19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-doping Monthly Webinar: Nutrition and Clean Sport - Practical Advice and Tips

The WBSC is joining the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to celebrate Play True Day 2024 on Friday, 19 April.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Global anti-doping community celebrates Play True Day on 19 April

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites the whole anti-doping community to participate in the digital campaign #OnePlayTrueTeam to raise awareness about the importance of Clean Sport.

10/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Countdown begins with World Baseball Softball Day one month away

Join the global baseball/softball community in marking a significant chapter on Friday 10 May, as the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) celebrates a decade of remarkable progress and achievements since Riccardo Fraccari's election as president in May 2014.

10/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC, BFA technical course welcomes 98 participants in China

Technical commissioners, umpires and scorers worked three days in class and two days on the field during the Chinese National Baseball Championship. Gustavo Rodriguez (pictured above), Jim Baba and Yuwei Horng were the instructors.

09/04/2024 1 Minute Read

New WBSC events bidding calendar published

Immediate tournaments available for hosting include the XXXII U-18 Baseball World Cup and the II Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025.

06/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Legacy Club celebrates first anniversary on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

On International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the WBSC Legacy Club marked its first anniversary by highlighting the continued success of Baseball5 in the Azraq Refugee Camp and neighbouring villages in Jordan and revealing plans to expand the Legacy Club’s activities to Kenya

04/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board meeting: New pitch limits amongst rule changes for youth WBSC Baseball World Cups; National Federation updates and WBSC anniversary preparations on 10th May

President Riccardo Fraccari expressed his condolences to people affected by Taiwan's earthquake. The Board approved a new approach to the pitch-limit rule in U-12, U-15 and U-18 Baseball World Cups. While the merger of the Cuba Baseball and the Cuba Softball Federations into one national governing body – the Cuba Baseball Softball Federation - was one of three NF updates approved.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Yearbook 2023: "A memorable journey" of wonderful achievement - President Fraccari

The digital publication encompassing an "impressive" year for the World Baseball Softball Confederation is available to download on the WBSC website.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: New scoring features online

The Tablet Course educates on using the BallClubz app. The online Workshops include lessons on scoring. A dedicated section offers documents needed to score games.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-doping Monthly Webinar: Whereabouts – All Your Questions Answered

The partnership with the International Testing Agency offers WBSC members unique opportunities. The new webinar is scheduled for 25 March. The baseball/softball specific webinar will happen on 28 May. Education remains a paramount part of the WBSC anti-doping campaign.

21/03/2024 2 Minute Read

#PLAYEVERYWHERE: New Baseball5 documentary released in partnership with WebsEdge

The WBSC and WebsEdge will premiere the #PLAYEVERYWHERE documentary on the 10th May 2024, as part of the WBSC 10th Anniversary celebrations. Join the conversation using the hashtag #PLAYEVERYWHERE and be a part of the sport's revolution that's making waves across continents.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC celebrates International Women’s Day and reaffirms commitment to equality

Thanks to its accessibility and all-inclusive nature, Baseball5 has been "revolutionary" in regards to introducing sport into new communities and inspiring more people to be active says WBSC Secretary General Beng Choo Low.

08/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC partners with Cricket; Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash & LA28 to celebrate International Women’s Day

USA Softball's Kelly Maxwell joined stars from cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash to #InspireInclusion

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Marco Mazzieri talks Global Baseball Games: "These players made me proud"

"We came together, and the guys gave all they had. We faced impressive pitching and defence from another planet," Mazzieri said.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Women's Sport - Playing a major part in the WBSC 2024 season

Celebrating International Women's Day, here's a close up look at two major tournaments on the WBSC events calendar in 2024 - the Finals of the XVII Women's Softball World Cup and the IX Women's Baseball World Cup. The mixed-gender Baseball5 World Cup will also take place in Hong Kong, China.

07/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Japan win Game Two behind perfect pitching

Six pitchers didn't allow a runner and combined for 15 strikeouts. Delano Selassa thought he had got to Chiciro Sumida in the seventh, but centre fielder Misho Nishikawa stopped his hard-hit liner with a diving catch.

07/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Europe's Bocchi and Mineo welcomed to Japan with flowers

The right-handed pitcher and the catcher play for Parma in the Italian Serie A. The Kanagawa Governor is working on an agreement with the Italian city and thought that the link with baseball needed a celebration.

07/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Markus Solbach and Yumeto Kanemaru to start Game 2

Playball is at 19:00 on Thursday at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. Solbach is a former minor leaguer who appeared at the Triple-A level, and Kanemaru is a 20-year-old top collegiate prospect.

06/03/2024 3 Minute Read

Japan shut out Europe to open Global Baseball Games

The world No. 1 pitching staff limited Europe to six hits. The top of the batting order got seven of 11 Japanese hits. Game two is scheduled for Thursday, 7 March, at 19:00 local time.

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Tom de Blok and Kaima Taira to start Global Baseball Games opener

Taira is a 24-year-old NPB All-Star and a Tokyo 2020 gold medallist. De Blok is a Dutch Hoofdklasse star with massive experience at the international level.

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Team Europe come from behind to tie exhibition game against Hayate 223

Marek Chlup hit a three-run homer. Alberto Mineo (two doubles) and Noah Williamson (double) provided power from the bench. After trailing 4-0, Europe scored in the final two innings to finish 4-4. "We had a good outing," commented manager Marco Mazzieri. "The staff has now a clearer picture."

03/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Europe to warm up for Global Baseball Games against minor league team Hayate 223

The 28-player squad worked under manager Marco Mazzieri and his staff. They will face the minor league Hayate 223 on Monday.

03/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Meet Osaka, the host city of the Global Baseball Games

Osaka has 2.7 million inhabitants and is located in the Kansai region of Honshu island. The two games will be played at the Kyocera Dome, a 36,000-seat covered stadium in the Nishi-ku ward,

02/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Global Baseball Games: Noah Williamson replaces Rhiner Cruz on Team Europe roster

Manager Marco Mazzieri decided to go with 13 pitchers and added a right-handed bat. Williamson, who will play in the Japanese Kansai League in 2024, commented: "Being the first Swiss player to represent Team Europe is an indescribable feeling."

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

GameTime to stream Global Baseball Games series globally

The WBSC OTT Platform will cover the event outside Japan and the two European countries, which have local broadcast rights - Czechia and Russia.

29/02/2024 4 Minute Read

German pitcher Sven Schueller ahead of Global Baseball Games: "European kids, chase your dream"

The right-hander has been committed to baseball since he entered the Regensburg Academy as a 15-year-old. He spoke of his experience in professional baseball and the situation in Germany and Europe. "Japanese players always find a way to put the bat on the ball. It will be tough."

26/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Venezuelan League winner Tiago Da Silva ready for Global Baseball Games

The right-hander was part of La Guaira bullpen in the 2023-24 season. He grew up in Brazil and completed his development in Italy, where he became a citizen, helping the National Team win two European Championships and make the top eight at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Hirokazu Ibata on Global Baseball Games: "Europe is talented"

The WBSC had a chance to talk to the Samurai Japan manager in Tokyo. "I approached players who I want or expect to be at the Premier12."

23/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball World Cup winner Sharlon Schoop shares fond international career memories ahead of Global Baseball Games

The Dutch veteran started the 2011 Baseball World Cup final against Cuba at second base, with his younger brother Jonathan, a future MLB All-Star, at third. "International baseball is different. You play with guys you grew up with. It is still baseball, but the chemistry is different. You play with your heart."

22/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 popularity in Africa: Over 1,000 children participate in seven tournaments in six months

Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania hosted the events. The WBSC signed a MoU with the Olympafrica Foundation and ANOCA in 2021.

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC releases Members Handbook in Spanish

"We are launching this new tool in conjunction with the 10 year anniversary of the WBSC, to bring forward our vision to support all our members in the path for more modern, sustainable, and well-organised Community," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Swiss Baseball Softball Federation General Assembly welcomes four new members

President Dagmar Voith Leeman described the 2023 season as successful and highlighted the historic participation in the Baseball European Championship.

09/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Workshops on Governance and Anti-Doping “Educate and Empower” National Federations at Europe Congress

"It’s crucial that we – the global baseball and softball community - educate and empower our members and most importantly the athletes, who are a vital component of our sport and the key beneficiary of all the education resources that the WBSC offers,” said WBSC Chief Operating Officer Marco Ienna.

30/01/2024 3 Minute Read

2023 - A Year of Firsts

The Baseball Champions League was one of a number of milestones for the WBSC in 2023, on and off the field.

23/01/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: "We look ahead to an exciting year" in 2024

The third edition of the WBSC Premier12 highlights an impressive 2024 international baseball/softball events calendar. "It will be a great finale to a very busy year of events," says Fraccari in a video message to the baseball/softball family.

18/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Education remains paramount in WBSC anti-doping campaign

The WBSC 2021-2014 plan includes monthly webinars in collaboration with the ITA. Registration is open for the first webinar, scheduled for 30 January. The latest list of prohibited substances is available on the WBSC website.

17/01/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Members Handbook: A tool to further boost Member Federations' development

In line with the WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028, the WBSC Members Handbook provides guidelines and resources to the members to improve their governance and boost sustainable growth.

15/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 project: One Year Anniversary celebrated at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan

"We celebrate a year full of giving and happiness," refugees at the Azraq Camp wrote to WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. The WBSC intends to have the Azraq Baseball5 team participate in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

31/12/2023 8 Minute Read

2023 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

The top stories in 2023, a year in which baseball and softball made its return in the Olympic sports programme of LA28, the launch of the two-stage format for the Baseball and Softball World Cups as well as four new tournaments – U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup, Youth Baseball5 World Cup and the Baseball Champions League - plus exciting developments in eSport.

30/12/2023 4 Minute Read

2023 Year in Focus

The confirmation by the IOC Session of baseball/softball on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme was one of many "giant strides" made by the WBSC in 2023. The WBSC launched new tournaments, partnered with Konami for the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS and made significant statute changes whilst announcing 10 May as WBSC Day.

29/12/2023 1 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review - Social Media: Building the digital footprint for the future of Baseball, Softball and Baseball5

A year filled with action for the WBSC featuring Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 World Cups was perfectly reflected on WBSC's social media platforms. Fans from around the world enjoyed an unprecedented amount of content, joining in on the passion and fun of these global disciplines.

20/12/2023 3 Minute Read

End of the year message from the WBSC President to the global baseball softball community

"The first editions of the Baseball Champions League, U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup and Youth Baseball5 World Cup were all a great success."

19/12/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Congress approves Statutes Amendments to enhance global baseball/softball

The Member Federations voted in written form on 6 December. One combined Executive Board will lead the WBSC with the support of two additional permanent Commissions for Baseball and Softball.

15/12/2023 2 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: WBSC’s exhilarating, electrifying and elevating year in eSport

WBSC celebrates a successful year in eSport, which was highlighted by the release of the new WBSC official game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS.

14/12/2023 2 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: WBSC Legacy Club provides new opportunities using Baseball5 in Jordan

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari spoke at the Global Refugee Forum on 13 December where he presented the work of the WBSC Legacy Club, especially the WBSC’s successful work with Baseball5 at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan.

13/12/2023 2 Minute Read

UNHCR Global Refugee Forum: WBSC showcases Legacy Club impact using Baseball5 in Jordan

The WBSC inaugurated a new Baseball5 field in the Azraq Camp in March, where qualified coaches conduct weekly training sessions with displaced children and games against other local teams are organised. The Legacy Club now also supports Baseball5 activities in the Souf Camp, where a large number of Palestinian refugees reside.

02/12/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari inaugurates new Taipei Dome

World Home Run King Sadaharu Oh officiated a ceremonial first pitch. The venue will host the XXX BFA Asia Championship, a qualifying event for the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2023.

30/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Girls, Strike it Out Workshop: WBSC co-hosts injury prevention and self-protection workshop for youth athletes in Taiwan

The Girls, Strike it Out Workshop was an educational activity for youth female baseball and softball athletes about injury prevention and self-protection from harassment and abuse.

30/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Po Chun Liu: Building hopes and dreams through softball

A three-year project turned 16 girls into medal contenders at the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan in October with the LA28 Olympic Games now a potential long term ambition.

29/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Updated WBSC Disciplinary By-Laws and Safeguarding Rules online

The WBSC Executive Board approved updates to the Disciplinary By-Laws and WBSC Safeguarding from Harassment and Abuse Rules during its meeting on 25 November.

28/11/2023 2 Minute Read

May 10 declared World Baseball Softball Confederation Day

On 10 May 2014, the WBSC elected its first Executive Board. "We will dedicate this day to our community to celebrate it together," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari during last weekend's Executive Board meeting. "A day to commemorate the unification of baseball and softball."

25/11/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board celebrates tremendous growth and innovation for international baseball and softball

The WBSC Executive Board confirmed 10 May as World Baseball Softball Confederation Day and also approved the qualification process for the World Games Chengdu 2025, which will take place from 7-17 August 2025, for both men’s and women’s softball.

24/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Japanese softball legend Taeko Utsugi visits Olympic House, adds her name to Olympians Wall

Utsugi, who guided Japan to two Olympic medals as a head coach in Sydney and Athens, visited the Olympic house as member of the WBSC Executive Board, which is holding its meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.

24/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Anti Doping: WBSC and ITA offer webinar on Clean Sport Education

The webinar, organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and International Testing Agency, will take place on 7 December in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish and French. WBSC Athletes' Commission Member and ITA Education Ambassador Randolph Oduber will answer questions.

14/11/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari elected as new SportAccord Treasurer

President Fraccari now holds the additional roles of SportAccord Treasurer & Executive Committee member as well as ARISF Secretary General.

09/11/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces MUFG as Global Sponsor

MUFG Bank, Ltd., one of Japan’s largest banks, will be a Japan Round sponsor of the third WBSC Premier12 presented by RAXUS, scheduled to be held in November, 2024.

20/10/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: More exciting times ahead for baseball/softball following LA28 inclusion

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on this week’s tremendous news that baseball and softball will return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028.

16/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Baseball and Softball confirmed as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 sports programme

The IOC Session in Mumbai, India confirmed that baseball and softball will return to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 following a vote by IOC Members.

09/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC statement on LA28 new sport proposal

09/10/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Partners with Alibaba Cloud for Sustainability Drive

The WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, taking place in Türkiye from 10-15 October, will be the first event to implement Alibaba Cloud’s sustainability initiatives

06/10/2023 1 Minute Read

President Fraccari attends inaugural IOC Esports Commission meeting at Olympic House

The WBSC President joined fellow members for the first meeting following the announcement of the new Esports Commission by the IOC in September

03/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 star Ayako Rokkaku represents WBSC at International Athletes’ Forum

WBSC Athletes’ Commission member Ayako Rokkaku travelled to Lausanne for the first in-person International Athletes’ Forum since the Covid-19 pandemic.

30/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Maria Soto: Softball Olympian & Venezuelan NOC President visits Olympic House, emphasises baseball and softball’s credentials for Olympic inclusion

Olympic and softball legend Maria Soto met with IOC President Thomas Bach in her position as Venezuelan Olympic Committee President and reiterated her belief that baseball and softball should be on the Los Angeles 2028 programme.

25/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Asian Games: WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari meets with Chinese Olympic Committee Vice President Li Yingchuan

Mr Yingchuan is also the Vice Director of the General Administration of Sport of China. President Fraccari also visited the Zhejiang Xiaoshan Guali Town baseball field, which is the national women's baseball training base of China.

25/09/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC teams up with Snapscreen for inaugural Baseball Champions League Americas

Snapscreen, with its fan clip sharing product ClipShare, will work alongside the WBSC during the Baseball Champions League Americas tournament, which starts in Mexico on Thursday

21/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC unveils historic launch of WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series and ePremier12™ at Tokyo Game Show

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will feature weekly online and offline tournaments on the highly successful WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. "We are embarking on an extraordinary journey that redefines the landscape of sports and entertainment," WBSC CEO Michael Schmidt said. In 2024, in addition to online tournaments, the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will culminate with the ePremier12™.

14/09/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC proud to be associated with IPACS as active partner and advocate for good governance

The WBSC and the Integrity Unit has committed itself to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in its governance.

14/09/2023 1 Minute Read

CARNEXT becomes presenting sponsor of WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Final Stage

CARNEXT, a major sponsor of Samurai Japan, is extending its support to the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup, providing fans with excitement and top-level sports entertainment and competition while promoting the empowerment of women.

13/09/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC begins Round Three of Continental Association Governance Review

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Integrity Unit has begun the third round of its Continental Association (CA) Governance Review.

06/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC announces key changes to Statutes to enhance the promotion of Baseball/Softball around the world

The changes to the Statutes will be voted on by the WBSC World Congress later in the year

05/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari joins IOC Esports Commission following success of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

President Riccardo Fraccari has been named as part of the IOC Esports Commission as the WBSC continues to lead in this area with the success of official video game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

23/08/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC Legacy Club: Baseball5 in Refugee Camps

A Q & A with WBSC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marco Ienna explains the importance of Baseball5 in Refugee Camps and the commitment of the WBSC Legacy Club.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

The WBSC Family mourns the passing of Annette O'Malley

Annette O'Malley was the wife of 52 years of International Baseball Pioneer Peter O'Malley, both pictured above (photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers).

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces CARNEXT as WBSC Global Sponsor

As a staunch supporter of the Samurai Japan programme, CARNEXT has extended its support to the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup to deliver excitement, top-level sports entertainment and competition to the fans, and to further the goal of empowering women.

24/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board approves changes to U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Tournament Regulations

The Softball Technical Commission recommendations included increasing the pitching distance to 40 feet (12.18 metres) and the number of innings from five to seven.

22/07/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC President watches Azraq Baseball5 Refugee Team in action during Jordan visit

The WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari watched the Azraq Baseball5 Refugee Team in action, presented them with new uniforms and met with Jordan Olympic Committee President HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein during his visit to Jordan

11/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS captivates global audiences at Olympic Esports Week Singapore 2023

The world’s first Olympic Esports Series, of which baseball was one of 10 virtual sports, culminated with the live finals in Singapore where the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS competition amassed nearly two million views online.

10/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Baseball Champions League launched; First-ever professional and world-level competition for clubs

The Baseball Champions League Invitational will be held from 28 September to 1 October at Kukulcán Alamo Ballpark in Yucatán, Mexico.

23/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Major milestone in international baseball: WBSC unveils Official Rules of Baseball

The WBSC has published its first-ever rulebook, setting that stage for the upcoming 2023 season and the birth of a new era for global baseball. The application of the rules is compulsory in all WBSC baseball competitions.

20/06/2023 2 Minute Read

World Refugee Day: WBSC hosts Baseball5 Open Day at Azraq Refugee Camp to drive home message of integration

The WBSC Baseball5 Refugee Team welcomed a team from a local village to train and play at the Azraq Refugee Camp’s facility in a game that drove home the power of sport to unite people.

19/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Updated WBSC Disciplinary By-Laws and Safeguarding Rules published

The Executive Committee unanimously approved what the WBSC Integrity Unit and the WBSC Safeguarding Officers recommended. All revised documents are available for download.

08/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI confirm finalists for Olympic Esports Finals 2023 Baseball event

Nearly 30,000 participants played WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS during the Japan and global qualifiers as part of the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

05/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Yearbook 2022: Check out the recap of another exciting year in global Baseball, Softball & Baseball5

Your essential guide to the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC’s) activities and events in 2022.

05/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions Rules updated

The WBSC strongly encourages its national federations to implement the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions (PMC) rules at the national level by either referencing the WBSC PMC Rules in their statutes or Integrity Rules or adopting the model rules for national federations in line with the Olympic Movement Code PMC.

01/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Fraccari celebrates Baseball5 success in Schools Olympics in Italy

The WBSC President participated as a guest of honour in the Panathlon Club International monthly event in Parma.

31/05/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC confirmed as Associate Member of ASOIF

WBSC joins the ASOIF family as a permanent Associate Member with baseball and softball having featured at six and five editions of the Olympic Games, respectively.

30/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for Olympic Esports Series 2023 finals

Media have to complete the accreditation form online by Monday, 5 June. The final of the Olympic EsportsSeries 2023 Baseball event is scheduled for 24 June.

26/05/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC publishes first Integrity Unit annual report

"The WBSC will continuously address best efforts to make our sport stronger, better and more accountable," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

23/05/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC coaching course supports peace initiatives in Colombia

Luis Perez (Puerto Rico) held a course for 20 coaches within the International Group for Peace initiative called "Life is a Diamond".

17/05/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC’s work on the Prevention of Competition Manipulation used as best practice example during IOC Workshop

The protection of the integrity of baseball and softball was also showcased among IF Best Practices during the IOC SPOC Workshop.

04/05/2023 1 Minute Read

#B5High5: Share your best Baseball5 moments during the month of May

The WBSC launched the five-on-five, five-inning street version of baseball/softball in 2017.

30/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS: Prizes up for grabs for best eBASEBALL™ social players

The eBASEBALL™ prize winners will be awarded to those who have promoted WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS through powerful storytelling on their social media platforms

25/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 featured in International Day of Sport for Development and Peace initiative at Refugee Camp in Kenya

The Kakuma Refugee Camp is located in the north western region of Kenya and is home to 200,000 people, primarily from South Sudan.

14/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023: All set for eBASEBALL™ final qualifier

Over 20,000 participants from nearly 50 countries have participated in the eBASEBALL™ qualification process for the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

14/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Play True Day: Play Ball, Play Fair campaign launches new series of anti-doping webinars

The webinars are on Zoom and are available in English (primary), Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French and Russian (simultaneous translation). April 14 is WADA's 'Play True Day' 2023.

13/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe announces event sanctioning procedure

All events involving at least one National Team require sanctioning. Only sanctioned events are eligible to generate WBSC World Ranking points.

06/04/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Legacy Club launched on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The WBSC marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by announcing new Legacy Club, aimed at raising funds to offer more programmes focused on promoting inclusion and integration through sport around the world.

05/04/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC releases new #Safecall guidelines for events

The WBSC has released new safeguarding guidelines as part of its commitment to providing a safe environment at WBSC events, aimed at ensuring all stakeholders know how to identify and report harassment and abuse. The #Safecall guidelines for athletes are available in 13 different languages.

30/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes first annual Governance Report in line with WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028

The WBSC’s first annual Governance Report has been compiled by the Integrity Unit as President Fraccari emphasises the importance of transparency across the organisation.

30/03/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC announces results of Continental Association Governance Review

Improvements have been made in all areas after the WBSC conducted the second round of its Continental Association Governance Review

29/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC OTT platform: Watch global baseball and softball on GameTime; Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba, Women’s Softball Asia Cup first events of exciting 2023 baseball/softball season

GameTime provides live-streaming, content on demand and highlights from every WBSC tournament, including all Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 World Cups, as well as eSport tournaments. Plus, additional events such as the Serie Nacional de Beisbol de Cuba or the Women’s Softball Asia Cup, both slated to leadoff GameTime’s 2023 season.

28/03/2023 1 Minute Read

KONAMI donates equipment to Africa baseball players

KONAMI’s Baseball Equipment Reuse Project will see WBSC Africa hand out bats, gloves and balls to new players on the continent.

24/03/2023 3 Minute Read

Record-breaking World Baseball Classic shows power of international baseball

Record viewing figures, huge attendances and dramatic games at the World Baseball Classic have shown a great appetite for international baseball and emphasised the strength of the WBSC’s partnership with Major League Baseball

24/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Executive Board meeting: WBSC welcomes two new members from Estonia and Vietnam

The WBSC now has a total of 190 Members plus 15 Associate Members.

23/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes list of approved wooden baseball bats

The list includes 38 brands. Only one-piece wooden bats can be used in the WBSC Premier12 and the U-23 and U-18 Baseball World Cups.

23/03/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC baseball equipment package arrives in Micronesia, used in Olympic Solidarity course

The WBSC package - consisting of 135 gloves, 24 softball bats, 30 baseball bats, 24 helmets, 12 catcher-gear sets and 18 gear bags - was sent to Fiji in 2021 for distribution throughout the Oceania region.

20/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Early success for WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS across more than 140 countries

After its release in February, WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS has proven popular with downloads from all corners of the globe

10/03/2023 1 Minute Read

International pitch clock rule proving a success at Major League Baseball Spring Training

The first reports of the pitching clock on Spring Training games show a decrease in the average duration of games with veteran players supporting the new initiative.

08/03/2023 4 Minute Read

International Women's Day: Ayako Rokkaku - Women's baseball a great opportunity for girls to experience the benefits of sport

The reigning Baseball5 World Cup MVP and Women's Baseball World Cup winner talks about her life in baseball and an exciting future ahead.

07/03/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC announces Strategic Partnership with Green Future Project to combat carbon emissions

A total of 1,300 trees have been planted, 1,170 m2 of forest protected, and 98,310 units of clean energy produced so far.

02/03/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: Baseball5 at Azraq Refugee Camp sets tone for future social initiatives

World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the inauguration of the Baseball5 field at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan and the role of Baseball5 in giving people access to sport as the WBSC continues to embrace its social responsibility.

01/03/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI join forces again for Olympic Esports Series 2023

Following the success of the Olympic Virtual Series in 2021, where baseball was a huge hit, the WBSC and KONAMI are partnering once again to feature WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS in the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

27/02/2023 3 Minute Read

Baseball5 features at first-ever Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation Hope and Dreams Sport Festival

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari attended the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival where the accessible, dynamic and urban sport of Baseball5 featured alongside taekwondo competitions.

21/02/2023 1 Minute Read

Jessica Mendoza supports more seven-innings baseball

The WBSC decided to introduce seven-inning baseball to its World Cups in 2019. The III WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, in September 2021, became the first international baseball tournament played with the seven-inning format.

11/02/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Congress: President Fraccari applauds European growth and unity

The WBSC President highlighted eSport and Baseball5 as two important tools to help continue the growth of baseball and softball across Europe and around the world.

11/02/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Congress: New Continental Funds distribution process explained

The WBSC Europe Congress started with the members holding a moment's silence out of respect for the Türkiye Baseball and Softball Federation and the victims of the earthquake disaster, which has struck the country.

09/02/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI team up to release WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®

Previous versions of KONAMI’s baseball title have already featured in many successful eSport events, the latest of which was the inaugural edition of the Olympic Virtual Series where the WBSC and KONAMI partnered for the first time in eSport to deliver a successful tournament.

08/02/2023 2 Minute Read

President Fraccari: Exciting year ahead for global baseball and softball community

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari looks forward to an exciting calendar for 2023 packed with international baseball, softball and Baseball5 action.

18/01/2023 2 Minute Read

Mizuno unveils new, more sustainable official softball for WBSC Softball World Cups

Through the WBSC-Mizuno partnership, that runs through to 2025, the Japan-based company is appointed as the official softball and umpire equipment supplier for all WBSC softball events, including Men’s and Women’s Softball World Cups.

16/01/2023 6 Minute Read

2022 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

The top stories in 2022, a year in which baseball and softball returned with a full international events calendar and the introduction of new, exciting disciplines.

31/12/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball World Rankings: Japan remains as world No 1 men's baseball programme

World No. 2 Chinese Taipei and No. 3 USA complete the podium. The end-of-the-year rankings reflect the addition of points gathered in 2022 as well as the expiration of all points earned in 2018.

30/12/2022 4 Minute Read

2022 Year in Focus

The year 2022 was an historic one for the WBSC with new projects launched both on and off the field.

29/12/2022 2 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: WBSC on social media, creating a stronger presence

A year full of action with baseball and softball events, the debut of Baseball5 on the international stage and the WBSC's first eSport global event provided the perfect opportunity to strengthen the organisation's social media presence.

22/12/2022 3 Minute Read

End of the year message from the WBSC President to the global baseball softball community

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari addresses baseball and softball leaders, players, media and fans around the world in the following end-of-year address.

19/12/2022 2 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: WBSC's stronger effort on social and inclusive dimension of sport

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari signed a Sport For All Declaration in Vatican City. Blind baseball proved to be WBSC's flagship parasport in 2022. Softball for All was on the programme of the Special Olympics USA games.

12/12/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC signs MOU with VIRTUS - International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment

The WBSC will include a new intellectual impairment class as part of future events.

12/12/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC World Cup umpire Po-Chun Liu awarded for her dedication to gender equality in sports

After receiving the IOC Women and Sports World Trophy in 2019, Po-Chun Liu, the first female World Cup Baseball umpire from Taiwan, received another recognition at the 26th Sports Elite Awards.

24/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Monica Abbott, Cole Evans, Maria Soto & Vaclav Svoboda complete WBSC Athletes’ Commission as softball athlete representatives

The four members were elected by athletes from National Federation members in an electronic vote staged from 1-9 November.

22/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Corpay Cross-Border Announced as World Baseball Softball's Official Global FX Payments Provider

WBSC members, along with the broader WBSC ecosystem of corporate business partners, will be able to gain access to and utilise Corpay’s innovative solutions to help mitigate their foreign exchange exposure.

18/11/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board meets online, reviews busy 2022 year, looks ahead to exciting 2023

Last week's inaugural Baseball5 World Cup was declared "a huge success" by President Fraccari.

15/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC invites all Member Federations to join the new edition of the Sport Specific Anti Doping Webinar on 22 November

Participation is free. The webinar is available in English, Spanish and French and is part of the "Play Ball, Play Fair" campaign run by the WBSC Integrity Unit.

12/11/2022 3 Minute Read

Cuba crowned first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Champions

A Youth Baseball5 World Cup will be held next year before a second edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in 2024. Baseball5 will also feature in the sixth Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games and the ANOCA Beach Games in Tunisia next year and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026.

09/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Coaches from 10 European Nations obtain WBSC License

The coaches from Sweden, Poland, Bulgaria, Great Britain, Türkiye, Czechia, Belgium, Germany, and Romania attended a preparation course held by WBSC Coach Commission chairman Marco Mazzieri in Diessen, Netherlands.

07/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Stunning Opening Ceremony lifts the curtain on historic Baseball5 World Cup in El Zocalo

“It is with great emotion and satisfaction that I welcome the participating teams to this first edition of the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari as he addressed the Opening Ceremony.

07/11/2022 1 Minute Read

World’s largest sports retailer Decathlon joins WBSC Baseball5 World Cup maiden edition as the official supplier

This is the first time Decathlon and the WBSC have worked together, building a partnership that will help spread the passion for WBSC’s disciplines worldwide.

05/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup: TikTok signs on as WBSC content partner

The WBSC-TikTok partnership will see exclusive video content with 10 content creators bringing a dynamic viewpoint of the historic Baseball5 event.

31/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Softball Athlete Representatives election set to open on 1 November

Four athlete representatives will be elected in total - two for women's softball and two for men's softball.

31/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Olympic Week 2022: Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 attract keen audience in Olympic capital

Over 800 children enjoyed playing catch, T-batting, the batting cage as well as Baseball5 games at the baseball, softball and Baseball5 sport initiation showcase.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Vice President Beatrice Allen honoured with ANOC Merit Award

Ms. Allen was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the development of international sport and for dedicating her life to working for women in sport in her native country, Gambia, and across the continent.

13/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC welcomes major sponsors for U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022

WBSC Global Sponsor Nippon Express highlights the U-23 Baseball World Cup’s roster of sponsors.

07/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup: One month to go - New rulebook published with showpiece event in mind

The previous version of the rulebook is still available in up to 12 languages and remains so via the WBSC website.

03/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Athlete Representative Election: Baseball members confirmed, Softball candidates announced

Ayako Rokkaku (pictured - No 36) has been confirmed as a women's baseball athlete representative along with Wing Ki Mui of Hong Kong.

30/09/2022 2 Minute Read

International Summit on Sport: WBSC President joins world sport's leaders in signing Sport for All Declaration in Vatican City

The WBSC has put its effort into making baseball/softball more accessible through its flagship parasport Baseball for the Blind, Baseball5 and Wheelchair Softball.

10/09/2022 1 Minute Read

MLB approves rule changes to speed up the pace of play, improve players' safety

A pitch clock, limitations to shift, and bigger bases will be in the rules of play during the 2023 season. "These changes will make the game even better and more enjoyable," commented Commissioner Rob Manfred.

07/09/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC partners with LEVERADE to award the first-ever NFT digital trophies at Baseball5 World Cup and WBSC Virtual Cup

The NFT prizes will be handed out in addition to the traditional winners’ medals and trophies.

06/09/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC reveals sponsorship line-up for upcoming U-18 Baseball World Cup

Baseball’s XXX U-18 World Cup will be contested over 50 games, with the world’s best young baseball prospects and teams set to compete over nine days of competition at LECOM Park and Ed Smith Stadium, spring training homes to Major League Baseball’s Pittsburg Pirates and Baltimore Orioles, respectively.

31/08/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC names Korea’s Gold Ball Park as Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup 2022

Gold Ball Park will also award special prizes to the Virtual Cup winner

30/08/2022 1 Minute Read

$10,000 in prize money to be awarded to winner of WBSC Virtual Cup as tournament regulations unveiled

The tournament is open to everybody, with no age limit or gender restrictions, and is intended for people who do not have prior professional baseball or softball experience.

25/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Countdown: Inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup to open in one week

The dynamic e-sport tournament will take place in Korea, Japan, Mexico and Florida (USA). The finals are scheduled for November in Korea.

22/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Saudi Arabia Baseball-Softball leader visits WBSC headquarters in Switzerland

Presidents Riccardo Fraccari and Nayef Mohammed Bin Humaid met and agreed on using Baseball5 as a main development tool.

15/08/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC opens Nomination procedure for Athletes Representatives elections

Each Member Federation in good standing can nominate one candidate in each of the four categories by 10 September. The elections are set to take place electronically from 1 to 9 November.

09/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Randolph Oduber: WBSC Athlete Commission member on candidate list for WADA Athlete Council

Oduber most recently played for the Netherlands in last year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games final baseball qualifier. He became an WBSC Athletes' Commission member in 2019 and an IOC Prevention of Manipulation of Competition Ambassador last year. Earlier this year, he became an International Testing Agency Education Ambassador and one of the first International Olympic Committee (IOC) certified Safeguarding Officers. He was also named assistant coach to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Baseball Team, which will compete in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in September.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

First WBSC Blind Baseball International Cup to be held on 20-21 August in Beek, Netherlands

It will be the first-ever blind baseball event sanctioned by the WBSC.

21/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC launches upgraded GameTime video platform, will feature games from World Cups, leagues around the world

The new platform will be available starting with the upcoming WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup and will stream all WBSC events and various National Leagues.

20/07/2022 1 Minute Read

President Fraccari delivers WBSC Collar of Honour to int'l baseball pioneer Peter O'Malley

The former Los Angeles Dodgers owner was instrumental in making baseball a demonstration sport at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.

11/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC presents Order of the Golden Diamond Award to Monica Abbott

The left-handed pitcher is a three-time softball World Champion and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. She holds multiple collegiate records in the US.

07/07/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Congress approves Babe Ruth League as newest Associate Member

The youth league currently has over one million registered players, with operations across 24 countries and territories.

07/07/2022 1 Minute Read

IV WBSC Congress shapes organization's new leadership following elections, appointments

International baseball and softball officials were elected and appointed at the WBSC Congress, which took place from 3-5 July in Taiwan.

07/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Yukiko Ueno: My love for softball has been my driving force

Ueno received the Order of the Golden Diamond at the WBSC Congress: “I believe that my love for softball has been the driving force behind my success to this point.”

05/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Riccardo Fraccari re-elected president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation

"Baseball and softball have grown into one of the biggest and best organized movements in the sports world," WBSC President Fraccari said.

05/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Riccardo Fraccari, Craig Cress to chair WBSC Baseball and Softball Divisions

Fraccari defeated Bryan Minniti (USA), while Cress ran unopposed.

05/07/2022 1 Minute Read

IV WBSC Congress: Photo Gallery

04/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico's El Zocalo to host Baseball5 World Cup 2022 from 7-13 November, Australia confirmed as sixth qualifier

The Inaugural Baseball5 global event event will be played from 7-13 November at El Zocalo in Mexico City. The announcement was made during the WBSC Congress in Taipei, Taiwan.

04/07/2022 2 Minute Read

New event opportunities presented to WBSC Congress delegates

One of the biggest WBSC innovation's was turning the Women’s Baseball World Cup and all Softball World Cups into four-year cycle events, giving all participating Member Federations more time to prepare and compete in all of these competitions,

04/07/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Congress approves Statutes modifications, financial report

The amendments to the Statutes and The Code of the Divisions include the composition of the Executive Board regarding non-elective positions, and an inclusive and democratic elective process for the Athlete Commission

04/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Congress welcomes six new members: Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Laos, Saudi Arabia and Tonga

The new members were unanimously voted in by the WBSC Congress, bringing the total number of WBSC member federations to 193 plus 13 associate members.

04/07/2022 3 Minute Read

President Fraccari thanks Congress for "incredible work" as he looks back on WBSC's "amazing achievements"

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said: “The situation we now have as a federation is definitely better than it was 10-15 years ago.”

04/07/2022 3 Minute Read

IOC, ASOIF Presidents: WBSC delivered great baseball/softball events at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Thomas Bach and Francesco Ricci Bitti also commended the WBSC and President Riccardo Fraccari for recent advancements in international baseball and softball, including the successful launch of new disciplines, Baseball5 and eSports. Also Taipei City Mayor Wen-je Ke and CTBA president Jeffrey Koo addressed the WBSC Congress.

04/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Congress opens: Taipei City welcomes the world of international baseball and softball

The first day of the two-day WBSC Congress on Monday included a total of 133 National Federations in attendance.

03/07/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Workshops: eSport leading WBSC into the future

There was a total of six workshops on Academy & Licensing Programmes, Marketing & Communication, MyWBSC Digital Suite, Governance & Integrity, Events and eSport

02/07/2022 1 Minute Read

BFA welcome dinner: Asia Baseball/softball community celebrates being back together in person again

WBSC President Fraccari, who attended as a guest of honour: "It feels great to have the baseball and softball community back together again in person."

30/06/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Virtual Cup: Dynamic logo and tournament format unveiled

The new international event is scheduled for launch in four countries in September. The finals are planned to be held in Korea in November.

29/06/2022 2 Minute Read

Striking out doping: WBSC renews and extends partnership with the ITA

One new part of the partnership extension is the use of ITA’s dedicated intelligence & investigations capacity which will complement existing analytical and non-analytical methods of detecting anti-doping rule violations for the WBSC.

22/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC renews partnership with SSK as supplier of Official Ball, Umpire Kit of Baseball World Cups, Premier12

The WBSC and SSK have been partners for more than 20 years.

21/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC welcomes ASOIF Governance Review with significant progress showcased

The WBSC was the highest-ranked IF among ASOIF Associate Members and scored above average for an IF of its size and resources. Overall, the WBSC’s score increase of 46 was the second largest across participating IFs where the average gain was 14 points.

03/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Full list of candidates published for upcoming WBSC Congress elections

Member Federations will vote in July to define the WBSC Executive, Baseball Division and Softball Division Boards.

02/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC unveils new strategic plan with continued growth of global baseball-softball and member empowerment as key focus

Crafted in close collaboration with all of WBSC’s stakeholders, the 2022-2028 Strategic Plan is fully aligned with the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 following a pilot project conducted in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee.

31/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC headquarters takes home Critics Award at international architecture competition

The awards ceremony in Milan, Italy celebrated innovative architecture projects with designs inspired by and integrated into the environment.

31/05/2022 2 Minute Read

Video: WBSC reinforces commitment to protecting clean athletes and the integrity of the game

The video features the contribution of the Athletes Commission and is part of the #PlayBallPlayFair campaign.

27/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC to have three IOC certified Safeguarding Officers

Athletes Commission members Randolph Oduber and Erika Polidori and Commission liaison Amy Park completed the IOC course and will graduate later this year.

19/05/2022 2 Minute Read

Softball legend Maria Soto elected President of Venezuelan Olympic Committee

Maria Soto became the first woman to be elected to the top position of the Venezuelan Olympic Movement in its 80 years of history. Venezuelan Baseball President Aracelis Leon was elected as fourth Vice President of the National Olympic Committee.

16/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes Baseball5 Rulebook in seventh language, Arabic

The launch of the urban, five-on-five discipline has provided a boost to baseball and softball development, particularly in Africa and Europe.

06/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: Field management continuing development course now online

Coursework covers such international tournament topics such as Before the Event/First Game, Pre-Game Routines, During Games, Pre Game and Challenging Scenarios.

05/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari signs new MOU with Cuba

The deal seals a shared commitment and honours the work of the late Higinio Velez and Ernesto Reinoso. Fraccari also met the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

02/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela's Aracelis Léon becomes first woman to serve as COPABE president

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari congratulated Léon for uniting the 31 member Federations while the new COPABE President said: "This is the first step towards the success of the WBSC Americas project".

19/04/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC, WBSC Europe & National Federations provide support for Ukraine’s national baseball / softball teams

Some local organising committees have also offered the opportunity to accommodate Ukraine in advance of European tournaments this year to help the teams prepare for the continental events.

08/04/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC runs key Baseball5 / Mini Baseball workshop for OlympAfrica directors in Africa

The workshop is one of the first initiatives under the MOU between the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Olympafrica Foundation and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa to promote baseball and softball in Africa. Baseball5 will feature at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

05/04/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC website update offers improved user experience

The updated design and reorganization of content is aimed at offering users a personalized, immersive, and informative experience.

30/03/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Congress: New dates announced for 4-5 July 2022

The IV WBSC Congress is elective

23/03/2022 1 Minute Read

Yearbook 2021: President Fraccari "incredibly proud" of WBSC's achievements

The 150-page digital book is now available through the WBSC website.

11/03/2022 1 Minute Read

Erasmus+Sport: WBSC endorses European Union development programme to further grow the sport

The EU Erasmus+Sports programme is an opportunity for funding National Federations and strengthening their policies.

09/03/2022 2 Minute Read

Role models on the rise: WBSC Women's Baseball Development Commission celebrates International Women's Day through live webinar

Role models like three-time Women's Baseball World Cup MVP Ayami Sato are helping to #BreakTheBias, the webinar said.

04/03/2022 1 Minute Read

Women's Baseball Webinar set to celebrate International Women's Day

The event will be accessible via Zoom as well as to the general public via the WBSC YouTube channel.

04/03/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Development Programmes manual published for 2022-24

The manual aims to guide National Federations and Continental Associations through the details of the development programmes and make them familiar with the procedures to access grants and the WBSC approval process of requests.

28/02/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC statement on Ukraine

12/02/2022 2 Minute Read

Kruno Karin elected to lead WBSC Europe into new era

The election of the Executive Board until 2026 follows the historic decision at the WBSC Europe Extraordinary Congress in November where a new WBSC Europe Constitution was approved.

11/02/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC holds European workshop on member benefits and development opportunities

The Baseball5 Toolkit will be presented to all WBSC members at the next WBSC Congress later this year.

02/02/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball Division Board Member Saber Jlajla named Tunisian Olympic Academy president

He was elected unanimously on 28 January, during the first meeting of the Executive Board chaired by Mehrez Boussayene.

27/01/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Global Game Podcast features trailblazing baseball player Genevieve Beacom

"It seems like the whole baseball world knows me. It's crazy," said the 17-year-old left-hander to host Tyler Maun. On 7 January, she became the first woman to pitch in a pro baseball game in Australia.