Attention Members

On behalf of the Winter Haven Softball Club, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new inductees to the Polk County Hall of Fame. 

On Wednesday March 11, 2026, the Polk County HOF committee inducted

Players Jim Laffoon, Robert Vandenburg, Robert Spitalaro, Robert DiPietro, and sponsor Jarrett Ford. Anthony Gordon accepted the award on behalf of Jarrett Ford. 

The event was well attended and the dinner was great. 

Left to right: Jim Laffoon, Robert Vandenburg, Robert Spitalaro, Robert DiPietro, and sponsor Jarrett Ford. Anthony Gordon accepted the award on behalf of Jarrett Ford. 

Hall of Fame members.

Acting Commissioner 

Luis Guzman

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After Season Luncheon

The league will be hosting a player party on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Sertoma Park / Lake Ship, 1650 Lake Shipp Dr, 

Winter Haven, FL 33880.

 Lunch will begin right after play. Please sign-upmat the field.

Acting Commissioner 

Lou Guzman

TUESDAY'S GAMES

Before recapping this morning's games, I want to remind everyone that the Hall of Fame Banquet is tomorrow night starting at 05:30. The induction ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00. Directions are on the back of your ticket.

On field one, we pitted the two field managers against each other since they played to a tie last week. Well, after today's game, there is no doubt who came out on top. Team Wiliamson took a four run lead in the first and never looked back.. Team Marino only managed to score in three of the nine innings. It might have been closer if they hadn't ended three innings with the bases loaded and two other innings where the stranded two runners. Team Williamson was consistent, scoring in all but two innings. While their bats were hot, their run production was aided by some less that stellar defense by Team Marino.The final score was Team Williamson 15 and Team Marino 7

Outstanding Performances

Tutrani 4-4

Munoz 4-4

Dampier 4-4

Johnston 4-5

Team Spitaleri faced off against Team Ouding on Field Two. Team Spit trailed by two after the first inning but took the lead in the second. They extended the lead to two in the third, where it remained until the seventh as each team matched the other in runs scored in each inning. Both scores scored multiple runs in the seventh, but Team Spit extended the lead to three runs..The close games disappeared as Team Spit outscoreed Team Ouding by four runs in the eighth and opening up a seven run lead. Fortunately Team Ouding went three and out to end the game. Final score Team Spitaleri 15 and Team Ouding 8.

Outstanding Performances

Turchetta 4-4

Griffin 4-5

LeTourneAU 4-5

Pepin 4-4

Tuesday games

Games are on!!!

Good news regarding Joe D'Herin. His wife says he is doing better. Even asking for Pizza.

Friday Games Recap

On Field one we pitted the equipment managers against each other. Richie Marino faced off against Jim Williamson. Richie surprised everyone by starting himself at shortstop and batting clean up, then proudly announcing to the field "Take that sucker". Actually the game turned out to be very exciting as the outcome of the game was not decided until the last batter came to the plate. Jim's team took a three run lead in the first, lost it in the third, regained it in the fourth and held a three run lead going into the eighth. In the eighth Marino's Yankees(?) scored three tying up the game. In the ninth inning each team managed only one hit and since it wasn't over the fence, the score remained as it was in the eighth...10-10. We will allow them to try again on Tuesday to determine the winner of the Equipment Manager Shootout.

Outstanding Performances

Rabineau 5-5

Ott 4-5

Johnston 4-5

Tutrani 5-5

On Field two, two experienced managers faced off. Dave Rounds squared off against Don Ouding.  The box score is very reminiscent of the other game as Don's guys took the early lead and then lost the lead the next inning when Dave's boys scored four in the second while shutting Don's team down. In the fifth, Don's guys shut down Team Rounds and scored four themselves. In the sixth inning, both teams put up multiple runs resulting in a ten to ten tie. The next three innings however, saw the Rounders outscoring Don's guys by 11 runs to take a a decisive lead. Final score Rounders 20, and Ouding's team 9.

Outstanding Performances, 

Zelazny 5-5

Vandenberg 5-6

Castillega 4-5 and played an outstanding ssecond base accounting for eight or nine outs

Lopez 5-5

Capozzi 4-5

Anderson 4-5

Friday games

Games are on. See everyone there.

American League

We will be hitting at Reuben Williams field.

*** Leagues News ***

Attention Members,

I wanted to inform everyone that longtime player and Board member Joseph D'Herin is currently at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa recovering after pneumonia and the flu have taken a toll on him.

In addition, Tommy Hamilton recently had a knee replacement, and Christopher Constantine is receiving ongoing treatment every Wednesday.

Please keep Joseph, Tommy, and Christopher in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. Your support and well wishes are greatly appreciated.

Tuesday

Two pretty interesting games today.  One was pretty much decided by the 5th inning, team Ouding was up 14-4 over team Rounds and the final was 22-9.
The other field featured team Toro vs team Keller. Toro led 2-0 after 1 inning and and 2-1 after 2 innings. From there on both teams put up goose eggs and never had more than 2 base runner in an inning helped much by at least 6 inning ending double plays. Final score of 2-1.  

American League

We will be hitting at Reuben Williams field.
LGG