Time Line  2024

January 5th, 2024
The WHAT? Men’s Sftbll open up the winter season with the annual Chula Vista Dome Tourny.

January 12th, 2024
The organization announced that it was restructuring their priorities for the Chula Vista weekend roster play.

February 10th, 2024
The organization announced that utility player and M.V.P. - Ito Rivera could not participate in the upcoming season due to work schedule but would remain on the 20-Man roster.

February 24th, 2024
The organization announced that 2023 Rookie of the Year Infielder Noah Roth was being release from his contract, with no club option being tender.

March 9th, 2024
The organization has declined to participate in the Waukegan Spring Tune-Up Tournament.

March 23rd, 2024
The organization has declined to participate in the Chicago Spring Tune-Up Tournament.

March 30th, 2024
At the WHAT? Sftbll organization annual media kickoff luncheon on Saturday, much of the attention predictably centered around two positions – 5-Man Infield and On Base Percentage. For now, general manager Rusty Shackleford said the squad is focusing on "outdoor practice scrimmages."

April 13th, 2024
Into the late hours of the evening an agreement was final concluded and accepted with the Board of Directors to participate in the upcoming Waukegan Park District Summer League.

April 16th, 2024
The organization announced that they will only participate in one League night in Waukegan. The 2024 summer schedule would open on Tuesday May 14th with a Two-Game series against the PF-Flyers Squad at SportsPark.

April 20th, 2024
Negotiation began with veteran OF Jason Sanchez to "tender" a contract for the upcoming season. Sanchez is under club control.

April 27th, 2024
At the annual press conference, the organization announces that after several negotiation attempts with rookie utility player Collin Glassman would be released from any obligation on playing this season. Though the coach also stated that this was not the end with Mr. Glassman, and a second round of negotiations is possible.

May 14th, 2024
Tuesday Night squad opens up the season with a split with PF-Flyers Squad.
Also on this Date: Rookie outfielder Joey Gaiser makes his debut at SportsPark Field A’ going 1 for 4, Run/RBI.

May 21st, 2024
Infielder Aaron Archibald belted a multi-homer game against the PF-Flyers Club at SportsPark, A’. (3 for 3, 2 HRs / BB).
Also on this Date: Rookie outfielder Joey Gaiser belted his first career triple base hit. (3 for 4, 2 Runs/ 4 RBIs / 3B).

June 1st, 2024
Organization Announced infielder Aaron Archibald win’s the May Player of the Month Award batting .857 - 12 Runs / 10 RBIs and 5 extra base hits.

June 18th, 2024
Infielder Peter Hyde collected his first 5 hit game against the PF-Flyers Squad at SportsPark, A’. (5 for 5, 2 HRs / 3 Runs/ 7 RBIs).

June 19th, 2024
The organization placed infielder Peter Hyde on the 14-day injured list. Right shoulder strain.

June 25th, 2024
Veteran outfielder Wyatt Gratz makes a one-night appearance while participate in league play going 0 for 5, BB.

July 1st, 2024
Organization Announced outfielder rookie Joey Gaiser win’s the June Player of the Month Award batting .786 - 7 Runs / 10 RBIs and 6 extra base hits.

July 2nd, 2024
Infielder Drake Larriuz collects his first 6 hit game against the WKGN Fire Club at SportsPark, C’. (6 for 6, 4 Runs/ 2 RBIs).

July 6th, 2024
The organization placed infielder Aaron Archibald on the 30-day injured list. Right adductor strain.

July 12th, 2024
The organization announced that the 4 rain-out make-up games will be reschedule at the end of the season in a 4 game night.

July 15th, 2024
The organization activated infielder Peter Hyde for play.

July 16th, 2024
The Squad surrenders their first two game night loss of the season against the HennyG Club at SportsPark, B’.

July 23rd, 2024
Rookie infielder Tre Cruz makes his debut at SportsPark Field B’ going, 2 for 4, 3 Runs / 2 RBIs / 3H.

July 27th, 2024
The organization announced that they will participate in the All-City Tournament on Saturday August 17th. The Squad qualified for playoffs play by defeating the PF-Flyers Squad on Tuesday night with a Two-Game sweep.

August 1st, 2024
Organization Announced outfielder Brad Callahan win’s the July Player of the Month Award batting .783 - 16 Runs / 13 RBI’s and 56 extra base hits.

August 5th, 2024
The organization activated infielder Aaron Archibald for play.

August 6th, 2024
Rookie’s - Tre Cruz and Joey Gaiser both collected their first career home runs in the same game against the WKGN Fire club at SportsPark, D’.. Cruz went - 2 for 3, 2 Runs / 4 RBIs / Grand-Slam.. Gaiser went - 2 for 3, Run / RBI / HR.

August 10th, 2024
The organization announced that they will participate in Waukegan for Tuesday Night Fall league.

August 13th, 2024
For the first time in team history, and due to multiple rain-outs, the WHAT? Sftbll squad played 4 league games in one night to end the regular season. The night ended in a 4 Gm split against - Henny G Club, Gm 1 & 2.. PF-Flyers Club, Gm 3 & 4.

August 15th, 2024
BREAKING NEWS – Lake County, it had been announces that infielder Peter Hyde would not participate in the Summer League Playoffs and Fall League for personal conflicts. It has not been determined if his contract will be pickup or placed on waivers.

August 16th, 2024
BREAKING NEWS – The organization placed infielder Aaron Archibald on the 10-day injured list. Right adductor strain.

August 17th, 2024
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters into the All City Tournament Play with a game one victory over Gtt @ Jenn Squad to a score of 27 - 7.
Highlighted: James Creekmore 3 HRs, 4 Runs / 8 RBIs.

Gm 2, was a defeat by Mob Club to a score of 3 - 17,
Highlighted: Infielder Drake Larriuz, 2 Runs.

Gm 3, was a victory forfeit from Los Chingones Squad to a score of 7 - 0.

Gm 4, was a victory over the Red Ropers club to a score of 8 - 4, in 8-innings.
Highlighted: James Creekmore 8th inning lead-off HR.

Gm 5, was a victory over the Stateline Club to a score of 8 - 7.
Highlighted: Infielder Connor Fitzgerald 3 for 4, 3 RBIs.

Gm 6, Final Four - was a defeat by Heavy Hittaz to a score of 0 - 10,
Highlighted: Drake Larriuz, 3 for 3.

August 18th, 2024
Congratulations to the WHAT? Sftbll Squad for going 4 - 2 in the All-City bracket-style postseason tournament and their 4th place finish overall, out of 24 Rec-League Park District teams.
Highlighted: Infielder Drake Larriuz received the tournament Sportsmanship Award.

August 24th, 2024
The organization announced that utility player James Creekmore could not participate in the upcoming Fall Season due to interpersonal conflict but would remain on the 20-Man roster.

August 27th, 2024
WHAT? Men’s Softball opens Tuesday Night Fall league with a pair of victories against the Cerveceros Club.
Highlighted: Drake Larriuz, 8 for 8 , 6 Runs , 5 RBIs , 2 2B.

August 31st, 2024
Organization Announced infielder Drake Larriuz win’s the August Player of the Month Award batting .756 - 20 Runs / 19 RBI’s and 10 extra base hits.

October 1st, 2024
On Tuesday night, Bally Muck Club and WHAT? Sftbll scored a combine runs total (100), with a 135 combine base hits; 12 HR’s were blasted by WHAT? Sftbll.. For all the firepower in the lineup were led by, Jake Munson and Connor Fitzgerald both hit 3, and HR by Brad Callahan all in Gm 1.. Drake Larriuz hit 3 HRs of his own, in Gm 2 - 4 HRs for the evening.. Ryan Siembal also belted a HR.

October 8th, 2024
WHAT? Sftbll scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning for a come from behind victory against the PF-Flyers Club to a final score of 21-20.. Infielder Tre Cruz belted a 2-out base hit with a single through the right side of the field. The victory clinches a 3rd place final on League Night play.

October 14th, 2024
WHAT? Men’s Softball enters into the Fall League playoffs with a game one victory over the SMF Squad to a score of 19 - 2.
Highlighted: Ryan Siembal - 4 for 4 , 3 Runs , 7 RBIs , 2B / 2 HRs.

October 16th, 2024
The organization announced that 2024 Fall League Season has come to an abrupt end. Due to, injuries and work conflict the Club could not fill a healthy roster to continue on through the playoffs.

October 21st, 2024
BREAKING NEWS – Lake County, it had been announces that infielder Peter Hyde contract was placed on waivers.

October 26th, 2024
The Organization announces that they will not return to the January 2025 Chula Vista Dome Tournament after taking a season off.

November 9th, 2024
At the WHAT? Softball Organization annual media end of the season luncheon, the organization announced that they will continue with the team player meeting during off season.