2014 National Pro Fastpitch season
| 2014 NPF Season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Pro Fastpitch |
| Sport | softball |
| Duration | May 30, 2014 – August 17, 2014 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| TV partner(s) | CBS Sports Network |
| 2014 NPF Draft | |
| Top draft pick |
Dallas Escobedo P Arizona State |
| Picked by | Pennsylvania Rebellion |
| Regular Season | |
| Ringor Cup (Best record) |
USSSA Pride |
| Cowles Cup | |
| Champions | USSSA Pride |
| Runners-up | Akron Racers |
| Finals MVP |
Cat Osterman USSSA Pride |
The 2014 National Pro Fastpitch season is the eleventh season of professional softball under the name National Pro Fastpitch for the only professional women's softball league in the United States. From 1997 to 2002, NPF operated under the names Women's Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL). Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Cowles Cup. Play began on May 30 in Salisbury, Maryland, between the Pennsylvania Rebellion and the USSSA Pride.
The NY/NJ Comets did not play in 2014, and their roster and draft positions were inherited by an expansion team, Pennsylvania Rebellion.The Rebellion played home games in Washington, Pennsylvania in Consol Energy Park.
NPF reached a deal with CBS Sports Network to broadcast selected regular season games and selected postseason games for the 2014 season.
At its owners' meetings, NPF announced a number of changes in policies and game rules:
Game rules:
Policies and procedures:
Post season:
The 2014 NPF College Draft was held on March 31 in Nashville, Tennessee at 8:00 pm EST at the Ford Theatre located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Pitcher Dallas Escobedo of Arizona State was selected first by Pennsylvania Rebellion.
The top four teams from the regular season qualify for the championship playoffs. The highest-seeded semifinal winner then hosted the championship final.
Final totals
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