Latest Tournament Report:

2nd place at PSPOA.

In 2008:

No West team has a greater history of excellence than the LAPD Blue. Their current line-up boasts one of the best outfield rotations in the nation and Gabe Rodriguez has become a top shelf USSSA pitcher. Lately they have struggled to find a consistent middle infield to compliment the rest of their strong defense. Several rumors of the Blue signing free agents from other squads did not materialize although we think former Border Patrol Heat player Mike Riches may be playing a lot of 3B for the Blue in 2008. The Blue will have returning veterans in slugger Todd Patino, Rich Bengston and Phil “The Professor” Smith and they will account for a .700 average and put up some big runs. In the outfield you will see athletic Will Skett who in 2007 emerged as one of the best overall outfielders in the game. PoliceSoftball.com expects Will to continue his onslaught and 2008 should be a great year for him. Youngster David Braun is also coming into his own, and will be a force for years. Base hitting specialist Tim Poncy played with the Blue at the 2007 World Series and we suspect he will ride with them for 2008. If Poncy gets healthy and returns to mid 2007 form, he will be a duck on the pond every time a blue bomber comes to the plate. PoliceSoftball.com expects to see Poncy getting a lot of playing time at catcher or as a part time outfielder for the Blue. Team Captain Todd Waymire is quietly becoming one of the most versatile hitters on the west with his opposite field shot dialed in and we also expect a big season from him in 2008. 2008 OUTLOOK: The Blue has a lot of police softball pride and we expect them to be a force in the West. The Blue has veteran players who know how to get the job done and their only weakness has been injuries over the last few years and player availability. They have the talent to win the West Points Chase if they can consistently get their roster on the field.

In 2006:

Their strong finish this year coupled with their early season Bacon Ball tourney victory places the Blue at #3. In the World Series the Blue played 11 games and knocked off a who’s who of top teams from all over the nation including the Alliance, Michigan, Hard-Cor, Houston etc. . Their World Series line-up was very strong; if they can keep that roster together they will be tough to beat.

- PoliceSoftball.com