Category: 2012

2012 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2012 held at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 28-30.

Champion – Sonny’s Softball Club Casper, Wyoming
Runner Up – 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

Sonny’s of Casper, Wyoming captured the ASA Class A National title having won 3 straight games while defeating 3rd Street Financial of Cincinnati 19-18 in the “if” game. With a 6-1 record, Sonny’s put together quite a run on the last day despite entering the loser’s bracket late Saturday night by none other than 3rd Street. Sonny’s shortstop Jonathan Lenz was named the tournament MVP, recording a batting average of .743 (26-35). Teammate Chris Greinert recorded a remarkable 42 RBI and earned the home run title with 14.

  • MVP – Jonathan Lenz, Sonny’s Softball Club (26-35, .743, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 25 Runs)
  • HR Leader – Chris Greinert, Sonny’s Softball Club (26-34, .765, 42 RBI, 24 Runs) – 14
  • Batting Leader – Brian Zirkle, Nordkap (21-24, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 15 Runs) – .875

2012 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Roger Drake, 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati (21-31, .677, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 23 Runs)
IF – Jonathan Lenz, Sonny’s Softball Club (26-35, .743, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 25 Runs)
IF – Brad Reckhart, Annihilation/Easton (28-22, .818, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 10 Runs)
IF – Kyle Moyer, Desert Falls/Dirty/DeMarini (21-28, .750, 10 HR, 25 RBI, 18 Runs)
IF – Larry Wert, 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati (20-30, .667, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 Runs)
IF – Lexi Ramirez, Sonny’s Softball Club (18-25, .720, 7 HR, 15 RBI, 17 Runs)
OF – Brian Zirkle, Nordkap (21-24, .875, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 15 Runs)
OF – Mike Rogers, 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati (27-34, .794, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 23 Runs)
OF – Nick Santana, Desert Falls/Dirty/DeMarini (15-18, .833, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 14 Runs)
OF – Westy Guill, Sonny’s Softball Club (23-29, .793, 13 HR, 33 RBI, 19 Runs)
UTIL – Reggie Schulte, Annihilation/Easton (26-32, .813, 9 HR, 25 RBI, 21 Runs)
UTIL – Jeremy Yates, Annihilation/Easton (24-30, .800, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 22 Runs)
UTIL – Chris Greinert, Sonny’s Softball Club (26-34, .765, 14 HR, 42 RBI, 24 Runs)
UTIL – Jayson Scott, 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati (21-32, .656, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 23 Runs)
UTIL – Manny Liriano, Sonny’s Softball Club (22-32, .688, 5 HR, 15 RBI, 22 Runs)

2012 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Tyson Steele, Desert Falls/Dirty/DeMarini (17-23, .739, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 10 Runs)
IF – Adam Peterson, BBS/Miken (20-25, .800, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 19 Runs)
IF – Brett McCollum, Nordkap (19-24, .792, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 12 Runs)
IF – Kyle Decker, BBS/Miken (17-24, .708, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 20 Runs)
IF – Kevin Bazat, Annihilation/Easton (19-27, .704, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 21 Runs)
IF – Bryson Baker, Annihilation/Easton (23-33, .697, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 19 Runs)
OF – Jeremy Isenhower, BBS/Miken (14-19, .737, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 11 Runs)
OF – Brian Wegman, Annihilation/Easton (22-30, .733, 8 HR, 16 RBI, 23 Runs)
OF – Scott Zacienski, Nordkap (16-23, .696, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 15 Runs)
OF – Brandon Dillion, Nordkap (18-26, .692, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 14 Runs)
UTIL – Chris Larsen, Desert Falls/Dirty/DeMarini (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 12 Runs)
UTIL – Geno Buck, Annihilation/Easton (21-29, .724, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 16 Runs)
UTIL – Brett Helmer, Annihilation/Easton (20-28, .714, 12 HR, 31 RBI, 21 Runs)
UTIL – JD Genter, Desert Falls/Dirty/DeMarini (16-23, .696, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 23 Runs)
UTIL – Kevin Filby, Nordkap (17-25, .680, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 15 Runs)

OTHER PLAYERS

Casey Rogowski, Team Combat/Pacific Headwear (14-15, .933, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 13 Runs)
Denny Crine, 4 the Fallen/Easton (13-15, .867, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 11 Runs)
Adam Rockoff, Desert Falls/Dirty/Demarini (21-27, .778, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 14 Runs)
Lee Powers, Shoppe/Team TPS (12-16, .750, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 11 Runs)
Travis Clark, Nordkap (17-25, .680, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 14 Runs)
Jon Jamison, 3rd Street Financial (23-34, .676, 8 HR, 25 RBI, 21 Runs)
John McCraw, Team Combat/Pacific Headwear (11-17, .674, 6 HR 13 RBI, 12 Runs)
Greg Connell, Annihilation/Easton (21-32, .656, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 21 Runs)
David Kessler, 3rd Street Financial (22-35, .629, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 23 Runs)
Rusty Bumgardner, Diosa ASP Plumbing Miken (11-18, .611, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Sonny’s Softball Club Casper, WY (6-1)
2. 3rd St./TPS/Team Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH (5-2)
3. Annihilation/Easton Cicero, NY (4-2)
4. Desert Falls/Dirty/Demarini Riverton, UT (3-2)
5t. BBS/Miken Stillwater, MN (4-2)
5t. Nordkap Big Lake, MN (3-2)
7t. 4 The Fallen/Easton/3N2 Anthem, AZ (2-2)
7t. Diosa/ASP Plumbing/Miken Mafia Norman, OK (3-2)
9t. Shoppe/Team TPS/Elite Florence, KY (1-2)
9t. Team Reebok/Long Haul/TYLA Bradenton, FL (1-2)
9t. Team Combat/Pacific Headwear/Derby Boys Anoka, MN (1-2)
9t. U.S. Armed Forces Ft. Sill, OK (2-2)
13t. BBS/All American/Easton/Xtreme Graphics Becker, MN (1-2)
13t. Xtreme/Combat Brooklyn Park, MN (1-2)
13t. Texoma Softball Club/Phonemasters Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
13t. Stanley Law/TWP Oklahoma City, OK (1-2)
17t. Team Demarini/Famous Sports Portland, OR (0-2)
17t. Crashers Norman, OK (0-2)
17t. Seminoles Estero, FL (0-2)
17t. SW OK Outlaws Mangum, OK (0-2)

2012 ASA Men’s (10) Modified Pitch Nationals

2012 held at Port Huron, Michigan on August 31-September 2.

Champion – Degroat’s/GVI, Greenville, New York
Runner Up – Secory Flyers, Port Huron, Michigan

  • MVP – Frank Degroat, Degroat’s/GVI
  • Batting Champion – Jordan Galanos, Middleton’s Hurricanes
  • HR Champion – Jordan Galanos, Middleton’s Hurricanes

2012 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Chris McAuliffe, Secory Flyers
P – Pat McClinton, DeGroat’s/GVI
P – Jason Benoit, The Mug
C – Aaron Carpenter, Secory Flyers
IF – Jordan Galanos, Middleton’s Hurricanes
IF – James McMillan, Secory Flyers
IF – Evan Peterson, Little Creek Lodge
IF – Braden Hunkins, Little Creek Lodge
OF – Chris Holly, Secory Flyers
OF – Jordon Elliott, Team Stats
OF – Nate Craigve, The Mug
OF – Steve Platt, DeGroat’s/GVI
UTIL – Brent Cork, Team Stats
UTIL – Frank DeGroat, DeGroat’s/GVI

2012 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – George Wells, Cheap Charlies
P – Jerry Mclearn, Middleton’s Hurricanes
P – Todd Albrecht, Secory Flyers
P – Art Adams, Little Creek Lodge
C – Jim Greaux, Cheap Charlies
IF – Brandon Richardson, Dempsey/Brandel Softball
IF – Mark Tupek, Dempsey/Brandel Softball
IF – Gary Griffin, Alexander’s Stallions
IF – Brett Ouellette, Jubb Softball
OF – Cory Diaz, Secory Flyers
OF – Sam Flood, Press Box Bulldogs
OF – Garrett Grundman, Middleton’s Hurricanes
OF – Chris Laux, Little Creek Lodge
UTIL – Tony Cruz, Dempsey/Brandel Softball
UTIL – Sterling Mintzer, Alexander’s Stallions
UTIL – Ryan Enright, Middleton’s Hurricanes

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Degroat’s/Gvi, Greenville, NY (5-0)
2. Secory Flyers, Port Huron, MI (5-2)
3. Little Creek Lodge, Green Bay, WI (5-2)
4. The Mug, Fanklin, NH (4-2)
5t. Middleton’s Hurricanes, Port Huron, MI (5-2)
5t. Team Stats, Saginaw, MI (4-2)
7t. LCBC-Blue, Marietta, PA (3-2)
7t. Jubb Softball, Swanzey, NH (2-2)
9t. Cheap Charlies, Port Huron, MI (2-2)
9t. Dempsey/Brandel Softball, Erie, PA (2-2)
9t. Alexander’s Stallions, Port Huron, MI (3-2)
9t. Press Box Bulldogs, Fond du Lac, WI (2-2)
13t. Rockland Revolution, New York, NY (1-2)
13t. Mountain Energy, Towanda, PA (1-2)
13t. Moxie’s Team, Luxemburg, WI (1-2)
13t. Ft. Apache Dodgers, Bronx, NY (1-2)
17t. Press Box Blue Sox, Fond du Lac, WI (0-2)
17t. Port Huron Koa, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
17t. Bachelor’s II, Karns City, PA (0-2)
17t. Warriors, Oneida, WI (0-2)
17t. Bill Hill Sports Club, Pottsville, PA (0-2)
17t. Buccaneers, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
17t. Marysville Goodyear, Port Huron, MI (0-2)
17t. Baywood Wolves, Saginaw, MI (0-2)

2012 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2012 held at Ashland, Ohio on July 26-29.

Champion – NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, New York (34-8)
Runner Up – Hill United Chiefs, Machias, New York

The NY Gremlins were knocked into the losers bracket by the Hill United Chiefs in the winners bracket semi-finals.  There, they won four straight games to capture the title, including defeating the Chiefs twice,  7-4 and 9-4 in finals. In the first final, Andrew Kitkpatrick of the Gremlins bested Adam Folkard of the Chiefs. Mathieu was 1-1 with three walks and scored two runs for the Gremlins. Steve Mullaley hit a HR and a double and had three RBIs to lead the Chiefs. Brad Ezekiel also homered for the Chiefs.

In the championship final, Brad Ezekiel (had three hits in the final, including 2 HR) led off the game with a HR for the Chiefs as they took a 3-0 lead after the first inning. The Gremlins exploded for six runs in the second inning. NY’s Blair Ezekiel smashed a grand slam to give the Gremlins a commanding 7-3 lead. Travis Wilson had three singles and drove in four runs for the Gremlins.

Tournament MVP Mathieu Roy of the NY Gremlins was 3-3 in the final game with 3 runs scored. Andrew Kirkpatrick won the winners bracket final over the Chiefs 4-3 and struck out 10. Then in the first final, he struck out 7 in 6 innings, before Bryan Newton came in to finish the game. Newton pitched and won the final game (4 IP, 4K) for the Gremlins with relief help from Jeremy Tracy (3 IP Save). The Gremlins  finished the tournament 7-1.

Brian Newton, Gremlins (4-0, 1 Save, 19 IP, 26 K)

  • MVP – Mathieu Roy, New York Gremlins (14-22, .636, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 8 Runs, 3 2B, 1 3B, 4 BB, 1 HP, .704 OB%)
  • Batting Leader – Mathieu Roy, NY Gremlins (14-22) – .636
  • Home Run Leader – Dean Waltier, Bakersfield Silverhawks
  • Herb Dudley Pitching Award – Andrew Kirkpatrick, New York Gremlins (3-1, 2 saves, 24 IP, 36 K)

2012 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Juan Potolocchio, Minnesota Angels
P – Adam Folkard, Hill United Chiefs (4-2, 32 IP, 32 K)
P – Andrew Kirkpatrick, NY Gremlins
C – Mark Arsenault, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Fernando Petric, Minnesota Angels
OF – Mathieu Roy, NY Gremlins
OF – Brad Ezekiel, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Rob Giesbrecht, Kegel Black Knights
UTIL – Thomas Enoka, PA Power
UTIL – Mike Armitage, Kegel Black Knights
UTIL – Wayne Laulu, NY Gremlins
IF – Nick Shailes, Hill United Chiefs
IF – Tom Couch, Minnesota Angels
IF – Jeremy Tracy, NY Gremlins
IF – Justin Gill, Minnesota Angels

2012 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Sebastian Gervasutti, Kegel Black Knights
P – Jeff Farion, Bakersfield Silverhawks
P – Bryan Newton, NY Gremlins
C – Pat Humphries, Bakersfield Silverhawks
OF – Jason Shea, Si Senor
OF – Mark Johnson, Hill United Chiefs
OF – Dale Levy, Midland Explorers
OF – Jerome Haretuku, Bakersfield Silverhawks
UTIL – Kris Waverick, Bakersfield Silverhawks
UTIL – Josh Johnson, Circle Tap
UTIL – Karl Golan, PA Power
IF – Kyle Magnusson, Circle Tap
IF – Steve Horning, Midland Explorers
IF – Dan Camacho, Si Senor
IF – Peter Zazueta, Si Senor

FINAL STANDINGS

1. NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (8-1)
2. Hill United Chiefs, Machias, NY (4-2)
3. Minnesota Angels, Minneapolis, MN (3-2)
4. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (3-2)
5t. PA Power, Harrisburg, PA (3-2)
5t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (4-2)
7t. Bakersfield Silverhawks, Bakersfield, CA (3-2)
7t. California A’s, Salinas, CA (2-2)
9t. Si Senor, Tumacacari, AZ (2-2)
9t. Westerville Capitals, Westerville, OH (1-2)
9t. Motor City Shamrocks, Detroit, MI (1-2)
9t. Circle Tap, Denmark., WI (2-2)
13t. Rocky Mountain Rebels, Boulder, CO (0-3)
13t. Ashland Stock Pack, Ashland, OH (0-3)
13t. IWS Wooster, Wooster, OH (0-3)
13t. Ohio Battery, Ashland, OH (0-3)

NOTES: The tournament was a three game guarantee format.

2012 ASA Women’s Open Slow Pitch Nationals

2012 held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Champion: Derby Girls/Combat, Seattle, Washington
Runner Up: U.S. Armed Forces, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Despite the on-going rain at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex, the 2012 ASA Women’s Open Slow Pitch National championship trophy landed in the hands of the Derby Girls. The Derby Girls defeated Armed Forces 16-3 in the Championship Game to capture the Women’s Open title. Ending the day with a flawless 3-0 record and outscoring its opponents 49-13, the Derby Girls was led by tournament All American and Batting Champion Christian Dowling. The infielder was intentionally walked 10 times with five runs scored, one home run and three RBI. The Derby Girls beat Armed Forces 12-7 in Winner’s Bracket final, then won Championship against the same squad 16-3 behind Kat Sherer’s Pitching. Nicole Lantau and Darcy Johnson had 3 hits each in the game. Christian Dowling was walked 4 times in the game. She ended up 1 for 3 in the 3 games with a HR and 3 RBIs, scored 5 runs and was walked intentionally 10 times. Heather Post chipped in with a single and a triple along with 4 RBIs in the last game. Post concluded the tournament with (5-8, .625) 6 RBIs and 7 Runs Scored.

  • MVP – Kat Sherer, Derby Girls/Combat (5-8, .625, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
  • Batting Award – Christan Dowling, Derby Girls (1-3, 10 Intentional Walks) – .786 OB%
  • Batting Leader – Candace Dugo, Armed Forces (10-15, 6 RBI, 8 Runs) – .667 (15 AB min)
  • Home Run Leader – Christan Dowling, Derby Girls (1-3, .333, 3 RBI, 10 (1 IBB) – 1 (fewest AB)
  • Home Run Leader – Nicole Lantau, Derby Girls (5-10, .500, RBI, 5 Runs) – 1
  • Home Run Leader – Jennifer Morgan, Whoosh (6-8, .750, 3 RBI, 6 Runs) – 1
  • Home Run Leader – Margo Hamilton, Whoosh (5-7, .714, 6 RBI, 3 Runs) – 1

2012 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kat Sherer, Derby Girls Combat (5-8, .625, 2 RBI, 3 Runs, 3-0 Pitching)
IF – Dana Heindon, Whoosh (5-6, .833, 3 RBI, 1 Run)
IF – Jamie Baas, Ideal Hitters/Denison Drywall (7-11, .636, 6 RBI, 6 Runs)
IF – Lindsay Ciullo, US Armed Forces (6-11, .545, 4 RBI, 6 Runs)
IF – Danielle Eakins, Derby Girls Combat (5-10, .500, 5 RBI, 6 Runs)
IF – Tammi Higginbotham, Derby Girls Combat (3-4, .750, 5 Runs, 3 BB)
OF – Candace Dujo, US Armed Forces (10-15, .667, 6 RBI, 8 Runs)
OF – Alyson McWherter, US Armed Forces (7-13, .538, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
OF – Heather Post, Derby Girls Combat (5-8, .625, 6 RBI, 7 Runs)
OF – Tabitha Hulsey, Derby Girls Combat (4-8 .500, 1 RBI, 5 Runs)
UTIL – Mandy Young, Talapid (6-11, .545, 3 RBI, 5 Runs)
UTIL – Holly Sheriff, Ideal Hitters/Denison Drywall (5-8, .625, 4 RBI, 6 Runs, 4 BB)
UTIL – Kris Hagedorn, Ideal Hitters/Denison Drywall (7-12, .583, 2 RBI, 3 Runs)
UTIL – Christan Dowling, Derby Girls Combat (1-3, .333, HR, 3 RBI, 5 Runs, 10 IBB)
UTIL – Alexis Deverney, US Armed Forces (4-8, .500, 5 RBI, 5 Runs, 5 BB)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Derby Girls Combat, Seattle, WA (3-0)
2. U.S. Armed Forces, Fort Sill, OK (2-2)
3. Ideal Hitters/Denison Drywall, Polk City, IA (2-2)
4. Talapid, Foreman, AR (1-2)
5. Whoosh, Choctaw, OK (0-2)