men's FP live from Florida

[Hillhouse]

Do they use Fastpitch bats?

Yes, regular bats. The men's fp world isn't big enough that companies would make bats exclusively for men. In fact, I think this past year, 2022 was the last time there will be a white ball used. The world of men's fastpitch is no longer viable for a company to continue making the white ball anymore. Worth K-master balls are being discontinued in white. (So if anyone wants one of my double ball training aids with white balls, you'd better order quick!!)

Personally, I swung a 34/26. Most guys use a 26 or 28oz. I've known a few who used 30z. Jody Hennigar, who's the pitching coach at the Univ. of Buffalo, used something like a 34/34. If you go to their website, look at his bio, he's in almost every HoF imaginable. Unbelievable 2 way talent, pitcher and hitter. He'd DH when not pitching. Bats/throws L and L.

 

[jdint]

Got to Facebook, search NY Gremlins Fastpitch team, they are streaming games with multiple cameras and announcers for the Winter Classic tournament. World #1 pitcher Huemel Mata is pitching for the Lumberkings team.

That Lumberjacks team is based out of DuQuoin Illinois. I know the manager, but wasn't even aware of that until this weekend. Small world.