by Tom Evans Krause on Jan 10 2012 7:48 AM
The Puget Sound Senior Baseball League (PSSBL), one of the largest amateur adult baseball leagues in the U.S., will conduct open tryouts for all baseball players, age 19 and over, during the course of three weekends in March. The non-profit PSSBL is comprised of over 1,000 players forming 65 teams in eight different divisions. The divisions are organized based on age and skill level, ranging from highly competitive to purely recreational. Formed in 1989, this year marks the PSSBL's 24th season of operation.
The 2012 tryouts will be held at Bellevue College on Saturday, March 3rd, Saturday, March 10th, and Saturday, March 24th. Players age 35 & over should attend the 9am-Noon session (check in at 8:30am). Players age 19 & over should attend the Noon-3pm session (check in at 11:30am).
Those who turn 19 any time during the 2012 calendar year - even as late as December 31, 2012 - are eligible to join the league this season. There is no fee to try out for the PSSBL. Players may attend one, two, or all three tryout dates. Bellevue College is located at 3000 Landerholm Circle SE in Bellevue. Directions to the field may be obtained by viewing: http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/around/directions/main/
by Tom Evans Krause on Dec 28 2011 4:08 PM
The annual PSSBL election was held at an all-players meeting Monday, December 5, 2011. Six Executive Board of Directors positions were voted on by the general membership. Board members serve one year terms.
Here are the results:
1. President - Tom Evans Krause
2. Vice-President - Stuart Chernis
3. Secretary - Adrian Brockway
4. Treasurer - Eric Koosmann
5. Player Agent - Scott Dillinger
6. Fields & Scheduling Director - Ross Price
Division Commissioners were elected during the divisional breakout sessions following the general session. They join the six Executive Members to form the full 2012 PSSBL Board.
Adams - Matt LeClair; Adirondack - John Cosfol; Cascade - Joe Townsend; Olympic - Paul Davison; Rocky - Kyle Geddes; Sierra - Wayne Ottum; Smoky - Alan Gibson; Teton - Mike Ruger. Non-voting members: League Cousel - Jeff Mirsepasy; Web Developer - Ken Perkins
by Tom Evans Krause on Oct 10 2011 6:08 AM
Congratulations to the 2011 PSSBL Division Champs!
Adams Division: Ravens 5 Mustangs 0
Adirondack Division: "AA" - Best of 3 Series - Silver Foxes over Timbers 2-0; "A" - Mustangs 10 Solar Sox 2; "AA" vs. "A" Challenge - Silver Foxes 28 Mustangs 4
Cascade Division: Orioles 7 Braves 0
Olympic Division: Mets 1 Ravens 0
Rocky Division: Blue Rocks 15 Diablos 7
Sierra Division: Ravens 7 Volcanoes 3
Smoky Division: AquaSox 7 Rangers 6
Teton Division: Crawfords 7 Barons 2
by Ken Perkins on Aug 31 2011 9:15 AM
The playoff schedule is available! General Managers please confirm your final seeding with your commissioner, but otherwise the schedule is as follows:
by Tom Evans Krause on Sep 6 2011 10:05 AM
For the first time since 2008, PSSBL members played in exhibition-style charity games at Safeco Field. The two Sunday afternoon games on September 4th benefitted the Marin Morrison Foundation www.marinmorrisonfoundation.org.
The weather was beautiful and everyone had a great time. Both games were close as the home team Americans rallied in the final inning for victories over the Nationals in each contest.
A pre-game ceremony at home plate honored the inaugural class of the PSSBL Hall of Fame. Morgan Bartlett, John Cosfol, Dick Fitzgerald, Rob Heesen, Craig Hogan, Jeff Kyger, Ben Low, Lucky Miller, Victor Ovena, and Chuck Woods were officially inducted into the Hall.
Thanks to everyone who came to support your fellow PSSBL players and the Marin Morrison Foundation!
by Tom Evans Krause on Jul 11 2011 2:36 PM
Stellar defense, quality pitching, and timely hitting produced a big win for the PSSBL All Stars over the Everett Merchants Monday night, July 11th. With a final score of 8-3 at Everett Memorial Stadium, the All Stars evened the challenge series with the Merchants at two wins apiece, The series began in 2008. Cascade Division Commissioner Joe Townsend managed the PSSBL team, which scored eight runs on nine hits, and played error-free ball. The Merchants of the Pacific International League mustered only five hits against four PSSBL pitchers and committed four errors. Fernando Da Silva of the Olympic Mets and Cascade Orioles was the winning pitcher.
by Tom Evans Krause on Jul 4 2011 10:17 PM
The PSSBL held its inaugural "Emerald City Classic" tournament over the 4th of July weekend. The tournament was played at Bellevue College, Bannerwood Park, Interlake, Newport, and Chief Sealth High Schools, and the University of Washington's Husky Ballpark. Competition took place in two divisions: Age 19 & Over and Age 35 & Over.
Friday, July 1
- Mariners 15 NW Honkers 8
- Miners 18 Cascade Ravens 2
Saturday, July 2
- NW Honkers 8 Miners 4
- Mariners 16 Emerald City Thunder 0
- Cascade Ravens 21 Emerald City Thunder 3
- NW Honkers 10 Sierra Ravens 4
- Sierra Ravens 13 Cascade Ravens 12
- Mariners 16 Miners 13
Sunday, July 3
- Emerald City Thunder 11 Sierra Ravens 0
- 19+ Semi-Final NW Honkers 8 Miners 7 (11 innings)
- 35+ Semi-Final Cascade Ravens 9 Emerald City Thunder 8
- 19+ Final NW Honkers 6 Mariners 5
Monday, July 4
- 35+ Final Cascade Ravens 6 Sierra Ravens 4