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.

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.

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

David Eckstein, Brad Penny and Steve Stone join USA U-18 Baseball National Team staff

They will serve under manager Rick Eckstein in the 2024 season. Penny and David Eckstein are both World Series winners. Stone had a 24-year career as a high school manager.

27/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic bronze medallist Rick Eckstein to manage USA U-18 Baseball National Team

He took over from Michael Cuddyer, who finished fourth at the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. He was on the coaching staff of the 2007 Baseball World Cup winner and the 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal winning team.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Koshien winner Masayoshi Ogara to manage Japanese U-18 National Team

It will be Ogura's second stint as Japan's U-18 National Team manager after the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2012. "The responsibility humbles me. Watching Japan win under Shiro Mabuchi last year made me emotional."

07/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Cincinnati Reds sign WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alum Ichiro Cano

The 19-year-old was Mexico's starting third baseman at the XXX and XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cups.

30/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 2 Choongheon Lee (Korea)

At No. 2, Korean centre fielder Choongheon Lee made the best play of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Taiwan.

29/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 3 Jack Bushell (Australia)

Australia's starting pitcher Jack Bushell made a spectacular play against Spain at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

28/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 4 Jamie Beerman (Netherlands)

The Netherlands' first baseman Jamie Beerman earned the No. 4 play of the year with a superb diving catch against Chinese Taipei at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

24/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 7 Esmeiquel Arrieche (Venezuela)

At No. 7, Esmeiquel Arrieche, Venezuelan third baseman, delivers an electric diving catch at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

23/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 8 Jan Reyes (Puerto Rico)

The No. 8 in the countdown is a magic play from Puerto Rico's left-handed pitcher Jan Reyes, at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

22/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 9 Manny Marin (USA)

USA's shortstop Manuelle Marin backhands a ball in the hole at shortstop for an out at first base at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. This is our No. 9 baseball play of the year.

21/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 10 Miquel Willem (Netherlands)

The Netherlands U-18 National Baseball Team centre fielder Miquel Willem opens the list of baseball top plays with a superb diving catch in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Taiwan.

20/12/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alum Jayden Kim signs for Pittsburgh Pirates

Born in 2006, Kim was Australia's starting shortstop at the XXX and XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cups.

18/12/2023 3 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: A Year of Major Milestones for International Baseball

The year began with the most successful edition of the World Baseball Classic and finished with a historic Baseball Champions League Americas, the first-ever WBSC club competition.

15/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Six WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medallists selected in first round of KBO Draft

The core of the pitching staff, including All-World Team reliever Taekyeon Kim (pictured above) and shortstop Jihwan Lee, will sign professional contracts.

11/09/2023 2 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup: The numbers tell the story why Japan and Chinese Taipei were the best teams

We analyzed the four medal round teams through the main statistics. The WBSC announced during the Closing Ceremony the recipients of the Individual Awards.

10/09/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP and All-World Team

Japan's second baseman (pictured above with Technical Commissioner George Santiago) was voted the best player of the tournament. Seven teams are represented in the All-World Team.

10/09/2023 3 Minute Read

World No. 1 Japan win XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

It's their first World Title in the age bracket after losing four finals, the latest on home soil in Osaka in 2015. Left-hander Yugo Maeda pitched a complete game. The U-18 Samurai scored all the runs they needed in the top of the fourth.

10/09/2023 2 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 11: Korea shut out USA, earn bronze medal

Taekyeon Kim (pictured above) went the distance, allowing only two hits. "I felt great, so I decided to go after the hitters," he commented through an interpreter. Positions 3-12 are confirmed. Scroll to the end of the page to see box scores and game reports of today's Placement Round games.

10/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Czech batters rack up 10 hits in triumph over Venezuela

Czechia shut out Venezuela in their last Placement Round game on their way to a historic ninth-place finish.

10/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Nicholas Paparella's home run lifts Australia over Venezuela

The game resumed with Venezuela leading 1-0, but Australia came back to finish their Placement Round with an 8-1 win.

09/09/2023 3 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 10: medal round set, Chinese Taipei and Japan will play for the World Title, USA and Korea for bronze

Chinese Taipei beat Japan in the last game of the Super Round and earned home-field advantage in the World Championship final. Korea and the United States prevailed in the three-way tie with Puerto Rico thanks to the TQB tie-breaking rule and will play for bronze.

09/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei win eighth straight, get home-field advantage in World Championship Final

Japan scored first, but the hosts reversed the lead in the bottom of the second and could sit on it thanks to solid pitching by Wei Che Tseng. Chinese Taipei will have home-field advantage in the World Championship Game on Sunday, 10 September.

09/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Korea beat Netherlands, will play USA for bronze

Korea got ahead with the small ball and held the lead, relying on perfect defence to support four pitchers. Their win created a three-way tie with Puerto Rico and the US at 2-3.

09/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Jack Ratcliffe’s two doubles highlight Australia’s 2-0 win over Spain

After the win, Australia still had one game left before they finish the Placement Round, while Spain will be the 12th overall in the XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup.

09/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Puerto Rico stun USA with come-from-behind win, earn chance for bronze medal game

Puerto Rico scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh. Relief pitcher Jarrette Bonet earned the win, keeping the US lineup hitless for 4.1 innings. There will be a three-way tie in third place, behind Chinese Taipei and Japan.

09/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Jorge Hernandez, Angel Ramirez lead Mexico to 8-2 win over Panama

Mexico finished the Placement Round with a 3-2 record. Panama (4-1) will place seventh overall.

08/09/2023 3 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 9: Chinese Taipei shut out Netherlands, will play Japan for U-18 world title

Chinese Taipei pitchers left no chance for the Dutch. The hosts maintained their perfect record and qualified Japan as the second World Championship finalist. After today's results, the United States are the only team that can tie Japan. They would lose head-to-head given the result of the Opening Round.

08/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei shut out Netherlands, advance to World Championship Game

Chinese Taipei pitchers allowed only one hit. For five innings, it was a pitching duel between Wei En Lin and Gijs Van den Brink. The hosts opened the score on the Dutch bullpen. Chinese Taipei will face Japan for the Title of U-18 World Champion

08/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Curiel, Morlando deliver clutch hits to post huge USA win over Korea

Korea took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth. The US scored four runs on two-outs and two RBI hits by Derek Curiel and Perry Morlando, then handed the ball to flame thrower Trey Gregory-Alford.

08/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Kelvin Contreras throws complete game in Panama win over Czechia

Panama sparked in the second and earned all the runs they needed for the win.

08/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Aoi Higashionna perfect in five innings as Japan beat Puerto Rico

The right-hander did not allow a runner over five innings, striking out five. The U-18 Samurai combined for 13 hits.

08/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Ichiro Cano’s walk-off home run powers Mexico past Spain

Spain took the lead first, but Mexico batters Israel Arias and Ichiro Cano hit two homers to secure the win.

08/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Mexico beat Czechia, Group A standings are final

The game resumed from the bottom of the first. Both teams started to earn runs in the latter innings. Mexico completed a win against Czechia, finishing the Opening Round as sixth-place finishers in Group A, while Czechia finished as the fifth.

07/09/2023 4 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 8: Chinese Taipei shut out USA to remain the only undefeated team as Super Round starts

Third baseman Nian Hao Wang homered in the top of the third to give the hosts all the run support they needed. Japan and Puerto Rico also won their first Super Round games. The first Placement Round day is also in the books.

07/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei shut out the US and stay undefeated

Nian Hao Wang's two-run homer and perfect defence at third base and starting pitcher Jun Wei Zhang took the spotlight in a perfect night.

07/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama spark win against Australia in extra innings

Panama and Australia played the first extra-inning game in the tournament. The Aussies scored the tying run in the bottom of the seventh, and Panama won in the top of the eighth.

07/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Chibana's four-RBI game propels Japan over Korea

The centre fielder and the U-18 Samura's solid pitching led them to win against their East Asian neighbours. Syuya Yamada added a solo home run.

07/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Venezuelan pitchers strike out seven, shut out Mexico

Mexico matched the Venezuelan lineup at five hits, their staff struck out eight but got beaten by four walks in the top of the third.

07/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Puerto Rico open Super Round with win over Netherlands

The Netherlands scored first and played superb defence, but their bullpen did not prove effective between the fifth and the sixth innings. Puerto Rico's three pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts.

07/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Benjamin Morgan’s key hit powers Czechia's 4-0 win over Spain

Spain had two scoring chances with the loaded bases but could not harvest, letting Czechia complete a shutout win.

07/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Korea complete win against Puerto Rico, head to Super Round as Group A second-place finishers

The game resumed with Korea leading 5-1. They added three insurance runs at the bottom of the fifth and will start the Super Round against Japan. Puerto Rico will open the second phase against the Netherlands.

06/09/2023 3 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 7: Chinese Taipei finish group play undefeated; Korea-Puerto Rico and Czechia-Mexico postponed

Korea-Puerto Rico was called, with Korea leading 5-1 in the second and will resume on Thursday, 7 September, at Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City. Czechia-Mexico was also postponed and will be rescheduled at a date and time to be determined. Chinese Taipei beat Puerto Rico and will head to the Super Round as the first-place team from Group A with a 2-0 record.

06/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Chao-Hung Chang’s two home runs lift Chinese Taipei past Puerto Rico 16-2

Chinese Taipei advanced to the Super Round undefeated. Puerto Rico are now 3-1. The game against Korea will decide their final position and Super Round record.

06/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC partners with Legend by LEVERADE to present sustainable Digital Trophy for U-18 Baseball World Cup

The collaboration between the WBSC and LEVERADE, who provided digital trophies for the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup and Virtual Cup last year, symbolizes a progressive stride towards leveraging technology for the advancement of sport.

05/09/2023 4 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup-Day 6: USA, Netherlands and Japan head to Super Round with 1-1 record. Three Group A makeup games scheduled for Wednesday 6 September

The Netherlands beat Japan in Group B's final game and forged a triple tie at the top with the U-18 Samurai and the United States with a 4-1 record. The TQB set the US first, Japan second and the Netherlands third. Korea beat Mexico in the morning and advanced to the Super Round. The postponement of Chinese Taipei-Puerto Rico leaves various solutions open in Group A.

05/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Netherlands stun Japan, three Group B teams tied at 4-1

Three Dutch pitchers limited the U-18 Samurai to one hit. Miquel Willem batted in the winning run in the third. Japan lost the potential tying run at the plate in the fifth. The Team Quality Balance (TQB) stated: USA first, Japan second, Netherlands third.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Spectacular defence lifts United States past Venezuela

The offence capitalized on every chance. Middle infield and the outfield proved to be on a different level. The defending World Champions are heading to the Super Round with a 1-1 record.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Michael Senay throws consistent game, Czechia beat Australia to earn first win

The starter went five innings and allowed Australia only two hits. Matyas Trcka earned the save. It was the first Czech win in the tournament.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama beat Spain to record second win

The go-ahead runs were scored in the top of the sixth. Panama will head to the Placement Round with a 2-0 record, while winless Spain will start from 0-2.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Hyunmin Cho leads Korea to snatch Super Round berth with 2-1 win over Mexico

The reliever pitched 5.1 innings of one-hit ball and earned the win. The winning run was scored on a perfectly executed bunt by Hyunmin Cho.

04/09/2023 4 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup - Day 5: Japan, Chinese Taipei, USA, Netherlands and Puerto Rico advance to Super Round

The three spots from Group B are set, but Japan need to win the night game against the Netherlands to guarantee first place and a 2-0 record in the Super Round. Chinese Taipei will finish their Opening Round run against Puerto Rico and also need a win to guarantee first place. Puerto Rico also qualified since no other team could match their three wins except Korea, who would be the sixth team if they beat Mexico on Tuesday.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei break away early in win over Czechia

Czechia performed well on the defensive side, but the pitching staff allowed seven walks and hit three batters, giving Chinese Taipei chances to earn runs.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan outscore Venezuela, head to Super Round

The U-18 Samurai broke the tie with a five-run fourth at-bat and opened the score with four more runs in the fourth. They earned the right for a Super Round spot but need one more win to secure first place.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

USA beat Panama, take step towards Super Round

The defending U-18 World Champions took a comfortable lead in the late innings and resisted Panama's comeback attempt.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Yulye Lee sets tone, solid pitching propels Korea win against Australia

Australia outhit Korea 5-2, but one was Yulye Lee's three-RBI double. Korea starter Sunyeop Yook pitched 6.1 innings, striking out eight and not giving Australia any chance to make a comeback.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Maxwell Cornelissen's no hitter takes Netherlands past Spain

The left-hander used 73 pitches, 54 for strikes, and struck out five. Spain reached base for the first time in the third on a mishandled strikeout. Cornelissen hit a batter in the seventh. Dutch pitchers combined a no-hitter also against Venezuela.

04/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico land third win with 1-0 defeat of Mexico

Right-hander Angel Cruz went the distance, allowing only three hits. Puerto Rico now eyeing the Super Round.

03/09/2023 5 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup-Day 4: Undefeated Chinese Taipei and Japan lead respective groups

The two Asian powerhouses recorded impressive wins over USA and Mexico while Puerto Rico also remain undefeated in Group A after collecting their second win. In Group B, the Netherlands emerged as the strongest candidate for a spot in the Super Round with their second win from three.

03/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Superb pitching paces Korea's 14-1 win over Czechia

Korea used four pitchers in the winning game against Czechia with less than 40 pitches each, which meant all of them could pitch the next day.

03/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Japan resist late USA comeback and stay undefeated

The U-18 Samurai looked perfect for six innings while USA, the defending World Champions, got to their bullpen in the bottom of the seventh, but their comeback attempt came one run short.

03/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Netherlands beat Panama in thriller

Panama claimed a 3-2 lead in the fourth. Joan Sierra (pictured) tied the game with a solo homer in the top of the fifth. The Netherlands got the final out in the sixth at the plate and went on to win it in the top of the seventh.

03/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Pitching leads Chinese Taipei to 4-1 win over Mexico

Chinese Taipei scored first, and then Mexico tied the game. The hosts added three runs in the last two frames, winning their third and remaining undefeated.

03/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Venezuela earn first win in rainy game against Spain

The opening game at Tianmou Stadium, which was scheduled for 09:00, was delayed by rain and wind multiple times. Venezuela used a five-run rally in the bottom of the sixth.

03/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Madero and Bonet combine a four-hitter as Puerto Rico outscore Australia

The starting time of Day 4 was adjusted to a 09:00 start due to Typhoon Haikui, but the first game at Taichung Intercontinental Stadium proceeded smoothly with Puerto Rico winning over Australia.

02/09/2023 4 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 3: Chinese Taipei, Japan and USA collect second wins

World No. 1 and reigning U-18 World Champions United States lead Group B undefeated and will play for first place on Sunday. Japan and Chinese Taipei also earned their second victories. The hosts are at the top of Group A. The Netherlands earned a key win against Venezuela, while Puerto Rico and Australia clinched their first wins.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Wei-En Lin and Po-Chun Lin shine as Chinese Taipei surge to 6-1 win

The pitching staff dominated the Korean lineup and led the hosts to their second win.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan put on show of strength against Panama

Against a brave Panama side, the U-18 Samurais looked like a team with no flaws. Their pitchers did not allow a walk, their defence proved solid and they impressed with speed.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

The United States sit on early lead to beat Spain

The defending U-18 World Champions scored five runs in the first two at-bats. Solid pitching and strong defence took the game to a winning end.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Pitcher Ibrahim Gonzalez secures Puerto Rico win

The starter limited Czechia to four hits, then handed the ball to his bullpen for three scoreless innings.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Brilliant middle infield, timely hitting lead Netherlands to first win against hitless Venezuela

The Dutch defeated Venezuela in a game that saw both pitching staffs allow numerous scoring chances through walks. A four-run rally in the bottom of the fifth proved the tie-breaker.

02/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia rally in the fifth to beat Mexico

Australia scored one in the first and extended the lead in the fifth, en route to a 4-2 win.

01/09/2023 3 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup-Day 2: Japan, Panama and USA win in Group B; Two games postponed in Taichung

Japan shut out Spain in six innings. Panama scored five runs in the first and never surrendered the lead. USA beat the Netherlands in the closest game of the day. Czechia-Mexico and Puerto Rico-Korea were postponed to 6 September.

01/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan outscore Spain in six innings

Consistent pitching, smooth defence, impressive speed and the timely long ball were key to U-18 Samurai's domination of Spain.

01/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama thrive on early lead, outscore Venezuela

A five-run first at-bat set the tone of the game. Despite a good offensive effort and matching the number of hits at ten, Venezuela never came closer than two runs.

01/09/2023 1 Minute Read

United States open U-18 World Cup title defence with win over the Netherlands

The defending U-18 World Champions used a two-run fifth at-bat to overcome the Netherlands in a game dominated by pitchers.

31/08/2023 3 Minute Read

10 teams take the field, the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in full swing

Chinese Taipei earned their first win on Thursday, 31 August. Five games are scheduled for Friday, 1 September, in Taipei and Taichung. This is the WBSC preview of the two groups.

31/08/2023 2 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup-Day 1: Chinese Taipei shut out Australia

Starter Yi-Lei Sun used 91 pitches and allowed only two hits. WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari and Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) vice president Hua-Wei Lin declared the tournament open

31/08/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup to be broadcast live with 400 million potential reach

The WBSC landed deals in five nations and territories to broadcast live the biggest international baseball event in the world in 2023.

30/08/2023 3 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei-Australia to open XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Taipei City

The opening game of the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup will be live on GameTime, the WBSC OTT Platform.

30/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei aiming for fourth U-18 Baseball World Cup Title

The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association will host the U-18 Baseball World Cup for the first time in 10 years. Vice President Hua-Wei Lin presented the team flag to manager Po-Hung Wu in a press conference. Wu said his team is ready.

30/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Veteran manager José Reyes to lead Mexico at XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

'El Che', who managed his country to a historic U-23 Baseball World Cup title in 2018, announced his U‐18 20-strong roster.

29/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Venezuela announce roster for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The 20-man roster includes four catchers, four infielders, three outfielders and nine pitchers.

28/08/2023 2 Minute Read

10-time U-18 Baseball World Champions USA release roster for XXXI World Cup

Coy James, who was named the 2022 WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup Most Valuable Player, will be representing USA in this week’s global event.

26/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup on GameTime: Tournament and Day Passes now available

For $9.99 (US dollars), fans can acquire the Tournament Pass, a full-access package to watch all 50 games of the tournament, live and on-demand across all devices, ad-free.

26/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama roster announced for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The players selected are all active in the country's national championship.

25/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Spain reveal 20-player roster for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

José Luís Riera, who led Spain to an historic U-18 European Championship in August 2022, will return as manager.

24/08/2023 2 Minute Read

One week to go: XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup by the numbers

From one to 2.5 million, take a look at the numbers related to the next edition of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

23/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Shiro Mabuchi returns to manage Japan in XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The Meitoku Gijuku High School head coach (pictured above) led Samurai Japan to a bronze medal in the XXX U-18 World Cup last year. "I selected the team to showcase baseball centred on strong pitching, defence and the running game."

22/08/2023 3 Minute Read

Taipei and Taichung to showcase baseball passion as they host XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

After hosting the U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022, the two metropolises will host the U-18 Baseball World Cup for the second time, the first through a joint effort.

21/08/2023 2 Minute Read

XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 10 days to go: A look at the historic record of the 12 participants

The XXXI edition features three former U-18 World Champions, the United States (10 titles), Korea (5) and Chinese Taipei (3). The US have participated in all 30 editions.

21/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei announce WBSC XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup roster

Three first-round selections of the latest Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) Draft highlight the group of eight pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and four outfielders.

21/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia finalise talented roster for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Second-year manager Andy Kyle will count on a talented group of players. The core of the team won the qualifying tournament. Catcher Declan Speirs is the only professional.

19/08/2023 1 Minute Read

XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup: Opening Round tickets on sale

Chinese Taipei games during the Opening Round are priced at US$9.39 for the outfield bleachers and US$15.60 for the infield seats. Admission to the other Group A and Group B games is free. Tickets for the Super Round and medal games will be on sale later.

18/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Counting down to 31 August: Official promo video for XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup released

Some of the biggest stars have competed in the event since its inaugural edition in 1981. The video highlights the talent and skill sets that fans can witness at the U-18 Baseball World Cup.

17/08/2023 2 Minute Read

10 things to know about the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Ten key points to help fans enjoy the U-18 Baseball World Cup, one of best international baseball tournaments in the world.

14/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico announce 20-player roster for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Manager Eddie Gonzalez said: "We have looked for players who can cover different positions."

14/08/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023 - Media Accreditation Open

The registration deadline is Monday, 28 August.

17/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei to open U-18 Baseball World Cup Camp on 23 July

Two-way phenom Sheng-En Lin (pictured above at the U-18 Baseball World Cup 2022), who recently signed for MLB's Cincinnati Reds, highlights the provisional roster.

12/07/2023 1 Minute Read

XXXI U-18 Baseball World Cup schedule and groups announced

The hosts Chinese Taipei will take on Australia in the opening game of the tournament at Tien-Mou Stadium in Taipei City at 18.30 local time on Thursday, 31 August.

10/07/2023 1 Minute Read

MVP Bryce Eldridge one of seven WBSC U-18 World Champions selected in MLB Draft Day 1

The total of USA Baseball Alumni picked in the first round was 19, including the first overall selection, right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates).

21/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico, Czechia complete cast of 12 participants in XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The WBSC granted the World No. 11 and 16 men's baseball programmes a wild card. CTBA will host the U-18 Baseball World Cup in Taipei City and Taichung from 31 August to 10 September.

05/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Young-Bok Lee to manage Korea at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Lee is the head coach of the Chungham High School. KBSA also announced that former KBO infielder Bo-Myung Jung would manage the National Team at the XXX Asian Championship.

28/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Taipei and Taichung to host WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023; starts 31 August

World No. 4 Chinese Taipei, the incumbent runners-up, will open the tournament at Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City.

06/04/2023 1 Minute Read

World No. 23 China earn wildcard for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

It will be the programme's fourth participation in the top international event for the U-18 age bracket.

04/04/2023 2 Minute Read

International Baseball Stars highlight MLB Opening Day rosters

Opening Day rosters featured 269 players born outside the United States and 156 USA Baseball Alumni. Olympians plus Premier12 and WBSC Baseball World Cup stars feature on the two lists.

16/03/2023 1 Minute Read

USA Baseball reveals U-18 National Team coaching staff for 2023

Veteran coaches Butch Chaffin and Jason Maxwell joined manager Michael Cuddyer and pitching coach LaTroy Hawkins.

23/02/2023 1 Minute Read

Former MLB All-Star Michael Cuddyer to manage USA U-18 Baseball National Team

The 15-year Major League veteran became the second in history to play and manage the U-18 USA. "Any time you have an opportunity to don the stars and stripes is extremely special."

22/02/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball Cup 2019: Chinese Taipei's World Champions all playing professional baseball

Pitchers Chen Po Yu and Lin Yu Min and infielders Cheng Tsung Che and Lee Hao Yu signed with MLB organizations, while pitcher Wang Yan Cheng moved to NPB. Every other player on the roster agreed to terms with CPBL teams.

03/02/2023 1 Minute Read

Dutch pitching prospects sign with MLB organizations

Right-handers Stijn Van der Schaaf (Boston Red Sox) and Connor Prins (Seattle Mariners) joined Brandon Herbold (Kansas City Royals) in the international class of 2023.

01/02/2023 1 Minute Read

Uganda qualifies for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Uganda are the eighth team to qualify for the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, joining Spain, Netherlands, USA, Panama, Mexico, Venezuela and Australia.

18/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Brandon Herbold: Dutch U-18 Baseball World Cup alum signs for MLB's Kansas City Royals

The 18-year-old left-handed pitcher represented the Netherlands at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup last year.

15/12/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia beat New Zealand, advance to XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Australia join Spain, Netherlands, USA, Panama, Mexico and Venezuela at the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

09/12/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia, New Zealand and Guam to compete for spot in XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The Oceania Qualifier opens in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday, 12 December.

09/12/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP Bryce Eldridge is USA Baseball Athlete of the Year

U-18 National Team manager Denny Hocking, U-15 National Team manager Drew Briese, the U-12 National Team and Women's Baseball National Team star Kelsie Whitmore also received awards

14/11/2022 1 Minute Read

USA, Panama, Mexico and Venezuela qualify for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Six of the 12 participating teams have so far been determined for the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, which is scheduled for 2023.

09/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Super Round set for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

Mexico, USA, Venezuela, Panama, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico will compete for the four spots from 10 to 12 November. Canada and Cuba are out.

04/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifier to open in Mexico

Panama and Nicaragua will take the field for the opener at 2 pm local time on Friday, 4 November, in La Paz.

03/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico reveal roster for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier

"We have a very talented group of players," commented manager Eddie Gonzalez. Puerto Rico failed to qualify for the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

02/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada announces roster for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier

Manager Greg Hamilton selected the 20-man roster after an eight-game camp in the Dominican Republic. In September, nine players represented Canada at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

28/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Four Japanese WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal winners selected in NPB Draft

Catcher Shion Matsuo and outfielder Shogo Asano (pictured above) were picked in the first round, reliever and catcher Kaito Noda was selected in the third round, and pitcher Haruto Yamada was drafted in the fifth round.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Denny Hocking to return as USA Baseball U-18 National Team manager

Gold medalist Denny Hocking returns as skipper; Eric Borba, James Cooper, and Brad Penny to serve as assistants

27/09/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alumni display power at MLB, NPB levels

USA's Triston Casas was the MVP of the 2017 edition of the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, helping the US win a gold medal before starring for his country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games where USA won an Olympic silver medal. He is now playing for MLB's Boston Red Sox. Kotaro Kiyomiya helped Japan win bronze at the U-18 World Cup 2017 and earned NPB All-Star Game MVP honours.

18/09/2022 2 Minute Read

United States defeat Chinese Taipei in the final, earn 10th U-18 Baseball World Cup

The speed of centre fielder Kendall George kept the hosts in the game and put them ahead. A three-run homer by Bryce Eldridge opened the score. Blake Mitchell earned the win, and Eldridge pitched the seventh.

18/09/2022 2 Minute Read

USA’s Bryce Eldridge earns WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP honours as six squads represented in All-World Team

The winners of the individual awards were presented during the Closing Ceremony.

18/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan win WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal after 6-2 win over Korea

It represents the second WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup bronze medal in history for Japan, and the nation’s sixth medal overall.

18/09/2022 2 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball World Cup Live Blog: Final Day - How It Happened

USA came from behind thanks to Kendall George and broke the score open on a home run by Bryce Eldridge to beat Chinese Taipei in the final. Their day started with a dramatic win against Japan to earn the right to play in the final. Japan defeated Korea to win the bronze medal.

18/09/2022 2 Minute Read

The US walk off two-day drama, will play Chinese Taipei in World Championship game

Japan entered the seventh with a 3-2 lead, the US tied it on a balk by Yusefu Yoshimura and won it as Dylan Cupp (pictured above) singled off Kaito Noda.

17/09/2022 3 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball World Cup: Super Round-Day 3 - Japan-USA to restart on Sunday, Chinese Taipei advance to World Championship game

Japan took a 3-2 lead in the third before the game was delayed at 17:18 for a lightning alert. After two heavy thunderstorms hit Sarasota, the WBSC Technical Commission decided to postpone the game to Sunday, starting at 09:30 local time. Earlier in the day, Chinese Taipei defeated the Netherlands to earn their spot in the final. Korea beat Mexico to stay in contention.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia get 7-2 win against South Africa to close Placement Round in ninth

Four Australian pitchers combined to pitch a one-hitter for the Aussies in their last game at the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea beat Mexico to confirm place in medal round

The two pitching staffs combined nine walks in the first three innings. Mexico took an early lead but Korea came back thanks to timely hitting and the running game.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei advance to the World Championship Final with 3-0 shutout against the Netherlands

Chinese Taipei’s starter Shao-En Lin pitched five scoreless innings, striking out six while giving up two hits and three walks. The Netherlands closed their participation in fifth place, their best ever finish in the U-18 Baseball World Cup.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama finish in eighth place after come from behind win over Canada

Eric Guevara tied the game in the bottom of the fourth inning with a solo homer to left field.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Brazil beat Italy to finish seventh, best placement since 1997

Starter Henrique Kono brought a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Brazil took the lead in the first and didn't look back.

17/09/2022 3 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball World Cup: Super Round-Day 2: Korea earn huge win, share first place with Chinese Taipei and USA

Korea won a dramatic game against Chinse Taipei. They took the lead in the top of the eighth and resisted the defending champions' comeback. The third out came after a trap, with the tying run at third. The US beat Mexico despite a rough start to stay in the hunt. The game between Japan and the Netherland was called because of rain after five innings.

17/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan earn second Super Round win in rain-shortened game against Netherlands

Japan’s only run of the game was scored in the bottom of the third on a grounder to second base.

17/09/2022 2 Minute Read

United States come from behind to beat Mexico to stay in joint first place

Starting pitchers had rough nights in Bradenton. Mexico had an early lead, but the US struck back using both the long and the short ball. Outfielders Maxwell Clark and Aidan Miller made key plays.

16/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea win against Chinese Taipei in dramatic tie-break finish, set things up for triple tie at top of Super Round

Korea scored three runs in the top of the eighth. Chinese Taipei scored two in the bottom half of the frame, and the final out came with the tying run rounding third.

16/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Alexander Chavez’s four RBIs lift Panama over South Africa 10-1

Panama’s first baseman went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk.

16/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Brazil flirts with seventh place, Australia come back to win in ninth

Joao Marostica and Vitor Belo took a no-hitter in the seventh and within one strike from the win. Australia tied it on a base hit by second baseman Kyan Wallington and won it in the ninth.

16/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Italy come from behind to clinch 3-2 win against Canada

Williams Wong produced the three runs of Italy in the third, fifth and seventh innings.

16/09/2022 3 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball World Cup: Super Round - Day 1: Chinese Taipei remain undefeated, Korea and Netherlands also win

The defending World Champions left no chance to the United States. Japan's starter Hiruto Yamada didn't survive the second inning. Korea dominated Japan. The Dutch reversed a three-run Mexican lead manufacturing runs. Reliever Stijn Van der Schaaf earned the win.

16/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea dominate Japan behind strong pitching and an impressive running game

Korea scored four in the bottom of the first which proved much more than needed since Japan's offence produced only four hits.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Nien-Hsi Yang tosses complete game as Chinese Taipei beat USA, take control of Super Round

Nien-Hsi Yang pitched a two-hit gem for the defending world champions, striking out five US opponents.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada beat Australia in a 7-6 thriller to win opening Placement Round game

A Myles Naylor solo home run in the bottom of the fifth was the difference in a very close baseball game.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Brazil beat Panama in extras, lead Placement Round with clean record

After a beautiful pitching duel between starters Luis Aguilar and Paulo Noris, Brazil won it in the eighth when pinch hitter Paulo Barbosa scored both tie-break runners on a double.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

The Netherlands beat Mexico to open Super Round

Both teams used the small ball when they got runners in scoring position, thus putting defences under pressure. Reliever Stijn Van der Schaaf earned the win pitching three scoreless innings.

15/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Italy edge South Africa 2-1 in pitching duel to clinch first Placement Round win

Italy’s starter Pietro Verzin struck out eight in six innings while allowing one run and six hits to get his first win of the tournament.

14/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Super Round schedule announced for XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

After the 30-game Opening Round, world No. 5 USA, No. 3 Korea and No. 8 the Netherlands advanced to the Super Round as the top-three teams in Group A; while defending world champions and world No. 2 Chinese Taipei won Group B undefeated, followed by No. 1 Japan and No. 4 Mexico.

14/09/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 6: The Netherlands confirmed as sixth team for Super Round

The day opened with the completion of the game between the United States and South Africa, which was postponed on 11 September. The US completed the job, sending the Netherlands through to the Super Round. In the final game of Day 6, Panama beat Australia to earn an advantage in the Placement Round.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama beat Australia, earn Placement Round advantage

After a pitching duel, Australia scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth but gave up the lead on a couple of errors. Eric Guevara hit a sacrifice fly to walk it off.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei win a wild one against Panama, head undefeated to Super Round

The two teams needed four pitchers to go through two innings, and then there was no score in the last four. Yi Lei Sun had four RBIs.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Mees Robberse hits 3-run homer as Netherlands beat South Africa 9-0

Mees Robberse hit a three run homer in the top of the fourth to give the orange team a comfortable lead for the final innings.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea close Opening Round with 13-0 win against Canada

Leading 2-0 after five innings, the world No. 3 exploded against Canada’s bullpen with 11 runs in the sixth inning to secure the win.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

United States beat South Africa, finish undefeated and send Netherlands through to Super Round

Rain forced the suspension of the game on Sunday, with the US leading 10-0. The Dutch will join the hosts and Korea among the top six teams.

14/09/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 5: Five out of six Super Round spots confirmed

USA and Chinese Taipei finished in first place with Korea second in Group A behind the hosts. The Netherlands will have to wait for the completion of USA-South Africa to see if they can celebrate a third place finish. Japan and Mexico finished in second and third place behind the defending World Champions in Group B. The previously postponed games are scheduled for Wednesday, 14 September.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

USA beat Brazil to clinch top spot in Group A

Aidan Miller rocketed his second home run of the tournament in the first inning and led USA’s offensive night.

14/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei outscore Japan, earn first place in Group B

The defending World Champions got to starter Kazuki Kozai in the top of the second. Jun Wei Zheng, the ninth hitter in the batting order, had a five-RBI game.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia hold off Italy’s late rally to take 5-4 win

Australia scored three in the top of the seventh and then withstood Italy’s last attack to clinch their first victory of the tournament.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada score early, earn first win

Canda earned a quick lead, but South Africa managed to stay in the game and made it interesting after right fielder Tyron Brickhill homered in the top of the fourth.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Antonis Macias’ bat gives Mexico key walk-off win over Panama

The Mexican left fielder went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI, a walk-off single to right field in the bottom of the eighth.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea win pitching duel with the Netherlands, make giant step towards Super Round

Four pitchers allowed a total of five hits, and both teams played masterful defence. Korea scored their lone run in the second on a two-out and bases-loaded hit batter.

13/09/2022 3 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 4: USA beat Canada in a thriller, Chinese Taipei's Shao En Lin dominates Mexico as Super Round race heats up

The US came from behind to win a dramatic game and stay on top of Group A while Japan and Chinese Taipei stay undefeated. The Super Round race heats in Group A with Korea, the Netherlands and Brazil in the mix. In Group B, Mexico and Panama are fighting behind Japan and Chinese Taipei who face each other at LECOM Park on Tuesday.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

The US use the long ball, heart, guts to come from behind and beat Canada in dramatic night

Canada took a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the fifth, but a couple of swings by Maxwell Clark and Kevin McGonigle reversed it. Blake Mitchell moved from catcher to pitcher and earned the save.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Shogo Asano stays hot as Japan beat Australia 10-0 to remain undefeated

The Japanese left fielder went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and one RBI. He leads the world No. 1 team in batting average with .583 for the tournament.

12/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama tops Italy in five innings, earns first win of the tournament

Roger Lasso hit a double and a triple in two at bats, with two RBI and two runs scored to lead Panama’s 12-hit offensive effort.

12/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea rallies over South Africa in five innings

Hyunbhin Moon hit his first home run of the tournament in the top of the fourth inning. Korea sit in second place in Group A, tied with the Netherlands with two wins and one defeat, behind the undefeated USA.

12/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Netherlands come from behind to beat Brazil, earn second win

After an early scare, the Dutch play solid baseball and earn an advantage in Group B's race for the Super Round.

12/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Shao-En Lin pitches complete-game masterpiece as Chinese Taipei tops Mexico 4-0

Shao-En Lin used 85 pitches to blank Mexico’s offence during the seven innings of play.

11/09/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 3: Japan walks it off, USA-South Africa suspended, key wins for Netherlands, Chinese Taipei, Mexico

A one-out sacrifice fly by Japan's Yuta Utsumi broke a tied ball game with Panama. USA-South Africa was suspended in the top of the third due to inclement weather. Korea's win against Brazil could prove pivotal in the Group A Super Round race. Canada took their second hard loss. Mexico needed five pitchers to beat Italy.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Utsumi’s walk off sacrifice fly gives Japan dramatic win over Panama

Japan rallied for four runs in the third, with RBI by Shion Matsuo, Yuta Utsumi and Yudai Ebine, to take control of the game.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Beomseok Kim records 4 RBI, Korea top Brazil 11-2 at U-18 Baseball World Cup

Five-time champions Korea set the tone of the game in the first inning with a four-run rally, including an RBI double by Beomseok Kim

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico outhit Italy to earn second win

Mexico used five pitchers, had 14 hits and left 11 on base. Italy used three pitchers, had 11 hits, a pair of questionable base running decisions and left nine on base.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

XXX U18-Baseball World Cup: Chinese Taipei beat Australia in five to record second win in Group B

Chinese Taipei tallied 10 hits at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Jakey Josefa leads Netherlands to emotional walk off win over Canada

Canada took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh and needed only two more strikes. Jakey Josefa hit a two-RBI triple and then scored the winning run on a throwing error.

11/09/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 2: USA, Japan and Brazil lead groups with two wins from two

World No. 1 Japan and nine-time champions USA confirm their status as favourites, Brazil earn a second comeback win and surprise as co-leaders of Group A.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Strong pitchers and power help USA beat Korea

The US pitching staff allowed only one hit, and the line-up combined for 10 hits, including two solo home runs. The US top Group A alongside Brazil after two games.

11/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan scores early, holds the lead to clinch 4-1 win over Mexico

Japan scored three in the first inning with an RBI single by Yudai Ebine and a two-run hit by Kaito Ito.

10/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Nuno Borges’ two-run single lifts Brazil to come-from-behind 3-2 win over Canada

It’s the second comeback-win for Brazil in as many days at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

10/09/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Day 1: USA, Mexico, Brazil and Japan win. Korea-Canada postponed

Rain delays affected all games including the opening game Korea-Canada, which was postponed. Japan shut out Italy. Brazil came from behind and walked off South Africa. Mexico built a comfortable lead early. The Netherlands hit two homers, and the US won it on a grand slam by Bryce Eldridge.

10/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Yael Romero’s 4 RBI powers Mexico past Australia

The Mexican starter Manuel Rodriguez had a quality start to get the win.

10/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Nine-time champions USA win slugfest against the Netherlands

Kendrey Maduro and Jayden Mohamed homered against Blake Dickerson. Aidan Miller hit two triples and Bryce Eldridge changed the course of the game with a grand slam.

09/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan open U-18 Baseball World Cup with 6-0 win against Italy in rain-affected game

Japanese leadoff hitter Shogo Asano went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored to lead his offense.

09/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Brazil come from behind to earn huge walk-off win against South Africa

Rain delayed the game after four innings when South Africa was sitting on a comfortable 5-0 lead. After the game resumed, everything changed.

08/09/2022 3 Minute Read

Press Conference: "The XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup will be blessed by Florida hospitality"

Speaking during the pre-tournament press conference in Sarasota, Florida, USA manager Denny Hocking said it's an "incredible honour to host the tournament" while WBSC Vice President Willy Kaltschmitt said that "baseball is more global than ever and that this event is one of the biggest youth World Cups in all sports." An update to the tournament schedule was announced with Game 2 between Chinese Taipei and Panama scheduled for 9th of September being moved to the rest day on the 14th of September.

07/09/2022 1 Minute Read

How to watch the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup: Broadcast partnerships set to deliver widespread coverage

Through WBSC’s broadcast and streaming partners, coverage of the U-18 Baseball World Cup will reach more than 120 countries and be offered in five different languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

07/09/2022 2 Minute Read

XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup to showcase plenty of talent

Professional prospects feature on almost every roster. The tournament opens in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida, on Friday, 9 September. The pre-tournament press conference is scheduled for Thursday, 8 September.

07/09/2022 2 Minute Read

XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup: Meet Sarasota and Bradenton

Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota and LECOM Park in Bradenton will host the U-18 World Cup. The cities have much to offer.

06/09/2022 2 Minute Read

10 must know things about the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The tournament opens on Friday, 9 September, in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. It's the first time since 1995 that the U.S. hosts the event.

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.

03/09/2022 1 Minute Read

USA reveals national team roster for XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup on home soil

"This Training Camp roster was extremely competitive and talented, giving us the opportunity to put together a strong roster at every position," said manager Denny Hocking.

02/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada to complete national team selection process for U-18 Baseball World Cup in Florida

Manager Greg Hamilton will take 25 players to the US and trim the final roster to 20 after three exhibition games.

02/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Italian National team training in Canada for upcoming WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Florida

The 'Azzurri' will play three warm-up games in Toronto before heading to Florida.

01/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan vs. Japan: U-18 National Team falls 4-1 to College National Team ahead of WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

A solo home-run by clean-up hitter Yuta Utsumi in the fourth (pictured above) gave the U-18 Samurai Japan their only run.

23/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan reveals roster for XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Manager Shiro Mabuchi told the Samurai Japan official website he selected players to build a team strong in defence and pitching and can turn opportunities into runs. U-18 Japan will face the Collegiate National Team on 31 August.

22/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Spain wins its first-ever U-18 Euro championship, qualifies with runner-up Netherlands for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023

Host Czechia beat Italy for the bronze, while Germany finished in fifth and France sixth.

12/08/2022 1 Minute Read

U-18 European championship set to open in Czechia, top two finishers will qualify for XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

Twelve National Teams will compete in two groups. The first and second place will compete in the semifinals. The two finalists will have a shot at the European Title and earn a ticket into the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023.

09/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Florida, USA

All members of the media, both local/national and international, can now apply for accreditation using the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platform at my.wbsc.org.

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Groups, schedule revealed for WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup this September in Florida

Baseball’s 30th U-18 World Championship will be contested over 50 games, with the world’s best youth baseball players and teams to compete over nine days of competition at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park in Florida, USA.