Category: USSSA

1994 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1994 / USSSA / USSSA Women's Major
November 9, 1994

1994 held at Salem, Virginia.

Champion – Cannan’s Illusion, San Antonio, Texas
Runner Up – Papa John’s, Louisville, Kentucky

Cannan’s Illusions, after a tough runnerup finish last year, won the Championship this year with a 7-3 title game victory. Sandy Mader’s 3 hits each drove in a run to lead the Cannan’s offense. Everyone in attendance was waiting for the big matchup between Cannan’s and Lady Blue for the Championship, but that never materialized. Cannan’s played Lady Blue in the semi-final of the winner’s bracket and smoked them 20-3. Lady Blue dropped down to the Loser’s Bracket and had to watch as Papa John’s caught fire and eliminated Empress Chili 7-6 and then upset Lady Blue 10-9 and then Leaverne’s Roadrunners in the lowers bracket finals 6-3 to make it to the finals.

MVP – Sandy Mader, Cannan’s Illusions (10-18, .556, 6 RBI, 6 Runs)
Batting Leader – Teresa Held, Spooks (10-15, 6 Runs) – .667
HR Leader – Marie Eckoff, Cannan’s Illusions (5-13, .385, 5 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Sue Kozoil, Lady Blue – (11-20, .550, 4 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Shannon Ellingsworth, Papa Johns (15-32, .469, 7 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Trish Fox, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (8-17, .471, 3 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Pat Burns, Spooks (6-11, .545, 2 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Denise Day, Lady Blue/TPS (8-21, .381, 6 Runs) – 1
HR Leader – Kim Edmondson, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (5-18, .278, 8 Runs) – 1
Defensive MVP – Laura Troutman, Papa Johns
Offensive MVP – Allison Cole, Lady Blue/TPS (13-21, .619, 6 Runs)

1994 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Marie Eckoff, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS (5-13, .385, 1 HR)
P – Shiela Gilmore, Papa Johns (12-29, .414)
C – Deborah Bell, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (
1B – Lori Erpenbeck, Lady Blue/TPS (9-15, .600)
1B – Laura Troutman, Papa Johns (14-27, .519)
1B -Barb Lindgren, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS (7-16, .438)
2B – Shannon Ellingsworth, Papa John’s (15-32, .469, 1 HR)
2B – Mayre Tames, Lady Cougars (
3B – Sandy Mader, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS (10-18, .556)
3B – Faye Smith, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (
SS – Jolanda Clayton, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (
SS – Andrea Wadsworth, Papa Johns (15-31, .484)
SS – Sue Koziol, Lady Blue/TPS (11-20, .550, 1 HR)
OF – Tina May, Empress Chile/TPS (
OF -Trisha Fox, Leaverne’s Roadrunners (8-17, .471)
OF -Tammi Terrel, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS (7-14, .500)
OF -Allison Cole, Lady Blue/TPS (13-21, .619)
OF -Kathy Riley, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS (7-16, .438)
Manager – Al Campbell, Cannan’s Illusions/TPS

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 16 teams)

1. Cannan’s Illusions/TPS, San Antonio, TX (5-0)
2. Papa John’s, Louisville, KY (6-2)
3. Leaverne’s Road Runners, Pinehurst, NC (3-2)
4. Lady Blue/TPS,Dearborn, MI (3-2)
5t. Empress Chili/TPS, Cincinnati, OH (2-2)

1994 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1994 / USSSA / USSSA Major Slow Pitch
October 1, 1994

1994 held at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Champion – Converters/Vernon’s/TPS, Kinston, North Carolina
Runner Up – Spectrum/Easton, Golden Valley, Minnesota

MVP – Jimmy Powers, Convertors (16-23, .696, 2 HR, 9 RBI)
Home Run Leader – Hank Garris, Bell Corp. (11-20, .550, 19 RBI) – 9
Batting Leader – John Whaley, O&S (14-19, 7 HR, 19 RBI) – .734
Defensive MVP – Randy Romagna, Converters/ Vernon’s/TPS

ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Butch Ovens, Convertors/Vernons
C – Rick Weiterman, Ritch’s/Superior
EH – John Whaley, O&S/TPS
EH – Mike Macenko, Ritch’s/Superior
1B – Hank Garris, Bell Corp.
1B – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s/Superior
1B – Dennis Graser, Spectrum/Easton
2B – Dewayne Nevitt, Converters/Vernons
2B – Andy Alvis, Spectrum/Easton
3B – Rusty Bumgardner, Converters/Vernons
3B – Todd Volkers, Spectrum/Easton
SS – Todd Joerling, Bell Corp.
SS – Randy Romagna, Converters/Vernons
OF – Scott Othoudt, Spectrum/Easton
OF – Jimmy Powers, Converters/Vernons
OF – Jeff Franks, Spectrum/Easton
OF – Larry Carter, Labtec/Demarini
OF – Dan Schuck, Bell Corp.
OF – Scott Elliott, Converters/Vernons
OF – Todd Martin, Converters/Vernons
MGR – Elvin Herring, Converters/Vernons

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Converters/Vernon’s/TPS, LaGrange, NC (5-1)
2. Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, MN (6-2)
3. Ritch’s/Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (3-2)
4. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (4-2)
5t. O&S/TPS, Burnsville, MN (3-2)
5t. Hague/Ohio Transport/Four Star, Columbus, OH (2-2)
7t. Labtec/Demarini, Vancouver, WA (2-2)
7t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (2-2)
9t. Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (1-2)
9t. Steele’s/Sunbelt Hitmen, Brook Park, OH (1-2)
9t. Riverside/RAM/Taylor Brothers/TPS, Louisville, KY (1-2)
9t. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX (1-2)
13t. Lighthouse/Worth, Stone Mountain, GA (0-2)
13t. Herb’s/Dynasty/TPS, San Diego, CA (0-2)
13t. RSH/Deep South/Worth, Jackson, MS (0-2)
13t. Shen Valley/DJ’s Sports/TPS, Atchison, KS (0-2)

1993 USSSA Men’s AA Slow Pitch Worlds

1993 / USSSA / USSSA AA Slow Pitch
November 10, 1993

1993 held at Savannah, Georgia.

Champion – Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Runner Up – Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, Minnesota

MVP – Bruce Wood, Bunca/Worth (14-19, .737, 7 HR, 14 RBI)
HR Leader – Mike Stevens, Bunca/Worth (15-26, .577, 23 RBI) – 12
Batting Leaders – Bruce Wood, Bunca – .737
Batting Leaders – Doug Shaneyfeldt, Jay’s (14-19, 7 HR, 16 RBI) – .737
Defensive MVP – no info

1993 USSSA MEN’S CLASS “AA” WORLD TEAM

P – Al Krzezewski – Bunca/Worth
C – John Whaley – Spectrum/Easton
1B – Mike DeVota – Bunca/Worth
2B – Doug Shaneyfelt – Jays/Worth
3B – Jim Thurman – Spectrum/Easton
SS – Greg Alexander – Bunca/Worth
OF – Mike Stevens – Bunca/Worth
OF – Bruce Wood – Bunca/Worth
OF – Pete Benton – Bunca/Worth
OF – Tom Maslowskl – Spectrum/Easton
UTIL – Andy Cook – AJD/TPS
UTIL – Chuck Verschoore – AJD/TPS
UTIL – Doug Berfeldt – Spectrum/Easton
UTIL – Kevin Birkofer – Jays/Worth
UTIL – Jim Burbrink – Jays/Worth
Manager – Dick Cagle – Bunca/Worth

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (5-0)
2. Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, MN (5-2)
3. Jay’s/Worth, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
4. AJD Softball/TPS, Richmond, VA (4-2)
5t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA 2-2)
5t. Pace/Worth, Rochester, NY (4-2)
7t. Southland Sox/Worth, Gainesville, GA (3-2)
7t. Alford’s/Worth, Atlanta, GA (3-2)
9t. Herb’s Dynasty, San Diego CA (1-2)
9t. Joe Black/Worth, Chicago, IL 2-2)
9t. Rainer Beer Softball Club, Sumner, WA (1-2)
9t. Jocks Bitch/Worth, Louisberg, KS (1-2)
13t. Converters Unlimited/TPS, Kinston NC (1-2)
13t. Survival/Dudley, Dallas, TX (0-2)
13t. Trantham/Dudley, Chattanooga, TN (1-2)
13t. Labtec Enterprises, Vancouver, WA (0-2)
17. Island Automotive, Glynn, GA (0-2)

1993 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1993 / USSSA / USSSA A Slow Pitch
November 10, 1993

1993 held at Savannah, Georgia.

Champion – Century Glass/Worth, Garland, Texas
Runner Up – Jimmies, Kalamazoo, Michigan

MVP – Mike Waddell, Century Glass/Worth (.684, 6 HR)
HR Leader – John Rector, Jimmies – 10
Batting Leader – Bud Weathers, Century Glass/Worth (16-22) – .727
Defensive MVP – N/A
Offensive MVP – N/A

1993 USSSA MEN’S CLASS “A” WORLD TEAM

Bud Weathers – Century Glass/Worth
Thomas Brown – Century Glass/Worth
Dale Walters – Century Glass/Worth
Mike Waddell – Century Glass/Worth
Ray Cowart – Century Glass/Worth
Kim Hutson – Hooters/TPS
Jeff Kirk – Jimmies/Dudley
Mark Matchulat – Jimmies/Dudley
Dale Dorton – Jimmies/Dudley
Jeff Ehrenberg – Jimmies/Dudley
Mike McCrory – Perkins/TPS
Chris Lashley – Perkins/TPS
Dave Elder – Perkins/TPS
Mike Petramalo – Leisure Time/Dudley
Rob Wilcoys – Mass Consufion
David Knox – Century Glass/Worth

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Century Glass/Worth, Dallas, TX (6-0)
2. Jimmies/Dudley, Kalamazoo, MI (9-2)
3. Perkins/TPS, Louisville KY (5-2)
4. Hooters/TPS, Overland Park KS (5-2)
5t. Leisure Time/Dudley, Rochester, NY (5-2)
5t. Mass Confusion, Downy, CA (3-2)
7t. W.W. Gay, Gainesville, FL (5-2)
7t. Johnson Builders, Hilton Head, SC (4-2)
9t. Clay Insulation, Middleburg, FL (5-2)
9t. Prime Time Sports, Phoenix, AZ (5-2)
9t. Maddy’s, New Castle, DE (4-2)
9t. Long Haul Trucking/TPS, Elk River, MN (3-2)
13t. Steele’s XLT, Beaverdam, VA (4-2)
13t. D’s Dynasty, San Diego, CA (4-2)
13t. RFG Thunder, Vacaville, CA (3-2)
13t. Evening News, Savannah,GA (3-2)
17t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (1-2)
17t. The Schooner, Tacoma, WA (2-2)
17t. MCM/TPS,Syrscuse, NY (2-2)
17t. Unionville, Macon, GA (2-2)
17t. Terry’s/Dudley, Wilkesboro, NC (3-2)
17t. Dallas BB’s/Dudiey/DGW, Dallas, TX (2-2)
17t. Capriotti’s, Wilmington, DE (3-2)
17t. FMG/Worth, Sacramento, CA (2-2)
25t. Westwood Sports, Lakeville, MN (2-2)
25t. Leroy’s Frame/Worth, Claremont NC (2-2)
25t. Trim Fit, Phoenix, AZ (2-2)
25t. Softball Express, Lynwood, CA (2-2)
25t. Herrin Business Products, Savannah GA (2-2)
25t. Gooslin/Hague/Easton, Columbus, OH (2-2)
25t. Major League Industries, Ringgold, GA (1-2)
25t. MN Merchants, Minneapolis, MN (2-2)
33t. Arizona Elize/Worth, Mesa, AZ (0-2)
33t. Shen Valley Roofing, Bridgewater, VA (1-2)
33t. Treasure Coast, Vero Beach, FL (1-2)
33t. O&S Cattle, South St. Paul, MN (1-2)
33t. KC Softball, Overland Park, KS (0-2)
33t. HRD Press, Fairfax, VA (1-2)
33t. Jonesboro/TPS, Jonesboro, TN (1-2)
33t. Sugemeli Golf, Anaheim, CA (1-2)
33t. Hofbrau/Sheboygan Clinic/Easton, Sheboygan, WI (0-2)
33t. Dairy Queen, Watkinsville, GA (1-2)
33t. Aqua Force, Savannah, GA (1-2)
33t. Roberts Parks, Indianapolis, IN (1-2)
33t. Rookies, Independence, MO (1-2)
33t. LJ’s, North Augusta, SC (1-2)
33t. Alamo Capitol, Concord, CA (1-2)
33t. Kings Auto/Dazie Sports, Waynesboro, VA (0-2)
49t. Troy Fish & Game, Troy, OH (0-2)
49t. Ludies, Covington, GA (0-2)
49t. Miller Lite/Fenders, Davenport, IA (1-2)
49t. Pacific Palm, Niceville, FL (0-2)
49t. Bubba’s Softball, Savannah, GA (0-2)
49t. OC Swats, Anaheim, CA (0-2)
49t. S&D Sports, Orange Park, FL (0-2)
49t. Trailblazers, Sterling Heights, MI (0-2)
49t. Godfrey’s, Hodges, SC (0-2)

1993 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1993 / USSSA / USSSA Women's Major
November 9, 1993

1993 held at Rockford, Illinois.

Champion – Lady Blue, Plymouth, Michigan (39-6)
Runner Up – Cannan’s Illusion, San Antonio, Texas

Lady Blue exploded for 15 runs in the second inning of the Championship game to capture the title with a 23-2 victory. They outscored their opponents 70-9 in their 5 game undefeated run.

MVP – Meme Vincl, Lady Blue (13-18, .722, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
Batting Leader – Sue Kozoil, Lady Blue (16-20, 1 HR, 12 RBI, 8 Runs) – .800
HR Leader – Marie Pesch, Cannan’s (13-24, .542, 12 RBI, 12 Runs) – 4
Defensive MVP – Allison Cole, Lady Blue
Offensive MVP – Marie Pesch, Cannan’s (13-24, .542, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 12 Runs)

1993 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Mary Hoff, Lady Blue (5-13, .385)
P – Mitzi Davis, Cannan’s Illusions (13-23, .565)
C – Marie Pesch, Cannan’s Illusions (13-24, .542, 4 HR)
EH – Darlene Lowrey, Salem Hawks (13-18, .772, 3 HR)
EH – Laura Troutman, Lady Blue (12-18, .667)
1B – Lori Erpenbeck, Salem Hawks (9-15, .600, 3 HR)
2B – Jeannine Murray, Richmod Rallys (7-15, .467)
3B – Tracy Keefer, Lady Blue (10-16, .625)
3B – Theresa Shephard, Empress Chili (9-16, .563)
3B – Sandy Mader, Cannan’s Illusions (12-23, .522)
SS – Sue Koziol, Lady Blue (16-20, .800, 1 HR)
SS – Trina Hertzog, Salem Hawks (10-21, .476)
OF – Allison Cole, Lady Blue (9-19, .474)
OF – Meme Vencl, Lady Blue (13-18, .722)
OF – Tracey Kruger, Spooks (5-14, .357, 1 HR)
OF – Theresa Hirschauer, Empress Chili (10-18, .556)
OF – Brenda Ryan, Empress Chili (10-18, .556)
OF – Lynnie France, Salem Hawks (8-18, .444, 2 HR)
OF – Cynthia Bruner, Cannan’s Illusions (12-19, .632)
OF – Stephanie Broden, Cannan’s Illusions (13-22, .591)
Manager – Al Campbell, Lady Blue

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete – 16 teams)

1. Lady Blue, Plymouth, MI (5-0)
2. Cannan’s Illusions, San Antonio, TX (7-2)
3. Salem Hawks/TPS, Commerce Township, MI (3-2)
4. Empress Chili, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)

1993 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1993 / USSSA / USSSA Major Slow Pitch
October 1, 1993

1993 held at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Champion – Bell Corp, Tampa, Florida
Runner Up – Williams/Worth, Houston, Texas

MVP – Dan Schuck, Bell Corp. (16-30, .533, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs)
Home Run Leader – Dan Schuck, Bell Corp. – 9
Home Run Leader – Carl Rose, Williams/Worth – (18-26, .692, 21 RBIs) – 9
Home Run Leader – Larry Friedieu, Vernon’s – (16-21, .762 , 23 RBIs) – 9
Batting Leader – Dirk Androff, Ritch’s/ Superior (8-10, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs) – .800
Defensive MVP – Greg Cannady, Bell Corp.

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

Pitcher – Greg Cannedy – Bell Corp.
Catcher – Brian Ward – Bunca/Worth
Extra Hitter – Wendell Rickard – Williams/Worth
First Base – Ricky Huggins – Vernon’s
First Base – Jeff Arnold – Bell Corp.
Second Base – David Pohl – Bunca/Worth
Third Base – Rusty Bumgardner – Convertors/TPS
Third Base – Dewayne Nevitt – Vernon’s
Third Base – Jon Meyers – Williams/Worth
Third Base – Scott McDaniel – Bunca/Worth
Shortstop – Todd Joerling – Bell Corp.
Shortstop – Mark Martin – Bell Corp.
Outfield – Ed Starcher – Williams/Worth
Outfield – Scott Flood – DJ’s Sports/TPS
Outfield – Phil White – Bell Corp.
Outfield – Carl Rose – Williams/Worth
Outfield – Larry Fredieu – Vernon’s
Outfield – Hank Garris – Williams/Worth
Outfield – Dan Schuck – Bell Corp.
Manager – Terry Perryman – Bell Corp.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (7-1)
2. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX (4-2)
3. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (3-2)
4. Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (4-2)
5t. Convertors Unlimited/TPS, LaGrange, NC (3-2)
5t. DJ’s Sports/TPS, Atchison, KS (2-2)
7t. Herb’s Synasty, San Diego, CA (2-2)
7t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (2-2)
9t. Ritch’s/Superior, Windsor Locks, CT (1-2)
9t. Steele’s/Sunbelt, Brook Park, OH (1-2)
9t. Pace/Worth, Rochester, NY (1-2)
9t. TPS/AJD Softball, Richmond, VA (1-2)
13t. Taylor Brothers, New Kingston, RI (0-2)
13t. Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, MN (0-2)
13t. New Construction/TPS, Shelbyville, IN (0-2)
13t. St. Louis/Worth, St. Louis, MO (0-2)

1992 USSSA Women’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1992 / USSSA / USSSA Women's Major
November 9, 1992

1992 held at Garland, Texas.

Champion – Lady Blue, Plymouth, Michigan (40-3)
Runner Up – Salem Hawks, Bellville, Illinois

Sue Kozoil was named MVP for the third time in her illustrious career as she led Lady Blue to the World Series title. She has the second highest batting average and was the co-HR leader as well. She went 3-4 in the Championship game as Lady Blue rolled to a 15-3 win. Lady Blue defeated Cannan’s Illusions in the winners bracket final 10-5 (Kozoil was 3-3 with 5 RBI) and then the Salem Hawks eliminated Cannan’s Illusions in the losers bracket final 13-12. Lady Blue ended the season with a 40-3 record and also a 32 game winning streak.

MVP – Sue Kozoil, Lady Blue (13-18, .722, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 11 Runs)
Batting Leader – Venisa Dinius, Spooks (13-17, 3 RBI, 5 Runs) – .765
HR Leader – Sue Kozoil, Lady Blue – 5
HR Leader – Sherri Lynn France, Hawks (11-18, .611, 12 RBI, 9 Runs) – 5
Defensive MVP – Trina Hertzog, Salem Hawks
Offensive MVP – N/A

1992 ALL WORLD TEAM

P – Mary Hoff, Lady Blue (10-14, .714, 1 HR)
P – Jackie McCarver, Mr. A’s Express (8-14, .571, 2 HR)
P – Mitzi Davis, Cannan’s Illusions (10-16, .625)
C – Marie Pesch, Cannan’s Illusions (8-17, .471, 2 HR)
1B – Lori Ergenbeck, Salem Hawks (10-23, .435, 3 HR)
2B – Sue Wehrman, Salem Hawks (8-18, .444)
3B – Julie Shackleford, Salem Hawks (11-22, .500)
SS – Sue Kozoil, Lady Blue (13-18, .722, 5 HR)
SS – Shelly Cummins, Auto Body Parts (14-23, .609)
SS – Trina Hertzog, Salem Hawks (12-22, .545)
OF – Andy Anthony, Auto Body Parts (12-21, .571)
OF – Sherri Lynn France, Salem Hawks (11-18, .611, 5 HR)
OF – Venisa Dinius, Spooks (13-17, .765)
OF – Allison Cole, Lady Blue (10-16, .625, 1 HR)
OF – Denise Day, Lady Blue (9-17, .529, 1 HR)
OF – Kathy Riley, Cannan’s Illusions (11-18, .611, 1 HR)
OF – Meme Vencl, Lady Blue (7-17, .412)
Manager – Al Campbell, Lady Blue

FINAL STANDINGS (Incomplete)

1. Lady Blue, Plymouth, MI
2. Salem Hawks, Bellville, IL
3. Cannan’s Illusions, San Antonio, TX

1992 USSSA Men’s AA Slow Pitch Worlds

1992 / USSSA / USSSA AA Slow Pitch
October 1, 1992

1992 held at Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Champion – Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, Minnesota
Runner Up – Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, Michigan

MVP – Doug Berfeldt, Spectrum/Easton
HR Leader – Doug Berfeldt, Spectrum/Easton – 18 HR
Batting Leader – Doug Berfeldt, Spectrum/Easton
Defensive MVP – N/A

1992 USSSA MEN’S CLASS “AA” WORLD TEAM

Doug Berfeldt, Spectrum/Easton
Jim Thurman, Spectrum/Easton
Tim Magner, Spectrum/Easton
John Peterson, Spectrum/Easton
Todd Fuectman, Spectrum/Easton

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Spectrum/Easton, Crystal, MN (7-1)
2. Bunca/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI
3. BMR, CA
4. Dan Smith, San Jose, CA
5t. AJD, VA

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SCORES

Spectrum/Easton 29 Undercoverwear 28
Spectrum/Easton 26 Pace 24
BMR 18 Spectrum/Easton 11
Spectrum/Easton 29 AJD 22
Spectrum/Easton 23 Dan Smith 22
Spectrum/Easton 26 BMR 18
Spectrum/Easton 23 Bunca/Worth 18
Spectrum/Easton 27 Bunca/Worth 12

1992 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

1992 / USSSA / USSSA Major Slow Pitch
October 1, 1992

1992 held at Daytona Beach, Florida.

Champion – Ritch’s-Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Runner Up – Williams/Worth, Houston, Texas

Ritch’s-Superior became the first team in Softball History to win the Grand Slam of Softball. They won the ISA, NSA, ASA and now the USSSA World Championships. They finished the season with an 80-9 record and will always be mentioned when considering the greatest teams of all time. The R-S Express won without their leading hitter, big Jim Fuller, who broke the single season batting average record sent by Mike Nye back in 1976. Nye batted .769. Fuller ended the season with a .774 batting average. Dave Steffen had 12 HRs among his 15 hits, was named the MVP. Ritch’s defeated Williams/Worth 25-22 in the championship game. Britt Hightower, who always comes up big in championship games, was 4-5 with 2 HRs. Ron Parnell hit 3 HRs, while Rick Weiterman, Doug Roberson and Darrell Beeler all had 3 hits in the game. Sterlin Ibrom was 4-4 for Williams/Worth. Carol Rose, Jon Meyers and Freddie Johnson all added two HRs each. Ritch’s out-homered Williams 12-11 and out hit them 24 to 23. Williams eliminated Spectrum 27-13 in the loser’s bracket final as John Grissom had 5 Home Runs in the game. A word of note; this was Cecil Whitehead’s 7th USSSA World Series Championship, more then any other player.

MVP -Dave Steffen, Ritch’s-Superior (15-24, .625, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs)
Home Run Leader – Dave Steffen, Ritch’s-Superior – 12
Home Run Leader – Carl Rose (18-27, .667, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs), Williams/Worth – 12
Batting Leader – (min. 15 ABs) – Curtis Williams, Vernon’s (19-22, 7 RBIs, 13 Runs) – .864
Defensive MVP – Carl Rose, Williams/Worth

USSSA MAJOR WORLD SERIES ALL WORLD TEAM

Pitcher – Paul Drilling – Ritch’s/Superior (13-25, .520, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Catcher – Freddie Johnson – Williams/Worth (17-26, .654, 9 HRs, 17 RBIs, 16 Runs)
Catcher – Rick Weiterman – Ritch’s/Superior (18-27, .667, 5 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Catcher – Tim Magner – Spectrum (16-24, .667, 8 HRs, 14 RBIs, 15 Runs)
First Base – Dennis Graser – Ritch’s/Superior (11-21, .524, 5 HRs, 7 RBIs, 11 Runs)
Second Base – Jon Meyers – Williams/Worth (16-27, .593, 11 HR, 21 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Third Base – Charles Wright – Ritch’s/Superior (10-17, .588, 8 HRs, 19 RBIs, 19 Runs)
Shortstop – Ron Parnell – Ritch’s/Superior (14-23, .609, 11 HRs, 18 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Outfield – Curtis Williams – Vernon’s (19-22, .864, 7 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Outfield – Kent Johnson – Slo-Pitch News (10-17, .588, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Outfield – Doug Berfeldt – Spectrum (13-24, .542, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Outfield – Cecil Whitehead – Ritch’s/Superior (13-21, .619, 5 HRs, 5 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Outfield – Carl Rose – Williams/Worth (18-27, .667, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 23 Runs)
Outfield – Roy Eppley – Vernon’s (10-18, .556, 2 HRs, 19 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Outfield – Britt Hightower – Ritch’s/Superior (17-25, .680, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, 16 Runs)
Utility – Dave Steffen – Ritch’s/Superior (15-24, .625, 12 HRs, 25 RBIs, 17 Runs)
Utility – John Grissom – Williams/Worth (17-27, .630, 11 HRs, 16 RBIs, 16 Runs)
Utility – John Whaley – Spectrum (15-20, .750, 6 HRs, 10 RBIs, 11 Runs)
Utility – Ted Larsen – Spectrum (10-18, .556, 4 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Utility – Kenny Pruitt – Nanny’s (15-19, .789, 6 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Manager – Buddy Slater – Ritch’s/Superior

OTHERS

Mark Baker, Bell Corp (9-11, .818, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
Mark Martin, Bell Corp (10-13, .769, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Sylvin Little, Nanney’s (11-15, .733, 7 HRs, 23 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Tim Millette, Dan Smith (8-11, .727, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Jason Kendrick, Datom-Argus (7-10, .700, 1 HR, 5 RBIs, 5 Runs)
Todd Martin, Nanney’s (11-16, .688, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Cody Wyatt, Starpath (10-15, .667, 3 HRs, 11 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Dan Schuck, Bell Corp (8-12, .667, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Danny Williams, Steele’s Sunbelt (5-8, .625, 3 Runs)
Doug Roberson, Ritch’s-Superior (15-25, .600, 8 HRs, 18 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Bruce Meade, Starpath (9-15, .600, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Greg Whitlock, Starpath (9-15, .600, 5 Runs)
Steve Craven, Steele’s Sunbelt (3-5, .600, 1 RBI, 2 Runs)
Donnie Rardin, Starpath (10-17, .583, 10 Runs)
Darrell Beeler, Ritch’s-Superior (14-24, .583, 9 HRs, 14 RBIs, 14 Runs)
Larry Carter, DJ’s Sports (7-12, .583, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 8 Runs)
Doug Brown, AJD (4-7, .571, 1 HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs)
Jimmy Powers, Steele’s Sunbelt (4-7, .571, 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Mike Macenko, Steele’s Sunbelt (4-7, .571, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs)
Dirk Androff, Ritch’s-Superior (13-23, .565, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs, 17 Runs)
John Keigley, Williams/Worth (13-23, .565, 5 RBIs, 13 Runs)
Derek Oliver, Nanney’s (9-16, .563, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Phil White, Nanney’s (10-18, .556, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Kenny Carver, Williams/Worth (14-25, .560, 9 HRs, 16 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Mark Heirlmeier, DJ’s Sports (6-11, .545, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Ed Berg, Dryden (6-11, .545, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs)
Hank Garris, Bunca (6-11, .545, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 5 Runs)
Sterlin Ibrom, Williams/Worth (14-26, .538, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Doug Burns, DJ’s Sports (7-13, .538, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Ken Dain, Slo-Pitch News (8-15, .533, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 9 Runs)
Dewayne Frizzell, Vernons (12-23, .522, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs, 12 Runs)
Ron Ford, Vernons (10-20, .500, 3 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Mike Nye, Vernons (3-6, .500)
Rick Plante, Starpath (7-14, .500, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 7 Runs)
Monty Tucker, Steele’s Sunbelt (2-4, .500, 1 RBI)
Robbie Ergle, Vernons (12-25, .480, 7 HRs, 15 RBIs, 11 Runs)
Mike Jacobs, Vernons (10-21, .476, 3 RBIs 10 Runs)
Greg Harding, Dryden (4-9, .444, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs)
Larry Fredieu, Bell Corp (5-12, .417, 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, 6 Runs)
Todd Joerling, Bell Corp (5-12, .417, 4 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs)
Don Clatterbaugh, Dryden (4-10, .400, 2 Runs)
Rick Scherr, AJD (2-5, .400, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 Runs)
Craig Elliott, AJD (2-5, .400, 1 RBI, 1 Run)
Tot Powers, Steele’s Sunbelt (2-5, .400, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 2 Runs)
Wendell Rickard, Datom-Argus (3-8, .375, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs)
Ricky Huggins, Vernons (8-22, .364, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs, 10 Runs)
Dewayne Nevitt, Starpath (5-14, .357, 3 HRs, 3 RBIs, 5 Runs)
Bill Blake, Bell Corp (4-12, .333, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs)
Rick Wheeler, Bell Corp (2-10, .200 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Runs)
Mike Bolen, Datom-Argus (1-5, .200, 2 RBIs, 1 Run)
Clyde Guy, AJD (1-6, .167, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Runs)

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ritch’s/Superior/TPS, Windsor Locks, CT (5-0)
2. Williams/Worth, Spring, TX (4-2)
3. Spectrum/Easton, Golden Valley, MN (4-2)
4. Vernon’s, Jacksonville, FL (4-2)
5t. Slo-Pitch News, Seattle WA (3-2)
5t. Nanney’s Office Supply, Spartenburg, SC (2-2)
7t. DJ Sports, Atchison, KS (2-2)
7t. Starpath, Monticello, KY (2-2)
9t. Bunca Car Wash/Worth, Kalamazoo, MI (1-2)
9t. Bell Corp., Tampa, FL (1-2)
9t. Dan Smith Plastering, San Jose, CA (1-2)
9t. Dryden/Ragtop Pizza/Harrison, Newport News, VA (1-2)
13t. AJD/Wilson Sportign Goods, Richmond, VA (0-2)
13t. Datum Argus, Lebanon, TN (0-2)
13t. Pace/Worth, Rochester, NY (0-2)
13t. Steele’s/Sunbelt, Brook Park, OH (0-2)

1992 USSSA Men’s A Slow Pitch Worlds

1992 / USSSA / USSSA A Slow Pitch
October 1, 1992

1992 held at Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Champion – Herb’s/Dynasty, San Diego, California
Runner Up – St. Clair Park A’s, Belleville, Illinois

MVP – Ed Anselmo, Herb’s/Dynasty
HR Leader – Rich Courtney, Tribe – 17
Batting Leader – John Rodriguez, Herb’s/Dynasty
Defensive MVP – ?
Offensive MVP – ?

1992 USSSA MEN’S CLASS “A” WORLD TEAM

No Information Provided

OTHERS

Lance Peterson – Minneapolis Merchants .739 (17-23)
Mike Reiling – Minneapolis Merchants .682 (15-22) 8 HR

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Herb’s/Dynasty, San Diego, CA
2. St. Clair Park A’s, Belleville, IL
3.
4.
5t. Minneapolis Merchants, Minneapolis, MN
5t.

OTHERS

The Tribe, CA
Virginia A’s, VA
Duster’s, CA
Ruth Realty, Seattle, WA

SCORES

Herb’s Dynasty 17 Minneapolis Merchants 11
The Tribe 28 Minneapolis Merchants 14
Minneapolis Merchants 15 Virginia A’s 6
Minneapolis Merchants 29 Duster’s 9
Minneapolis Merchants 20 Ruth Realty 14