"Softball is proving their worth to our nations, bagging titles and respects from the best in the field. Longing for the great coverage, massive advertisements and supports."
Softball is one of uncovered event/sports in our country yet bringing home bacons that we are proud of. The latest tourney they’ve join was Makassar Open International Men and Women Softball Tournament held in Makassar, Indonesia last October 14-20, 2018 were they bagged the Bronze Medal
and 10th Asian Men’s Softball Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia and ranked 2nd last April 23-28, 2018.
We can see how other Asian and other countries like Japan (the #1 team in Asia according to WBSC) and New Zealand get themselves crazy over this stuff it also becoming more known in the Philippines with the help of Social Media (Facebook) by spreading accounts all throughout and the unfolding support of the governing bodies the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL) and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). They buoy up both spectators and fans to join this sport and used these as a hobby (the healthier body, the better).
Here are some of the Softball facts that you’ve never heard before. (for those who don’t know what/whose best in this)
• Philippines take the lead in introducing indoor baseball, forerunner of the present-day softball, to other Asian countries like Japan and China.
• The highest softball medal/award bagged by the RP Blu Boys is SILVER in the 10th Asian Men’s Softball Championship held in Jakarta Indonesia last year against Japan.
• The highest softball medal/award bagged by the RP Blu Girls is SILVER in the 11th Asian Women’s Softball Championship held in Taichung City, Taiwan last 2017 against Japan.
• New Zealand is ranked no. 1 team in the world as of 15 November 2018
• Ranked #17 is the Philippines from the World Baseball and Softball Confederation Rankings.
• Longest championship title holder in the world is New Zealand.
• Felomino “Boy” Codinera was in included in the Hall of Famer by the PSC in 1974. Because of their spectacular game/play against Mexico by belting a grandslam homerun.
• Gov. Isidro Rodriguez
- one the best President ASAPHIL have
- responsible for the formation of ASEAN SOFTBALL FEDERATION, the organizer of ASA-Asia Congress held in Manila year 1974 and the ASEAN Federation Council Meeting in 1981
- The GODFATHER of SOFTBALL in the Philippines
- Voted as the sports Hall of Fame
• Softball was introduced to Philippines by American troops and first called “indoor baseball”
• Was initially a game for girls
• Formally introduced to local public schools in the country by 1911.
• Nabong, Tayo and Velasco were the only Pinays whose names appeared in the ISF Book of Records.
• San Miguel, Bulacan was one of the pioneer team who participates and one of the formidable.
• First ASAPHIL sponsored tournament was held in Bulacan in 1965.
Philippines notable players/award holder (both Men and Women)
o Julita Tayo
a lefty from San Miguel, Bulacan
one of the Worlds best Pitcher
pronounce by Joe Barber (US Softball Commissioner) as “best southpaw I’ve ever seen” in the year 1968 at Stratford
o Aleli Nabong
Included in the “ISF Book of Records for having the most number of doubles in 1974 at Connecticut, USA for the World Women’s Softball Champioship
o Carmelita Velasco
Included in the “ISF Book of Records for having the most number of homeruns
o Mariquita Salazar
Was once named the best shortstop in ASIA
o Manuel Julve Jr.
Coach and a veteran of Softball and Baseball was voted as MVP and batting champion during the 1977 ASEAN Men’s Softball Championship
Schools/Universities/Colleges/Teams who played the said sports were helping players to become their best. Connecting with others and building rapport which is vital to every team.
"Rekindle the glory of the world famous RP Blu team and barge in to the OLYMPICS"
----JEAN HENRI LHUILLIER
Mr. Roger Pe – Businessmirror.com.ph
Archives from Leticia Gempisao
Photos from Makassar Open FB Page and Isidro "Johnsid" Abello
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