MONROE – Our friends in Downriver Detroit Metro have paid homage to a couple of Fatty Hall of Famers with their honorary inclusion into the league as “division names.” You can read a bit more about their league on their site or Facebook page: http://wiffleinsoutheastmichigan.blogspot.com/

In the meantime, we’re honored and wish them luck. Sounds like a road trip…

GRAND RAPIDS – Once again, Private Ryan proved himself a stellar host as a motley group of bad athletes convened on Cpl. Fernandez Memorial Field for the second Lil’ Bastard Wiffle Ball Tourney. After two days of competition and refreshments, a new champion was crowned.
1. AARP (Russo, Merz, GILF) – Young, athletic and riding Russo’s newfound pitching prowess, the lads stayed out of the Senior’s Dance long enough to claim their first trophy.
2. Club Mydia (EZ, Jack, Braater) – True to form, they were dominating during the day until gravity took it’s heavy toll as they suffered to losses to the champs.
3. Moop’s Muzzle (Pvt Ryan, Mongo, B-Tram) – The host team never quite rounded into form, unless you count Private Ryan’s second trimester, as they bowed out in the semi-finals.
4. $14 The Hard Way (Branch, UKR, Freund) – The defending champions were ironically the first team eliminated as they never quite found their offense to make a run.
5. Ryan’s Privates (Colonel, Senator, Sugar) – Sugar turned in an MVP performance – and a dinger – on sub duty and the Byrne Brothers were their typical steady squad en route to the Mongo Bowl title.
6. Cell Phone Bandits (Moop, OB, Sandbagger) – Where else would Ron end up, but in the Mongo Bowl? Despite plenty of chatter, they came up just short of any hardware, but did manager a to earn a hangover.
7. Cheek 2 Cheek (Larry Legend, Wille, Franxis) – A valiant effort to notch their first victory was lost to an enemic offense as the lads failed to score a run all day, despite the Legend scoring a goal.
The GILF put on a clinic on Friday night to take the Home Run Derby in a route…and then failed to homer during the tournament. Freund and Jackson both pounded out four dingers on the day to share the home run title during actual tournament play.
Thanks again to Private Ryan for hosting a great weekend!

GRAND RAPIDS – Once again, Private Ryan plays host to a small gathering of idiots for his second annual Lil’ Bastard wiffle tournament. Seven teams are entered into this year’s fray and here’s how we see it:

1. “Doctors” Branch, Richards, Freund – the defending champs will likely find easy pickin’s among this year’s challengers as not many share their firepower & consistent pitching. They’re the team to beat.

2. “Hosts” Ryan, Schultz, B-Tram – a most likely source of a shot at the top IF (and that’s a big “if”) B-Tram gets hot on the mound and can carry his teammates like a Sherpa

3. “Jocks” Russo, Merz, GILF – the most athletic team in the field, these guys could make a run if they figure things out quickly.

4. “Club Mydia” EZ, Jackson, Braater – the dark horse crew looks good on paper with a potential combination of steady pitching and Jack’s power bat, but sobriety and fielding prowess are two heavy anchors on their boatload of opportunity.

5. “Cell Phone Bandits” Moop, OB, Sandbagger – obnoxious and Irish, they’ll make friends with any stray iPhone and win at least a game along the way.

6. “Ryan’s Privates” Byrne, Byrne, Sugar & Rings (I.R.) – picking up Sugar to fill in for the injured Rings costs a bit of power and ramps up the comedy. Odds are even as to whether this team hits even one homer all day.

7. “Wille’s Wonders” Wille, Larry Legend, Franxis – still seeking their first Lil’ Bastard victory, this gastronomical gashouse gang should keep the refreshments rolling, no matter the score.

Click on the bracket thumb to the left for a full look at how things will shake out. A home run derby is scheduled for Friday evening, with Jackson, B-Tram & Doctor Branch as the early betting favorites.

Props to our Windy City amigos for a little media love out of Chicago. As always, the ladies love Chitwood.

Here’s a direct link to the story online: LINK

HARVARD – Anyone who has ever graced the grounds of Harvard will be saddened to know of Baxter‘s passing today. He was born April 25, 1998 and was a faithful companion from June of that year. He will be missed.

Once again, Private Ryan is preparing his backyard for the local Fatty remnants as Lil’ Bastard TWO is scheduled for August 26 & 27 in Grand Rapids.
As we understand it, there is still one spot remaining. Give us a shout if you might be interested and keep an eye on this space for a preview coming soon!

For those who haven’t seen it:

http://www.11149angelpond.bestpricedhouse.com/

Making a wiffle ball:

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/112975/making-a-wiffle-ball-wsj

HARVARD – After much thought over the winter, a decision has been reached to forego the 2011 Fatty. Several alternative events are being considered…we’ll keep you posted.

Thanks to all the Fatties for your understanding and support.

Well, the Fatty lineup for 2032 is pretty much set.

Congratulations to “Chitwood” and “Hott Neighbor” on the birth of Christopher Vincent, a few days ago.