Comparing ISC Rankings to Final Standings

How Did the Ranking Committee Do?

We would like to thank our 2023 ISC Ranking Committee members. While it is exceedingly difficult to rank all 36 teams effectively, our group of 15 people spread throughout North America balanced each other out well.

The four teams playing on Championship Saturday were the top four teams in the rankings, and the rankings were relatively consistent with the finish of the top 12 teams with a couple of exceptions.

A big congratulations goes out to RM Kurtz for exceeding our ranking committee's expectations by finishing in a tie for ninth while coming into the Tournament ranked #27.

In the photo, you can see how each individual ranking committee member fared compared to the final results.

We will replace some members of the committee on an annual basis and will always look for continuous improvement opportunities.

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GP Pirates Claim Kelowna May Days Title in ISC Qualifier at King Stadium

By Brian Eradus • May 20, 2025

Kelowna, BC – Under the sunny skies of British Columbia’s Okanagan region, the GP Pirates emerged victorious at the 2025 Kelowna May Days ISC Qualifier , defeating the Sooke Loggers 2–0 in a tightly contested championship final held at King Stadium . In a classic pitching duel, Steven Normand took the ball for the Pirates and delivered a brilliant shutout performance against Sooke ace Devon McCullough . The game remained tense and scoreless until Sam Burns broke it open with a solo home run, giving the Pirates a 1–0 lead. An RBI by Corey Jones in the top of the seventh added crucial insurance, sealing the win and the tournament title. The Loggers, who had dominated their pool with shutout wins over the GP Pirates, Prince George River Kings, and Seattle Dirt Dogs, reached the final by blanking STK Fastball 3–0 in the semifinal. The Pirates earned their ticket to the championship with back-to-back playoff wins, including a 4–2 semifinal victory over the Lacey A’s.

Tyler Damon: Locked In Behind the Plate for the Kegel Black Knights

By Brian Eradus • May 19, 2025

At 25 years old , Tyler Damon is stepping into a key leadership role as the starting catcher for the newly named Kegel Black Knights . A fast-rising talent from Madison, Wisconsin , Tyler is ready to help guide his team through a competitive 2025 season and into the heart of international play with Team USA . When he’s not behind the plate, you’ll find him hunting, golfing, or hitting the ice for a game of hockey. Professionally, Tyler works in property maintenance —but on the field, he’s all business. A Baseball Turned Fastpitch Journey Tyler made the switch to fastpitch at 18 years old , shortly after wrapping up his baseball career. “I grew up watching my dad play, and that’s what got me into it,” he explains. “The biggest challenge early on was adjusting to the speed—fastpitch is a completely different pace compared to baseball.” His father’s guidance and example lit the spark, but it was Tyler’s own dedication that helped him rise through the ranks. And now, his presence behind the plate is a steadying force for one of the most competitive teams in the game.