WorkSteer/Bell’s LawnCare
James Scott, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Brandt Eaton, Classic Glass/Easton
Robert Fow, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Resmondo/Smash It/Sonny’s/JJ’s/RDD, Winter Haven, FL (5-0)
2. Anarchy/MPT Rentals, Manahawkin, NJ (4-2)
3. Dan Smith/Menosse/Steven Smith/FAI, San Jose, CA (4-2)
4. Bad Draw/TDB/Rapidfire/T2/BAF/Pauer, Charlotte, NC (3-2)
5t. Pure Sports, Charleston, SC (4-2)
5t. Westpoint, Noblesville, IN (4-2)
7t. Riot/Klutch/Treedem/Pure, Tampa, FL (3-2)
7t. Premier/T&W/Easton/BAF, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)
9t. Smash It/Precision/3rd St/Bulldawg, Downers Grove, IL (2-2)
9t. Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy, Campbellsville, KY (1-2)
9t. Bay Area Legends/Easton, Oakland, CA (1-2)
9t. Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP, Medina, MN (1-2)
13t. Category5/Nager/Atrium/M&S/Grizzy, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
13t. Worksteer/Bell’s Lawncare, New Bern, NC (1-2)
13t. Turnkey/CCP/Dan Smith/Worsham’s, Wilmington, NC (1-2)
13t. Classic Glass/Easton, San Jose, CA (1-2)
17t. Cheap Suits/Republic Realty/EA, Stockton, CA (0-2)
17t. Baugh Ford/HDLNS/Hub’s Pub, Clanton, AL (0-2)
17t. Primetime Easton/FAI/Riot/Klutch, Macon GA (0-2)
17t. Maroadi/SNI/Easton, Orlando, FL (0-2)

2020 USSSA Men’s AA Slow Pitch Worlds

2020 / USSSA / USSSA AA Slow Pitch
October 12, 2020

2020 held at Melbourne, Florida at Space Coast Complex on October 4-5.

Champion – Maroadi/SNI/Easton, Orlando, Florida (25-26)
Runner Up – Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP, Medina, Minnesota (32-24)

Maroadi/SNI/Easton who was the #11 seed for the USSSA ‘AA’ World tournament knocked off #2 seeded Anarchy/MPT Rentals Sunday night in a dramatic come from behind win after trailing 19-5 in the quarterfinals of the 12 team tournament. Then they beat 2020 ‘A’ World Champion Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy 25-22 on a walk off homer by Justin Lutheran. On Monday afternoon in the winner’s bracket final they beat Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon 23-21 on a walk off homer by Josh Fyffe. After Xtreme beat Sports Reach in extra innings 23-22 on a Matt McGowan walk off hit, Maroadis came from behind after being down 22-10 and beat Xtreme on a walk off homer by Eddie Bolden to win the 2020 USSSA ‘AA’ World tournament.

This is the 1st time an ‘A’ team has won the ‘AA’ World since 1989 when ironically Caesar’s Tavern (Maroadi), Jeanette, PA won it as an ‘A’ team. One of the sponsors on this years winner is the same as the sponsor from 1989 – Hall of Famer Joe Baney.

MVP – Josh Fyffe, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Offensive MVP – Chris Anninos, Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP
Defensive MVP – Dustin Midyette, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Home Run Leader – N/A

USSSA AA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Dylan Smith, Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP
Jason Gilfillan, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Brandon Jonas, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Tommie Baugh, BaughFord/HDLNS/Hubs Pub
Clayton Farrar, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Pedro Sanchez, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Curtis Stewart, Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP
Matt Schrage, Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP
Jeff Roxby, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Nick Vanstratten, BaughFord/HDLNS/Hubs Pub
Erik Kanaby, Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP
Brad Sheffield, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Edward Bolden, Maroadi/SNI/Easton
Robert Fow, Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy
Greg Downing, Maroadi/SNI/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Maroadi/SNI/Easton, Orlando, FL (5-0)
2. Xtreme/Miken/Worth/Athlon/ASP, Medina, MN (3-2)
3. Sports Reach/Crunchtime/H&H/Grizzy, Campbellsville, KY (4-2)
4. Baughford/HDLNS/Hub’s Pub, Clanton, AL (3-2)
5t. Worksteer/Bell’s Lawncare, New Bern, NC (2-2)
5t. Riot/Klutch/Treedem/Pure, Tampa, FL (2-2)
7t. Smash It/Precision/3rd St/Bulldawg, Downers Grove, IL (1-2)
7t. Seminoles/TPS/NACSF.INC/Elite/Miken, Tulsa, OK (1-2)
9t. Premier/T&W/Easton/BAF, Cincinnati, OH (1-2)
9t. Anarchy/MPT Rentals, Manahawkin, NJ (0-2)
9t. Bay Area Legends/Easton, Oakland, CA (0-2)
9t. Gorillas/Hart Handyman/MEE LLC, Kansas City, MO (0-2)