Erik Rasmussen

History was rewritten in the circle at the 2026 ISC World Tournament. Back in 2013 in Quad Cities, Illinois, Australian pitching phenom Adam Folkard set what many considered to be an untouchable gold standard in modern fastpitch. Pitching for the Hill United Chiefs, Folkard put together one of the most dominant single-tournament performances in past 20 years—stringing together 19 ⅓

The International Softball Congress (ISC) has released the official Final Order of Finish for the 2026 season. Congratulations to all participating teams, players, and coaching staff across all three divisions for an incredible tournament! 2026 ISC World Tournament Finish Team 1 Ohsweken, ON Hill United Chiefs (Champion) 2 Chippewa-of-the-Thames, ON Bear Creek Gremlins 3 Chippewa-of-the-Thames, ON Bear Creek Express 4

Making your debut at the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament can be daunting, but Kotaro Yasumi made it look seamless. The NorthEast Drillers standout put together an unforgettable tournament, earning the Kevin Herlihy Newcomer of the Year Award for his outstanding play on both sides of the ball. Yasumi announced his arrival on the world stage by anchoring the

Setting the pace at the plate all week long, Bear Creek Gremlins standout Jerome Raemaki has earned the Leading Hitter Award for the 2026 ISC World Tournament. The award—given to the hitter with the highest batting average in the tournament (minimum 15 plate appearances or 12 at-bats)—was secured after an eye-popping offensive showcase by Raemaki. Elite Performance at the Plate

When the lights were brightest and the trophy was on the line, Lenny Villalvazo delivered. Following a championship run defined by game-changing moments, the Hill United Chiefs standout has officially been awarded the Cleo Coyette Most Valuable Player Award for the 2026 ISC World Tournament, alongside earning a spot on the First Team All World roster. Villalvazo finished the tournament

The Hill United Chiefs’ run at the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament featured plenty of highlight moments, but none bigger than the performance in the circle by Marco Diaz. Thanks to a stretch of pitching that silenced some of the best lineups in fastpitch, Diaz has officially been named the recipient of the prestigious Leroy Zimmerman Most Outstanding Pitcher