Dan Smith Merges With Charles Darling Forming Dan Smith/Proton

Dan Smith/Proton

photos courtesy of Dale “DW” Weiser

Recently Dan Smith returned to the world of softball by teaming up with Proton not only on the field, but also in delivering softball players across the country the finest softball bats, gear, and equipment. Proton has recently started shipping out bats to their customers and the feedback has been phenomenal. Since the bats debut in Dallas, the performance and sound have been on display for all to see.

Pat Dalsanders and Dan Smith pass out congratulations to teammates celebrating their first ConferenceUSSSA event championship
Pat Dalsanders and Dan Smith pass out congratulations to teammates celebrating their first ConferenceUSSSA event championship

The Dan Smith/Proton Major Conference team has shook the softball world in amazement with their success so far this season. They have made it to the Championship Game in 4 of the 5 tournaments they have played this season with three 2nd place tournament finishes and a tournament championship win at the Windy City Major on June 3rd.

Dan Smith/Proton has now amassed a 26-8 record with just talent. The team chemistry is top tier and each guy plays the game the right way and understands their role. These guys really do see the bigger picture when battling on the field. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work and that is exactly what’s happening. The legend Dan Smith saw Proton’s vision and took a liking into it so much that they have merged with Proton for the rest of the 2021 season. This is great news for the softball world.

Argen Dodds and Charles Darling continue with the congratulatory celebration.
Argen Dodds and Charles Darling continue with the congratulatory celebration.
Jo Jo Bennett
Jo Jo Bennett
Bill Pinkham
Bill Pinkham
Argen Dodds
Argen Dodds
Jason Matusik
Jason Matusik
Josh Kirsten
Josh Kirsten
Windy City Major, Mccaslin Park
Tournament CO-MVPJason MatusikDan Smith/Proton
Tournament CO-MVPPhil MatteDan Smith/Proton
Offensive Tournament MVPOliver OdleSeminoles/TPS/NACSF.Inc
Defensive Tournament MVPBill PinkhamDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamJeffrey GrausSeminoles/TPS/NACSF.Inc
All Tournament TeamConner MurraySeminoles/TPS/NACSF.Inc
All Tournament TeamBrian ZirkleSNI/Thunder/Chosen/DeMarini
All Tournament TeamJason BranchSNI/Thunder/Chosen/DeMarini
All Tournament TeamJoseph BennettDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamZane TrammellSeminoles/TPS/NACSF.Inc
All Tournament TeamJosh RileyResmondo/Smash It/Menosse/Thunder
All Tournament TeamKyle PearsonResmondo/Smash It/Menosse/Thunder
All Tournament TeamJosh KirstenDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamMatt CochranSeminoles/TPS/NACSF.Inc
All Tournament TeamBrett RettenmeierDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamArgen DoddsDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamJon NelsonDan Smith/Proton
All Tournament TeamBrian McBrydeSNI/Thunder/Chosen/DeMa