FUN BUNCH ROSTER 2014
 | Leah "road runner" Morrel 3rd base | NEW PLAYER Goaltender of carleton university's ringette team and friends of jamie "the machine" marchesi, Leah flexed her athletic prowess in her debut with the fun bunch. As an elite athlete, Leah had no trouble flying down first base line to beat out infield hits as she quickly learned how to make solid contact with the ball. |
 | Emily "world cup" Mountjoy rover | NEW PLAYER Emily was also conscripted by jamie "the machine" marchesi to play for the fun bunch. As a competitive soccer player, Emily has no trouble flying around the bases, putting her superb conditioning to excellent use. Although a neophyte of the game, Emily demonstrated exceptional hand-eye coordination as she tagged a pitch into deep center field in her debut. |
 | Clark "pound 'em back" Lawlor outfield | NEW PLAYER Although conditioning is not his strong suit, Clark Lawlor knows how to play the game. Called up from the minors after several above average outings last year as a spare, Clark is looking to impress with a vengeance. Missing the season opener is not a good way to start. |
 | Nancy "knock em out of the park" Harris rover | With the number of female fun bunch players starting to dwindle this season, Nancy was conscripted out of retirement to help bolster the fun bunch's depleted ranks. After an impressive showing at last year's tournament, Nancy clearly reminded everyone of what she brings to the table - a strong bat and solid fielding. Her fun bunch teammates have enthusiastically embraced Nancy's return who shows no sign of rust after sitting out the last few seasons. Welcome back Nancy! |
 | Kathie "daredevil" Adare first base | Kathie was recruited from the Aquabats in an off-season deal as a safeguard against Chantal's ongoing back issues. "Daredevil" was an immediate hit with her teammates as she played rock-solid at first base whenever "bud light lime" was out-of-commission-- the two quickly becoming a formidable tandem. Declaring her first season a big success , she rewarded her new teammates with a bottle of "hooch" when they soundly defeated her old team in the year-end tournament. |
 | Patti "gazoo" Anderson rover | Ageless Patti Anderson is a stalwart and one of the longest serving members of the fun bunch. Known for her prowess on the marathoning circuit, patti puts her speed to good use on the ball diamond, effortlessly gliding around the bases. A little timid in the outfield Patti has been known to snag the odd flyball much to the delight of her teammates. Having had a few close calls with plays at first base, Patti now sports her "gazoo" like batting helmet earning her her affectionate nickname. |
 | Alison "bulldozer" Hale rover, catcher, 1st base | Long-serving team captain, Alison has been rejuvenated as of late with her newly acquired power-hitting skills. Crunching some of the furthest hits of the Fun Bunch women, Alison also serves as a respectable rover and back-up 1st baseman. Known for her determination running the bases, more than one player has learned the hard way how she earned her nickname when they foolishly crossed her path. |
 | Rowena "throw it home" Sams catcher | Rowena is the longest-serving active member of the Fun Bunch. With "Dorian Gray" like composition, Rowena seems to have stood still in time, while the rest of the Fun Bunch age rather ungracefully. Known for her ability to risk life-and-limb to make a play at home plate, Rowena has also perfected the legal infield bunt to jump-start the team when needed. |
 | Chantal "rum runner" Bujold 1st base | Chantal anchors the infield with her rock-solid play at first base. Even with her troublesome back, Chantal never backs down from a play regardless of how hard the ball is thrown (all though she prefers the ball comes in above her knees). Equally impressive is her skill as a power-hitter. She has the ability to crush pitches to deep outfield for extra-base hits on a regular basis. |
 | Richard "wild thing" Bujold outfield, 2nd base | His nickname speaks for itself. Does everything with wild abandon. Seemingly risks life and limb on every play. Wears his heart on his sleeve. Would run through a brick wall to make a play. The "john tonelli" of baseball. Works hard and plays harder. Every manager would love a team full of "wild things". A great guy to have on your team. |
 | Paolo "slip-n-slide" Daros outfield, 2nd base | Paolo is learning the hard way that playing without cleats is no laughing matter. Having taken his share of spills in the outfield playing in tennis shoes, Paolo is begrudingly beginning to admit that cleats are the way to go. His teammates are hoping that Santa Claus placed a nike shoe-box under the christmas tree this year. Paolo is a big-time hitter who can launch the ball with the best of them. |
 | John "hans solo" Devries left field | The senior member of the team, John plays with the ability and fitness level of a youngster. Recruited from the "mixed nuts" fastball team, John earns his spot on the roster with a deceptively hard throwing arm and his consistent play in the outfield. John is a solid singles hitter who has been known to go deep on occasion but sometimes with the bases empty earning him the "hans solo" moniker. |
 | Glen "the wrangler" Rankin outfield, 2nd base | Glen joined the Fun Bunch a few years ago as a free-agent when his professional hockey career came to an end. Torn rotator cuffs make playing the outfield painful, but you will never hear "the wrangler" complain. Making some of the most remarkable catches of the season last year, Glen can hit the ball deep as well. His experience playing professional sports has left Glen with little patience for players taking the game too seriously and he has been known on occasion to "straighten them out". |
 | Scott "boom-boom" Saunders centre field | Scott has shed his "bum rap" for missing the playoffs the last few years with a stellar performance this post-season. Known for his explosive bat, Scott also has the strongest arm on the team, gunning down players from straight away centre on occasion. The younger of the Saunders "bash brothers", Scott has learned a lot from his big brother Steve who continues to mentor him on and off the field. |
 | Steve "downtown" "field marshal" Saunders shortstop | "they broke the mold when they made this guy" his teammates have been quoted saying in reverence of Steve "downtown" Saunders. Entering his 27th year as Fun Bunch shortstop, Steve is an "old school" player who has a "take no prisoners" approach to the game. Back surgery, separated shoulder, broken nose, torn achilles tendon, arthritic hip and shoulders, high ankle sprain with bone chip, torn hip abductor and hairline fracture of 2nd metacarpal have not been able to slow Steve down. The older of the Saunders "bash brothers" Steve holds the all-time Fun Bunch record for home runs, hits, batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. With retirement no where on the horizon Steve looks forward to his next 25 years with the Fun Bunch. |