2022 Women's Professional Fastpitch season explained

2022 WPF season
League:Women's Professional Fastpitch
Sport:Fastpitch softball
Duration:June 14, 2022 – August 6, 2022
No Of Teams:2
Season:Exhibition season
Nextseason Year:2023
Seasonslistnames:WPF

The 2022 WPF season was the first season of operation of the Women's Professional Fastpitch. Two WPF teams competed in an exhibition season:Smash It Sports Vipers and USSSA Pride.

League Business

On April 11, 2022, SmashIt Sports Vipers named Don DeDonatis Sr. their general manager.[1]

On April 20, 2022, the Vipers named Gerry Glasco their head coach.[2]

WPF draft

The 2022 WPF college draft took place on May 20, 2022.[3] The Vipers and Pride each drafted six eligible college players.

PlayerPosWPF TeamCollegeSigned
1UTSmashIt Sports VipersOklahomaSigned June 13, 2022 [4]
2Georgina Corrick #PUSSSA Pride 
3Mary IakopoC/1BSmashIt Sports VipersTexasSigned June 13, 2022 [5]
4Keely RochardPUSSSA PrideVTSigned June 9, 2022 [6]
5PSmashIt Sports VipersUCFSigned June 7, 2022 [7]
6Danielle Watson #PUSSSA PrideFSU 
7Annie WillisPSmashIt Sports VipersMississippi StateSigned June 7, 2022 [8]
8Delanie WiszIFUSSSA PrideUCLASigned June 15, 2022 [9]
9Shelbi SunseriPSmashIt Sports VipersLSUSigned June 7, 2022 [10]
10C/UTUSSSA PrideArkansasSigned June 8, 2022 [11]
11UTSmashIt Sports VipersULLSigned May 31, 2022[12]
12OFUSSSA PrideMizzouSigned June 7, 2022 [13]

Free agency

Among signed players returning to the USSSA Pride for 2022 are Hayley Cruse Mitchell, Jessica Warren, Jailyn Ford, Shelby Pendley, Odicci Alexander, and Chelsea Goodacre.[14]

The table below shows the signings of free agent for the 2022 season.

DatePlayerTeam
April 5, 2022 Samantha Show[15] USSSA Pride
April 7, 2022 Amber Fiser[16] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 8, 2022 Delaney Spaulding[17] USSSA Pride
April 8, 2022 Kate Gordon Short[18] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 9, 2022 Morgan Howe[19] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 10, 2022 Taran Alvelo[20] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 11, 2022 Ali Aguilar[21] USSSA Pride
April 12, 2022 Chelsea Gonzales[22] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 13, 2022 Suzy Brookshire[23] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 14, 2022 Sami Fagan[24] USSSA Pride
April 15, 2022 Tatyana Forbes[25] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 18, 2022 Abbey Cheek[26] USSSA Pride
April 21, 2022 Ciara Bryan[27] SmashIt Sports Vipers
April 24, 2022 Alissa Dalton[28] SmashIt Sports Vipers
May 10, 2022 Fa Leilua[29] SmashIt Sports Vipers
May 13, 2022 Ellen Roberts[30] USSSA Pride
June 1, 2022 Kayla Wedl[31] USSSA Pride
June 17, 2022 Hope Trautwein[32] USSSA Pride

League standings

Source:[33]

TeamGPWLPct.GBL10STRKRSRADIFF
USSSA Pride291910.655-6-4L114470+74
Smash It Sports Vipers301713.5672.56-4W314499+45

Schedule

Source: https://www.ballclubz.com/wpf

2022 Exhibition Season
Date Visitor Score Home Venue Notes Ref
June 14 SIS Vipers (1-0) 9-5USSSA Pride (0-1) SMSD (Shawnee Mission School District, KS)[34]
June 16 Alliance 5-7 SIS Vipers (2-0)[35]
HFL 0-6 USSSA Pride(1-1)[36]
June 17HFL 4-11SIS Vipers (3-0)[37]
Alliance 0-5 USSSA Pride (2-1) [38]
June 22 SIS Vipers (3-1) 1-2USSSA Pride (3-1) USSSA Space Coast Stadium - Viera, FL[39]
June 23 Florida Vibe 8-10SIS Vipers (4-1) [40]
June 24 Florida Vibe 6-7USSSA Pride (4-1) [41]
June 25 Florida Vibe 3-4SIS Vipers (5-1) [42]
June 26 USSSA Pride (4-2)2-3SIS Vipers (6-1) [43]
June 27 SIS Vipers (6-2)0-1USSSA Pride (5-2) [44]
June 28 USSSA Pride' (6-2)4-0SIS Vipers (6-3) [45]
June 29 SIS Vipers (6-4)2-4USSSA Pride (7-2) [46]
June 30 SIS VipersUSSSA Pride [47]
July 3 Team MexicoUSSSA Pride[48]
Team Mexico 2022 0-17SIS Vipers (7-4) [49]
Team Mexico 2022 0-8SIS Vipers (8-4) [50]
July 4 Team Mexico 20220-9SIS Vipers (9-4) [51]
July 5 Australia3-10USSSA Pride (8-2) Choccolocco Park, Oxford, AL[52]
Japan4-0USSSA Pride (8-3) [53]
July 6USSSA Pride (9-3)8-0Australia[54]
USSSA Pride (9-4) 1-2USA [55]
July 12 SIS Vipers (10-4)4-1USSSA Pride (9-5) Bosse Field Evansville, IN [56]
July 13 USSSA Pride (10-5)10-2SIS Vipers (10-5) [57]
July 14 SIS Vipers (10-6)0-9USSSA Pride (11-5) [58]
July 17 USSSA Pride SIS Vipers SMSD Canceled (COVID)[59] [60]
July 18 SIS Vipers (10-7)1-4USSSA Pride (12-5) [61]
July 19 USSSA Pride (12-6)0-2SIS Vipers (11-7) KC Youth Academy [62]
July 21 SIS Vipers (11-8)1-3USSSA Pride (13-6) Louisville Slugger Sports Complex - Peoria, IL [63]
July 22 USSSA Pride (14-6)7-3SIS Vipers (11-9) [64]
July 23 SIS Vipers (11-10)0-5USSSA Pride (15-6) [65]
July 25 USSSA Pride (15-7)1-4SIS Vipers (12-10) Bittinger Stadium West Lafayette, IN [66]
July 26 SIS Vipers (12-11)2-3USSSA Pride (16-7) [67]
July 27 USSSA Pride (17-7)5-1SIS Vipers (12-12) [68]
August 1 CCSLFlorida VibeUSSSA Space Coast Stadium - Viera, FL [69]
SIS Vipers (13-12) 13-4USSSA Pride (17-8) [70]
August 2 CCSL0-6SIS Vipers (14-12) [71]
August 3 CCSL0-22USSSA Pride (18-8)[72]
Florida Vibe 13-4SIS Vipers (14-13) [73]
August 4 S & S Sports0-13 SIS Vipers (15-13)[74]
Florida Vibe 1-0USSSA Pride (18-9) [75]
August 5 Florida Vibe2-5 SIS Vipers (16-13)[76]
S & S Sports 0-12USSSA Pride (19-9) [77]
August 6 S & S Sports 0-8 Florida Vibe[78]
SIS Vipers (17-13) 6-3USSSA Pride (19-10) [79]

Statistical Leaders

StatLeaderTeamTotal
Batting Average[80] Ali AguilarUSSSA Pride.383
Stolen Bases[81] Tatyana ForbesSIS Vipers12
ERA[82] Annie WillisSIS Vipers2.06
Strikeouts[83] Keely RochardUSSSA Pride45
Home Runs[84] Abbey CheekUSSSA Pride8

References

Gamesheets

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The man, the myth, the legend! . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 11 April 2022.
  2. Web site: The Vipers name Gerry Glasco as Head Coach for the 2022 season. . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 20 April 2022.
  3. Web site: WPF Drafts 12 in its Inaugural College Draft . WPF . 30 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: " ...The Vipers sign NCAA Career Home Run Record Holder, 2x University of Oklahoma National Champion, 2x NCAA Player of the Year, and 2022 WCWS Most Outstanding Player... Jocelyn Alo!" . Instagram. June 13, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  5. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ Fresh off the WCWS stage. The Vipers lock in catcher from Texas and draftee, Mary Iakopo!" . Instagram. June 13, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  6. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The USSSA Pride sign a pitcher out of Virginia Tech, Keely Rochard." . Instagram. June 9, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  7. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED! ✍️ The Smash It Sports Vipers have marked pitcher and draftee, Gianna Mancha out of the University of Central Florida." . Instagram. June 7, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  8. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED! ✍️ The Smash It Sports Vipers stamp LSU pitcher, Shelbi Sunseri to the 2022 roster." . Instagram. June 7, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  9. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "Another draftee to the league!✍️The Pride sign post-season standout and catcher from UCLA, Delanie Wisz!" . Instagram. June 15, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  10. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The Smash It Sports Vipers etch pitcher and college draftee, Annie Willis out of Mississippi State University." . Instagram. June 7, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  11. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The USSSA Pride sign catcher from the University of Arkansas, Taylor Ellsworth." . Instagram. June 8, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  12. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The Smash It Sports Vipers sign college draftee, Melissa Mayeux, from the University of Louisiana.". Instagram. May 31, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  13. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The USSSA Pride ink college draftee Casidy Chaumont, out of the University of Missouri" . Instagram. June 7, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  14. Web site: he @usssafloridapride operated independently before joining WPF, and is bringing in a LOADED lineup of returning players. . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 6 April 2022.
  15. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ➡️ USSSA Pride signs former Cowgirl and bat-flip queen, Sam Show." . Instagram. April 5, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  16. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers sign Minnesota All-American pitcher and legend Amber Fiser for their debut summer." . Instagram. April 7, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Pride sign UCLA All-American and Team USA Olympian shortstop, Delaney Spaulding!" . Instagram. April 8, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  18. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers ink Kate Short (formerly Gordon), JMU All-American and Women’s College World Series standout, to a 2022 contract." . Instagram. April 8, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  19. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers continue to produce with the signing of ASU All-American outfielder, Morgan Howe." . Instagram. April 9, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  20. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers sign University of Washington All-American and former Pride pitcher Taran Alvelo." . Instagram. April 10, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  21. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Pride lock in Ali Aguilar, former Washington All-American and Team USA Olympian, for the 2022 summer." . Instagram. April 11, 2022. April 29, 2023.
  22. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers ink former Arizona State slugger and Team Mexico Olympian, Chelsea Gonzales." . Instagram. April 12, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  23. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers lock in Long Beach State alum and Team Mexico Olympian, Suzannah Brookshire." . Instagram. April 13, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  24. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Pride sign former Mizzou All-American and Akron Racers shortstop, Sami Fagan.". Instagram. April 14, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  25. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers sign former NC State lefty and Team Mexico Olympian, Tatyana Forbes." . Instagram. April 15, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  26. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Pride sign former Kentucky All-American and Chicago Bandits rookie of the year, Abbey Cheek.". Instagram. April 18, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  27. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers ink former University of Georgia and University of Louisiana complete-package Ciara Bryan.". Instagram. April 21, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  28. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED➡️ The Vipers sign former University of Louisiana shortstop, Alissa Dalton.". Instagram. April 24, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  29. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED✍️ The Vipers sign former Mississippi State slugger and All-American, Fa Leilua.". Instagram. May 10, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  30. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED✍️ The Pride ink Memphis alum and Team Australia Olympian pitcher, Ellen Roberts.". Instagram. May 13, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  31. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ The USSSA Pride sign former University of Illinois Chicago star, Kayla Wedl!". Instagram. June 1, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  32. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "SIGNED ✍️ Hot off the WCWS stage with a National Championship in hand, the @USSSAPride have officially added pitcher and draftee, Hope Trautwein from the University of Oklahoma!". Instagram. June 17, 2022. April 30, 2023.
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  34. Web site: June 14, 2022 . 6/14. April 26, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  35. Web site: June 16, 2022 . 6/16. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  36. Web site: June 16, 2022. 6/16 . April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  37. Web site: June 17, 2022 . 6/17. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  38. Web site: June 17, 2022 . 6/17. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  39. Web site: June 22, 2022 . 6/22. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  40. Web site: June 23, 2022 . 6/23. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  41. Web site: June 24, 2022 . 6/24. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  42. Web site: June 25, 2022 . 6/25. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  43. Web site: June 26, 2022 . 6/26. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  44. Web site: June 27, 2022 . 6/27. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  45. Web site: June 28, 2022 . 6/28. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  46. Web site: June 29, 2022 . 6/29. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  47. Web site: June 30, 2022 . 6/30. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  48. Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  49. Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  50. Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  51. Web site: July 4, 2022 . 7/4. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  52. Web site: July 5, 2022 . 7/5. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  53. Web site: July 5, 2022 . 7/5. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  54. Web site: July 6, 2022 . 7/6. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  55. Web site: July 6, 2022 . 7/6. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  56. Web site: July 12, 2022 . 7/12. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  57. Web site: July 13, 2022 . 7/13. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  58. Web site: July 14, 2022 . 7/14. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  59. Web site: Women's Professional Fastpitch (@wprofastpitch) on Instagram: "A statement on tonight's Pride vs. Vipers game cancellation.". Instagram. June 17, 2022. April 30, 2023.
  60. Web site: July 17, 2022 . 7/17. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  61. Web site: July 18, 2022 . 7/18. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  62. Web site: July 19, 2022 . 7/19. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  63. Web site: July 21, 2022 . 7/21. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  64. Web site: July 22, 2022 . 7/22. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  65. Web site: July 23, 2022 . 7/23. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  66. Web site: July 25, 2022 . 7/25. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  67. Web site: July 26, 2022 . 7/26. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  68. Web site: July 27, 2022 . 7/27. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  69. Web site: August 1, 2022 . 8/1. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  70. Web site: August 1, 2022 . 8/1. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  71. Web site: August 2, 2022 . 8/2. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  72. Web site: August 3, 2022 . 8/3. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  73. Web site: August 3, 2022 . 8/3. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  74. Web site: August 4, 2022 . 8/4. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  75. Web site: August 4, 2022 . 8/4. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  76. Web site: August 5, 2022 . 8/5. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  77. Web site: August 5, 2022 . 8/5. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  78. Web site: August 6, 2022 . 8/6. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  79. Web site: August 6, 2022 . 8/6. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
  80. Web site: Little Miss Playmaker! ‍♀️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 19 August 2022.
  81. Web site: Lighting up the base path! ⚡️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 18 August 2022.
  82. Web site: Earned, not given ‍♀️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 17 August 2022.
  83. Web site: True to this, not new to this . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 16 August 2022.
  84. Web site: The Champ is here! Congrats to the first-ever WPF Home Run Champion, Abbey Cheek! . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 15 August 2022.