USSSA Pride
| USSSA Florida Pride | |
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| League | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Location | Kissimmee, FL |
| Ballpark | Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports |
| Year founded | 2009 |
| Regular season champion | 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 |
| Cowles Cup championships | 2010, 2013, 2014 |
| Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Retired numbers | 26 |
| Coach | Mike Davenport (Head) |
| General Manager | Don DeDonaties |
The USSSA Florida Pride are a professional softball team based in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. Founded in 2009, they play in National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). They play their home games at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee and at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.[1]
The team was established to replace the folded Washington Glory, who played in NPF from 2007 to 2008. They are organized by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). The pride won the Cowles Cup championship in 2010,2013, and 2014.
History
2015
Of their selections in the 2015 NPF Draft, the Pride signed All-American and 2013 Big 12 Player of the Year Shelby Pendley of Oklahoma,[2] two-time All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year Emilee Koerner of Notre Dame,[3] and All-American and 2012 Pac-12 Player of the Year Amber Freeman of Arizona State.[4] All-time NCAA Division I homerun champion Lauren Chamberlain signed a three-year deal.[5]
The Pride also signed free agent All-American Chelsea Goodacre of Arizona.[6]
Caitlin Lowe announced her retirement as a player after the 2014 season. Subsequently, the Pride announced the Lowe would be inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame, and that her jersey number 26 would be retired.[7]
Season-by-season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 2009 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 4th place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost in NPF Semifinals |
| 2010 | 28 | 20 | 0 | 2nd place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2011 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost in NPF Finals |
| 2012 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Faced Chicago Bandits in NPF Finals |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 2nd place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2014 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2015 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost to Chicago Bandits in NPF Finals |
| Totals | 206 | 108 | 0 | ||
Current players
| USSSA Florida Pride roster | |||||||||
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| Active roster (YYYY = Final season of player contract) |
Inactive roster | Coaches | |||||||
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PitchersNicole Sagermann
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Catchers
Utility players
Infielders
Outfielders
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Roster updated May 28, 2016 |
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References
- ↑ profastpitch.com: Teams
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External links
| Achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | NPF Regular Season Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2011 and 2012 |
Succeeded by Chicago Bandits 2013 |
| Preceded by | Cowles Cup NPF Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2010 |
Succeeded by Chicago Bandits 2011 |
| Preceded by | NPF Regular Season Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2014 and 2015 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by | Cowles Cup NPF Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2013 and 2014 |
Succeeded by Chicago Bandits 2015 |
