Force Welcomes Top Dog Michaella on August 1st

Published on July 21, 2009 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Philadelphia Force News Release


ALLENTOWN, Pa. - On August 1 the Force has the pleasure of having NPF Top Dog contestant Michaela Mooney as their bat girl and her grandfather throw out the first pitch.

Just having completed seventh grade, 12-year-old Michaela and her dog Miley are making huge waves in the NPF's Top Dog competition where voters decide which contestant will go to Akron for the NPF Championships to claim the first place prize, which includes a VIP clinic hosted by an NPF player.

Right now Michaela is producing crushing numbers having received over 450 in the competition.

Being from the Chicago area, Michaela's primary allegiance is to the Chicago Bandits; however, she loves interacting with all the NPF players. They sometimes pose the tough question of who's her favorite player or team, which gets a little uncomfortable in "enemy" territory, but she thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to interface with players during autograph sessions, clinics, etc.

"That's the great thing about the NPF Top Dog network," said Michaela. "I have players like Cat, Kristina and Eileen who have posted their own pets online. They are friends with me and Miley and they send me messages. They are great players and they take time to interact with me. I know I want to be like them. I want to be a pro someday."

Michaela considers her favorite pitchers to be Kristina Thorson, Cat Osterman, Angela Tincher, Katie Burkhart, Jennie Finch, Eileen Canney, Monica Abbott and the Force's own Megan Gibson.

"Her room is adorned with dozens of autographed softballs, signed 8x10 photos of her with many of her favorite players," said Michaela's father, Kevin. She can't always get to the games. That's why we are so appreciative of the Top Dog concept. It allows her to get up close and personal with the NPF players from our home. "

There's still time for players and fans to enter new pets and chat online with NPF pros like Osterman and Gibson. Top Dog top vote getters will win NPF gear and equipment prizes. Top Dog contestants should continue to vote often to collect points and win valuable prizes like the new WORTH TITAN Bat, the only fastpitch bat licensed by NPF. Little leaguers and youth players may be featured, like Michaela and Miley, on the NPF website and during on-line broadcasts of NPF games at www.profastpitch.com.

It's free and easy to enter, simply sign-up at www.bowowzer.com/npf/topdog. Fans can find their favorite NPF players at the tab, "Pets of the NPF."

Vote for your favorite pets and invite your friends to vote, send messages and post comments to each other and to NPF players! If you are a fan of NPF, but don't have a pet, you can still vote without entering a pet.

Fans may also access the contest through www.profastpitch.com and click on the Top Dog button. Prizes are listed on the TOP DOG Home Page.

The Philadelphia Force is a member of the National Pro Fastpitch League. The team is located in ECTB Stadium in Allentown, Pa., having taken the rights from the New York/New Jersey Juggernauts in 2006. The Philadelphia Force is proud to provide fans affordable family entertainment, elite women athletes the opportunity to pursue a professional career in softball, and is a core constituency of the local communities.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



National Pro Fastpitch Stories from July 21, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central