OKLAHOMA CITY –– USA Softball announced today a list of athletes who have been identified by the Men’s National Team Selection Committee (MNTSC) for the Men’s National Team athlete pool. A total of 22 athletes will compete during the 2021 season and will be considered for selection to the 2021 USA Softball Men’s National Team who will compete at the Continental Qualifier, a qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Men’s Softball World Cup.
“We are extremely excited to announce the athletes to be evaluated as we go through the summer leading up to the Continental Qualifier in Argentina this November,” said Men’s National Team Head Coach, Ron Hackett. “We feel like we are prepared to challenge for gold with this group and look forward to seeing them compete over the summer as we narrow the roster in August.”
Name Home State
Tyler Albert Pennsylvania
Tyler Bouley Minnesota
Joel Cooley Minnesota
Yusef Davis California
Jon Gwizdala Michigan
Chris Heinlein Missouri
Tyler Johnson Florida
Brad Kilpatrick Florida
Mike Lewis Minnesota
Jonathan Lynch Missouri
Tony Mancha New Mexico
Blaine Milheim Michigan
Nick Mullins New Jersey
Erick Ochoa California
Matt Palazzo Iowa
Matt Ratliff Utah
Dusten Rutt Pennsylvania
Brandon Rutt Pennsylvania
Grant Sailors Indiana
Cameron Schiller Arizona
Zac Shaw Missouri
Duane Weiler Pennsylvania
Members of the USA Softball Men’s National Team Selection Committee (MNTSC) are responsible of selecting rosters the represent the United States in a variety of international competitions, including the Pan American Games and World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cups. Athletes wishing to get identified by members of the MNTSC are encouraged to participate in Men’s Fast Pitch events and compete at a USA Softball National Championship.