Koufax was one of the best pitchers in MLB from 1961 to 1966. As for women, we have Britney Massro from PopThat in West region. An Elite East All-Star and one of the most feared throws, he still peaking. Nickname: Drew Birthdate: 1/16/1989 Height: 5'11" Weight: 190Hometown: Norristown, PA Year Started Playing: 2007Ball Types Played Regularly: 8.5" Rubber, No-Sting Floor, No-Sting TrampolineTeams Played on in 2018: Team Awesome, Team USATop Finishes in 2018: 2nd USA Dodgeball at WDBF Championships (as an alternate), 3rd at Elite Nationals in Coed No-Sting, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite East Round 1, 2nd in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 1, 1st in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 2Awards won this year: Elite East Region All-Star, East Coast Ref of the YearLooks for in a teammate: Someone who puts the team first.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Team Awesome had a disappointing year until Coed No-Sting at Elite Nationals. The two time FIFA world Player of the Year, who retired in 2018, was known for his technical skills and creativity. I know most of his playing career was in Brooklyn but still its the Duke! The 2020 version was absolutely no different, and now Im starting to think Jarvis Landry is the greatest dodgeball player in the world. Nicknamed Big D because of his 6'5" frame and competitive manner, Don Drysdale liked to pitch inside to batters and hit a total of 154, establishing a modern NL record. Here are some of the most famous softball pitchers over the years: Lisa Fernandez Cat Osterman Jennie Finch Current famous softball pitchers include collegiate softball stars such as: Montana Fouts Valerie Cagle Miranda Elish Best Softball Players of All-Time The game of softball has produced many famous softball players over the years. 12. Who is the king of dodgeball? 16. He was born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina's third-biggest city. Now known as Tommy John surgery, this procedure, invented by Dr. Frank Jobe, replaces the ulnar collateral ligament in the arm with a tendon taken from another part of the body. Russell also played in 49 postseason games for the Dodgers while batting .294. The Dodgeball Tribunes Top 50 Male players overall in the United States are the following players. Many have considered this group to be the LA Dodgers best starting rotation of all time. With his AFC team down 4-2, the Browns receiver caught back-to-back balls to eliminate half of his NFC opponents. Birthdate: 10/19/1992 Height: 5'10" Weight: 240Hometown: San Diego, CA Year Started Playing: 2010Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Titan(Open), Fury (Coed), Panch (Pinch), Boosh (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: T-1st Overall in LA Classic, 1st in No-Sting at LA Classic, 2nd for Coed No-Sting Elite Nationals, 1st in No-Sting and 2nd at Foam at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast Tournament, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite West Round 2, 3rd in Open 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 3rd in Pinch at Elite NationalsLooks for in a teammate: Someone whos gonna try their best and leave it all out on the court. After college, Kerri Walsh briefly appeared on the 2000 USA Volleyball team before she decided to head outdoors and partner with our number two most famous volleyball player on Earth: Misty May-Treanor. Accolades: Seven-time All-Star, two Gold Glove Awards, NL MVP (1962), three-time World Series champion, Accolades: Seven-time All-Star, three Cy Young Awards, NL MVP (1963), two-time World Series MVP, four-time World Series champion, Hall of Fame inductee, Accolades: NL Rookie of the Year, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 12-time All-Star, Hall of Fame inductee, Accolades: One Silver Slugger Award, one Gold Glove Award, two-time LCS MVP, one-time World Series MVP, one NL Cy Young Award, three-time All-Star, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: Two Silver Slugger Awards, one Gold Glove Award, NLCS MVP, two-time All-Star, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: Six-time All-Star, two Silver Slugger Awards, one Gold Glove Award, NL Rookie of the Year, one NL Cy Young Award, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: Four Gold Glove Awards, two-time NLCS MVP, NL MVP (1974), 10-time All-Star, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: One Cy Young Award, nine-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, Hall of Fame indictee, Accolades: Six-time All-Star, one-time World Series MVP, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: Four-time All-Star, Hall of Fame inductee, Accolades: One Silver Slugger Award, NL Rookie of the Year, Accolades: One Gold Glove Award, four-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion (one as a coach), Accolades: One-time All-Star, NL Rookie of the Year, Accolades: One Silver Slugger Award, one-time ALCS MVP, one-time NL MVP, two-time World Series champion, Accolades: Two-time All-Star, three Gold Glove Awards, two-time World Series champion, Accolades: Four-time World Series champion, Accolades: Three-time All-Star, one-time World Series champion, Accolades: Three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion. One of the smartest and most disciplined players in dodgeball, you can credit him and his team for changing the entire game of dodgeball. Sutton won a total of 324 games, including 58 shutouts and 178 complete games. He also finished fourth in MVP voting that season, a year when the Dodgers won the World Series by sweeping the New York Yankees in four games. Birthdate: 9/27/1994 Height: 5'10" Weight: 170Hometown: Twinsburg, OH Year Started Playing: 2015Ball Types Played Regularly: No-Sting TrampolineTeams Played on in 2018: Space Cadets (Open) Night Shift (Coed), Hazard (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: 4th in Open 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 2nd in Foam at Tribune Invitational, 4th in No-Sting at LA ClassicLooks for in a teammate: Commitment, Dedication, Heart, Talent and skill, Willingness to learn, adapt, and strategize. (One of the Most Successful Football Players in Bundesliga History) 229. Left-handed starting pitcher Tommy John is probably best known for the revolutionary surgery that was performed on his pitching arm in September 1974. He joined a starting rotation featuring Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, and Claude Osteen. After retirement, Russell managed the LA Dodgers from 1996 to 1998. It is important to take enough rest so as to be concentrated on dodgeball court. Birthdate: 7/12/1993 Height: 5'9" Weight: 170Hometown: Highland, MI Year Started Playing: 2010Ball Types Played Regularly: 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Grand Rapids DynastyTop Finishes in 2018: T-5th at Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 1st in Open 8.5" Elite North Round 1, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite North Round 2 and 3, 1st in Pinch at Elite Nationals, 2nd in Pinch at Elite North Round 1, 1st in Pinch at Elite North Rounds 2 and 3Awards won this year: Elite North Region All-StarLooks for in a teammate: Versatility, unselfish play.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Pinch bracket play after Dynasty was sent to losers bracket. Hes helped Dynasty become a force in 8.5" as he was an Elite North All-Star, finishing 2nd in Nationals to Doom, and hes played in multiple UDCs. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Norway Chess 2021: Is it Now Time for Fighting Chess? Two teams face off; 4 players on each side in. Kevin Bailey (North Region Dynasty)Having already led Dynasty to multiple Elite pinch titles, and even having led his old college to an NCDA National Championship, Kevin is still just beginning to tap into his potential. Justin is a huge reason for Dooms 5 UDC championships as well as being a two-time Team USA player in the WDBF (and part of the gold winning team), and now a two-time MVP of the entire Elite season (he was also an Elite West All-Star in 8.5") . These aren't incredibly great numbers, but the value of his leadership for a championship team was undeniable. It is our duty to increase awareness about the greatest dodgeball talents of our time, so heres a list you will definitely enjoy. This was good enough for him to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award. Cody Foley (North Region TC Boosh)The MVP of the WDBF tournament this past year while playing his 2nd consecutive year on Team USA, Cody is playing the best dodgeball of his life and its showing for all to see. He will go down as one of the greatest dodgeball players ever and winning has always followed him. Ish Blanco (West Region Doom)Ish prides himself in being one of the quickest and most athletic player on Doom. In August, they were in New York City for the 2018 Dodgeball World Cup at Madison Square Garden. 9. His 153 RBIs are also a franchise record. Sun Sign: Sagittarius. He was also elected as an Elite North All-Star. He also was an Elite East All-Star. Traded from the Atlanta Braves to the LA Dodgers before the 1976 season, Dusty Baker, after having knee trouble that year, eventually became a fixture in left field. Nicknamed El Toro (the bull) or, jokingly, El Gordo (the big one), Fernando Valenzuela had a legendary season in 1981. Davey Lopes was a member of the Dodgers famous infield during the 1970s and 80s. 17. Jarvis Landry is still the best NFL dodgeball player we've ever seen Landry led another comeback this year. Ryan Morris (West Coast Titan/Fury/Crysis)As Ryan continues to play and continues to get his name out there, the more people realize just how good this guy is. He also achieved an OBP that was well above .300 each season. Danpei's father was a famous dodgeball player when he was still. Id would have rather seen Eric Gagne, Tommy Davis. In fact, Davis was considered to be one of the fastest players during the 1960s. Follow. He showed an enormous . Nicknamed The Tornado because of the twisting action of his windup and delivery, Hideo Nomo was the first Asian player to become a star in Major League Baseball. She is,of course, anelite star and has 3 consecutive appearances for Team USA at the world championship. Actually these referees are players from other teams in the league, their job is to ensure that all rules are being followed and the game is played in a fair and sporting fashion. Then he trailed his opponents 2-1, yet still found a way to win. I am a full-time Teacher (Math/History), a full-time Dad (to my daughter Maddie), a full-time Husband (to my gorgeous wife Erin), and a full-time Dodgeball nut. Billy Schmitt (East Region Anarchy)Slowly but surely, Billy has been making a name for himself these last 5 years as arguably the best and most dominant player playing. This list includes players who spent most of their careers, or at least a significant portion of it, with the Los Angeles Dodgers. For three seasons, he won the Triple Crown for starting pitchers by leading the league with the most wins, strikeouts, and lowest earned run average (ERA). 2. Anyway, thanks for the comment! 15. He also played for Doom, having one of the most accurate throws in dodgeball. He won the National League MVP Award in 1974, he was selected to the All-Star team eight times, he won four Gold Glove Awards, he was the MVP of the NL Championship Series in 1978, he played in 14 seasons for the Dodgers, and he established a new NL record by playing in 1,207 straight games from September 3, 1975 to July 29, 1983. That year, Cey hit 30 home runs and knocked in 110 runs. Nickname: Z Birthdate: 12/10/1999 Height: 5'10" Weight: 170Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Year Started Playing: 2013Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, No-Sting Trampoline, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: ToThe/Titan (Open), Saucy/Echo/Fury (Coed), ToThe (UDC) Team Daniel (LA Classic)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st at Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 3rd in Open 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 3rd in Pinch at Elite Nationals, 1st in Coed 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 2nd in Coed No-Sting at Elite Nationals, 2nd in No-Sting at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast TournamentLooks for in a teammate: I look for the ability to follow throws, agility, and being a nice workable person. Other Canadian womens names worth mentioning are Lynn Kirkpatrick and Shauna Roe. Bamboo EP. Nickname: Frankie Baybee Birthdate: 7/13/1985 Height: 5'11" Weight: 195Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI Year Started Playing: 2011Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Doom (Open and Coed), Echo (Coed)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st in Open 8.5" at Elite West Round 1, 2 and 3, 1st Overall in Open 8.5" Elite West Series, 2nd in Coed 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite NationalsLooks for in a teammate: Someone with a selfless attitude. Nickname: Z-Man Birthdate: 7/12/1988 Height: 5'11" Weight: 185Hometown: Lexington Park, MD Year Started Playing: 2005Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, 8.25" Foam, No-Sting Floor, No-Sting Trampoline, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Team Awesome, Team USATop Finishes in 2018: 2nd USA Dodgeball at WDBF Championships (as an alternate), 3rd at Elite Nationals in Coed No-Sting, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite East Round 1, 2nd in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 1, 1st in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 2, 1st in both No-Sting and Foam at Fit Expo in Philadelphia, 1st in both No-Sting and Foam at Safe Harbor TournamentAwards won this year: Elite East Region All-StarLooks for in a teammate: Positivity, athleticism, accountability, willingness to grow & drinking partnerFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: No personal moments that stand out, all these tournaments blend together these days. Accepting responsibility for mistakes and trying to improve on them.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Playing with and against the best players in the United States at Team USA Tryouts, UDC, Elite Nationals, and Tribune Invitational. 12. Birthdate: 7/28/1993 Height: 5'8" Weight: 180Hometown: Columbia Heights, MN Year Started Playing: 2008Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" FoamTeams Played on in 2018: Boosh, Team USA, Oh Hi!Top Finishes in 2018: 2nd USA Dodgeball at WDBF Championships, 1st Overall Open 8.5" Elite North Series, 1st in Open 8.5" Elite North Round 2 and 3, 1st Canadian National Dodgeball Festival (Open and Coed), 1st in Foam at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast TournamentAwards won this year: Elite North Region All-StarLooks for in a teammate: Arms and SmartsFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: The whole WDBF experience in general. He was elected to the All-Star team nine times, and in 1968, he pitched 58 and 2/3 innings without giving up a run. In her career, she won multiple championships and 2 gold medals at the world championshipin 2012 and 2013. Whether his throwing one of the meanest pinch throws, being selected in 8.5" as a Elith North All-Star or in foam for Team USA, or even playing well in the UDC for no-sting, Glen can do it all. Id watch dodgeball every day if this is what we got to see. She played for Money Shot and Doom, being named MVP for the women elite nationals. Tim Fullerton, and his Rise bunch have been dominating the scene of dodgeball for over a decade now, ever since the old (infamous) NDL. Wills greatest year was in 1962 when he broke Ty Cobbs stolen base record by swiping 104, helping revive that part of the game in MLB. One of the greatest volleyball players in history, Lang Ping gained the name Iron Hammer. Terry Murphy PC: Dominick Borgia Nickname: TerryKat Birthdate: 8/12/1992 Height: 5'10" Weight: 195 Hometown:. She is also an advocate of this sport. Birthdate: 5/8/1993 Height: 6'5" Weight: 245Hometown: San Diego, CA Year Started Playing: 2009Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Anarchy, Goon Squad (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st in Open 8.5" at Elite East Round 1 and 3, 3rd in Pinch at Elite Nationals, 1st in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 1, 1st in Coed 8.5" at Elite West Round 3, 2nd in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Rounds 2 and 3Awards won this year: Elite East Region All-StarLooks for in a teammate: IntelligenceFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Playing with Anarchy, Nickname: LBJ of Dodgeball Birthdate: 3/20/1984 Height: 6'2" Weight: 225Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Year Started Playing: 2009Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, No-Sting Trampoline, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Doom, Team USATop Finishes in 2018: 2nd USA Dodgeball at WDBF Championships, 1st in Foam at Tribune Invitational, 1st Overall at Tribune Invitational, 1st in Open 8.5" at Elite West Round 1, 2 and 3, 1st Overall in Open 8.5" Elite West Series, 2nd at Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 2nd in Coed 8.5" at Elite Nationals, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite NationalsAwards won this year: Drafted the most successful team at the Tribune Invitational. Maury Wills Position: Shortstop Dodgers Career: 1959-1966, 1969-1972 Accolades: Seven-time All-Star, two Gold Glove Awards, NL MVP (1962), three-time World Series champion Maury Wills was a switching-hitting shortstop during the glory years of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the late 1950s to middle 1960s. #ProBowlSkills | ( : Logan Bowles/NFL) pic.twitter.com/FCGsno7BS1. In his rookie season in 1995, Nomos game record was 13-6. He also batted .299, had 208 hits, and scored 130 runs. In 1962, Davis led MLB in batting average, hits, and RBIs. Nickname: Sanders or Sandman Birthdate: 4/21/2000 Height: 6'0" Weight: 165Hometown: Sylvania, OH Year Started Playing: 2013Ball Types Played Regularly: 8.5" Rubber, No-Sting TrampolineTeams Played on in 2018: GOAT/Impact, Metahumans (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st in Foam at Tribune Invitational, 1st Overall at Tribune InvitationalAwards won this year: Arm Strength Competition, Accuracy Competition at UDCLooks for in a teammate: Potential and people who love the sport and want to get better and player talentFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Everything so far with this being my first year at UDC and Nationals and Elite everything is new to me and its an amazing experience and I feel so blessed with the amount of support I have been receiving. Anarchy beat us in round robin, and then in game 1 of the winners finals it was down to just me versus Billy and Zappala. His experience, dodgeball IQ, and skills are off the charts. The movie 'Dodgeball' is basically about a bunch of misfit friends, who enter a Dodgeball championship in Las Vegas for the $50,000 prize money. After a drama-filled season for the Browns, this was a nice win for Landry. Nicknamed Mr. Birthdate: December 10, 1960. Piazza continued putting up Triple Crown numbers for the Dodgers, particularly in 1997, when he hit 40 home runs, knocked in 124 runs, and batted .362, nearly winning the batting title. Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Winning the Ultimate Dodgeball Championship 43. Mabin, Immel, Fox and Velez represent the United States at the national level. He throws well, makes ridiculous catches look easy, and has a strategic mind and dodgeball IQ rivaled by few. Lucas was elected to the Elite West All-Star team in a stacked region. Danpei's father was a famous dodgeball player when he was still alive, and he joins the Dodgeball Club at his elementary school. She said a bunch of really inspirational stuff but all that really stuck was when she said hot streak! We smashed everyone from then on and could not stop screaming, HOT STREEEAK!. Landry already pulled off a ridiculous comeback in the 2018 dodgeball game, and now hes back again giving us highlight reels. Generally referred to as Fernando, his best pitch was the screwball or screwgee, an off-speed offering that confounded many hitters. Birthdate: 7/21/1989 Height: 6'3" Weight: 190Hometown: Atlanta, GA Year Started Playing: 2011Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Trampoline, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Brick Squad/Heat/Fury/Force/PanchTop Finishes in 2018: 1st in No-Sting at Tribune Invitational, T-3rd at Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 2nd in Open 8.5" at Elite East Round 2, 1st in No-Sting and 2nd at Foam at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast Tournament, 3rd in Open 8.5" at Elite West Round 3, 1st in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 3, 2nd in 8.5" at LA Classic, 3rd in Foam at LA Classic, 4th in Coed No-Sting at Elite NationalsLooks for in a teammate: Knowledge, discipline, catchingFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Beating Crysis at the Ultimate Dodgeball Championship. 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story' is a 2004 comedy-drama directed by Rawson Marshall Thumber starring Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor among others. An outfielder and third baseman, Tommy Davis played for the Dodgers from 1959 to 1966. Competitiveness. Of course, this blast propelled the Dodgers to a world championship that year. He the won the NL Cy Young Award and the NL Rookie of the Year Award; this has been the only time an MLB player has achieved such a feat. He had an ERA of 2.54 and 236 strikeouts; he was also selected to the All-Star team and won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. And the tourney is pretty competitive and fun. Don Drysdale. Trust. Nate Krieter (West Region Doom)Mr. Who is the most famous dodgeball player? The league was founded in 2004 and is currently headed by Commissioner Edward Prentiss out of Hopkins, MN. Don Drysdale was a workhorse. He won two Silver Slugger Awards while playing for 11 seasons as a Dodger. Racking up MVPs of different tournaments left and right, Ketchum is just beginning the prime of his career. He compiled a record of 173-149. Kelley Marks (author) from Sacramento, California on February 07, 2017: Thanks for the comment, catfish33! In fact, Tommy John won another 164 games after the surgery! 10. Karros continued driving the ball as he won the Silver Slugger Award in 1995. 2. He batted .300 in 1965, and he hit 29 home runs for his career. Sportsmanship. Walsh led her collegiate program to four conference titles and two NCAA national championships. Russell was a member of the Dodgers famous infield from 1973 to 1981. Stikbold! A fantastic and clutch catcher, he does anything his team needs in order to win. Reliability is big. In 1963, Davis won another NL batting title and helped the Dodgers beat the NY Yankees in the 1963 World Series. Payan was a 2-time MVP of the elite season and Team USA player in the world championship. Maury Wills 1. Hey, Mario Furnari, Duke Snyder's power numbers decreased after he moved to LA, but many fans would probably pick him anyway. 50. The whole field, huge rosters, just do it up right. Mike McGee (East Region Anarchy)By far the youngest player on this list, Mike has been steadily proving just how talented he is. Playing 15 seasons for the Dodgers, Suttons career spanned 23 years. He could have pitched longer if he had Tommy John surgery. Eusbio DA Silva Ferreira (January 1942 - 5 January 2014) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. Nationals is always such a fun time getting to be around all your friends from all over for a few days. Timestamps OR Chapters:0:00 Introduction of Dodgeball0:39 How to Play Dodgeball?1:55 How to Win Dodgeball?Today, in our sports encyclopedia series we will ta. What is not allowed in dodgeball? In that year, he won the Cy Young Award (only one was given in those days). Although Sutton never won a Cy Young Award and won 20 games only oncehe went 21-10 in 1976he achieved career numbers that are truly impressive. Birthdate: 7/27/1987 Height: 5'10" Weight: 180Hometown: Urbandale, IA Year Started Playing: 2015Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" FoamTeams Played on in 2018: Boosh, Team USA, Oh Hi!Top Finishes in 2018: 2nd USA Dodgeball at WDBF Championships, 1st Overall Open 8.5" Elite North Series, 1st in Open 8.5" Elite North Round 2 and 3, 1st Canadian National Dodgeball Festival (Open), 1st in Foam at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast Tournament, 1st in Foam at the LA Classic, 1st in the Grand Rapids Open, 1st in Twin Cities ThrowdownAwards won this year: Grand Rapids Open MVP, National Dodgeball Festival Mr. Dodgeball.Looks for in a teammate: Someone who is willing to sacrifice individual recognition and accomplishments for the betterment of the team.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Winning the Elite North Series with my Boosh boys. He won three World Series championships with the Dodgers in 1959, 1963, and 1965. 2. Playing for the Dodgers from 1961 to 1967 (and for a short time in 1972), Perranoski, a southpaw, compiled a Dodgers record of 54 wins and 41 loses. I want to watch him play dodgeball forever. Is dodgeball mixed gender? 5. Hes flashy (as evidence by a certain viral video) as well as just being a great player. In 1978, he hit .286. Grandma must have herd conver and made this list. Not since the days of Roy Campanella in Brooklyn had the Dodgers seen such an awesome, power-hitting catcher. 7. Nothing like growing up seeing Mike Piazza, Eric Karros, Martinez,Heido Nomo my era of the best dodger line up. I can think of 30 dodgers in front of baker. Robert Lewandowski. Since I'm not old enough to remember seeing the Brooklyn Dodgers play, I don't feel qualified to assess their greatness. Philip Ferguson is generally regarded as the person most responsible for taking dodgeball over to America and popularising it. Babe Ruth. He was runner-up in the voting for the Cy Young Award that season. Canadian players Jen Ritchie is the most prominent name you'll hear in Canadian dodgeball. I feel really proud that I can step on the stadium which the world's famous sports stars also play at. Nickname: Tre Birthdate: 1/20/1994 Height: 5'9" Weight: 170Hometown: Riverside, CA Year Started Playing: 2014Ball Types Played Regularly: 7" Foam, No-Sting Floor, No-Sting Trampoline, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: ToThe (Open and UDC), Saucy/Nope (Coed), Team Daniel (LA Classic)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st in Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 1st in No-Sting at Tribune Invitational, 2nd in No-Sting at Dodgeball Tribune West Coast TournamentLooks for in a teammate: CompatibilityFavorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Winning the Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, completely unreal. Use code NOTJUST. He left Big Blue in 1967 and played on 10 different teams for the next 11 seasons. 16. I learned a lot from all of the new people I met and got to see play. From . Any other curiosities on how we came up with our rankings, check out our initial article here. Famous Dodgeball Events. 6. Drew is one of the top players in foam and plays extremely well in no-sting and 8.5", as he helped Team Awesome finish 2nd to Doom at Elite Nationals for no-sting. Dependability. Jarvis Landry is still the best NFL dodgeball player weve ever seen, Sacramento State and Incarnate Word played college footballs game of the year at 2 am, While you were sleeping, Sacramento State and Incarnate Word scored over 100 total points and over 1300 yards of offense, All 8 remaining World Cup teams ranked by likelihood of winning it all. Follow the story of world famous Stikbold athletes Bjrn and Jerome, team up with a dodgeball buddy in co-op te . An Elite West All-Star, a former Team USA player, and one of the best no-sting players in the country, there is no stopping Andrew until he reaches the top. Any Elite tourney I can play is the best dodgeball moment of the year. This is often regarded as one of the most iconic moments in MLB history. Be versatile and most importantly a team player.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Probably just Nationals as a whole. Kelley Marks (author) from Sacramento, California on May 29, 2019: Why isn't Jackie Robinson on this list? And we havent even talked about him having the most feared throw in all of dodgeball. Nickname: Thigh Master David Benedetto Birthdate: 6/17/1996 Height: 5'10" Weight: 240Hometown: Burlington, MA Year Started Playing: 2014Ball Types Played Regularly: No-Sting Floor, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Anarchy, Brick Squad (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st in Open 8.5" at Elite East Round 1 and 3, T-3rd at Ultimate Dodgeball Championship, 1st in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Round 1, 1st in Coed 8.5" at Elite West Round 3, 2nd in Coed No-Sting at Elite East Rounds 2 and 3Awards won this year: Top 3 catcher in the East CoastLooks for in a teammate: Performance under pressure, Accurate thrower, Fun to be around.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: My favorite personal dodgeball moment this year was traveling to West round 3 and taking second in Open 8.5" and first in Coed 8.5" with Anarchy. Tragically, Koufax retired at age 30. They lined up to throw two balls on me, but I got Billy in the legs after their first pump fake, then jumped over Zaps ball and got the kill. Q: Who are some famous people that played dodgeball? Students Volunteers Are Just as Gifted as Student Athletes So Wheres The Scholarship Money? He is a top corner in Elite for 8.5" in the West and he also can play foam extremely well. Stay up to date, fill out a contact form to receive updates on the professional league and future tryout dates. Birthdate: 9/9/1990 Height: 5'9" Weight: 160Hometown: Portland, OR Year Started Playing: 2009Ball Types Played Regularly: 8.25" Foam, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: ReignbrosTop Finishes in 2018: 1st in Coed 8.5" Elite West Round 2, 2nd in Coed 8.5" Elite West Round 1 and 3, T-1st Overall at LA Classic, 1st in 8.5" at LA Classic, 2nd in No-Sting at LA Classic, 1st in No-Sting at Tribune Invitational, T-5th at Open 8.5" at Elite NationalsLooks for in a teammate: Smart, can play both ways (catch/throw)Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Being invited to play at the USA combine. Other examples include Pete Watt, Charlie Edwards and Scotty Whitelaw. He was an Elite West All-Star this year, helped Doom to their 5th UDC title, and is a former player of the only Gold medal USA team. Another hallmark for Lopes Dodger career is that he batted lead-off for a team that won four NL pennants and one World Series championship. Nickname: Montae Birthdate: 3/25/1996 Height: 6'0" Weight: 150Hometown: San Fernando Valley, CA Year Started Playing: 2016Ball Types Played Regularly: No-Sting Floor, 8.5" RubberTeams Played on in 2018: Boosh, Metahumans (UDC)Top Finishes in 2018: 1st Overall Open 8.5" Elite North Series, 1st in Open 8.5" Elite North Round 2 and 3, 1st in 8.5 at Tribune InvitationalAwards won this year: Grand Rapids Pinch MVPLooks for in a teammate: Honesty , good sportsmanship and good attitude.Favorite Dodgeball Moment in 2018: Winning the North with Boosh; we worked hard this year and we came out on top. 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