Category: USSSA

2001 held at Kissimmee, Florida.

Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, Ohio

• MVP -Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/TPS (16-19, .842, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs)
• HR Leader – Larry Carter, Hague/Resmondo – 11
• Batting Leader – Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/TPS (16-19, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs) – .842
• Defensive MVP – Demond Thomas, Hague/Resmodo
• Offensive MVP – Steve Dickinson, Maroadi/Frank-n-Stein

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

• Pitcher – Scott Nastally – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
• Pitcher – Paul Sheppard – Quick Roofing/Advanced/Nike
• Pitcher – Andy Purcell – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (6-15, .400, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 Runs)
• Catcher – Hank Garris – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (13-22, .591, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
• Infield – Jeff Wallace – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (13-20, .650, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 12 Runs)
• Infield – Alex Lavorico – POV’s/Walser/Reebok/TPS
• Infield – Brett Helmer – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
• Infield – Todd Martin – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (11-21, .524, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 8 Runs)
• Infield – Jeff Hall – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
• Infield – Robbie Ergle – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
• Infield – Steve Dickinson – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
• Infield – Todd Joerling – Dan Smith/Menosse/Backman/Easton
• Infield – Demond Thomas – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
• Outfield – Jason Kendrick – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (16-19, .842, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 13 Runs)
• Outfield – Larry Carter – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
• Outfield – Scott Janack – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
• Outfield – Scott Striebel – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
• Outfield – John Simpson – Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein/TPS
• Utility – Randy Kortokrax – Hague Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
• Utility – Jimmy Powers – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS (11-17, .647, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 7 Runs)
• Manager – Gary Jost – Long Haul/Taylor Bros./Shen Corp./TPS

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (5-0)
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, OH (5-2)
3. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA (3-2)
4. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (3-2)
5t. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (3-2)
5t. Quick Roofing/Advanced Softball/Nike, Texarkana, TX (3-2)
7t. Doc’s/Easton, Sioux City, IA (2-2)
7t. Mountain Top/TPS, Northville, MI (2-2)
9t. LDJ/Varsity/Easton, Detroit, MI (1-2)
9t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland Park, KS (1-2)
9t. RPM/TPS, Concord, CA (1-2)
9t. Budweiser/Summerlein/MG/Easton, College Station, TX (1-2)
13t. Creative Stucco/Easton, Columbus, OH (0-2)
13t. Mississippi/Worth, Jackson, MS (0-2)
13t. Aftershock/Easton, Alameda, CA (0-2)
13t. KCS/BEP/JDS/TPS, Pasadena, TX (0-2)

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)

1999 held at Cocoa, Florida.

Champion – R&D/Easton, Lima, Ohio
Runner Up – Dan Smith/Wessell/Backstop/Worth, San Jose, California

Dan Smith defeated R&D/Easton in the first final 13-8 to force the winner take all “if” Championship Game. R&D, led by Randy Kortokrax, who launched a pair of Home Runs, the Easton squad won 20-16. Dan Smith was led by Tournament MVP Wendell Rickard, who kept the game close for Dan Smith as he hit 3 Homers in the game. He led the tournament in HRs (9) and RBIs (25). Dan Smith lost early and made its way back to the final by defeating Team Easton 19-16, and then Hague/Resmondo 9-7 to gain the loser’s bracket finals against Hendu/Long Haul/TPS. Dan Smith’s Scott Striebel went 4-4 with 8 RBIs as they eliminated Hendu’s to earn a shot at R&D/Easton in the finals. R&D previously defeated top seeded Team TPS 19-18 to put them in the loser’s bracket. The TPS men never recovered as they were eliminated by Hendu’s 30-21. Rob Schleede of R&D was the Defensive MVP as he backed pitcher Scott Nastally in helping to hold down the big bats of the Dan Smith squad. The games were played in a steady rain.

• MVP – Wendell Rickard, Dan Smith/Worth (21-31, .677, 9 HRs, 25 RBIs)
• HR Leader – Wendell Rickard, Dan Smith– 9
• Batting Leader – Shane Dubose, Hague/Resmondo – .800
• Defensive MVP – Rob Schleede, R&D/Easton
• Offensive MVP – Shane Dubose, Hague/Resmondo/TPS (16-20, .800, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

• Pitcher – Scott Nastally – R&D Easton (6-13, .462, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs)
• Pitcher – Phil Jobe – Team TPS (9-13, .692, 8 RBIs, 5 Runs)
• Pitcher – Ted Larson – Hendu’s/Long Haul/TPS (4-8, .500, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
• Catcher – Wendell Rickard – Dan Smith/Backstop/Wessel/Worth (21-31, .677, 9 HRs, 25 RBIs)
• Catcher – Shane DuBose – Hague/Resmondo/TPS (16-20, .800, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)
• Catcher – Jeff Hall – Team Easton (12-22, .545, 6 HRs)
• Catcher – Keith Brockman – R&D Easton (12-16, .750, 1 HR, 9 RBIs, 7 Runs)
• First Base – Robbie Ergle – Dan Smith/Backstop/Wessel/Worth (16-29, .552, 3 HRs)
• Second Base – Dennis Mendoza – Dan Smith/Backstop/Wessel/Worth (16-28, .571, 2 HRs)
• Second Base – Tim Cocco – Hague/Resmondo/TPS (14-21, .667, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Second Base – Scott Brown – Hendu’s/Long Haul/TPS (12-20, .600, 1 HR, 8 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Second Base – Rod Hughes – R&D Easton (15-19, .789, 3 HRs, 3 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Third Base – Mike Shenk – Team Easton (11-16, .688, 3 HRs)
• Third Base – Rusty Bumgardner – Team TPS (9-15, .600, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
• Short Stop – Dale Beggs – Dan Smith/Backstop/Wessel/Worth (13-23, .565)
• Short Stop – Howie Krause – Hague/Resmondo/TPS (12-23, .478, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 10 Runs)
• Outfield – Jason Kendrick – Team TPS (10-14, .714, 2 RBIs, 9 Runs)
• Outfield – Kenny Briggs – Hendu’s/Long Haul/TPS (12-20, .600, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 4 Runs)
• Outfield – Rob Schleede – R&D Easton (10-19, .526, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
• Outfield – Lonnie Fox – R&D Easton (7-18, .389, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs)
• Manager – Cobbie Harrison – R&D Easton

OTHERS

• Hank Garris, Team TPS (4-5, .800, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs)
• Todd Martin, Team TPS (10-15, .667, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Ron Parnell, Team Easton (12-19, .632)
• Greg Cannedy, Dan Smith/Worth (14-24, .583, 1 HR)
• Brett Helmer, Team Easton (11-19, .579, 1 HR)
• Alex Lavorico, Long Haul/Hendu (8-14, .571, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Todd Joerling, Team Easton (12-21, .571, 3 HRs)
• Tim Linson, Hague/Resmondo (10-18, .556, 1 HR, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
• Paul Drilling, Dan Smith/Worth (13-24, .542)
• Chaun Demars, Hendu/Long Haul (10-19, .526, 4 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Jeff Arnold, Hague/Resmond (11-21, .524, 7 RBIs, 11 Runs)
• Carl Rose, Dan Smith/Worth (16-31, .516, 1 HR)
• Scott Striebel, Dan Smith/Worth 12-24, .500)
• Albert Davis, Dan Smith/Worth (12-24, .500, 1 HR)
• Randy Kortokrax, R&D/Eason (10-21, .476, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 10 Runs)
• Britt Hightower, R&D/Easton (9-19, .474, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Paul Drilling, Dan Smith/Worth (9-19, .474)
• Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo (9-19, .474, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs
• Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo (8-17, .471, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 9 Runs)
• Carl Rose, Dan Smith/Worth (13-28, .464, 4 HRs)
• John Mello, Team TPS (6-13, .462, 1 RBI, 5 Runs)
• Mark Creson, Dan Smith/Worth (13-29, .448, 1 HR)
• Jeff Wallace, Team TPS (8-18, .444, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Dewayne Frizzell, Dan Smith/Worth (9-21, .429, 2 HRs)
• David Hood, R&D/Easton ((8-19, .421, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs)
• Dewayne Nevitt, Team TPS (8-19, .421, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 6 Runs)
• Randall Boone, Team TPS (5-16, .313, 2 HRS, 8 RBIs, 3 Runs)
• Doug Kissane, Team TPS (5-16, .313, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
• Jimmy Devine, R&D/Easton (7-24, .292, 7 HRs, 7 RBIs, 6 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. R&D Easton, Louisville, KY (5-1)
2. Dan Smith/Backstop/Wessel/Worth, San Jose, CA (6-2)
3. Hendu’s/Long Haul/TPS, Albertville, MN (3-2)
4. Hague/Resmondo/TPS, Columbus, OH (4-2)
5t. Team Easton, East Windsor, CT (3-2)
5t. Team TPS, Louisville, KY (2-2)
7t. P&D Tigers/Tri-Gem/Easton, Sommers, CT (2-2)
7t. Paramount Builders/TPS, Virginia Beach, VA (2-2)
9t. Charlie Rose/Easton, San Diego, CA (1-2)
9t. JWM/Herb’s Master Graphics/TPS, San Diego, CA (1-2)
9t. RPM/TPS, Lafayette, CA (1-2)
9t. Sunnyvale Value & Fitting/TPS, Saratoga, CA (1-2)
13t. Calvert/Miken, Dearborn Heights, MI (1-2)
13t. Long Pest/Tacoma Dodge/TPS, Seattle, WA (0-2)
13t. Maroadi Transfer/Easton, Pittsburgh, PA (0-2)
13t. Worth/SEG, Alexandria, VA (0-2)