Chad Boom, Barnesville, RWP, Inc. (Geneva)
Fourth Place, 7-2
Statistics:
Batting Average-.450
Hits-9
Doubles-2
Home Runs-3
RBI-8
Total Bases-20
Slugging Percentage-1.000
On Base Percentage-.542
Fielding Percentage-1.0000
Led Team USA in all offensive categories (one player had higher batting average and slugging percentage, but had consideraly fewer at-bats)
Game Highlights:
7-3 Win Japan (Pool Play)-3-3, Sacrifice, 2 Runs Scored, RBI
18-0 (5 inning) Win Czech Republic (Pool Play)-3-4, 3 Runs Scored, 5 RBI, 2 Doubles (1 with Bases Loaded), Solo Home Run
5-4 Loss Australia (Double Page Play)-1-2, 2 Walks, 2 Runs Scored, RBI, Lead-off Home Run in bottom of fourth to tie game, intentionally walked with 2 out in bottom of seventh
Tournament Notes:
First Place, 6-0, in Pool B
Recorded five shutouts, outscored opponents 46-3, allowed 21 hits, 2 games decided under Mercy Rule
Played two exhibition games at Burnham Army Base vs South Africa and Argentina before tournament began
Medal Standings:
Gold-New Zealand Black Sox
Silver-Canada
Bronze-Australia Steelers