2022 Women's Professional Fastpitch season explained
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.
| Player | Pos | WPF Team | College | Signed |
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1 | | UT | SmashIt Sports Vipers | Oklahoma | Signed June 13, 2022 [4] |
2 | Georgina Corrick # | P | USSSA Pride | | |
3 | Mary Iakopo | C/1B | SmashIt Sports Vipers | Texas | Signed June 13, 2022 [5] |
4 | Keely Rochard | P | USSSA Pride | VT | Signed June 9, 2022 [6] |
5 | | P | SmashIt Sports Vipers | UCF | Signed June 7, 2022 [7] |
6 | Danielle Watson # | P | USSSA Pride | FSU | |
7 | Annie Willis | P | SmashIt Sports Vipers | Mississippi State | Signed June 7, 2022 [8] |
8 | Delanie Wisz | IF | USSSA Pride | UCLA | Signed June 15, 2022 [9] |
9 | Shelbi Sunseri | P | SmashIt Sports Vipers | LSU | Signed June 7, 2022 [10] |
10 | | C/UT | USSSA Pride | Arkansas | Signed June 8, 2022 [11] |
11 | | UT | SmashIt Sports Vipers | ULL | Signed May 31, 2022[12] |
12 | | OF | USSSA Pride | Mizzou | Signed 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.
Date | Player | Team |
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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]
Team | GP | W | L | Pct. | GB | L10 | STRK | RS | RA | DIFF |
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USSSA Pride | 29 | 19 | 10 | .655 | - | 6-4 | L1 | 144 | 70 | +74 |
Smash It Sports Vipers | 30 | 17 | 13 | .567 | 2.5 | 6-4 | W3 | 144 | 99 | +45 |
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Schedule
Source: https://www.ballclubz.com/wpf
2022 Exhibition Season |
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Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Venue | Notes | Ref |
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June 14 | SIS Vipers (1-0) | 9-5 | USSSA 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 17 | HFL | 4-11 | SIS Vipers (3-0) | | | [37] |
Alliance | 0-5 | USSSA Pride (2-1) | | | [38] |
June 22 | SIS Vipers (3-1) | 1-2 | USSSA Pride (3-1) | USSSA Space Coast Stadium - Viera, FL | | | [39] |
June 23 | Florida Vibe | 8-10 | SIS Vipers (4-1) | | | [40] |
June 24 | Florida Vibe | 6-7 | USSSA Pride (4-1) | | | [41] |
June 25 | Florida Vibe | 3-4 | SIS Vipers (5-1) | | | [42] |
June 26 | USSSA Pride (4-2) | 2-3 | SIS Vipers (6-1) | | | [43] |
June 27 | SIS Vipers (6-2) | 0-1 | USSSA Pride (5-2) | | | [44] |
June 28 | USSSA Pride' (6-2) | 4-0 | SIS Vipers (6-3) | | | [45] |
June 29 | SIS Vipers (6-4) | 2-4 | USSSA Pride (7-2) | | | [46] |
June 30 | SIS Vipers | | USSSA Pride | | [47] |
July 3 | Team Mexico | | USSSA Pride | | [48] |
Team Mexico 2022 | 0-17 | SIS Vipers (7-4) | | | [49] |
Team Mexico 2022 | 0-8 | SIS Vipers (8-4) | | | [50] |
July 4 | Team Mexico 2022 | 0-9 | SIS Vipers (9-4) | | | [51] |
July 5 | Australia | 3-10 | USSSA Pride (8-2) | Choccolocco Park, Oxford, AL | | | [52] |
Japan | 4-0 | USSSA Pride (8-3) | | | [53] |
July 6 | USSSA Pride (9-3) | 8-0 | Australia | | | [54] |
USSSA Pride (9-4) | 1-2 | USA | | | [55] |
July 12 | SIS Vipers (10-4) | 4-1 | USSSA Pride (9-5) | Bosse Field Evansville, IN | | | [56] |
July 13 | USSSA Pride (10-5) | 10-2 | SIS Vipers (10-5) | | | [57] |
July 14 | SIS Vipers (10-6) | 0-9 | USSSA Pride (11-5) | | | [58] |
July 17 | USSSA Pride | | SIS Vipers | SMSD | Canceled (COVID)[59] | [60] |
July 18 | SIS Vipers (10-7) | 1-4 | USSSA Pride (12-5) | | | [61] |
July 19 | USSSA Pride (12-6) | 0-2 | SIS Vipers (11-7) | KC Youth Academy | | | [62] |
July 21 | SIS Vipers (11-8) | 1-3 | USSSA Pride (13-6) | Louisville Slugger Sports Complex - Peoria, IL | | | [63] |
July 22 | USSSA Pride (14-6) | 7-3 | SIS Vipers (11-9) | | | [64] |
July 23 | SIS Vipers (11-10) | 0-5 | USSSA Pride (15-6) | | | [65] |
July 25 | USSSA Pride (15-7) | 1-4 | SIS Vipers (12-10) | Bittinger Stadium West Lafayette, IN | | | [66] |
July 26 | SIS Vipers (12-11) | 2-3 | USSSA Pride (16-7) | | | [67] |
July 27 | USSSA Pride (17-7) | 5-1 | SIS Vipers (12-12) | | | [68] |
August 1 | CCSL | | Florida Vibe | USSSA Space Coast Stadium - Viera, FL | | [69] |
SIS Vipers (13-12) | 13-4 | USSSA Pride (17-8) | | | [70] |
August 2 | CCSL | 0-6 | SIS Vipers (14-12) | | | [71] |
August 3 | CCSL | 0-22 | USSSA Pride (18-8) | | [72] |
Florida Vibe | 13-4 | SIS Vipers (14-13) | | | [73] |
August 4 | S & S Sports | 0-13 | SIS Vipers (15-13) | | [74] |
Florida Vibe | 1-0 | USSSA Pride (18-9) | | | [75] |
August 5 | Florida Vibe | 2-5 | SIS Vipers (16-13) | | [76] |
S & S Sports | 0-12 | USSSA Pride (19-9) | | | [77] |
August 6 | S & S Sports | 0-8 | Florida Vibe | | [78] |
SIS Vipers (17-13) | 6-3 | USSSA Pride (19-10) | | | [79] | |
Statistical Leaders
References
Gamesheets
Notes and References
- Web site: The man, the myth, the legend! . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 11 April 2022.
- Web site: The Vipers name Gerry Glasco as Head Coach for the 2022 season. . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 20 April 2022.
- Web site: WPF Drafts 12 in its Inaugural College Draft . WPF . 30 April 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Web site: 2022. Ballclubz.com. 4 April 2023.
- Web site: June 14, 2022 . 6/14. April 26, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 16, 2022 . 6/16. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 16, 2022. 6/16 . April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 17, 2022 . 6/17. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 17, 2022 . 6/17. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 22, 2022 . 6/22. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 23, 2022 . 6/23. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 24, 2022 . 6/24. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 25, 2022 . 6/25. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 26, 2022 . 6/26. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 27, 2022 . 6/27. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 28, 2022 . 6/28. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 29, 2022 . 6/29. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: June 30, 2022 . 6/30. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 3, 2022 . 7/3. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 4, 2022 . 7/4. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 5, 2022 . 7/5. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 5, 2022 . 7/5. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 6, 2022 . 7/6. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 6, 2022 . 7/6. April 27, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 12, 2022 . 7/12. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 13, 2022 . 7/13. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 14, 2022 . 7/14. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- 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.
- Web site: July 17, 2022 . 7/17. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 18, 2022 . 7/18. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 19, 2022 . 7/19. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 21, 2022 . 7/21. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 22, 2022 . 7/22. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 23, 2022 . 7/23. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 25, 2022 . 7/25. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 26, 2022 . 7/26. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: July 27, 2022 . 7/27. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 1, 2022 . 8/1. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 1, 2022 . 8/1. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 2, 2022 . 8/2. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 3, 2022 . 8/3. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 3, 2022 . 8/3. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 4, 2022 . 8/4. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 4, 2022 . 8/4. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 5, 2022 . 8/5. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 5, 2022 . 8/5. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 6, 2022 . 8/6. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: August 6, 2022 . 8/6. April 29, 2023 . Ballclubz.com .
- Web site: Little Miss Playmaker! ♀️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 19 August 2022.
- Web site: Lighting up the base path! ⚡️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 18 August 2022.
- Web site: Earned, not given ♀️ . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 17 August 2022.
- Web site: True to this, not new to this . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 16 August 2022.
- Web site: The Champ is here! Congrats to the first-ever WPF Home Run Champion, Abbey Cheek! . Instagram . 2 May 2023 . 15 August 2022.