Category: 2001

2001 ISA Men’s A Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held at Auburn, Alabama.


Champion – Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Runner Up – Florida Heat/Nave/Black’s/Worth, Sanibel, Florida


  • MVP – Travis Matthews, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Defensive MVP – Not named
  • HR Leader – Dwayne Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS
  • Batting Leader – Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth (23-26) – .859

ISA A ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Travis Matthews, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • BJ Fulk, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Roy Jarman, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Derek Oliver, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Doug Flowers, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Larry White, Paramount Builders/Worth
  • Paul Stanley, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Scott McDaniel, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Jeff Young, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Curtis Nave, Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth
  • Dewyane Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS

FINAL RESULTS

1. Paramount Builders/Worth, Virginia Beach, VA
2. Florida Heat/Nave Plumbing/Joe Black’s/Worth, Sanibel, FL
3. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL
4. L&L Painting/TPS, Prattville, AL
5t. JW Construction/Mizuno, Riverdale, GA
5t. LDJ/Varsity/Easton, Detroit, MI
7t. Louisiana Bag/Legend/TPS, Picayune, MS
7t. W.W. Gay/TPS, Gainesville, FL
9t. Aubury’s/TPS, Savannah, GA
9t. Mississippi/Worth, Jackson, MS
9t. Lighthouse Baptist/Select/Mizuno, Chattanooga, TN
9t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA
13t. Smokes/ABS/Joe Corbi’s Pizza/TPS, Ellicott City, MD
13t. C&M Sporting Goods, Dotham, AL
13t. Suncoast/Smith Barney/TPS, Bradenton, FL
13t. Jonesboro/TPS, Kingsport, TN
17t. Quick Roofing/Advanced Softball/Nike, Texarkana, TX
17t. Team Hale Storm/Cuz’s Crew, Suwanee, GA
17t. Mizuno Bomb Squad, Dallas, TX
17t. Phonemasters/TPS, St. Louis, MO
17t. Viggiani Plumbing, Toms River, NJ

2001 ISA Men’s AA Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held at Columbus, Georgia.


Champion – Reece/Roosters, Canal Winchester, Ohio
Runner Up – Budweiser/Summerlin, College Station, Texas


  • MVP – Jeff Lanning, Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton (16-23, .696, 9 HR)
  • Defensive MVP – Chris Chilton, Reece/Roosters
  • Offensive MVP – Not Awarded
  • HR Leader – Dwayne Frizzell, L&L Painting/TPS (25-40, .625, 39 RBI) – 19
  • Batting Leader – Jimmy Devine, Budweiser/Summerlin (31-34, 7 HR) – .911

ISA AA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Jeff Lanning – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Chris Chilton, Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Brian Justice – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Dennis Pierce – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Judson Jackson – Budweiser/Summerlein/1TT/MG/Easton
  • Brian Foster – Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton
  • Jimmy Devine – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (31-34, .911, 7 HR)
  • Shane Dubose – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (26-34, .764)
  • Robin Ryan – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (21-29, .724)
  • Keith Brockman – Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (25-33, .758, 7 HR)
  • Rusty Hoke, Budweiser/Summerlin/1TT/MG/Easton (27-33, .818, 8 HR)
  • Brian Rainwater – L&L Painting/TPS
  • Dwayne Frizzell – L&L Painting/TPS (25-40, .625, 19 HR, 39 RBI)
  • Scotty Summerland – L&L Painting/TPS

OTHERS

Jeff Smith, Budweiser (11 HR, 27 RBI)
Jerold Smith, Budweiser (11 HR, 24 RBI)
Tim Cocco, Budweiser (9 HR, 18 RBI)


FINAL RESULTS

1. Reece/Roosters/Astros/Easton, Canal Winchester, OH (5-0)
2. Budweiser/Summerlein/1TT/MG/Easton, College Station, TX (4-2)
3. L&L Painting/TPS, Prattville, AL (4-2)
4. Aftershock/Easton, Alameda, CA (4-2)
5t. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
5t. Suncoast/Smith Barney/TPS, Bradenton, FL (2-2)
7t. Maroadi Transfer/Frank n Stein, Jeannete, PA (2-2)
7t. Gasoline Heaven/Worth, Commack, NY (2-2)
9t. Team Worth, Tullahoma, TN (0-2)
9t. Aubrey’s/TPS, Savannah, GA 1-2
9t. JW Construction/Mizuno, Riverdale, CA (1-2)
9t. Banks Oil/Worth, Carrollton, GA (0-2)
13t. Team Action/Diamond Sports, Gainesville, GA (0-2)
13t. Colbert Plumbing/Budweiser, Athens, GA (0-2)

2001 ISA Men’s Super Slow Pitch World Series

2001 held in Jordan, Minnesota at the Mini-Met Stadium.


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


  • Co-MVP – John Mello, Long Haul/TPS (12-16, .750, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Co-MVP – Jimmy Powers, Long Haul/TPS (15-17, .882, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Defensive MVP – Britt Hightower, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
  • Offensive MVP – None named or no info
  • HR Leader – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS (16)
  • Base Burglar – Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS

ISA ALL WORLD TEAM

  • Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (12-16, .750, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 10 Runs)
  • Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, ,778, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (12-18, .667, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 11 Runs)
  • Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 10 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Jim Powers, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corps/TPS (15-17, .882, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 14 Runs)
  • Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS (16 HR)
  • Dennis Mendoza, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Britt Hightower, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Paul Brannon, Hague/Resmondo/Special Tank/TPS
  • Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo
  • Dewayne Nevitt, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton
  • Jeff Hall, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton (13-15, .867)
  • John McCraw, Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton
  • Todd Volkers, Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS

OTHERS

Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (12-16, .750, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 10 Runs)
Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (10-17, .588, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs)
Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor/Shen/TPS (7-13, .538, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 6 Runs)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Canal Winchester, OH (3-2)
3. Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton, San Jose, CA (2-2)
4. Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
5t. Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth, Seattle, WA (1-2)
5t. O&S Cattle/Mizuno, St. Paul, MN (1-2)
7t. Doc’s/Easton, Sioux City, IA (0-2)
7t. Hooters/B&B/Easton, Overland Park, KS (0-2)


GAMES

Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 23 Hooters/B&B/Easton 11 (Friday 6:00PM)
Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 21 O&S Cattle/Mizuno 11 (Friday 7:45PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 24 Doc’s/Easton 9 (Friday 9:30PM)
Pov’s/Walser/TPS 17 Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 3 (Friday 4:15PM)
O&S Cattle/Mizuno 13 Hooters/B&B/Easton 12 (Saturday 9:00AM)
Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 25 Doc’s/Easton 2 (Saturay 10:45AM)
Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 34 Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 22 (Saturday 12:30PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 32 Pov’s/Walser/TPS 9 (Saturday 2:15PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 31 Red’s/J&J/Fairweather/Worth 11 (Saturday 4:00PM)
Pov’s/Walser/TPS 18 O&S Cattle/Mizuno 3 (Saturday 5:45PM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 35 Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 20 (Saturday 7:30PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 41 Pov’s/Walser/TPS 38 (Saturday 9:15PM)
Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 33 Dan Smith/Backman/Menosse/Easton 18 (Sunday 9:30AM)
Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shencorp/TPS 27 Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS 25 (Sunday 12:00PM)

2001 ASA Women’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Auburn, Alabama.


Champion: Shooters/Nike, Orlando, Florida
Runner Up: Kinder Sharks Cincinnati, Ohio


This was the last Major National that the 3rd place Lakerettes of Pennsylvania played in. They finished 3rd with a 1-2 record. Starting in 2002, they played in the Women’s 35 & Over Division only and they won the 35+ Nationals from 2002 through 2004. They also won the 35+ from 1999 through 2001, playing both Major and 35+ Nationals.


  • MVP – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters/Nike
  • Batting Leaders – Lisa Lines, Shooters/Nike
  • Batting Leaders – Anna Clements, Shooters/Nike
  • Home Run Leader – Shirley Snell, Kinder Sharks

ASA MAJOR WOMEN’S SLOW PITCH ALL AMERICANS FIRST TEAM

  • P – Theresa Hunt, Shooters/Nike
  • C – Marie Pesch, Kinder Sharks
  • 1B – Shannon Ellingsworth, Kinder Sharks
  • 2B – Kim Dean, Shooters/Nike
  • 3B – Shirley Simmons Snell, Kinder Sharks
  • SS – Tiffany Daniels, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Anna Clements, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Lisa Lines, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Diane Hatch, Shooters/Nike
  • OF – Lynnie France, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Teresa Shepard, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Mary Jane Ranz, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Shawanda Moye, Kinder Sharks
  • UT – Jamie Sheriff, Shooters/Nike
  • UT – Kim King, Shooters/Nike

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Shooters/Nike, Orlando, FL (3-1)
2. Kinder Sharks, Cincinnati, OH (3-2)
3. Lakerettes, Conneaut Lake, PA (1-2)
4. Lady Zapp, Atlanta, GA (0-2)

2001 USSSA Men’s Major Slow Pitch World Series

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)

2001 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida.


Champion – Long Haul/Taylor Brothers/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, Minnesota (70-6)
Runner Up – Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, Ohio (57-29)


Long Haul went through this tournament unbeaten cap one of the most remarkable seasons in Softball History. They won all four legs of the Grand Slam and in doing so, went 17-0 in the four Championship Tournaments to put an explanation point on their 70-6 season. All 11 starters for Long Haul made the All America team. They started out by beating Team Mizuno 24-22 in a very close game. They came back to defeat New Construction 23-2. They defeated Team Mizuno once again 31-8 and in the Championship Game, took out Hague/Resmondo 23-20.

Only four teams entered, due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the fact that the whole country was on edge to travel. ASA made this a three game guarantee event. This event could have easily been cancelled, but give kudos to Hague/Resmondo, New Construction and Team Mizuno for making the trip to Florida to play in this.

Jeff Wallace, Todd Martin and Hank Garris made all four Associations All World Teams and Wallace was an incredible 52-70 (.743) with 29 HR in Grand Slam play (17 Games).

Mike Shenk had 25 HR, Todd Martin 22 and Hank Garris 20 to lead the Long Haul attack. Jimmy Powers also batted over .700 as he was 41-56 (.732) and added 12 HR.  For the season, Jimmy Powers was 3rd in the Major Softball Circuit in batting with a .768 Average.

Jeff Wallace was fourth (.766). Hank Garris was 10th (.735), Rusty Bumgardner 12th (.728) and Todd Martin 14th (.720). In the Home Run race, Wallace was the HR King with 150, well ahead of 2nd place Hank Garris (129). Bumgardner was 4th with 117, Shenk 6th (99) and Martin 8th (96). The Home Run Frequency leader was Hank Garris with a HR for every 2.387 At Bats. Wallace was third (2.543).

Andy Purcell batted .659 and hit 43 HR. More Important, his Pitching and even more so, his defense earned him the “Old Scout” National Player of the Year Award.


  • MVP – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS
  • HR Leader – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS – 7
  • Batting Leader – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS – .929
  • Outstanding Offensive Player Award  – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Andy Purcell, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (6-11, .545, 0 HR, 7 RBI, 4 Runs)
C – Hank Garris, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-19, .526, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 9 Runs)
1B – Jeff Wallace, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-17, .765, 7 HR, 11 RBI, 11 Runs)
2B – Rusty Bumgardner, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-19, .579, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 8 Runs)
SS – John Mello, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-13, .538, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 9 Runs)
3B – Mike Shenk, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (10-18, .556, 6 HR, 18 RBI, 9 Runs)
MI – Todd Martin, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (11-18, .611, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 10 Runs)
OF – Brad Stiles, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (13-14, .929, 0 HR, 9 RBI, 9 Runs) – also walked 7 times making him 20-21 for an on base percentage of .953.
OF – Jason Kendrick, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (7-11, .636, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 11 Runs)
EH – Jimmy Powers, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (9-11, .818, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8 Runs)
UTIL – Randall Boone, Long Haul/Taylor Bros/Shen Corp/TPS (8-17, .471, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 Runs)
UTIL – Albert Davis, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UTIL – Randy Kortokrax, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UTIL – Greg Harding, Team Mizuno

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Paul Drilling, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
C – Roy Eppley, Team Mizuno
1B – Robbie Ergle, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
2B – Howie Krause, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
SS – Dennis Mendoza, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
3B – Butch Smith, Team Mizuno
MI – Dennis Turner, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
OF – Scott King, Team Mizuno
OF – Dan Segui, Team Mizuno
OF – Ron Owsley, New Construction
EH – Steve Roeder, New Construction
UTIL – Carl Rose, Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS
UTIL – J.C. Batista, Team Mizuno
UTIL – Otis Barnes, New Construction
UTIL – Greg Neal, New Construction


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Long Haul/Taylor/Shen Corp/TPS, Albertville, MN (4-0)
2. Hague/Resmondo/Specialty Tank/TPS, Columbus, OH (2-2)
3. Team Mizuno, Fort Pierce, FL (2-3)
4. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (0-3)

2001 USSSA Men’s B Slow Pitch Worlds

Held at BeBops and Airport Fields in Blaine, Minnesota on September 21-23, 2001.


Champion – PDC Printing/Cal’s, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Runner Up – Drai’s After Hours, Las Vegas, Nevada


FINAL STANDINGS (No Records)

1. PDC Printing/Cals, MI
2. Drai’s After Hours, NV
3. O&S Cattle/Mizuno, South St. Paul, MN
4. Marnell Corrao/SC/Mizuno, NV
5t. Topline, Phoenix, AZ
5t. KVB/Sidewinders, Olathe, KS
7t. Kevitt Excavating, Brooklyn Center, MN
7t. Kelley/Burkes, MI
9t. Ken Adams Softball, Chicago, IL
9t. Taylors, Baltimore, MD
9t. Freeze Concrete/Nike, OH
9t. MN Jazz/Galyan’s/Mizuno, Burnsville, MN
13t. Turn Two Softball Club, TX
13t. Beloli/Tailgaters, Pittsburgh, PA
13t. Thermco/Alfies, MA
13t. Oakland Sports, Oakland, MI
17t. Western Hills Window/TPS, OH
17t. Fish Market/Players Club, OH
17t. Illstreet/Demarini Wilson, AZ
17t. Instant Plumber, MA
17t. American Eagle/Easton, Champlin, MN
17t. Mid Kansas SBC, KS
17t. O.A. Softball, OH
17t. H&W/Sports/Knights/Our Place Tavern, OH
25t. Cherokee Brick, GA
25t. Master Collision, CO
25t. Viessman Trucking/Holiday/RTC, Boyd, MN
25t. Storm/AVS/H&W, KY
25t. Pete’s Inn, Kansas City, MO
25t. BC’s/Alpine Mortgage/Expert Plumbing, OH
25t. Mizuno Devils, Minneapolis, MN
25t. Silvas/Woodworkers Supply, Albuquerque, NM
33t. Boulder Boys, Apple Valley, MN
33t. Springdale Cleaners/Red/Hitmen, OH
33t. Texas Smoke/Worth, TX
33t. Bud Light/Worth, OH
33t. Coors/Labatts, Dallas, TX
33t. Smirnoff Ice/Kelley, NC
33t. National Banks & Trust, OH
33t. Dehns Gardens, Champlin, MN
33t. American Sportswear/Mizuno, Champlin, MN
33t. Cash Plus Pawn, TX
33t. Ultimate Heat, TX
33t. Jimmy Fincher Body Shop, TX
33t. Banks Oil/Worth, GA
33t. Yellow Freight, Topeka, KS
33t. KAS/Rage Cage/Easton, WA
33t. Slumber Parties/Dixon TRG/TSE, OH
49t. Wardrobe Cleaners, NC
49t. Mariners, OK
49t. MN Thunder, Apple Valley, MN
49t. Hooters/Rockets, Burnsville, MN
49t. Morris & Assoc., GA


2001 ASA Men’s Major Slow Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Lawton, Oklahoma on August 23-26.


Champion – New Construction, Shelbyville, Indiana
Runner Up – K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS/Backman, North Vernon, Indiana


  • MVP – Rick Baker, Mercer’s/K&G/Bike/Miller/TPS
  • HR Leader – Alex Lavorico, Pov’s/Walser Chevy/Reebock/TPS – 10
  • Batting Leader – Rick Baker, Mercer’s/K&G/Bike/Miller/ TPS – .838
  • Outstanding Offensive Player – Rick Baker, Mercer’s/K&G

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Larry Huff, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
C – Brian Goins, New Construction
1B – Jerold Smith, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
2B – Otis Barnes, New Construction
3B – Vern Hensley, New Construction
SS – Dennis Buis, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
OF – Alex Lavorico, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
OF – Rick Baker, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman (31-27, .838)
OF – Kevin Breckenridge, New Construction
OF – Rick Meyer, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UTIL – Bob Fischer, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
UTIL – Scott King, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
UTIL – Judson Jackson, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
UTIL – Monty McCory, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UTIL – Mo Moss, New Construction

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Randy Lucas, New Construction
C – Keith Brockman, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
1B – Mike Steffe, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
2B – Brian Garrett, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
3B – Rusty Hoke, Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton
SS – Richie Aliotti, Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok
OF – Fred Johnson, Strike Zone/Worth
OF – James Dovzak, Houston Merchants
OF – Tony Henry, New Construction
OF – Larry Wert, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UTIL – Todd Tapper, Armed Forces Softball
UTIL – Brad Hurst, Armed Forces Softball
UTIL – Will O’Neal, Strike Zone/Worth
UTIL – Jason Sterling, K & G Sports/Mercer/TPS Backman
UTIL – Rodney Falls, New Construction


FINAL STANDINGS

1. New Construction, Shelbyville, IN (5-0)
2. K&G Sports/Mercer/TPS, Backman North Vernon, IN (4-2)
3. Budweiser/Summerlin/Easton, College Station, TX (3-2)
4. Pov’s/Walser/TPS/Reebok, St. Paul, MN (4-2)
5t. Houston Merchants, Houston, TX (2-2)
5t. Strike Zone/Worth, San Antonio, TX (3-2)
7t. Armed Forces, Fort Hood, TX (2-2)
7t. Sledgehammers/Stars, Lawton, OK (1-2)
9t. Helton, Coalgate, OK (0-2)
9t. Jackies Outlaws Two, Lawton, OK (1-2)
9t. Sheppard Senators, Wichita Falls, TX (1-2)
9t. Skipworth Plumbing, Iowa Park, TX (0-2)
13t. Mangum Outlaws, Mangum, OK (0-2)
13t. Lawton/Altus Connection, Lawton, OK (0-2)

2001 ASA Men’s (9) Major Modified Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Spokane, Washington on August 31-September 3.


Champion – Matarazzo Seadogs, Boston, Massachusetts
Runner Up – Brymile, Spokane, Washington


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

2001 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Rob Scheller, Matarazzo Seadogs
C – Dave Rypien, Brymile
1B – Chris Wright, Matarazzo Seadogs
2B – Dan Schafer, Brymile
3B – Rich Cordani, Matarazzo Seadogs
SS – Marwin Llanos, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Mike Peterson, Brymile
OF – Pat Fischer, Coors Lite
OF – Ed Poirier, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Ronnie Tallent, Matarazzo Seadogs
UTIL – Ken Russell, Zappone
UTIL – Carl Clark, Coors Lite
UTIL – Cris Coffield, Brymile


2001 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Mark Gatlin, Coors Lite
P – Wade Liberty, Brymile
C – Sam Chimienti, Coors Lite
1B – Don Santos, Brymile
2B – Luis Lopez, Matarazzo Seadogs
3B – Joe Chimienti, Coors Lite
SS – Kurt Krauth, Brymile
OF – Mark Arland, Brymile
OF – Tim Peterson, Brymile
OF – Danny Ekasala, Matarazzo Seadogs
OF – Rod Taylor, Zappone
UTIL – Tim Rypien, Brymile
UTIL – Steve Price, Matarazzo Seadogs
UTIL – Mike Ehrgott, Coors Lite


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Matarazzo Seadogs, Boston, MA (4-0)
2. Brymile, Spokane, WA (2-2)
3. Coors Lite, Spokane, WA (2-2)
4. Zappone, Spokane, WA (0-2)
5t. Grinders, Spokane, WA (0-2)

2001 ASA Men’s (9) A Modified Pitch Nationals

2001 held at Midland, Michigan on August 30-September 3.


Champion –  Skyliner’s, Pompton, New Jersey
Runner Up – Globe Softball, Red Bank, New Jersey


  • MVP – Pat McClinton, Skyliner’s
  • Batting Champion – David Antinassio, Highlander
  • Batting Champion – Joe Johnston, Secory Flyers
  • HR Champion – Evan Carlson, Globe Softball
  • HR Champion – Chad McConnell, L&P Tree Service

2001 FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Pat McClinton, Skyliner’s
P – Ted Rorick, Trump Softball
P – Greg Heydet, Globe Softball
C – Frank DeGroat, Skyliner’s
1B – Robert Calderon, Globe Softball
2B – Troy Dean, Secory Flyers
3B – Steve Platt, Skyliner’s
SS – Joe Saccomanno, Skyliner’s
OF – Joe Johnston, Secory Flyers
OF – Joel Platt, Skyliner’s
OF – Reggie Barrau, Globe Softball
OF – Evan Carlson, Globe Softball
UTIL – John Hook, Skyliner’s
UTIL – Paul Lietzau, Heimey’s Place
UTIL – David Antinassio, Highlander


2001 SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Chris McAuliffe, Secory Flyers
P – Tim Wabbe, Hollywood Sports Complex
C – Peter Lynch, Globe Softball
1B – David Simon, Trump Softball
2B – Curt White, Team Budweiser
3B – Derek Foti, Trump Softball
SS – Joe Berube, Ocean Glass
OF – Matt Quandt, Secory Flyers
OF – John Hayen, Trump Softball
OF – Bob Ash, Skyliner’s
OF – Ernie Onesti, Globe Softball
UTIL – Jim Fitzpatrick, Skyliner’s
UTIL – Pat Lynch, Globe Softball
UTIL – Jack Walsh, Highlander


2001 THIRD TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Jerry Beyersdorf, Coppen’s Brigade
P – Dean Martin, Heimey’s Place
P – David Lewis, Ocean Glass
C – Ryan Mullins, Secory Flyers
1B – Roger Beedon, Secory Flyers
2B – Jimmy Maddox, Team Budweiser
3B – Bob Coons, Hollywood Sports Complex
SS – AJ Wetzel, Secory Flyers
OF – Jeff Monahan, Hollywood Sports Complex
OF – Scott Oeffling, Hollywood Sports Complex
OF – Mike Losa, Coppen’s Brigade
OF – Juan Polonco, Cardinals
UTIL – Mark Houghtaling, Trump Softball
UTIL – Steve Mosarak, S.B. Heating Rebels
UTIL – Derek Wolfe, Team Budweiser


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Skyliner’s, Pompton, NJ (7-0)
2. Globe Softball, Red Bank, NJ (5-2)
3. Secory Flyers, Port Huron, MI (5-2)
4. Trump Softball, Burnt Hills, NY (6-2)
5t. Budweiser, Greensboro, MD (3-2)
5t. Hollywood Sports Complex, Hollywood, MN (5-2)
7t. Ocean Glass, Billerica, MA (4-2)
7t. Team Budweiser, Plymouth, MI (4-2)
9t. Heimey’s Place, New Germany, MN (4-2)
9t. S.B. Heating Rebels, Port Huron, MI (3-2)
9t. Cardinals, Framingham, MA (2-2)
9t. Blue Water Oil, Port Huron, MI (4-2)
13t. Sign Depot, Saginaw, MI (2-2)
13t. Highlander, West Islip, NY (3-2)
13t. L&P Tree Service, Stanton Island, NY (3-2)
13t. Coppen’s Brigade, Midland, MI (3-2)
17t. Gartner, Long Island, NY (3-2)
17t. Don F Rio, Brooklyn, NY (2-2)
17t. Mickey’s Legends, East Wareham, ME (2-2)
17t. Lakeway Sports, Bean Station, TN (2-2)
17t. Chapel Hill Warriors, Chapel Hill, NC (1-2)
17t. Tool Shed, Staten Island, NY (2-2)
17t. Bailey Insurance, Midland, MI (1-2)
17t. Silver Dollar Ball Team, Antigo, WI (1-2)
25t. Ewald’s/Junction/Baywood, Saginaw, MI (1-2)
25t. Easton Steel, Easton, MD (0-2)
25t. Warack Trucking, Saginaw, MI (0-2)
25t. Westminister Chiropractic, Westminister, MA (0-2)
25t. J.F.G. Enterprises, Saginaw, MI (2-2)
25t. Fran Gard Properties, Cedar Rapids, IA (1-2)
25t. Boichot Concrete, Lansing, MI (0-2)
25t. Rick’s Auto Body, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Adco Sports, Stanton Island, NY (0-2)
33t. Bonita’s Cosmos, Hector, MN (0-2)
33t. Common Wealth Maintenance Softball, North Billeria, MA (0-2)
33t. Midland Storm, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Wheatly Trucking, Baltimore, MD (0-2)
33t. Bennett Trucking, Oxford, ME (1-2)
33t. C.A.R.S./Grand Slam, Millsboro, DE (0-2)
33t. Coker, Formally Jimmy Dean, Obion, TN (0-2)
33t. Servinski Sod Service, Midland, MI (0-2)
33t. Stinger’s, Woodstock, GA (0-2)