NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) – National Pro Fastpitch announced the addition of a sixth affiliate team that will begin participation when the 2017 regular season launches June 1. The team, Beijing Shougang, is managed by the Chinese Softball Association (CSA) and will be made up of players currently in the national team pool for…
Kissimmee, FL– April 25, 2017-The USSSA Pride selected five new draftees in the 2017 National Pro Fastpitch College Draft last night in Nashville Tennessee, presented by 2XU. USSSA kicked off the draft with the number one pick from Florida State, right handed pitcher Jessica Burroughs from Warner Robbins, GA, making Burroughs the first player from…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 12, 2017) – NPFTV will be the primary outlet in 2017 for NPF regular season coverage. The digital platform, in its second season of existence, is poised to deliver all 120 regular season games live to NPF fans throughout the world. NPFTV is a digital option and will be viewable on desktop…
By: Graham Hays More from espnW.com Natasha Watley remembers the first softball game she played. More specifically, she remembers the first time she put bat on ball and tried to run directly to third base. It is the kind of indelible experience that is difficult to forget — not that there is any chance…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2017) – National Pro Fastpitch announced the 2017 NPF Draft Presented by 2XU will take place on Monday, April 24th, at 7:00 pm CT and will be available to fans worldwide via live streaming on NPFTV, the NPF’s exclusive digital platform. The 2017 Draft will feature a new production look and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 20, 2017) – National Pro Fastpitch announced a league-wide exclusive partnership with 2XU (“Two Times You”), an Australian multinational corporation specializing in sports compression apparel designed to improve exercise ability, sports performance and recovery. 2XU is the leading supplier in this line of high performance sports compression apparel and with this announcement…
Kissimmee, FL– March 14, 2017- More than 350 attendees gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center this past Monday to recognize the recent addition of 20 inductees to the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame and honor five remarkable athletes for their achievements and contributions to Chattanooga sports. Among the honorees was USSSA Pride pitcher Kelsey…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- March 3, 2017– National Pro Fastpitch announced today the 2017 Championship Series will be held at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, LA and will take place August 17-20. Tiger Park is the home field of the LSU softball team and is a popular NCAA venue for its design and fan friendly atmosphere. The announcement…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 9, 2017) – National Pro Fastpitch announced the addition of Anderson Bat Company to the League’s Official Equipment Supplier category. This is the first time in the company’s 18 year history it will be affiliated with NPF. As an Official Supplier in the category of bats, NPF players will have the option…
Kissimmee, FL – February 22, 2017– Things were looking great for USSSA last May. For the very first time, the USSSA Pride would be touring Italy in a historical run of the premier “Italian Pro Series” featuring four exhibition games against the top ranked Italian Women’s National Softball Team. It was definitely a high point…