Photo credit: Nick Monaghan, courtesy of National Pro Fastpitch ROSEMONT, IL. (December 16, 2018) — The Chicago Bandits have signed right fielder Emily Crane to a one-year extension, team officials announced Sunday morning. Crane, in her second season with the Bandits with the Bandits, amassed a .328 batting average across 36 games. The former University of […]
Photo credit: Nick Monaghan, courtesy of National Pro Fastpitch Cleveland, OH (December 16, 2018) The Cleveland Comets have made a huge splash today in attempts to shake up the current balance in the NPF. In a trade with the Chicago Bandits, the Cleveland Comets have packaged the #1 overall pick in the 2019 NPF Draft, […]
Photo credit: Dina Kwit, courtesy of National Pro Fastpitch ROSEMONT, IL. (December 15, 2018) — The Chicago Bandits have acquired former All-American infielder Jenna Lilley, along with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2019 NPF Draft and cash considerations, from the Cleveland Comets in exchange for Emily Carosone, Sammy Marshall and Shelby Turnier, team officials […]
Photo credit: Nick Monaghan, courtesy of National Pro Fastpitch ROSEMONT, IL (December 13, 2018) — The Chicago Bandits have have signed veteran pitcher Rachele Fico to a one-year extension, team officials announced Thursday morning. Fico shined in her first season with the Bandits and compiled a team-best seven wins over 41.2 innings of work in the […]
First of its Kind Relationship Marries Umpire Development with Professional Level Softball NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 5, 2018) – National Pro Fastpitch announced a partnership with Diamond Umpire Academy that will begin in 2019. The multi-faceted relationship will affect training for NPF umpires as well as interaction at all levels of umpire training by the league, […]
Training Camp to be held at Parkway Bank Sports Complex ROSEMONT, IL (November 30, 2018) — The Chicago Bandits, in coordination with USA Softball, announced Wednesday afternoon an agreement to host the Women’s National Team for a one-week training stop from June 10-17, 2019, at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois. The Bandits, members […]
Initiative Will Provide Personal Ad Space On Each NPF Player For The 2019 Season NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 28, 2018) – National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) announced the launch of a new advertising program today, that is focused on unique ad locations provided on the individual players themselves. The On Player Ad Location (OPAL) program will begin […]
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ST. JOSEPH, MO (November 16, 2018) – Missouri Western Athletics hosted the second Fly Luncheon of the year on November 16. Speakers for the luncheon included Cheri Kempf, Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch, and Missouri Western Soccer head coach Chad Edwards. Cheri Kempf has professional softball experience as a player, instructor, television sports analyst, and […]
“I’m excited to be a PERFORMANCE PARTNER with the NPF so that all the little girls with BIG dreams have the opportunity to meet, watch and learn from the BEST in the game!” Myndie Berka Breakthrew Fastpitch Owner/Instructor (www.breakthrewfastpitch.com) Join the NPF Developmental Partnership Program today!
