International Players


INTERNATIONAL PLAYER REQUEST

This page is to promote opportunities for international players wishing to play in the New Zealand domestic competition - through linking associations / clubs with athletes.

To place an add, please email your details and contact information to Softball New Zealand at snz@softball.org.nz or alternatively click here.

For those players based outside of New Zealand, who are looking to transfer into the country for the summer 2024/2025 competition, please also state what you are looking for/ require from a local club (i.e Would you need/want them to cover flights and/or accommodation, would you need a job ect). 

Notice to all persons or organisations looking to advertise on this site. There is a twelve (12) month time limit on postings, and Softball New Zealand ask that when a position is filled, the applicant or recipient are to advise SNZ as soon as possible so that the advert can be removed.

OVERSEAS PLAYERS WISHING TO PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND
Players wishing to play in New Zealand must complete a WBSC Player Transfer prior to arriving in New Zealand.
  • WBSC Player Transfer Form 
The Form must indicate the country and club for whom they will be playing (including the club’s contact details). The Form must be signed by the sending National Federation/Association and emailed to SNZ@softball.org.nz If the process has been followed correctly, Softball NZ will sign the Form and email it to all parties involved in the process including WBSC.
 
CATCHER/POWER HITTER SEEKING TEAM FOR 2024/25
07 August 2024

My name is Cortney Hokason and I'm a regional All-American catcher and contact hitter with power. I'm looking to play in New Zealand and help a club perform this upcoming season. Here is my profile which includes my experience, stats, a video, and testimonials from recent coaches I've played for. The best parts about my game are receiving/framing, calling pitches, leading on the field, and blocking (you might see this when you look into my stats but I had 6 pass balls in my 6 years of playing collegiate softball while starting every year).

I played 204 games of Division III college ball, and finished with 143 hits, 36 doubles and 9 home runs.  I was a team captain for three years, leading my team to three conference championships. I have coaching experience and am able to coach youth teams.

 

Career Highlights:

  • Experience at NCAA Division III level in the U.S.

  • All-conference recognition

  • Voted to all-region team

  • 3x Conference champion, 3x NCAA tournament participant, 2x Super Regional participant

  • Averaged .321 over three seasons (33% of hits for extra bases)

  • Consistently high on-base percentages

  • 2x Gold Glove Nominee

I appreciate your time!
Thank you,
Cortney Hokanson

Email: c-hokanson@bethel.edu
Phone: +1 651-216-9769
Player Profile: https://baseballjobsoverseas.com/players/cortney-hokanson/
 

IMPORTED PITCHER SEEKING TEAM FOR 2024/25
1 August 2024

My name is Whitney Shepherd, and I just finished my college softball career in May 2024. I played for Reinhardt University, a nationally ranked college from Waleska, Georgia in the United States. We played in the very competitive Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) where Reinhardt was nationally ranked in the top 20 teams in the country during my time there. 
 
I am writing to express my strong interest in playing softball overseas in New Zealand during the upcoming 2024 season. I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to your teams and experience softball in a new culture. One of my career goals is to coach high-level athletics so any opportunity to mentor/coach other athletes would also be ideal.
 
Here are some of my athletic highlights and college background:

  • Position: Pitcher/Infielder
  • Achievements: Conference Pitcher of the Year 2023, 2X First Team All-Conference 2023 & 2024, Champion of Character 2023.
  • Statistics: 
  • Academic Standing: 3X NFCA All-American Academic Award 2021, 2022 & 2023.
    • Completed bachelor’s degree (2023) - Summa cum laude (3.9 GPA), majored in sports studies with a business minor.
    • Completed master’s degree in sports administration and leadership (2024).
  • Pitching Skills: Accuracy and speed.  Setting up my rise and curveball.
  • Durability: Led Reinhardt University pitchers with 476 innings pitched.  No major injuries during college career.
  • Character: I also pride myself on my composure on the mound and my ability to adapt to different game situations.

In June 2024, I moved to Neunkirchen, Germany to play professional softball for the Neunkirchen Nightmares. This is my first season playing and coaching overseas. I play for their highest level first division team and coach the second division team as well as their youth teams. The opportunity to travel and play throughout Germany has been an amazing experience.  However, the German season ends in October 2024 so I am looking to extend my international playing/coaching experience into 2024 and beyond.

am committed to joining a team that allows me to improve my softball skills, coach/mentor other players in a leadership/coaching role while living and experiencing a new international culture.  If there are any opportunities for me to join your team for this upcoming season, I would be grateful for the chance to discuss further. 

I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your softball program.

Thank you,
Whitney Shepherd
 
WhatsApp: +1 423-227-3515 
Phone: +49 15229079783
Email:  whitshep7@gmail.com


 

POWER HITTING CATCHER SEEKING TEAM FOR 2024/25
13 July 2024

My name is Neely Peterson, and I recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University. I am a right-handed power hitting catcher. I finished the season First Team All-ASUN, ASUN Tournament MVP, selected to ASUN Tournament Team, unanimous selection for Preseason Catcher of the Year, broke the single season record at FGCU for most runners thrown out, batted .301 with 10 doubles, 4 HR, and 36 RBI.

I am reaching out to inquire about any available opportunities to play softball in New Zealand. Having developed a strong passion for the sport over the years, I am eager to continue playing at a competitive level while experiencing the unique culture and environment that New Zealand has to offer. I believe that my skills, dedication, and experience as a catcher would make a valuable addition to a team. 

Neely Peterson

International Player Profile link: https://baseballjobsoverseas.com/players/neely-peterson/
Email: neelypeterson05@gmail.com
Phone: +1 813-545-7237


 

POWER HITTER SEEKING TEAM FOR WINTER SEASON 2024
1 January 2024

My name is Chelsea Martinez and I am interested in playing for your softball team for 2023-2024 winter season. I primarily pitch and play 1st and 2nd base. My secondary positions are: outfield. I also have experience coaching as a graduate assistant coach at the University of North Georgia from 2020-2022, along with coaching lessons currently. I am available starting September 2023 until whenever.

I completed my senior season at the UMSL in 2019. As the starting first baseman and batting in the 4 hole I led the team in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs, hits, on base percentage, doubles, and OPS. In my senior year I hit 11 home runs and batted .350-.400 (BA) throughout the year. In my junior year, I led my team with 65 hits, which included 15 doubles and seven home runs, I tallied 45 RBIs, and batted .322. As an All-American at my junior college I batted .413 with 59 hits, including 9 doubles and a team-high 11 home runs, and led the team with 66 RBIs.

Career Highlights: named an All-American, Female Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year in Junior College (2017), Senior Athlete of the Year (2019), Second Team All-Region for NFCA and D2CCA (2018 and 2019), First Team (2018) and Second Team (2019) All-GLVC selections,
Highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZf6BFSjWg

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Chelsea Martinez
Email: martinez.chelsea14@gmail.com