ISC Elects Four to Hall of Fame

Blair Setford • August 15, 2023

Four Players Nominated to ISC Hall of Fame

The International Softball Congress is pleased to announce that four players have been nominated to the ISC Hall of Fame for induction at the 2024 ISC World Tournament.


Congratulations to pitchers Brent Stevenson and Rob Schweyer-Scott and players Donny Hale and Jeff Goolagong.


Brent Stevenson was a star for the Decatur ADM teams in the 1980s making ISC All World First Team in 1984 and 1985 and ISC All World Second Team in 1987 with Decatur Pride. He won 12 games in a row at the World Tournament from 1981-1984 and finished with 23 career World Tournament wins. Brent has gone on to star in the Legends division with 20 career wins.


Rob Schweyer-Scott broke onto the ISC scene with Waterloo Twins in 1999 and made the ISC All World Second Team in his rookie year. Rob was named to the ISC All World First Team in 2000, 2001 and 2010. He won two ISC World Tournament Championships, with Broken Bow Travelers in 2001 and with The Farm Tavern in 2007. He has 30 and counting ISC career wins and is still playing with the Fargo Kegel Black Knights.


Jeff Goolagong will be the first Australian player to be inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame. A six-time ISC All-World Team selection – First Team in 2005 with County Materials, 2008 with The Farm Tavern and 2014 with New York Gremlins and Second Team in 2006 with County, 2007 with The Farm and 2015 with the Gremlins – Jeff has three ISC World Championships to his credit, two with County and one with The Farm.


Donny Hale was one of the most revered hitters in men’s fastpitch in the past 25 years. He played in 17 ISC World Tournaments and was All World seven times including five First Team selections in 2000, 2001 with County Concrete, County Classics, 2007 with The Farm Tavern and 2011 and 2012 with Jarvis Travelers. He was Second Team with The Farm Tavern in 2003 and 2004. Donny was named MVP of the 2012 World Tournament, winning the last of his five ISC World Championships and set the RBI record for the World Tournament that year with 17.


The annual ISC Hall of Fame Breakfast and Induction ceremony will be on the first Sunday of the 2024 ISC World Tournament in Surrey, BC, and will also include previous nominees Brad Rona and the late Craig Donaldson.

ISC Legends MVP Award To Be Renamed

By Blair Setford • May 2, 2025
Following the untimely passing of Ward Gosse at the young age of 56 in January, the ISC is announcing that, with the blessing of the Gosse family, the Legends Most Valuable Player Award will be named in his honor starting this year. “Ward meant so much to the Legends division with the contributions that he made during his playing days,” said ISC Legends Tournament Director Keith Erkenbrack. Ward was a two-time Legends MVP – in 2018 and 2022 – leading the Sudbury Relics to both their titles. “We are very appreciative that Ward’s family has agreed to let us honor his memory.” Ward finishes with 14 wins in his Legends career, and has the three highest total strikeouts in a tournament in division history. Prior to his Legends participation, Ward threw a no-hitter in 1994 for St. John’s and was named to the ISC Second All-World Team with Fargo in 2006. In 2012, he was a member of the Parry Island Hawks team that captured the ISC II Championship and was named Tournament MVP and Most Outstanding Pitcher. The 2025 ISC Legends tournament will take place over the final days of the ISC World Tournament at Caswell Park in North Mankato, MN July 26 – August 2.

Enzo Chiaramonte: A Rising Utility Star from Argentina to Georgian Bay

By Brian Eradus • May 2, 2025
When you think about fastpitch softball’s global reach, Enzo Chiaramonte is the perfect example of how the sport transcends borders. At 27 years old and wearing jersey #2 , he’s a versatile utility player for the Georgian Bay Giants —the same team he’s represented since 2024 and will continue with into 2025. Off the field, Enzo works as a physical education teacher , guiding others to develop their own athletic abilities. Here’s a glimpse into his story. Growing Up with the Game Enzo’s passion for fastpitch started in 2009 in a small Argentine town called América, where his father, Pablo, fielded a local team. “It was different from the usual sports in Argentina,” Enzo recalls. “My friends were playing too, and we had a good junior team. It just clicked for me.” Inspired by Germán Bonaccorsi , a head coach and player at Fénix (National University of La Matanza), Enzo steadily built his skills. “He helped me see the game in new ways,” Enzo explains. “I grew to love the intensity and the sense of family within the sport.” Playing Style and Mindset As a true utility player, Enzo’s role can vary from one game to the next. “I’m focused on becoming more psychologically strong, refining my swing technique, leg balance, and explosive power,” he says. “The mental part is just as important as the physical. I’m trying to improve in every way to meet the demands of the ISC.” Before each game, Enzo centers himself by listening to music, visualizing plays, and staying positive. He also loves soccer, CrossFit, electric guitar, and rooting for his favorite Latin American soccer club, River Plate . “I need these hobbies to keep my mind fresh,” he says with a laugh.