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Jason Werdrick

personactive21 mentionsFirst seen Nov 21, 2014Last seen Jun 5, 2025

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Jason Werdrick is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Claims (16)

  • factualmedium

    TFCon (Transformers convention) in Chicago was intentionally rescheduled to avoid conflict with Pinball Expo

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Jason Werdrick has played competitive pinball for 32 years

    Source: Jeff Teols introductionEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Werdrick has won 81 out of nearly 700 competitive events

    Source: Jeff TeolsEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Werdrick was the first ever Classics Target Match Play winner at Indisc

    Source: Jeff TeolsEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick

Recent Mentions (21)

  • Player mentioned for high score on Black Pyramid (approximately 2 million)

    Episode 14 - INDISC Part 1Jan 12, 2020
  • Opponent Raymond faced at IFPA Worlds in Denmark on Indy 500

    Episode 15 - INDISC Part 2Jan 20, 2020
  • Fourth place finisher in first Frosty Flippers tournament

    The Ray Rae Show, Episode 4: Pincinatti & some Frosty Flippers!Dec 26, 2022
  • Tournament player from Parkridge, Illinois; finished third and advanced to next round

    2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 6Jul 9, 2023
  • Pinball player; competed in Wisconsin State Championship and commentated Illinois State Championship in same day

    The Ray Rae Show, Episode 5: State Pinball Championships & the Asheville Pinball Scene!Feb 8, 2023
  • Nats play championships winner, joined broadcast booth commentary

    INDISC 2020 - The Open SemifinalsJan 10, 2022
  • Pinball player; winner of High Stakes tournament at INDISC 2023

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  • opinionhigh

    Younger players have significant hand-eye coordination and reaction time advantages over older players in pinball

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • opinionhigh

    Video documentation through streaming has become the primary way modern young players learn advanced flipper techniques

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Werdrick has a Transformers collection of over 1,000 displayed figures with additional packed away

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualmedium

    Test locations like Town and Country in Chicago provided access to games in development for feedback in early 1990s

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Lyman Sheats will be remembered through his programmer codes in multiple Stern pinball games including Spider-Man

    Source: Jason WerdrickEpisode 420: Jason Werdrick
  • factualhigh

    Jason Werdrick has won the last two consecutive InDisc tournaments—the high stakes tournament last year and the match play tournament this year

    Source: Jeff Teolis (direct statement to Jason)Episode 244: Hi, remember me?
  • factualhigh

    Jason Werdrick is ranked 19th in world competitive pinball

    Source: Jack DangerDay 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 1 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Jason Werdrick field tested Williams pinball machines during the Larry DeMar era and reported bugs to programmers

    Source: Direct statement by WerdrickDay 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 2 / 2
  • factualhigh

    Jason Werdrick's name appears in credits for Twilight Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Shadow, Theatre of Magic, No Fear, Junkyard, Champion Pub, and previously Roadshow

    Source: Direct enumeration by Werdrick during interviewDay 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 2 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Jason Werdrick beat Rick Steadout in pinball competition despite Steadout using back-handed flipper techniques

    Source: Personal anecdote by WerdrickDay 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 2 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Jason Werdrick is ranked number 20 in the world in pinball

    Source: Jack DangerDay 2 of AC/DC BATTLE!! Jan '15 - 1 / 2
  • factualmedium

    Jason Werdrick is ranked approximately number 20 in the world

    Source: Jack DangerDay 4 of THE GETAWAY Battle Week! IFPA tournament tonight!
  • INDISC 2023 - The Open IFPA World Championship - First RoundDec 11, 2023
  • Elite player competing in INDISC quarterfinals on Baywatch

    INDISC 2019 - Main Playoffs - QuarterfinalsApr 21, 2020
  • Competitive pinball player ranked approximately number 20 in the world; expected to compete in tournament

    Day 4 of THE GETAWAY Battle Week! IFPA tournament tonight!Nov 21, 2014
  • Guest on DeadFlip stream; historical pinball field tester for Williams during Larry DeMar era; has credits/Easter eggs in multiple classic pinball games

    Day 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 2 / 2Feb 23, 2015
  • Elite pinball player ranked approximately 20th in the world, based in Chicago area

    Day 2 of AC/DC BATTLE!! Jan '15 - 1 / 2Jan 21, 2015
  • Guest player ranked 19th in world competitive pinball rankings, demonstrates advanced Twilight Zone techniques and discusses machine design details

    Day 5 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 ( Jason Werdrick Here! ) - 1 / 2Feb 23, 2015
  • Tournament competitor; notable performance on Star Trek with $203 million score after game restart; reached later rounds

    EMPORIUM OLYMPICS!! #Pinball #StreamingAug 12, 2016
  • Guest on stream, real estate/property investor, mentioned as participant and community member

    Whoa Nellie, Day 1 (April, 2015) - 2 / 2Apr 29, 2015
  • Competitive pinball player who defeated Tom in Wisconsin state semifinals

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 48 - We Played JAWS And It BlueFeb 2, 2024
  • Chicago-based pinball collector who received Metallica LE with limited edition banner

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 18Nov 26, 2024
  • Competitive pinball player with 30 years of competitive experience; noted as seasoned veteran with trapping/controlled play style in Tim Sexton's commentary

    Episode 301: Anna Neal & Rebecca Hinsdale. Hot Nudge!Mar 25, 2021
  • Elite competitive pinball player with 32 years of tournament experience, age 50+, top-50 WPPR ranked, nearly 700 tournament entries, 81 wins, aka 'the Kid'

    Episode 420: Jason WerdrickJun 5, 2025
  • Competitive pinball player who won InDisc 2019 match play tournament (120 players) and previous year's high stakes tournament, defeating Josh Sharp in finals

    Episode 244: Hi, remember me?Feb 21, 2020
  • Professional pinball player from Park Ridge, Illinois. Only player remaining from Game 1 through Game 7. Competed in final match

    2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 7Jul 16, 2023
  • Player from Park Ridge, Illinois. Described as consistently executing strategy and playing every game so far. Scored 92 million on ball one.

    2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 9Jul 30, 2023