2011 National Pro Fastpitch season

2011 NPF Season blue white National Pro Fastpitch softball June 9, 2011 – August 14, 2011 4 ESPN 2011 NPF Draft 2011 NPF Draft Kelsi Dunne P Alabama NPF Diamonds Regular Season USSSA Pride Ringor Cup (Best record) Cowles Cup Chicago Bandits USSSA Pride Monica AbbottChicago Bandits NPF Seasons NPF 2010 2012 The 2011 National Pro Fastpitch season was the eighth season of professional softball under the name National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) for the only professional women's softball league in the United States. From 1997 to 2002, NPF operated under the names Women's Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL). Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Cowles Cup. Teams, cities and stadiums TeamCityStadium Akron Racers Akron, Ohio Firestone Stadium Chicago Bandits Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago Area) Ballpark at Rosemont NPF Diamonds Nashville, Tennessee Various USSSA Florida Pride Kissimmee, Florida Osceola County Stadium and Champion Stadium USA 350 none National Pro Fastpitch Teams National Pro Fastpitch teams USA 41.073056 -81.517778 Red pog.svg Akron left Akron Racers USA 41.990833 -87.873889 Orange pog.svg Chicago left Chicago Bandits USA 28.303889 -81.412778 Blue pog.svg USSSA Pride left USSSA Pride Milestones and events The Tennessee Diamonds were rebranded as the NPF Diamonds for the 2011 season. The Diamonds were a "traveling team," playing each of their five 'home stands' at five different venues, from Calgary, Alberta to Lexington, North Carolina.Graham Hays NPF Diamonds fall short but prove they belong https://www.espn.com/espnw/news/story/_/id/6879428/npf-playoffs-npf-diamonds-fall-short-prove-belong espnW.com 5 May 2015 20 August 2011 Akron Racers named as their coach Jake Schumann, who was also with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi softball coach.Islanders' Jake Schumann to coach in pro softball league during summer https://www.caller.com/sports/college/islanders-schumann-to-coach-in-pro-softball-over Corpus Christi Caller-Times 10 May 2015 28 January 2011 NPF Diamonds signed Tim Kiernan as head coach. Kiernan had previously coached professional softball with WPSL's Virginia Roadsters in 1999, NPF Tour Teams in 2001 and 2003, and the Sacramento Sunbirds in 2004.NPF Veteran Kiernan Tabbed as Diamonds Head Coach https://nfca.org/index.php/front-page-news/3247-npf-veteran-kiernan-tabbed-as-diamonds-head-coach National Fastpitch Coaches Association 10 May 2015 7 March 2011 The Chicago Bandits moved into their new stadium Ballpark at Rosemont. It is the first ballpark specifically built for a women's professional softball team, and its address, 27 Jennie Finch Way, pays tribute to one of their most famous players.Brand New Ballpark For Bandits Women's Softball Team https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/06/15/brand-new-ballpark-for-bandits-womens-softball-team/ CBS Chicago 5 May 2015 15 June 2011 Player acquisition College draft 2011 NPF Draft The 2011 NPF Senior Draft was held March 16, 2011, in Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The NPF Draft was broadcast on MLB.com.NPF Holds 2011 Senior Draft Live Presented by MIKEN http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=1528 www.profastpitch.com 7 May 2015 18 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905184612/http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=1528 5 September 2015 usurped dmy-all NPF Diamonds selected pitcher Kelsi Dunne of Alabama as the first overall pick.Two Alabama Softball Players Selected in NPF Draft http://www.rolltide.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/031911aaa.html RollTide 7 May 2015 19 March 2011 Notable transactions League standings Source Summer 2011 - Standings http://pointstreak.com/baseball/standings.html?leagueid=159&seasonid=1765 pointstreak.com 5 May 2015 14 August 2011 TeamGPWLPct.GB USSSA Pride 39 30 9 .769 - Akron Racers 39 22 17 .564 8 Chicago Bandits 40 20 20 .500 10.5 NPF Diamonds 38 6 32 .158 23.5 NPF Championship right The 2011 NPF Championship Series was held at McMurry Park in Sulphur, Louisiana August 18–21. All four teams qualify and were seeded based on the final standings. The first seed played the fourth seed on a best-of-three series, and the second seed played the third seed in another best-of-three series. The winners played each other in a best-of-three series that determined the champion. The games were broadcast on ESPN2, with color analysis by former NPF player and two-time Olympian Jennie Finch and three-time Olympian Leah O'Brien-Amico. Bernie Guenther called the play-by-play.National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series to Begin Tonight http://mlb.mlb.com/content/printer_friendly/mlb/y2011/m08/d18/c23391232.jsp MLB.com 7 May 2015 18 August 2011 NPF Semifinals (Best-of-3) NPF Championship (Best-of-3) 30px 160px 1 USSSA Pride 2 4 NPF Diamonds 0 2 Akron Racers 0 3 Chicago Bandits 2 1 USSSA Pride 0 3 Chicago Bandits 2 2011 NPF SemifinalsChicago Bandits defeat Akron Racers 2-0 Game Date Score Series(CHI-AKR) Location 1 August 18 Chicago Bandits 8, Akron Racers 1Rayburn 8-18-2011 NPF Championship Thursday http://www.spysoftball.com/8-18-2011-npf-championship-thursday Spy Softball 7 May 2015 18 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818135155/http://www.spysoftball.com/8-18-2011-npf-championship-thursday 18 August 2012 dead 1-0 Sulphur, Louisiana2 August 19 Chicago Bandits 7, Akron Racers 4Rayburn 8-19-2011 NPF Championship Friday http://www.spysoftball.com/8-19-2011-npf-championship-friday Spy Softball 7 May 2015 19 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044845/http://www.spysoftball.com/8-19-2011-npf-championship-friday 4 March 2016 dead2-0 Sulphur, Louisiana 2011 NPF SemifinalsUSSSA Pride defeat NPF Diamonds 2–0 Game Date Score Series(USSA-NPF) Location 1 August 18 and 19 USSSA Pride 8, NPF Diamonds 7 1-0 Sulphur, Louisiana2 August 19 USSSA Pride 7, NPF Diamonds 0 2-0 Sulphur, Louisiana 2011 NPF Championship SeriesChicago Bandits defeat USSSA Pride 2-0 Game Date Score Series(CHI-USSSA) Location1 August 20 Chicago Bandits 4, USSSA Pride 3, (8 innings)Rayburn 8-20-2011 NPF Championship Saturday http://www.spysoftball.com/8-20-2011-npf-championship-saturday Spy Softball 7 May 2015 20 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120606002822/http://www.spysoftball.com/8-20-2011-npf-championship-saturday 6 June 2012 dead 1-0 Sulphur, Louisiana2 August 21 Chicago Bandits 10, USSSA Pride 3Rayburn 8-21-2011 Chicago Wins NPF Championship http://www.spysoftball.com/8-21-2011-chicago-wins-npf-championship Spy Softball 7 May 2015 21 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064213/http://www.spysoftball.com/8-21-2011-chicago-wins-npf-championship 4 March 2016 dead 2-0 Sulphur, Louisiana Championship Game Team Top Batter Stats. Chicago Bandits Nikki Nemitz 2-4 3RBIs 2B USSSA Pride Natasha Watley 2-4 2RBIs Team Pitcher IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Bandits Monica Abbott (W) 7.0 5 3 3 3 5 USSSA Pride Jordan Taylor (L) 0.1 3 5 4 1 0 USSSA Pride Sarah Pauly 2.2 4 3 3 1 0 USSSA Pride Danielle Lawrie 3.0 0 2 0 0 0 2011 NPF Championship Series MVP PlayerClubStats.Monica AbbottChicago Bandits win softball championship http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110821/sports/708219776/ Daily Herald 7 May 2015 21 August 2011Chicago Bandits 3-0 30Ks 2.17 ERA SV 0.79 WHIP (16Hs+7BBs/29.0 IP)https://stats.805stats.com/MyStats/League/Player/SKOUSA001-LEAGUE4/SKOUSA001-PERSON1AY Monica Abbott Game Log 2011 Playoffs Stats.805stats.com 2020-07-01 2020-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200630075516/https://stats.805stats.com/MyStats/League/Player/SKOUSA001-LEAGUE4/SKOUSA001-PERSON1AY dead Annual awards Source:NPF Announces Award Winners http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=1673 www.profastpitch.com 11 May 2015 19 August 2011 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20150905154840/http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=1673 5 September 2015 Ringor Cup (Best regular season record)USSSA Pride AwardPlayerTeamPlayer of the Year Award Jessica MendozaUSSSA PridePitcher of the Year (tie)Monica AbbottChicago BanditsCat OstermanUSSSA PrideRookie of the Year Alisa GolerChicago BanditsDefensive Player of the YearBianca MejiaNPF DiamondsOffensive Player of the YearNatasha WatleyUSSSA PrideHome Run Award Alisa GolerChicago BanditsDiamond Spike AwardThe Diamond Spike Award is given to the player with the most stolen bases Natasha WatleyUSSSA PrideCoaching Staff of the Year USSSA Pride -- Tim Walton (HEAD COACH) and Beth Torina (ASSISTANT COACH)Jennie Finch AwardThe Jennie Finch award is given to the player who best exemplifies the character and qualities of its famous namesake, and who is considered to positively impact the game both on and off the field. Jessica MendozaUSSSA Pride Award notes note 2011 All-NPF TeamPositionNameTeam PitcherMonica AbbottChicago Bandits Pitcher Cat OstermanUSSSA Pride Pitcher Kristina ThorsonAkron Racers Pitcher Danielle LawrieUSSSA Pride CatcherSamantha MarderAkron Racers 1st Base Nicole TrimboliAkron Racers 2nd BaseAshley ChartersUSSSA Pride 3rd BaseAndrea DuranUSSSA PrideShortstopNatasha WatleyUSSSA Pride OutfieldMegan WigginsChicago Bandits OutfieldJessica MendozaUSSSA Pride OutfieldAlyssa HaberUSSSA Pride At-LargeDanielle ZymkowitzChicago Bandits At-LargeShannon DoepkingChicago Bandits At-LargeBrittany McKinneyNPF Diamonds At-LargeCharlotte MorganUSSSA Pride At-LargeBianca MejiaNPF Diamonds See also Sports List of professional sports leagues List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada References External links National Pro Fastpitch Category:2011 in women's softball Category:2011 in American women's sports Category:Softball in the United States