Schedule for 2023 Summer Cup in Mankato

Blair Setford • July 20, 2023

2023 Summer Cup Schedule

Top ranked teams including #3 Hill United Chiefs, #5 Circle Tap Dukes and #10 Kegel Black Knights headline the field at the 2023 Summer Cup being held at Caswell Park in North Mankato, MN hosted by LC Ostrander Norsemen. They'll be joined by Pueblo Bandits, Omma Tigres, Wander Springs Chippers and STK Fastball.

By Brian Eradus May 30, 2025
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.
2025 ISC Pre-season Rankings - check out the teams that qualified for this year's World Tournament i
By Blair Setford May 28, 2025
2025 ISC Pre-season Rankings - check out the teams that qualified for this year's World Tournament in North Mankato, MN and see their pre-season rankings.