Big League WIFFLE Ball News

The NEW BLWB Mascot

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The circus is coming to town in 2010 !!!

Finally Moonshot puts out a bat for the medium pitch wiffler. This bat has everything your yellow lacks. The “Carbon Matrix” technology incorporated into the barrel  increases performance and durability as well as adds even weight distribution. This bat has the pop yellows lack.  They’re also longer than yellows. Up to 36″. They come with an Easton synthetic leather grip which is a big upgrade from yellow plastic. It comes in whatever color you want and with your team name embroider on it. This is the bat of the serious wiffler. With GSWL already using it in their league and rumors swirling within BLWB headquarters that they’re considering it’s use in 2010, Moonshot may be on the fast track to increasing their notoriety within the sport. Once you’ve used a Moonshot you’ll agree the bat sells itself. I’ve used this bat for years but only in fast pitch. I’ve always wanted an opportunity to use it at a medium pitch event. Maybe the diameter as it was gave too much of an advantage, but now that it’s almost identical to a yellow in size, only thing left to do is order it. They may be a little pricey but you get what you pay for and these bats are worth every penny. Even the most modest wiffler who rarely competes in tournaments should have one for that day in the backyard with family and friends, when he can pull it out and say, how sick is this thing. Amaznig right. Yeah, it’s a WIFFLE ball bat!!

The Batting Stance Guy On David Letterman

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He stands at a whopping 130 lbs and can hit one out of the park! Wiffleball that is… don’t expect the same from baseball and Zach Goodman. Goodman, of ManBearPig stopped by the Big League Wiffle Ball Skype studios to chat with Charissa Cowart about, Harry Potter, Golden Stick Wiffleball, Big League Wiffle Ball and a few other curve ball questions that I threw at him. Goodman was a good sport and hit this interview out of the park!

Baring his tattoo sleeves and all dressed up in his tuxedo tee, Mark Spellman (aka Sparky) sat down with Charissa Cowart to talk about the style of wiffle ball. Spellman, GSWL co-founder, says wiffle ball has typically had a reputation for being nerdy and a sport for kids. Well, he set that record straight with his “too cool for you” attitude and talked about the new clothing lines debuting to help boost the fashion sense of wiffle ball. If you don’t believe me, take a look for yourself! He even managed to crack a few jokes… just a few.

Since being ranked #2 in the Mid-Season power rankings put out by the Animal last summer, DOOM has gone on to capture 13 Championships, including 5 straight to start 2009 while grossing $3,650 in prize money. Combine that with last year’s winnings and DOOM has cleared over $13,000 with plenty of wiffs yet to be played.

Notable Streaks- DOOM has made 19 of the last 23 medium pitch Finals while putting up a 16-3 record losing only to the Rookies, Erik’s Yum Yums and Discover Yohoho’s Wood- consisting of Piazza, King and Kevin McHugh. The more talented McHugh brother. Perhaps most impressive is the streak D-Mall and Trotta are on playing as a 2-man. Since a 1-run loss to Legion of DOOM- consisting of Troy and Erik on Apil 19th, Dallas and Trotta have won 10 Consequative tournaments setting a ridiculous standard for others to aim for.

Despite DOOM’s dominance there are many teams worth mentioning that have the potential to dethrown the Champs at anytime. A short list in no particular order:

1. Blue Razrs- Young and talented. They play a spirited brand of WIFFLE ball and are one of the most difficult teams to get by in the playoffs. Their pitcher Kevin is quickly becoming one of the best in the game as he is learning to command the zone with 7 different pitches. His bat along with Dave’s and the rest of the Razrs make them a formidable foe for a long time to come.

2. Absolute Gunners- this team has been around for 6 years now and getting better with each tournament. In the absence of star pitcher Adam Junker, utiltiy player Matt McHugh had to take the reins and figure out how to win big games when it mattered most. A skill he is still fine tuning but with the steady offense provided by long time friend Chris Merrifield and recently acquired Gerry DWPH, the Absoulte Gunners seem on the cusp of winning every tournament they play in.

3. Yohoho and a Bottle of Rum- These guys win the gritty gutty award every year and are one of the scariest teams to go up against. Russ the crafty veteran has fined tuned his skills by playing some 1-man and kicking ass doing so. When you add Kyle Piazza to the team- one of the most dangerous lefty hitters in the sport and “round” out the squad with Josh formerly of the Bottom Line, this team is almost unbeatable.

4. Demboyz- This is another young up and coming team who hasn’t completely broken through yet, but who is consistently pitching their way to Final Fours. Once the bats come alive this will be a team nobody wants to play. Despite being a bunch of 16 year olds, these Boyz are the real deal and one of the most committed teams in the sport, showing up each and every weekend traveling from NY to VT. Their greatest challenge may be maintaining the wheels which get them around. Rumor has it they drove over a bucket of balls leaving the parking lot in Medway this past Saturday possibly causing damage to the undercarriage. Careful boyz or Dad may revoke transportation rights.

5. Krusty’s Kids- This Organization is led by Jack Caton, one of the most dedicated activist for the sport of WIFFLE. Jack and his team have been around long enough to see some former players retire, literally. In an effort to evolve Jack recruited some local talent by signing Nick Amato, Scott Martell and Dan Wizner. These players added instant credibilty and now in 2009, Jack has trespassed directly into DOOM’s farm system and stole Troy and Erik to compete against us in BLWB. Thus far, the move has yet to pay off as they have come up short going 0-3 against the Evil Empire, but 2/3 games did go to extra innings. KK’s are for real and so long as they keep their heads and emotions in check, this team will win more than just 1 tournament in 2009. 

Now obviously I could go on and on because there are so many good teams to talk about but for now I’ll jst break it down by listing a few great teams based on the formats they tend ot play in the most- so if you find yourself at any of these events, and DOOM isn’t there these are the other teams not listed you have to watch out for:

NEWA- Chief, Leg Arm, Dirtbags, C9′s

WROCK- Brew Crew, Aggro Crag, Beer Factor

WUP- Cereal Killers, Rookies, Niff, Lawn Boys

HRL- Plastic Jiahad, Ego Squad, The Steve’s Team

Wifflestock- The Show, Outlawz, Tripod, Waayback

WUP Phili- Lou’s Diamonds

Rob Piervinanzi (aka Wiffman), a 7-year veteran of wiffle ball, dropped by the Big League Wiffle Ball Show’s Skype studios to chat with Charissa Cowart about what else… Wiffle Ball! Wiffman is the Director of the NY Region for Golden Stick Wiffleball League and talked about the big Jamboree that’s just around the corner plus the future of wiffle ball, with or without the famous Wiffman.

Watch the video to find out what his favorite thing is about wiffle ball, how he got the name Wiffman and how HE describes Nick Benas and Jared Verrillo.

Big League Wiffle Ball has launched a weekly show highlighting people and players in the wiffleball community. The first episode was huge with Lou Levesque, President of Golden Stick Wiffleball League live on Skype with Charissa Cowart, Official Anchor of Big League Wiffle Ball.

Watch the video to find out what word Lou uses to describe Nick Benas and Jared Verrillo Co-Commissioners of BLWB.

Lou took time out of his busy schedule to talk about how wiffleball has gone from a “backyard game” to a serious sport. He even discussed the New York league he is launching very soon.

Keep an eye on Lou and Golden Stick Wiffleball because these guys are going somewhere! As they say at GSWL it’s “A Backyard Game Taken Way Too Far.”