Ben Franklin Softball League 2009

2009 ASA Rule Changes:  Click Here to see all the ASA Rule Changes

1. All Balls will now be the color Yellow

2. Class D Homerun are now at 2

3. ALL Dented Bats will be ILLEGAL

4. All Games will start with a 1-1 Count

5. The view all the rule changes click here:

Congratulations to the following Teams on their 2008 Ben Franklin League Championship:

New Castle Pennsylvania has been very rich in Softball for the past 30 years.  It is home to one of the greatest Pennsylvania softball teams of all time, "The Iron Dukes".  The Iron Dukes won more than 180 straight games before a loss.  They were state champions in the Major Division 5 straight years and also the Mid America Champion in the Major Division.  

The Ben Franklin Softball League has been in existence for 42 years. The League has grown well over 30 teams and 4 divisions.  This year there are 32 teams spread out over 5 Divisions.