Time Line  2014

February 14th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball Squad enters play in the annual Freedom Sports Tournament in - Myrtle Beach S.C. With a game 1 victory against Hubman Softball squad. Highlighted by Andrew Formica - 3 run Home Run, his first with the club.

March 22nd, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball Squad enters play in the annual Sun Valley Softball Tournament in – Pevely, Missouri.
Also on this date: Rookie Matt Peterson became the 4th player in club history to start his career with a First At-Bat Home Run.

April 10, 2014.
Announced that left centerfielder Luke Mueller will not be participating in the upcoming season. Due to Educational Reasons but will remain with the Organization in a Non-Uniform Position.

April 12, 2014.
Outfielder Derek Hansen was release from his contract, with no club or player option being tender.

April 25, 2014.
The Board of Directors decides to pull out of the Waukegan spring tournament.

May 7th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball Squad enters play on Wednesday Nights in Libertyville for the first time in club history. Defeating Crossroads squad to a score of 21 – 11.
Also on this date: Rookie Tanner Erbach makes his club debut, against the Crossroads squad in Libertyville.
Also on this date: Rookie second basemen Evan Berliner became the 6th player in club history to collect a Batting Cycle.

May 10, 2014.
Voided the Contract of Shortstop Nolan Sordyl due to a preexisting medical condition.

May 12th, 2014.
Veteran pitcher Mike Martinez makes his summer debut, against Geer Electric softball club.

May 19th, 2014.
Rookie Catcher Kyle Schrader makes his club debut, against the Bombers softball club.

May 19th, 2014.
Organization Announced Second Basemen Evan Berliner Win’s the Player of the Month Award batting .759, while Right center fielder Kyle Risinger winning the lower level award batting .529.

June 2nd, 2014.
Upper Monday squad defeated the Fighting Aardvarks club to a score of 37 - 14. The game became 3rd overall on the most runs scored in 1 ball game.
Highlighted: Leftfielder Matt Berliner, 5 for 5 hitting performance.

June 3rd, 2014.
Upper Tuesday squad defeated the T.C.B. club to a score of 21 - 19.
Highlighted: Andrew Formica Walk-Off Winning Homerun, first with the club.

June 4th, 2014.
Rookie outfielder Mike Glum makes his club debut, against the TAZ softball club in Libertyville.

June 5th, 2014.
Though not known at the time, right fielder Andy Olson played in his last game against TAZ Mahal Squad with the WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization, Going 4 for 4, with 2 runs batted in. At his press conference, Coach had announces that outfielder Andy Olson had decided to quit the organization without any indication why. The Coach had also acknowledged that it had been Andy that broke off all lines of communications. Olson was immediately release from his contract, with no player option being tender.

June 7th, 2014.
Outfielder Tanner Erbach makes his Tournament debut against Cal Fitness Softball club at Pioneer Bowl Complex – Richfield, WI.

June 16th, 2014.
Rookie outfielder Ryan Sweeney makes his club debut, against the Bombers club going 1 for 5 with an RBI. - Monday Upper Squad.
Also on this date: Upper Monday Squad defeated the Bombers club to a score of 1 - 0. Highlighted by third basemen Nick Baron diving stop and force out at 3B to win game one. Game two was a final score of 12 - 0.

June 17th, 2014.
Though not known at this time leftfielder Matt Berliner played in his last game against Xtreme Squad with the WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization, Going ( 0 for 3, with a run batted in ).

June 23rd, 2014.
With tension at an all-time high, Rookies’ Outfielder Ryan Sweenty and second basemen Evan Berliner had decided to walk off the team. Sweenty broke off all lines of communications.

June 24th, 2014.
Veteran pitcher Matt Dulaney makes his 1 time summer debut, against Geer Electric softball club.
Also on this date: Rookie first basemen Tyler Henkel collected his first walk-off Homerun of his career.

June 25th, 2014.
After communications broke off, second basemen Evan Berliner storms out of the meeting room and reject any negotiation attempt for a new contract offered.

June 30th, 2014.
Organization Announced First Basemen Andrew Formica Win’s the Player of the Month Award batting .648, while Left Fielder Jimmy Brando winning the lower level award batting .730.

July 1st, 2014.
Though not known at this time infielder Nick Baron played in his last game against NexGen squad with the WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization, Going ( 2 for 3, with a BB, and 3 runs scored ).

July 7th, 2014.
Rookie shortstop Jeff Johnson collected his first Muilt-Homerun game of his career against the Bombers Squad game 1, - Monday Night Younger.
Also on this date: Rookie first basemen Tyler Henkel collected his first Muilt-Homerun game of his career against the Bombers Squad game 2, - Monday Night Younger.
Also on this date: Rookie second basemen Matt Maldonado collected his first Homerun of his career against the Bombers Squad game 2, - Monday Night Younger.

July 8th, 2014.
Rookie third basemen Kevin Colburn collected his first Muilt-Homerun game of his career against the Impact Squad game 1, - Tuesday Upper Squad.
Also on this date: Outfielder Jimmy Brando collected his first 5 Hit game of his career against the Impact Squad game 2, - Tuesday Upper Squad.

July 12th, 2014.
Organization Announced Catcher Brian Williams was going on the 3 week disabled with a strain lower back an incident that took place during normal league play.

July 14th, 2014.
For the first time in franchise history, both Younger Squad played each other for League Play. – Monday Night League.

July 15th, 2014.
Outfielder Jimmy Brando collected his first 3 Hit Homerun game of his career against the Neighborhood Watch Squad game 1, - Tuesday Younger Squad.

July 21st, 2014.
Frist Basemen Andrew Formica collected his first Muilt-Homerun game of his career against the Bradley Medical game 1, - Monday Older Squad.
Also on this date: Outfielder Louis Enriquez makes his club debut, against the Bradley Medical softball club, going 3 for 3 with a BB.

July 21st, 2014.
Outfielder Brandon Fern makes his club debut, against the Impact softball club, going 2 for 3 with Triple - 3 RBI and 2 Runs.

July 28th, 2014.
For the second time in, both Younger Squad played each other for League Play. – Monday Night League Play.
Highlighted: Left fielder Jimmy Brando belting 3 Home runs along with 7 RBI’s and 6 Runs scored.

July 29th, 2014.
The Club reactivate outfielder Austin Ward for the duration of the Libertyville Playoff's.

July 30th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters into Libertyville Wednesday Night Playoffs with a victory over Whirlyball club to a score of 23 – 15.
Highlighted: Third Basemen Kevin Colburn 3 run Home run.

July 31st, 2014.
Organization Announced Right Fielder Thomas Wolfer Win’s the Player of the Month Award batting .830, while Left Fielder Jimmy Brando winning the lower level award batting .649.

August 6th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball Lower Squad clinch First Place on Tuesday Night Lower League South for their First Championship, by defeating Axel’s Auto Softball Club, to a Score of 17 - 2.

August 6th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters round two of the Libertyville Wednesday Night Playoffs with a victory over Morgan’s Bar to a score of 22 – 14. Game Ball went to Jeff Johnson for his 4 – 5, 2 HR’s, 7 RBI’s. Defeated, Cr8 Havoc Softball squad to a score 24 – 12 for the League Playoff Tournament Championship. Game Ball went to Ralph Lozano for his Pitching Performance.

August 9th, 2014.
The Organization Announced that the Squads will not participate in the upcoming Fall Season.

August 11th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Monday Night Upper squad Clinch their League Title by defeating Miggy’s Pub by a score of 10 – 0. Pitcher Mike Martinez finish the season with a (29 wins and 4 lost) for the season.
Highlighted: Andrew Formica belting 3 Home runs along with 6 RBI’s and 3 Runs scored.

August 12th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Tuesday Night Upper squad Clinch their League Title by defeating A.V.P. squad by a score of 28 – 22.
Highlighted: Third Basemen Kevin Colburn going (4 for 5) with 5 RBI’s. Mike Rosendahl going (5 for 6) with 3 RBI’s. Thomas Wolfer going (4 for 4) with a BB and 3 Runs.

August 15th, 2014.
A foregone conclusion became reality Friday morning, when the Organization declined to offer arbitration to Veteran Catcher Juan Cisneros. The decision was made by 8p.m., but in keeping with past team policy, the news was not announced until the following day.

August 18th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters into the All City Tournament Play with a victory over Green Town Tavern club to a score of 22 – 13, round 1#.
Highlighted: Shortstop Jeffery Johnson Mult-Homerun game with 8 RBI’s.

August 25th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters round 2# of the All City Tournament Play with a victory over Anti Hero club to a score of 21 – 5.
Highlighted: Left Fielder Jimmy Brando ( 4 for 4 ) hitting performance.

August 26th, 2014.
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters round 3# of the All City Tournament Play with a victory over Mob Squad club to a score of 20 – 6. Highlighted: Jake Economos ( 3 for 4 ) with a grand slam.
Round 4# victory was over A.V.P. squad to a score of 11 – 10.
Highlighted: Right Centerfielder Russell Shoumake ( 3 for 3 ) with a Homerun.

August 27th, 2014.
Round 5# of the All City Tournament Play was against Uline Club squad. WHAT? Men’s Softball Club drop both games to lose out on the Championship. Pitcher Ralph Lozano finish the season with a (35 wins and 19 lost) for the season.

August 30th, 2014.
Organization Announced Shortstop Jeff Johnson Win’s the Player of the Month Award batting .608, while Shortstop Aaron Archibald winning the lower level award batting .605.

September 1st, 2014.
Organization Announced the WHAT? Men’s Softball Squads had set an all-time new summer record with 89 Victories this summer. Beating lasts years record by 9 wins.

September 3rd, 2014
The Club produced two ball players with over 200 base hits, Andrew Formica ( 205 ) and Thomas Wolfer ( 201 ), who had only played in the summer.