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For the first time in a generation, the USA boy's fastpitch team is one of the best in the world. This is thanks to Cody Gibbins of Minnesota, who is arguably the top pitcher in the world for 18u boys. The USA team beat reigning champs Argentina 2-1 last night in an epic game, Cody had about 13 or 14k's. The USA is playing in the Pan Am championship in Columbia and needs, and more importantly DESERVE, the support of the entire country. This team is good, and the future of USA softball has never looked better for the men's division. On a side note, USA also has one of the top 23u pitchers in the world too. He's a student at and throws BP for the Florida Gators.
With some promotion and resources thrown their way, I hope more and more families realize that both their daughters and son's could be playing fastpitch softball. And nobody is suggesting a boy give up his baseball dream of playing in the MLB. In fact, playing fastpitch would actually help them in baseball quite a bit as many who've played both will tell you.
No question, male fastpitch is dormant in some places in the USA which means someone would have to travel to find a team and play. But the game still exists and is out there. And when you think about it, that's no different than many girls who travel extensively to play for their travel teams too. Anyone wanting some help with finding the nearest place or how to get started can always email me: bill@houseofpitching.com I'd be glad to see what I can do.
In the meantime, send support via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even the USA softball offices for the Boys National team that is really making history right now. You can find their games and a lot of others on the FREE YouTube channel Softball Premier. Tons of games are archived and many have simulcast Spanish and English, which announcers, replays and multiple cameras with top quality broadcasts. Check it out.
With some promotion and resources thrown their way, I hope more and more families realize that both their daughters and son's could be playing fastpitch softball. And nobody is suggesting a boy give up his baseball dream of playing in the MLB. In fact, playing fastpitch would actually help them in baseball quite a bit as many who've played both will tell you.
No question, male fastpitch is dormant in some places in the USA which means someone would have to travel to find a team and play. But the game still exists and is out there. And when you think about it, that's no different than many girls who travel extensively to play for their travel teams too. Anyone wanting some help with finding the nearest place or how to get started can always email me: bill@houseofpitching.com I'd be glad to see what I can do.
In the meantime, send support via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even the USA softball offices for the Boys National team that is really making history right now. You can find their games and a lot of others on the FREE YouTube channel Softball Premier. Tons of games are archived and many have simulcast Spanish and English, which announcers, replays and multiple cameras with top quality broadcasts. Check it out.