2022 Pioneer Days in Salt Lake City, UT
Blair Setford • March 13, 2022
Pioneer Days Qualifier in Salt Lake City

Larry H Miller Memorial Pioneer Days Fastpitch Tournament is slated for June 24-26, 2022 in Salt Lake City, UT at the gorgeous Larry Miller Softball Complex. This is a qualifier for the 2022 ISC World Tournament. The Pioneer Days Tournament will feature a 4-game guarantee. Entry fee is $500. Teams should contact Tommy Gray 801-949-3329 for more information.

At just 24 years old, Gian Paolo Ferrari is poised to make a major impact on the international fastpitch stage. Wearing jersey #48 , Gian Paolo heads into the 2025 ISC season with the Sandlot Merchants after playing with the NW Braves last year—bringing a powerful arm, sharp focus, and unshakable determination to every outing. A Chance Encounter That Sparked a Career Gian Paolo’s journey into fastpitch began unexpectedly. A Guatemalan pitching coach saw him casually trying pitching motions and told him, “You’ve got some wood to work with.” That invitation to the coach’s academy set Gian Paolo on a path toward elite competition. Inspired by his dad and mentored early by respected names like Sergio Vargas and Alain Roman , Gian Paolo learned the value of persistence: “Keep working, even if things don’t go as expected.” Personal and Team Goals for 2025 For Gian Paolo, the upcoming season is all about solidifying his role as a reliable starting pitcher and helping the Sandlot Merchants break into the ISC Top 10. He’s focusing on hitting specific spots with the ball, refining his pitching precision, and growing stronger alongside his teammates. “We’re developing together, and that makes us dangerous,” he says confidently.