Category: ASA

Robert Boudreaux

Robert Boudreaux

Robert Boudreaux

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) regrets to announce the passing of Robert Boudreaux, a longtime champion of the organization who had served as Board Member as well as National President and who was inducted into the USSSA National Hall of Fame in 2002. Mr. Boudreaux, a beloved native of Lafayette, La., was 72.

Mr. Boudreaux first joined USSSA in 1981. He served as USSSA Slowpitch State Director for Louisiana for over 20 years, and he led many state, national and world tournaments as a USSSA Tournament Director. Mr. Boudreaux was the Tournament Director for the USSSA Men’s Major World Series in 1990 and 1991.

He oversaw the Greater Southwest, Atlantic, Midwest and New South Divisions as USSSA Executive Vice President, and he rose to become the USSSA National President from 1998 through 2001. Mr. Boudreaux was one of only three individuals to have earned the prestigious President’s Award in both Director and Executive categories.

Most recently, Mr. Boudreaux’s passion for golf led him to start the USSSA Junior Golf Program, for which he served as National Director. He was also the founder and promoter of the Cajun Classic Men’s Major NIT and was instrumental in the construction of Pelican Park in Carencro, La., in 1985. In addition to the USSSA National Hall of Fame, Mr. Boudreaux was inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame in New Mexico, Texas, Georgia and Louisiana.

Henry D. Pollard

Henry D. Pollard

Henry DeRosh Pollard, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away on October 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was a highly respected slow-pitch softball umpire, serving as the ASA Deputy Director of Umpires since 1989. Pollard was the Umpire in Chief for Metro Richmond and Central Virginia from 1973 to 1989 and was part of the National Umpire Staff from 1977 to 2003. He was ISF certified in 1983, inducted into the Central Virginia ASA Hall of Fame in 1988, and received multiple awards, including the Wilson National Award of Excellence in 1991 and induction into the USA Softball Hall of Fame in 1992.

In addition to his umpiring achievements, Henry joined the City of Richmond Fire Department in 1970, serving for 30 years before retiring as a Master Firefighter.

One of the premier slow pitch umpires in the sport’s history, Pollard has been the ASA deputy director of umpires since 1989. He served as Metro Richmond/Central Virginia UIC from 1973-1989. Was UIC of the Central Atlantic Region from 1977-1989. Has been a member of the National Umpire staff since 1977. He was ISF certified in 1983. In 1986, was selected to the National Indicator Fraternity. In 1988, was inducted into the Central Virginia ASA Hall of Fame. In 1991, received the Wilson National Award of Excellence. That same year also received the Tom Mason Central Atlantic Region Award.  In 2004, Pollard was named Central Virginia ASA Commissioner. Henry is known as being an outstanding umpire clinician.

2024 ASA Women’s Open Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 7-8, 2024.


Champion – T24/Native, Tampa, Florida
Runner Up – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth, Kent, Washington


The Women’s Open Slow Pitch National Championships took place September 7-8 at the Softball Capital of the World® as teams took the field on Saturday morning in pursuit of the 2024 National Championship title. The Women’s C & D National Championships also took place over the weekend.

T24/Native claimed the hardware at the 2024 Women’s Open Slow Pitch National Championship while posting a perfect 4-0 record through the tournament – concluding the weekend with a 16-6 Championship victory over Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth/OA Apparel.


  • MVP – Angelia Jones – T24/Native
  • Batting Champion – Angelia Jones – T24/Native (10-14, 10 R, 3 BB, 1 HR) – .929
  • HR Champion – Megan Baltzell – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth – 3

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Lexi Legrande – All Armed Forces (9-14, 6 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, .667 OBP)
Meagan Pearson – Monsta/Dirty Sports (13-19, 5 R, 7 RBI, .650 OBP)
Sandra Ouchley – Monsta/Dirty Sports (8-13, 5 R, 4 RBI, 3 BB, .688 OBP)
Fiana Finau – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth (13-16, 6 R, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, .824 OBP)
Megan Baltzell – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth (9-15, 9 R, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, .588 OBP)
Breanna Vest – Monsta/Dirty Sports (9-16, 5 R, 10 RBI, .474 OBP)
Alexandra Webb – T24/Native (8-15, 9 R, 7 RBI, 2 BB, .588 OBP)
Carlie Hart – T24/Native (7-12, 9 R, 4 RBI, .538 OBP)
Jaexenne Balilea – T24/Native (9-12, 10 R, 7 RBI, .643 OBP)
Carmen Fowler – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth (6-14, 7 R, 4 RBI, 1 BB, .467 OBP)
Dani Wayt – Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth (8-12, 5 R, 6 RBI, 1 BB, .692 OBP)
Kimberly Spivey – T24/Native (7-11, 7 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB, .692 OBP)
Angelia Jones – T24/Native (10-11, 10 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, .929 OBP)
Tara Licuanan – T24/Native (10-12, 9 RBI, 1 BB, .786 OBP)
Ashley Perez – All Armed Forces (6-13, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB, .500 OBP)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. T24/Native, Tampa, FL (4-0)
2. Derby Girls/Easton/Miken/Worth, Kent, WA (3-2)
3. Monsta/Dirty Sports, Apollo Beach, FL (3-2)
4. JMI Sports, Oklahoma City, OK (2-2)
5t. The Pack, N/A (1-2)
5t. All Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. (1-3)
7. Ooh Got Em, N/A (0-3)


2024 ASA Men’s AA Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Prairie Island Athletic Complex in Prairie Island, Minnesota on September 7, 2024.


Champion – Monsta Athletics/Texas5, Spring, Texas
Runner Up – H. Auto/Stub Terminal/RDD/S&S, Cicero, New York


  • MVP – Anthony Acevedo, Monsta Athletics/Texas5
  • Batting Champion – Arlis Miller, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy, Topeka, IN – .933
  • HR Champion – Steele Lewis, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 – 7

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Travis Clark, H. Auto/Stub Terminal/RDD/S&S (12-19, 4 HR, 8 RBI, .737 OBP)
IF – Filip Washington, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (13-16, 4 2B, 5 HR, 9 RBI, .875 OBP)
IF – David Johnson, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (13-15, 2 2B, 6 HR, 16 RBI, .867 OBP)
IF – Heath Barnes, Mr. D’s/Ductech/Hoffman (9-14, 1 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .857 OBP)
IF – Tyler Marshburn, H. Auto/Stub Terminal/RDD/S&S (16-19, 4 2B, 6 HR, 14 RBI, .842 OBP)
IF – Kevin Bazat, H. Auto/Stub Terminal/RDD/S&S (12-15, 2 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .800 OBP)
OF – Arlis Miller, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (13-15, 1 2B, 5 HR, 14 RBI, .933 OBP)
OF – Erik Kanaby, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (9-14, 1 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .857 OBP)
OF – Mitch Lendenski, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (11-15, 4 2B, 4 HR, 15 RBI, .800 OBP)
OF – Phil Matte, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (12-15, 4 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .800 OBP)
UT – Jason Matusik, Mr. D’s/Ductech/Hoffman (10-13, 3 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .846 OBP)
UT – Brent Zomer, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (10-15, 2 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI, .800 OBP)
UT – Tyler Lauenstein, T’s 13 (11-14, 5 HR, 10 RBI, .786 OBP)
UT – Shannon Smith, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (11-14, 1 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, .786 OBP)
UT – Anthony Acevedo, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (12-16, 1 2B, 5 HR, 9 RBI, .750 OBP)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Monsta Athletics/Texas5, Spring, TX (3-0)
2. Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S, Cicero, NY (2-2)
3. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (2-2)
4. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI (1-2)
5. RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy, Topeka, IN (1-2)
5. Mr. D’s/Ductech/Hoffman, South St. Paul, MN (1-2)


2024 ASA Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Prairie Island Athletic Complex in Prairie Island, Minnesota on September 6, 2024.


The 34th Annual ASA Super National Championship was held on 300-foot fields and the home run limit of 16 per team was never hit by any team.


Champion – RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy, Topeka, Indiana
Runner Up – Monsta Athletics/Texas5, Spring, Texas


  • MVP – Patrick Center, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy
  • Batting Champion – Patrick Center, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy – .944
  • HR Champion – Flip Washington, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 – 12

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Patrick Center, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (17-18, 3 2B, 9 HR, 18 RBI, .944 OBP)
IF – Tyler Marshburn, Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S (16-22, 1 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, .773 OBP)
IF – Logan Rogers, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (12-17, 2 2B, 6 HR, 17 RBI, .765 OBP)
IF – Jeremy Fry, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (12-20, 1 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .750 OBP)
IF – Flip Washington, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (17-27, 12 HR, 27 RBI, .741 OBP)
IF – David Johnson, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (18-26, 3 2B, 8 HR, 16 RBI, .731 OBP)
OF – Anthony Acevedo, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (21-23, 6 2B, 7 HR, 19 RBI, .913 OBP)
OF – Brandon Yoder, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (14-18, 6 2B, 1 HR, 10 RBI, .889 OBP)
OF – Jeremy Yates, Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S (20-23, 4 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .870 OBP)
OF – Phil Matte, Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S (17-21, 2 2B, 10 HR, 24 RBI, .810 OBP)
UT – Travis Clark, Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S (16-23, 3 2B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, .783 OBP)
UT – Terry Lambright, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (12-18, 1 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .778 OBP)
UT – Steele Lewis, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (20-26, 3 2B, 7 HR, 16 RBI, .769 OBP)
UT – Jeff Honeycutt, RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy (11-16, 2 2B, 5 HR, 15 RBI, .750 OBP)
UT – Shannon Smith, Monsta Athletics/Texas5 (15-22, 3 2B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, .727 OBP)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. RoofX/Bad Draw/CE/Pure/Envy, Topeka, IN (3-1)
2. Monsta Athletics/Texas5, Spring, TX (4-2)
3. Stub Terminal/H. Auto/RDD/S&S, Cicero, NY (2-2)
4. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (0-2)
5. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI (0-2)


2024 ASA Men’s A Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 1-2, 2024.


Champion – Thunder/Chosen/Rapid Fire/Beloli, Gladewater, TX
Runner Up – Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI


  • MVP – Daniel Herren, Thunder/Chosen/Rapid Fire/Beloli (27-37, .730, 12 HR, 29 RBI)
  • Batting Champion – David Johnson, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (20-26, 9 HR, 20 RBI) – .769
  • HR Champion – Tyler Ervine, Thunder/Chosen/Rapid Fire/Beloli (28-38, .737, 38 RBI) – 13

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Brad Gabel, Texas 5 Sports (26-32, .813, 9 HR, 18 RBI)
David Johnson, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (20-26, .769, 9 HR, 20 RBI)
Jeffrey Honeycutt, Texas 5 Sports (27-34, .794, 8 HR, 29 RBI)
Dustin Merrill, Squids (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 15 RBI)
Ty Buck, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (17-25, .680, 9 HR, 21 RBI)
Jake Hathaway, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports (18-23, .783, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
Chad McCarty, Ductech/Coors Light (19-24, .792, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
Faron Fry, Thunder/Chosen/RF/Beloli (26-37, .703, 10 HR, 33 RBI)
Jeremy Yoder, Weather Pro/Cedar Creek/TSC (18-24, .750, 6 HR, 23 RBI)
Anthony Acevedo, Texas 5 Sports (26-36, .722, 10 HR, 26 RBI)
Brandon Yoder, Thunder/Chosen/RF/Beloli (20-35, .571, 5 HR, 20 RBI)
Jarrod Vanderhoof, Thunder/Chosen/RF/Beloli (20-34, .588, 5 HR, 10 RBI)
Jeremy Fry, Thunder/Chosen/RF/Beloli (30-40, .750, 6 HR, 22 RBI)
Shane Engelbrecht, Comatose/S2N/Monsta (15-24, .625, 6 HR, 16 RBI)
Kyle Slicker, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports (14-21, .667, 6 HR, 17 RBI)


OTHERS

Arlyn Miller, Weather Pro (15-16, .938, 5 HR, 14 RBI)
Connor Murray, Ductech (21-23, .913, 3 HR, 13 RBI)
Benjamin Kaul, Squids (15-17, .882, 3 HR, 6 RBI)
Brad Gabel, Texas 5 Sports (26-32, .813, 9 HR, 18 RBI)
Chris Olson, Ductech (17-21, .810, 2 HR, 11 RBI)
Jeff Honeycutt, Texas 5 Sports (27-34, .794, 8 HR, 29 RBI)
Chad McCarthy, Ductech (19-24, .792, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
Joey Miller, Thunder/Chosen (29-37, .784, 3 HR, 15 RBI)
Jake Hathaway, Ely Reel (18-23, .783, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
Dustin Merrill, Squids (14-18, .778, 7 HR, 15 RBI)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Thunder/Chosen/Rapid Fire/Beloli, Gladewater, TX (6-1)
2. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI (4-2)
3. Texas 5 Sports, Spring, TX (5-2)
4. Weather Pro/Cedar Creek/TSC, Topeka, IN (3-2)
5t. Ductech/Coors Light, South St. Paul, MN (3-2)
5t. Squids, Milford, CT (1-2)
7t. Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports, Wooster, OH (2-2)
7t. Northwoods Elite/Pure, Bloomer, WI (2-2)
9t. Elevate & Celebrate, Midwest City, OK (1-2)
9t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (1-2)
9t. Wiedmeyer Express/S2N, West Bend, WI (1-2)
9t. J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction, Millersburg, OH (1-2)
13t. Future 1’s/Proton/Prime Apparel, Aubrey, TX (1-2)
13t. GTL/Dirty/Legacy/DDrywall/AZGM, Bothell, WA (0-2)
13t. Tharaldson, Fargo, ND (0-2)
13t. Peper Farms/McCord Research, Mount Vernon, IA (0-2)

2024 ASA Men’s B Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 30-31, 2024.


Champion – Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports, Wooster, OH
Runner Up – J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction, Sugarcreek, OH


  • MVP – Mitch Carriger, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
  • Batting Champion – Jake Hathaway, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
  • HR Champion – Bryan Yoder, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Jake Hathaway, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Brett Kroeplin, Northwoods Elite
Kyle Slicker, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Dillon Lehman, All American/JEC/Kevitt
Joe Cornell, Tharaldson
Bryan Yoder, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction
Damian Wiblin, Northwoods Elite
David Schwartz, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Kyle Yoder, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction
John Schlabach, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Eric O’Connell, All American/JEC/Kevitt
Mike Feldman, Tharaldson
Laquan Gilliard, Armed Forces
David Yoder, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Blaine Horsager, Tharaldson

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

Patrick Conrad, MN Maniax
David Hershberger, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction
Derek Miller, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction
Derrick Hernandez, Armed Forces
Kyle Decker, MN Maniax
Scott Novak, All American/JEC/Kevitt
Carlin Yoder, Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports
Chad McCarty, Ductech/Coors Light
Daniel Herren, Ductech/Coors Light
Nathan Troyer, J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction
Daniel Rothbauer, Northwoods Elite
Jake Freeman, Ductech/Coors Light
Mitch McClain, Tharaldson
Michael Thorbrogger, All American/JEC/Kevitt
Chris Bauer, Ductech/Coors Light


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Ely Reel/Schlabach/MSGA Sports, Wooster, OH (5-0)
2. J&L Sports/Beachy’s Electric/Mt. Hope Auction, Sugarcreek, OH (7-2)
3. All American/JEC/Kevitt, Brooklyn Center, MN (3-2)
4. Tharaldson, Fargo, ND (5-2)
5t. Northwoods Elite, Bloomer, WI (3-2)
5t. Ductech/Coors Light, South St. Paul, MN (3-2)
7t. Armed Forces, Washington, DC (2-2)
7t. MN Maniax, St. Paul, MN (2-2)
9t. Comatose/S2N/Monsta, Beloit, WI (2-2)
9t. Wiedmeyer Express/S2N/GOSC, West Bend, WI (1-2)
9t. Peper Farms, Mount Vernon, IA (1-2)
9t. T’s 13, Omaha, NE (1-2)
13t. Squids, Milford, CT (1-2)
13t. Future 1’s/Proton/Prime Apparel, Aubrey, TX (1-2)
13t. Elevate & Celebrate, Midwest City, OK (0-2)
13t. Texas 5 Sports, Spring, TX (1-2)
17t. Weather Pro/Cedar Creek/TSC, Topeka, IN (0-2)
17t. SWOK, Oklahoma City, OK (0-2)
17t. GTL/Dirty/Legacy/DR Drywall, Bothell, WA (0-2)

2024 ASA Men’s C Slow Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Lac Lavon Park in Burnsville, Minnesota on August 31-September 1.


Champion – Russell’s Paint & Body, Longwood, FL
Runner Up – Coors Light/South End Bar, La Crosse, WI


Russell’s Paint & Body captures a third ASA C National Championship with prior ones occurring in 2005 and 2015.


  • MVP – Deshawn Todd, Russell’s Paint & Body (14-20, 5 2B, 5 HR, 2 BB, 15 RBI, .727 OBP)
  • Batting Champion – Alex Lisecki, Cubby’s – .923
  • HR Champion – Bob Juan, Coors Light/South End Bar – 9

FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Brandon Lester, Russell’s Paint & Body (15-25, 2 HR, 1 BB, 13 RBI, .692 OBP)
IF – Avery Aicher, S2N D Team (16-28, 5 2B, 3 BB, 2 RBI, .613 OPB)
IF – Bob Juan, Coors Light/South End Bar (20-26, 5 2B, 9 HR, 1 BB, 23 RBI, .778 OBP)
IF – Brady Gunderson, Coors Light/South End Bar (13-22, 3 2B, 2 BB, 5 RBI, .625 OBP)
IF – Corey Middleton, Russell’s Paint & Body (16-24, 5 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 13 RBI, .680 OBP)
IF – Devin Anderson, Russell’s Paint & Body (19-24, 5 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .792 OBP)
OF – Ryan Valdes, Russell’s Paint & Body (15-25, 3 2B, 6 HR, 2 BB, 19 RBI, .630 OBP)
OF – Doug Peterson, St. Cloud Subaru/DSA (8-11, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .727 OBP)
OF – Jonah Waite, Coors Light/South End Bar (19-29, 1 2B, 6 HR, 11 RBI, .655 OBP)
OF – Cole Erickson, S2N D Team (18-26, 4 2B, 5 HR, 13 RBI, .692 OBP)
UT – Adam Baker, Anonymous/Spiderz (9-15, 2 2B, 5 HR, 12 RBI, .600 OBP)
UT – John Slootmaker, Forss Painting (18-23, 3 2B, 7 HR, 3 BB, 16 RBI, .808 OBP)
UT – Henry McNally, S2N D Team (16-26, 2 2B, 1 3B, 6 HR, 3 BB, 9 RBI, .655 OBP)
UT – Tyler Pickunis, Forss Painting (17-26, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 10 RBI, .654 OBP)
UT – Jerry Rank, Coors Light/South End Bar (17-26, 3 2B, 6 HR, 21 RBI, .654 OBP)
UT – Alex Lisecki, Cubby’s (10-11, 4 2B, 1HR, 2 BB, 6 RBI, .923 OBP)

SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

P – Mitch Kuznar, Cubby’s (9-13, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 3 RBI, .714 OBP)
IF – Zackary Balabon, ChecKing/Alter Ego/Miller Carting (9-12, 1 2B, 1 BB, 3 RBI, .769 OBP)
IF – Steven Gallello, ChecKing/Alter Ego/Miller Carting (9-13, 2 2B, 2 HR, 2 BB, 4 RBI, .733 OBP)
IF – Josh Stahnke, Grassland (12-17, 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 8 RBI, .722 OBP)
IF – Bryan Tester, St. Cloud Subaru/DSA (9-13, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 BB, 6 RBI, .714 OBP)
IF – Jaeger Johnson, Grassland (10-14, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .714 OBP)
OF – Beau Johnson, Omaha’s Finest (17-21, 4 2B, 4 HR, 2 BB, 14 RBI, .826 OBP)
OF – Zack Schiltz, Omaha’s Finest (12-18, 3 2B, 2 HR, 5 BB, 4 RBI, .739 OBP)
OF – Spencer Elwell, St. Cloud Subaru/DSA (7-11, 3 2B, 1 HR, 3 BB, 5 RBI, .714 OBP)
OF – Nathan McCray, Forss Painting (15-22, 1 2B, 1 3B, 7 HR, 1 BB, 14 RBI, .696 OBP)
UT – Kyle Rodgers, CPD (11-15, 4 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .733 OBP)
UT – Ken Prchal, Omaha’s Finest (11-16, 1 2B, 1 BB, 4 RBI, .706 OBP)
UT – Dakota Kennedy, Omaha’s Finest (11-17, 1 2B, 6 HR, 3 BB, 9 RBI, .700 OBP)
UT – Kenny Donelson, Forss Painting (17-25, 6 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB, 11 RBI, .692 OBP)
UT – Nicholas Kraszewski, ChecKing/Alter Ego/Miller Carting (8-13, 4 HR, 1 BB, 13 RBI, .692 OBP)


FINAL STANDINGS

1. Russell’s Paint & Body, Longwood, FL (6-0)
2. Coors Light/South End Bar, La Crosse, WI (5-2)
3. S2N D Team, Beloit, WI (5-2)
4. Forss Painting, Woodbine, NJ (4-2)
5t. Anonymous/Spiderz, Pewaukee, WI (3-2)
5t. St. Cloud Subaru/DSA, Sauk Rapids, MN (2-2)
7t. Omaha’s Finest, Omaha, NE (4-2)
7t. Grassland, Greenwood, WI (3-2)
9t. Cubby’s, Menomonie, WI (2-2)
9t. ChecKing/Alter Ego/Miller Carting, Branford, CT (2-2)
9t. CPD, Brooklyn Center, MN (2-2)
9t. Demars/Big Dawg, East Haven, CT (1-2)
13t. Miners/Dirty Swag Apparel/JAT, Cold Spring (1-2)
13t. Fairline Security/S2N/GR8 Vape, Coon Rapids, MN (1-2)
13t. Shenanigans/WTP/Dunn Sports, Pleasant Prairie, WI (4-2)
13t. Truduct, Lakeville, MN (1-2)
17t. Kass & Co/S2N, Dubuque, IA (1-2)
17t. Orville Nation, Lincoln, NE (1-2)
17t. Undecided/Anarchy, St. Malo, MB (1-2)
17t. 10th Inning/Transco, Waterloo, IA (0-2)
17t. Tap In Tavern/J&J Fireworks/Busch Latte, Bismarck, ND (0-2)
17t. Modde Meats, Des Moines, IA (0-2)
17t. MMB/The Box/Monsta Athletics, Fargo, ND (0-2)
17t. A3/The Mill, Sidney, MT (0-2)


2024 ASA Men’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals

2024 held at Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, Michigan on August 4-6.


Champion – NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, New York
Runner Up – OMMA Tigres, Midland, Texas


  • MVP – Erick Ochoa, NY Gremlins
  • Batting Leader – Erick Ochoa, NY Gremlins – .846
  • Home Run Leader – Erick Ochoa, NY Gremlins

The 92nd annual USA Softball Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship concluded Sunday as the NY Gremlins claimed the 2024 Championship title with a 13-0 shutout victory over the Omma Tigres. With an undefeated 5-0 record through the three-day tournament, the Gremlins recorded three run-rule victories while outscoring their opponents 47-4 in five games played en route to their fourth-consecutive and ninth overall Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship title.

Despite facing an early setback with a loss in their first tournament game, the Omma Tigres regrouped and went on a remarkable seven-game winning streak to secure a spot in the championship game, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. After winning their first two matchups, the Hill United Chiefs faced a defeat against the Gremlins, sending them to the loser’s bracket for a chance at redemption against the Tigres. The Tigres emerged victorious with a tight 4-3 win, advancing to the final showdown.

The NY Gremlins finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, making history by winning their fourth consecutive title and becoming the first team in USA Softball history to achieve this feat. Since 2009, the NY Gremlins have improved to a 70-16 record, winning a total of nine National Championship titles and securing a spot in the record books.

The Gremlins outscored its opponents 47-4 during the 2024 event while picking up two shutout wins along the way. Combining for a .357 batting average with a .690 slugging percentage, the squad tallied 46 hits including seven doubles and 12 home runs – six of which came off the bat of Erick Ochoa. Ochoa led the team at the plate with a .846 batting average followed by Cole Evans with a .500 batting average. Shining in the circle for the Gremlins was Jack Besgrove with a .33 ERA and tournament-high 33 strikeouts.

In the lineup of the National Champion NY Gremlins, fans will find two seasoned players from the U.S. Men’s National Team (MNT) – Nick Mullins and Erick Ochoa. With Mullins anchoring the squad from behind the plate and Ochoa delivering a commanding offensive performance, their contributions have been instrumental throughout the weekend.

A total of 18 teams gathered at Meijer Sports Complex in Rockford, Michigan this weekend as the Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship entered its 92nd year, continuing the tradition of elite Men’s Fast Pitch competition while growing the game around the world. First taking place at the World’s Fair in Chicago, Ill. in 1933, the elite Men’s Fast Pitch Championship has been held across 19 states throughout its near century of play.


FIRST TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Jack Besgrove, NY Gremlins
P – Reo Koyama, OMMA Tigres
P – Marco Diaz, Hill United
C – Bruno Motroni – Hill United
IF – Erick Ochoa, NY Gremlins
IF – Lenny Villalvazo, Hill United
IF – Ladislao Malarczak, NY Gremlins
IF – Gustav Prishker, Glowworm
OF – Matthieu Roy, NY Gremlins
OF – Alan Peker, Hill United
OF – Miguel Leyva, OMMA Tigres
OF – Mazaya Toriyama, OMMA Tigres
UT – Yusef Davis, Glowworm
UT – Jesus Cardona, OMMA Tigres
UT – Ben Enoka, NY Gremlins

SECOND TEAM ALL AMERICANS

P – Kuba Osiaka, NY Gremlins
P – Nahuel Saenz, OMMA Tigres
P – Roman Godoy, Hill United
C – Juan Zara, NE Drillers
IF – Yuusuke Morita, Glowworm
IF – Justin Laskowski, Circle Tap Dukes
IF – Blaine Milheim, NE Drillers
IF – Zac Shaw, NE Drillers
OF – Brad Ezekial, Hill United
OF – Alan Salgado, Glowworm
OF – Callum Beashel, Circle Tap Dukes
OF – Spencer Yackel, LC Ostrander
UT – Edgar Prishker, Glowworm
UT – Bryan Abrey, NY Gremlins
UT – Brent Meshke, LC Ostrander


FINAL STANDINGS

1. NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY (5-0)
2. Omma Tigres, Midland, TX (7-2)
3. Hill United Chiefs, Six Nations, ON (3-2)
4. Glowworm, San Antonio, TX (4-2)
5t. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI (2-2)
5t. NE Drillers, Elkland, PA (2-2)
7t. Kegel Black Knights, Fargo, ND (2-2)
7t. Bear Creek Express, Melbourne, ON (2-2)
9t. Team 518, Albany, NY (3-2)
9t. AWP Lumberjacks, Du Quoin, IL (1-2)
9t. LC Ostrander Norsemen, Lake Crystal, MN (2-2)
9t. Midland Explorers, Midland, MI (2-2)
13t. Marchio Sausage Company, St. Paul, MN (0-3)
13t. Ohio Bombers, Bainbridge, OH (1-3)
13t. Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO (1-3)
13t. STK Fastball, Chase, BC (2-2)
17t. Villa Arcos Misfits, Houston, TX (1-2)
17t. Homer Yard Goats, Homer, MI (0-3)


 

Cyril ‘Stoney’ Burke

Stoney Burke

Stoney Burke (1942-2024)

Stoney was a born and raised Texan who spent 23 years playing fast pitch softball in leagues. Softball became his biggest passion which he then instilled in his two daughters. White coaching his girls, he decide to join USA Softball (formerly known as ASA) in 1987 serving as the president of the girls league North West Sports Association. He also served as the president of the Coastal Girls Softball Association from 1989-1991 and became the founder of the Greater Houston Girls Softball Association, which is currently the governing body of the girls youth softball leagues for Houston.

Stoney had such a drive and passion to continue being involved with the world of softball after his daughters finished their careers. He continued to coach many talented girls for a few more years; most of whom went on to play in college and a few who played for the Women’s Olympic team. After hanging up his hat for coaching, he knew his passion to be involved needed to continue. He became the JO Commissioner for the Houston area in 1992 which led to him becoming the Houston Commissioner for USA Softball in 2010 thru the present.

Cyril’s influence in USA Softball impacted so many young individuals along the way, he leaves an amazing legacy behind in the world of softball. Along with his passion for softball, Stoney also had a passion for camping and spending weekends traveling with family and friends. Being present with his grandchildren and family was always most important for him.

Stoney was born in Bryan, Texas and lived in in Cypress, he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1970 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.