2009 NPF Senior Draft to be broadcast live by the softballchannel.com
Published on February 13, 2009 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) News Release
DENVER - Cambria Suites is proud to sponsor the 2009 NPF Senior Draft which will be broadcast live on the Internet from its Akron-Canton Airport location for the first time in league history.
The draft which is being hosted by the Akron Racers, which will take place on February 17, will begin at 7 p.m. EST with the first selection being made by the Washington Glory. Fans will be able to access the draft broadcast at The Softball Channel.com, presenting sponsor of this year's draft.
"This is an important step for the league," stated league Commissioner Cheri Kempf. "Broadcasting the draft live will generate interest on many different levels and will highlight the talented athletes who participate in college programs around the country that will likely play for the highest professional level in the U.S."
First round draft picks from last year's draft included Katie Burkhart, pitcher from Arizona State and Megan Gibson, pitcher from Texas A&M, both of whom were signed by the Philadelphia Force and helped the team earn a Championship Series berth. Angela Tincher, pitcher from Virginia Tech was drafted by the Akron Racers and was a crucial part of its team arsenal in 2008. Anjelica Selden, pitcher from UCLA was drafted by the New England Riptide, Savannah Brown, catcher from Georgia Tech was drafted by the Rockford Thunder and Taryne Mowatt, pitcher from Arizona was drafted by the Washington Glory.
The 2009 version of the draft features five rounds and a total of 25 selections, with Akron, Rockford, Philadelphia and Chicago rounding out the first round.
While everyone can speculate on which seniors will be drafted, it is likely that several players will be chosen from the recently announced USA Softball Player of the Year Watch List.
Due to NCAA regulations, an active college senior-athlete is not eligible to sign with her respective franchise until her 2008 season is completed.
For more information on the NPF, visit them on the web at www.profastpitch.com.
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