Andrew Blackshaw

Andrew Blackshaw (born 10 December 1990 in Goulburn, New South Wales) is an Australian softball player. He is a member of the Australia men's national softball team, making his debut in 2009.

Andrew Blackshaw
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1990-10-12) 12 October 1990
Goulburn, New South Wales
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportSoftball
Event(s)Men's team
ClubRaiders in the Redland Softball Association
Turned pro2009

Personal

Blackshaw was born on 10 December 1990 in Goulburn, New South Wales.[1][2] He lives in Manly West, Queensland.[3][4][5]

Softball

Blackshaw plays several positions including pitcher,[1][6][7] but has also played second baseman and center fielder.[5] He wears jersey number 13.[1][2] A writer for the Chicago Tribune described his pitching style as "herky-jerky windmill style".[8]

The first team Blackshaw played for was Wollondilly Wanderers.[1] He plays club softball in Redland Softball Association competitions.[9] In 2004, 2005 and 2006, he was playing for the Redland's U16 club Wildcats Club.[5] His team was undefeated in 2004 and 2005, winning the association championships.[5] In 2004, he was honoured by his club by being named the Male Player of the Future and the Most Valuable Player for his U16 club. In 2011, he represented his club at the 20th South Brisbane Club Classic.[3][4] He currently plays for the Raiders in the Redland Softball Association.[1][2]

Blackshaw represented Queensland as a member of the under-16 team in 2004, 2005 and 2006.[5][6][7] In 2005, he competed in the national championships held at the Redlands Softball Centre in Ormiston, Queensland.[6] In 2006, he competed in the national championships in Perth.[5] In 2008, he represented Queensland as a member of the under-19 team at the national championships,[10] where his team went out in the semi-finals.[11] He plays for the Queensland Patriots in senior national competitions, and was a member in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.[1][9][11] In 2012, he won a bronze medal at the national competition.[9]

Blackshaw is a member of Australia men's national softball team. He made his senior national debut in 2010.[1] In 2011, he accompanied the team on a tour of Argentina.[12][13][14] He is a member of the 2012 team.[15]

Blackshaw was playing professional softball in Wisconsin in 2009.[8] In 2009, he participated in a battle of the sexes game between a men's minor league baseball team and a women's professional softball team, the Chicago Bandits, where he was brought in the men's Schaumburg Flyers specifically for the game.[8][16][17]

In 2009, he was honoured by being named the Keven Herlihy Newcomer of the Year award at the 2009 ISC World Tournament.[1]

References
  1. "Andrew Blackshaw". Qldheatandpatriots.com. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  2. "Andrew Blackshaw Player Profile – Qld". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  3. "Players to Steel show and impress selectors". The Southern Star. Brisbane, Australia. 8 June 2011. p. 85. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  4. "Club Classic at Carina draws elite". South East Advertiser. Brisbane, Australia. 8 June 2011. p. 77. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  5. "Berth in Perth on". Wynnum Herald. Brisbane, Australia. 11 January 2006. p. 70. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  6. Gault, Ian (27 October 2004). "State honours for baysiders". South East Advertiser. Brisbane, Australia. p. 93. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  7. "Trio gains state selection". Wynnum Herald. Brisbane, Australia. 27 October 2004. p. 72. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  8. "'Battle of the Sexes': Schaumburg Flyers vs. Chicago Bandits — Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 28 July 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  9. "Softball fever hits — Local News — News — General — Bayside Bulletin / The Redland Times". Baysidebulletin.com.au. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  10. "Twelve locals make State softball sides — Local News — Sport — Other — Bayside Bulletin / The Redland Times". Baysidebulletin.com.au. 29 November 2007. Archived from the original on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  11. Gault, Ian. "Sights set on national glory — Baseball/Softball — Sport — Wynnum Herald". Wynnum-herald.whereilive.com.au. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  12. "Sport". City North News. Brisbane, Australia. 30 June 2011. p. 45. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  13. Gault, Ian (8 June 2011). "Sports extra with Ian Gault". Wynnum Herald. Brisbane, Australia. p. 71. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  14. "Sport". Northside Chronicle. Brisbane, Australia. 20 July 2011. p. 69. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  15. "Softball NSW — Ph 02 9677 4000 Fax 02 9677 4040". Softball.net.au. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  16. "Battle of the Sexes Softball Game Highlights Women's Progress in Sports". Now.org. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  17. "» Blog Archive » Women Win Battle of the Sexes II". Fastpitchwest.com. 28 July 2011. Archived from the original on 13 September 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
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