National Pro Fastpitch
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* '''Bold''' denotes active player. | * '''Bold''' denotes active player. | ||
| - | * ''Stats updated as of 2018.'' Also note that every listed player was active for at least three seasons of play, while every pitcher also reached 200 innings. | + | * ''Stats updated as of 2018.'' Also note that every listed player was active for at least three seasons of play, while every pitcher also reached 200 innings. |
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Current revision as of 04:21, 29 July 2019
| National Pro Fastpitch | ||
| Current season, competition or edition: | ||
| 2019 National Pro Fastpitch season | ||
| Formerly | Women's Pro Fastpitch, Women's Pro Softball League | |
| Sport | Softball | |
| Founded | 2004; 15 years ago | |
| Inaugural season | 2004 | |
| Commissioner | Cheri Kempf | |
| No. of Teams | 6 | |
| Country | United States | |
| Most recent champion(s) | USSSA Pride (4 titles) | |
| Most titles | Chicago Bandits (4 titles) USSSA Pride (4 titles) | |
| Official website | ||
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), formerly the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL), is a professional women's softball league in the United States. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Cowles Cup.
The WPSL was founded in 1997 and folded in 2001; the NPF revived the league in 2004.
Contents |
[edit] Teams
| Progression of National Pro Fastpitch Expansion | |
|---|---|
| Years | No. of teams |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019–present | 6 |
| Team | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Aussie Peppers | North Mankato, Minnesota | Caswell Park Softball Complex |
| Beijing Eagles | Traveling team | |
| Canadian Wild | Marion, Illinois | Rent One Park |
| Chicago Bandits | Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago area) | Rosemont Stadium |
| Cleveland Comets | Traveling team | |
| USSSA Pride | Viera, Florida | Space Coast Stadium |
[edit] Timeline of NPF teams
Timeline Key
- Current NPF teams in tan
- Former NPF members or defunct teams in blue
[edit] League history
[edit] New ownership (2005)
[edit] Contraction and expansion (2009–present)
[edit] Champions
[edit] Career Leaders
- Bold denotes active player.
- Stats updated as of 2018. Also note that every listed player was active for at least three seasons of play, while every pitcher also reached 200 innings.
| Rank | Player | BA |
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| Rank | Player | RBI |
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| Rank | Player | HR |
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| Rank | Player | 2B |
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| Rank | Player | 3B |
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| Rank | Player | H |
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| Rank | Player | SLG% |
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| Rank | Player | BB |
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| Rank | Player | SB |
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| Rank | Player | FP% |
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| Rank | Player | W |
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| Rank | Player | K |
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| Rank | Player | ERA |
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| Rank | Player | IP |
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| Rank | Player | G |
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| Rank | Player | GS |
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| Rank | Player | CG |
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| Rank | Player | FP% |
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| Rank | Player | Srikeout Rate |
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| Rank | Player | WHIP |
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[edit] History of previous leagues
[edit] IWPSA
[edit] Teams
- Arizona/Phoenix Bird (1976)
- Buffalo Breskis (1976–79)
- Chicago Bandits (1976)
- Connecticut Falcons (1976–79)
- Michigan Travelers (1976)
- Pennsylvania Liberties (1976)
- Santa Ana Lionettes (1976–77)
- San Diego Sandpipers (1976)
- San Jose Sunbirds (1976–78); San Jose Rainbows (1979)
- Southern California Gems (1976)
- Bakersfield Aggies (1977)
- St. Louis Hummers (1977–79)
- Edmonton Snowbirds (1979)
- New York Adventurers (1979)
[edit] Championships
[edit] Following the IWPSA
[edit] Women's Professional Softball League
[edit] WPF Championships
| Year | Champion | Runner up |
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[edit] WPSL Championships
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tampa Bay FireStix | Akron Racers |
| 2000 | Florida Wahoos | Ohio Pride |
[edit] See also
- List of current National Pro Fastpitch team rosters
- Men's professional softball in the United States
[edit] References
[edit] Notes
- 1. ^ This version was a new expansion team in Plant City, Florida, unrelated to the previous Orlando Wahoos that became the Akron Racers (ref)
[edit] External links
Template:National Pro Fastpitch Template:Major women's sport leagues in North America
