Tigers Honor Fidrych

Baseball loses one of its most sensational rookie pitchers. Mark Fidrych died Monday, April 13, 2009 on his farm in Massachusetts from an apparent accident. He was 54. The Detroit Tigers honored Fidyrch with a moment of silence before today's baseball game against the White Sox.

Mark "The Bird" Fidrych was the American League rookie of the year in 1976 when he went 19-9 with a 2.34 earned run average. He spent all five of his major league seasons with the Detroit Tigers, compiling a 29-19 record and a 3.10 ERA.

It was in his rookie year that he gained his most success. Fans packed Tiger Stadium that summer to watch The Bird pitch. And he was the only reason to watch the Tigers that season. Injuries curtailed his career and he retired after spending just five seasons with the Tigers.

Fidrych acquired the nickname "the Bird" because of his resemblance to the Big Bird character on the Sesame Street television show. His blonde, curly hair was not to be contained by his baseball hat.

During games, he would bend down and groom the mound with his hands, filling in holes. He would talk to the baseball and even slap high-five's with teammates in the middle of the diamond after a great play was made. It was all very genuine. And if you had the chance of seeing him play that summer, you knew it was something special.

Miracle on diamond for GetTeamGear pitcher

The 2009 softball season for GetTeamGear.com had been going well. A third place win in their first outing was a great start to the season. The team followed that tournament with a first place win on March 14 including a birth to Worlds in Detroit, September 24-27.

However, tragedy struck last week at the team's most recent tournament in Salt Lake City. Team member and pitcher, Steve Ward took a line drive shot to the forehead knocking him unconscious for several minutes. Steve was immediately taken to the hospital with severe fractures to the face. Reconstructive surgery was very successful and was released just 4 days later. The team is very thankful for the thoughts and prayers from those close to the team and in the softball community.

We are happy to report that Steve is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery. Steve also plans to accompany the team to their next tournament in Delta, Utah.

GetTeamGear lands 3rd baseman

After dropping GetTeamGear with a Grand Slam in the 7th inning in Boise 2 weeks ago, James Marcotte begins a new inning playing for GetTeamGear. Marcotte will play 3rd base full time for GetTeamGear. Catch Marcotte and the rest of the GetTeamGear team in their next tournament April 18 in Delta, Utah for the Delta Icebreaker USSSA Class D tournament.

Grand Slam in 7th drops GetTeamGear.com for loss

Boise, Idaho Open Tournament update (April 3-5, 2009)

The GetTeamGear.com softball team ran out of steam in the bottom of the 7th in a crushing loss to ReapmoreWealth.com, losing 31-29 on a Grand Slam by James Marcotte. The two teams will meet again in Payson, Utah April 24-25. It should make for a great redemption game.

After another loss later in the tournament to Sonny's Softball (Wyoming), GetTeamGear.com was knocked out taking home a 5th place tie for their efforts this weekend.

Next up, the Icebreaker Tournament in Delta, Utah. This tournament is a Men's Class 'D' USSSA sanctioned tournament.

Web site re-launches with new functionality

GetTeamGear.com's web site was re-launched last week after a 12 month pilot program. The site will be officially announced on Monday, April 6. Come check out everything the new site has to offer at www.GetTeamGear.com.

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