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David Nilsson fields experienced Aussie roster for WBSC Premier12

David Nilsson fields experienced Aussie roster for WBSC Premier12
19/10/2019

The former MLB All-Star catcher relies on 18 players who competed in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. “They’ve bought into my concept of developing a tournament team,” Boral holds Australia’s presenting rights for the tournament

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Media accreditation deadline for WBSC Premier12 extended to 20 October

Media accreditation deadline for WBSC Premier12 extended to 20 October
17/10/2019

New deadline to apply is Sunday, 20 October, at 23:59 Japan Standard Time. New times and locations for the pre-event press conferences have been confirmed.

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Dutch, US embassies make friendly bet on Premier12 game

Dutch, US embassies make friendly bet on Premier12 game
17/10/2019

On Monday, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Mexico, Ms Margriet Leemhuis, welcomed the Dutch team to the country, and immediately after that challenged the US Embassy in Mexico to a singular bet

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Inaugural Premier12 MVP Kim Hyun-soo named Korea’s Captain

Inaugural Premier12 MVP Kim Hyun-soo named Korea’s Captain
16/10/2019

Manager Kim Kyung-moon said he is “the perfect man” because of his international experience. The former Major League is a veteran of 12 KBO seasons, a Gold Glover and the 2008 Batting Champion. He made the All-World Team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic

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WBSC Premier12 2019 trophy being exhibited in Japan’s Hall of Fame Museum

WBSC Premier12 2019 trophy being exhibited in Japan’s Hall of Fame Museum
15/10/2019

The beautiful trophy will be featured at the entrance of the museum until Sunday, 17 November, day of the final game of the global baseball battle.

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National Team 28-man rosters revealed for WBSC Premier12

National Team 28-man rosters revealed for WBSC Premier12
14/10/2019

Representing the 12 highest-ranked baseball nations and territories in the world, rosters for the WBSC Premier12 feature athletes who have experience in the top professional baseball leagues in the world.

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Netherlands aims to finish among Top 6 in the baseball world as roster revealed for WBSC Premier12

Netherlands aims to finish among Top 6 in the baseball world as roster revealed for WBSC Premier12
14/10/2019

Europe’s top-ranked baseball country, world No. 8 Netherlands, unveiled its 28 players for the global event, highlighted by former Major League Baseball (MLB) players Jair Jurrjens, Shairon Martis and Roger Bernadina.

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USA fills roster with rising stars for WBSC Premier12

USA fills roster with rising stars for WBSC Premier12
13/10/2019

USA Baseball announced a roster loaded with highly touted prospects to represent the country in the Premier12 2019, the most important international baseball event of the year.

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Cuba’s Premier12 roster mixes veterans, future stars

Cuba’s Premier12 roster mixes veterans, future stars
13/10/2019

Cuba announced its 28-man roster for the WBSC Premier12. Veteran slugger Alfredo Despaigne looks once again like the marquee player on the roster. He starred for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks during the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) season. Despaigne is a six-year NPB veteran and has enjoyed in 2019 his second 30-home run season. He hit […]

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Justin Morneau will lead Canada at WBSC Premier12

Justin Morneau will lead Canada at WBSC Premier12
11/10/2019

The former American League MVP will come off retirement to help his Country chase a spot in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Canada will compete in group C and will face Cuba, Australia and the hosts Korea

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