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{"address":"Clifton Heights, PA","age":"34","batting_stance":"Left","carrer_highlights_1_text":"From grinding it out on a local D-ranked team to stepping onto the field in the Women’s Conference, Amber Jackson’s rise has been built on consistency, dedication, and relentless work ethic. In just a few short years, she turned ambition into reality — earning the opportunity to compete at the highest level while proudly representing as a Slugger Factory Pro along the way.","email":"alj1291@gmail.com","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/265425919681498\/","included_in_featured_block":true,"instagram":{"text":"@ajacks08","url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajacks08"},"name":"Amber Jackson","number":"5","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Outside of softball, I am a mother of two children and a whole zoo of animals. I work full time as a civil engineer and am also a RedAthlete Ambassador in addition to being a Slugger Slowpitch ambassador. \n\nProud member of the Autism\/ADHD community.\nMom of two. ❤️\nOtter \u0026 raccoon enthusiast 🦦🦝"}]}]},"order_in_the_list":"2.0","player_picture":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38874558824687","player_picture_feature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38874616463599","player_snapshot_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Home field:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" Herb Pennock Park, Kennett Square, PA\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Positions: ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"1st\/3rd\/Pitcher\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Years Playing:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" 5\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Current Team: ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"JMI\/CombatMFG\/Redathlete\n\nAmber prefers a "},{"url":"https:\/\/sluggerslowpitch.com\/collections\/slowpitch-bats-13-inches","title":"13” barrel Slowpith bats","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"13” barrel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" with a 0.5 oz "},{"url":"https:\/\/sluggerslowpitch.com\/collections\/slow-pitch-endload-bats","title":"endload slowpitch bats","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"endload"}]},{"type":"text","value":" — built for control and consistency."}]}]},"promocode":"AJ5","signature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38903047913711","slowpitch_journey_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"I started playing slowpitch in 2019 in a coed softball league and was asked to play my first sanctioned tournament in 2021 and from then I was hooked. As someone with a love to compete, playing travel tournament softball was as good as it gets and it’s been my goal to keep getting better every season. "}]}]},"slugger_since":"2004","throwing_stance":"Right","tiktok":"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ajacks1291","why_i_love_the_game_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"As great as this game is, my favorite thing about playing slowpitch softball is the community of people in it and the many friendships\/relationships formed and how this game is being used to bring awareness to causes that are so much bigger than just the game of softball. "}]}]},"why_slugger_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"I started swinging Louisville Slugger in high school and throughout my fastpitch career and it was a no brainer on what to try first when I began playing slowpitch. One of my good friends and fellow Slugger Slowpitch ambassadors introduced me to my first Slugger slowpitch bat and that’s been it for me since. I currently run a really awesome community "},{"url":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/265425919681498\/","title":"facebook group, called All Things Slugger","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"facebook group, called All Things Slugger"}]},{"type":"text","value":", and it’s been an amazing way to get the Slugger brand in the hands of the slowpitch community all over the country, and I’ve made so many amazing friendships through interactions with the members."}]}]}}

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{"address":"Tampa, FL ","age":"36","batting_stance":"Righty","carrer_highlights_1_image":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38795558977775","carrer_highlights_1_text":"2018 C Coed USSSA World Champs - Female MVP 2023 AA Womens USSSA World Champs - 2024 Women's Major Challenge Cup Champs","email":"brandi_m6@hotmail.com","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/brandi.myers.3192\/","instagram":{"text":"@bambam_63","url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bambam_63"},"name":"Brandi Myers","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Off the field I'm spending all of my time with my family. I have 2.5 year old and a hound dog that keep me very busy. 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{"age":"31","batting_stance":"Righty","carrer_highlights_1_text":"My proudest moments in slowpitch are tied between hitting a home run completely out of the complex at Winter Nationals to give my team a late lead, and representing Arizona at the Challenge Cup and winning the entire tournament undefeated at 7–0. •\t2 USSSA Challenge Cup appearances •\t1 USSSA Challenge Cup Gold Medal •\tChallenge Cup All-Tournament Team •\t4-time GSL\/USSSA State Champion •\t5 World appearances •\t2-time State Tournament MVP","email":"cassieroessing@gmail.com","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cassieroessing\/","name":"Cassie Roessing","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Off the field, I work as a Human Resource Manager for a large entertainment company. 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{"address":"Wilkesboro, NC","carrer_highlights_1_image":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38795558977775","carrer_highlights_1_text":"I’ve have had several memorable achievements through the years. Numerous All- Tournaments, multiple walk off home runs, a couple Challenge Cup appearances, and plenty more that I have forgotten by now. However, the one that sticks out for me the most is winning Winter Worlds with C4 and receiving All-World’s. To come back through the losers bracket with a team of unmatched chemistry, and to prove all the doubters of our abilities wrong was absolutely priceless. Finding a team with that much comradery for each other is far greater than any personal achievement I can imagine","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/christian.triplett.MrVIP\/","included_in_featured_block":false,"name":"Christian Triplett","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"I stay very busy with work and family outside off softball. I have a very active 1-\nyear-old that I enjoy watching grow and learn everyday. Can’t wait for the day I\ncan take him fishing and get him out on the field with me."}]}]},"order_in_the_list":"9.0","player_picture":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/39337643901167","player_picture_feature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/39337639510255","player_snapshot_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Location (city, state \/ Home Field): Wilkesboro, NC\nPosition(s): 1st, Catcher, 3rd\nYears playing slowpitch: 5 Years\nChristian prefers a. 75 Maxload 12 and 13 inch barrels"}]}]},"promocode":"CT9","ready_to_review":true,"signature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/39337636036847","slowpitch_journey_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Coming out of pro baseball I was looking for something to fill the void of playing\nthe sport I loved and was dedicated to my entire life. An old teammate Don Walsh\nsuggested picking up slowpitch. As luck would have it while my parents were\ngetting their windows replaced at their house, one of the guys noticed my\nbaseball shrine in the corner. He asked if I wanted to come try out for their team\nThe Outsiders. After the first BP session I was hooked immediately and knew I\nhad found just what I was looking for to carry on my passion for the game"}]}]},"why_i_love_the_game_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Slowpitch for me is about the escape from reality during the week. There is no\nbetter stress relief than the feeling of hitting a ball 115+ mph or 450 feet. No\nmatter how many thoughts I have racing through my head, I can count on the\nsmiles and conversations on Saturday to clear it all away. It pushes me to stay\nactive, stay outside, and keep improving myself in something. The worse thing\nthat can happen for your mind and body as you age is to get complacent and still.\nThe competitiveness of slowpitch keeps me motivated to continue growing."}]}]},"why_slugger_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"My first time swinging Slugger was in the 240 era. Their warranty policy caught\nmy attention so I gave the APG2 a try. It was everything I was looking for! The\nhandle stiffness made sure the barrel was on time at contact. Just enough flex to\ncreate lag while strong enough for me to power through the ball without it\nbending back. The feedback of the barrel trampoline through contact is\nextremely satisfying along with letting me know exactly where on the barrel I\nmade contact. This combination of handle stiffness and barrel trampoline also\nallowed me to muscle through miss hits off the end or handle and still hit no\ndoubters unlike any other bat I had swung before it. I love a good taper on the\nhandle and the pyramid grip fits perfectly in my hand. I teach 150 hitting lessons\na month and I’m very in tune with my biomechanics. Slugger matches my swing\nperfectly and consistently while producing undeniable performance. My current\ngamer is the Matt Brady. The Maxload creates tremendous whip and pop."}]}]},"words_of_wisdom_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Put in the work and enjoy the process. Play as much as possible and find others\nthat share the same goals as you whatever that may be."}]}]}}

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{"address":"Reno, NV","carrer_highlights_1_image":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38795558977775","carrer_highlights_1_text":"Finished the year 4th at B Worlds and 2nd at A Worlds","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dylan.husted.921\/","included_in_featured_block":false,"instagram":{"text":"@husted_dylan","url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/husted_dylan\/"},"name":"Dylan Husted","number":"1","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Job, family, hobbies","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mechanical Engineer, 1 of 3 siblings (2 Younger sisters)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Training routine or gym life","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"I go to the gym about 5 days a week."}]}]},"order_in_the_list":"7.0","player_picture":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/39337862365423","player_picture_feature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/39337857450223","player_snapshot_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Position(s) : ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Infield (Mainly Middle Infiled)\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Years playing slowpitch : ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"2026 will be my 4th year playing\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Current team(s) : ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"CutThroat\/Impact Edge (Conference)\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Gamer Bat : ","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Marshburn 2.0 26.5 oz"}]}]},"promocode":"DH1","ready_to_review":true,"signature":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38778915127535","slowpitch_journey_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How did you get into slowpitch?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"I first started playing slowpitch once I stopped playing baseball. 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{"address":"Long Island, NY","age":"35","batting_stance":"Left","carrer_highlights_1_image":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38795558977775","carrer_highlights_1_text":"I’ve been fortunate to compete at multiple levels and win at every stage. I’m an ASA B \u0026 A World Champion — which means I’ve battled through two of the toughest divisions in the game and finished on top. I’m also a 2X USSSA AA World Champion, a USSSA C World Champion, and a USSSA Co-Ed World Champion. Winning at different classifications and formats taught me something important: the game changes, but preparation and leadership don’t. My proudest moments aren’t just the rings — they’re the runs. The long weekends. The pressure innings. The games where everything is on the line and someone has to deliver. I’ve been part of teams that refused to fold. I’ve had seasons where we were underestimated and finished on top. Those are the years that stick with you. Championships validate the work. 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{"address":"Burley, ID ","age":"43","batting_stance":"Right","carrer_highlights_1_image":"gid:\/\/shopify\/MediaImage\/38795558977775","carrer_highlights_1_text":"All Tournament Team 4 times. Twice 2021 and twice 2025.","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jason.crosland.356032","included_in_featured_block":true,"instagram":{"text":"@cros247","url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cros247\/"},"name":"Jason Crosland","number":"91","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For my real job I am the terminal manager for Idaho Milk Transport, a trucking company that specializes in liquid food grade products. Obviously with the name we haul organic milk as our #1 product, but other milk products, juices and cooking oils are among the things we transport. I have a 2-year-old daughter who keeps me on my toes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 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{"address":"Howard, Ohio","age":"29","batting_stance":"Righty ","email":"saraalouu22@gmail.com","facebook":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sara.masters1\/","instagram":{"text":"@the_sahara_desert","url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_sahara_desert\/"},"name":"Sara Ball ","off_the_field_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Wife. Mom of 4 (2 of my own and 2 bonus babies). Photographer. Animal lover. "}]}]},"player_snapshot_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"A proven competitor entering her 5th season as a Slugger pro. Sara has been swinging the LS .270 for four straight years, trusting consistency and experience at the plate.\n\nPreferred bat specs: "},{"url":"https:\/\/sluggerslowpitch.com\/collections\/slow-pitch-2piece-bats","title":"slow-pitch-2piece-bats","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"2-piece"}]},{"type":"text","value":" | "},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/sluggerslowpitch.com\/collections\/slowpitch-bats-13-inches","title":"Slowpitch bats - 13 inches","target":null,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"13” barrel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" | ¾ oz "},{"url":"https:\/\/sluggerslowpitch.com\/collections\/slow-pitch-maxload-bats","type":"link","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Maxload"}]},{"type":"text","value":""}]}]},"promocode":"SM22","ready_to_review":true,"slowpitch_journey_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How did you get into slowpitch?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"I grew up watching my father play. \n"},{"type":"text","value":"\nWhen did it become competitive for you?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"2021\n\n"},{"type":"text","value":"What got you hooked?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"I have always been competitive and once I got out of only playing league and into tourney ball, it all changed for me. "},{"type":"text","value":"\n","bold":true}]}]},"throwing_stance":"Right hand throw","tiktok":"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@saralouiseball","why_i_love_the_game_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What slowpitch means to you beyond wins and losses?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"The life slowpitch has given to my family and I is amazing. I met my husband at a slowpitch tournament, our kids are growing up at the fields and the friendships you make in the sport are unimaginable. "}]}]},"why_slugger_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"When did you first swing a slugger bat?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"All through high school and into college, I swung Louisville Slugger so it was only natural to fall in love with the slowpitch line. "},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nWhat does the brand represent to you?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Loyalty, dedication, progression and evolvement\n\n"},{"type":"text","value":"What do you love about the bats?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"I love the results. Whether you’re a power hitter or just a placement hitter, Slugger works for you! "}]}]},"words_of_wisdom_richtext":{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Advice for new players?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Never give up. "},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAdvice for competitive players chasing the next level?\n","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"Put in the work, don’t be complacent. There’s always room for improvement. "}]}]}}

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