Colorado Altitude (2004 NPF team)
Colorado Altitude | |
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Littleton, CO | |
Ballpark | All City Stadium |
Founded | 2004 |
Ownership | Danny Stroud |
Manager | Sharron Backus |
The Colorado Altitude were a women's professional softball team based in Littleton, Colorado. They were part of the founding roster of National Pro Fastpitch teams in 2004.
History
During the NPF's
The Altitude were assigned to the NPF's West Division, along with the
In March 2004, NPF released its inaugural schedule for the year and did not include the Armadillos and the Altitude.[5] The Altitude announced that it was their decision not to join the league in 2004, citing various concerns and leaving open the possibility of considering playing in NPF in 2005.[6] However, the only 2005 expansion team was the Chicago Bandits, and NPF has yet to add a full-time member in Colorado.
Players
The Altitude participated in NPF's inaugural Elite Draft and Senior Draft. The following players were drafted by Colorado:[7]
Player |
Position |
College |
Draft Position |
NPF Experience[8] |
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Lindsey Gardner | 2B | Texas | Elite Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 | Texas/Rockford Thunder (2004–08)
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Randi Berg | 2B | Fresno State | Elite Draft: Round 2, Pick 13 - Released | Georgia Pride (1999), Florida Wahoos (2000) |
Nikki Bowey | OF | Mercer |
Elite Draft: Round 3 Pick 21 | Never played in NPF |
Rachel Gensch | CF | Bradley |
Elite Draft: Round 4, Pick 29 - Released | Never played in NPF |
Phelan Wright | 3B | Arizona State | Senior Draft: Round 1, Pick 4 | Arizona Heat (2005) |
Nicole Barber | OF | Georgia | Senior Draft: Round 2, Pick 12 | Washington Glory (2007–08) |
Nicole Trimboli | OF | Nebraska | Senior Draft: Round 3, Pick 20 | Akron Racers (2004–05), Chicago Bandits (2006–09), USSSA Pride (2010–11), Akron Racers (2011-12) |
Kristin Farber | P | Arizona State | Senior Draft: Round 4, Pick 28 | Never played in NPF |
Ricki Walker | UT | Colorado State |
Senior Draft Round 5, Pick 36 | Never played in NPF |
Meghann Reiss | 1B | Wisconsin | Senior Draft: Round 6, Pick 44 - Released | Never played in NPF |
References
- ^ "NPF Announces Colorado Franchise". ProFastpitch.com. 1 July 2003. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Get to Know the Eight Teams Comprising National Pro Fastpitch" (PDF). National Fastpitch Coaches Association. 1 December 2003. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "TEAMS". profastpitch.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Teams". profastpitch.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2004. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "National Pro Fastpitch Introduces Six Teams; Inaugural Season League Play Launches in Early June". ProFastpitch.com. March 2004. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Note to our fans and supporters:". ColoradoAltitude.com. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "Teams". ProFastpitch.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Historical Rosters". ProFastpitch.com. June 1, 2014. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
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