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.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Bryan Madsen to manage USA U-12 Baseball National Team

Madsen was the third-base coach at the U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023. "I am deeply honoured and humbled. As a former United States Marine, the opportunity to represent our country means the world to myself and my family," Madsen commented. USA Baseball also announced that José Vázquez would manage the Collegiate National Team.

27/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 5 Tyler Early (USA)

In fifth position is a sensational diving catch by USA's right fielder Tyler Early to finish their game against Korea in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.

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.

06/12/2023 1 Minute Read

U-12 World Cup winners are USA Baseball Team of the Year

The WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023 MVP Tyler Early received the Richard W. 'Dick' Case Award together with World Baseball Classic silver medallist Trea Turner. It's the first time the organization honours two Athletes of the Year.

11/08/2023 3 Minute Read

Troy Glaus at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: "A Half World Away, the Same Game"

Former Olympic bronze medallist and MLB World Series 2002 MVP Troy Glaus was among the parents who travelled to Tainan City, Taiwan, to watch their children play in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. While witnessing the US successfully defend their World Title, Glaus took the time to share his thoughts about youth baseball and international tournaments with the WBSC.

07/08/2023 1 Minute Read

The VII U-12 Baseball World Cup by the numbers

A look at the medal rounds through the statistics. The overall statistical leaders: Keimel Paula (Dominican Republic) became the leading hitter. Yusuke Koma (Japan) had the most home runs and RBIs. Mexico's José Camargo had not allowed an earned run while striking out 15. Paris Head (USA) had the most stolen bases - five.

06/08/2023 1 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Tyler Early earns MVP honours; All-World Team announced

USA's Tyler Early earned MVP honours: "I feel exhausted. I'm just ready to celebrate with my family." Five of the six teams competing in the Super Round are represented in the All-World Team.

06/08/2023 3 Minute Read

The United States are five-time U-12 Baseball world champions

Tyler Early pitched four innings for the win, and the reigning world champions had 11 hits, including a grand slam by Leyland Henry in a seven-run top of the sixth. USA manager Troy Gerlach: "These crowds are fantastic. There's no better venue for a U-12 tournament."

06/08/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Venezuela win slugfest against Japan, earn bronze medal

The two lineups combined 24 hits and four home runs. "We came prepared to play against a good Japanese Team," said manager Rafael Herde. Second baseman Alexandro Ladera added: "You all congratulate me for the home run, but defensive plays made the difference."

05/08/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 9: Defending champions USA beat Chinese Taipei; Will meet again in the final

Tyler Early's grand slam in the top of the fourth broke the tie. The defending World Champions outhit the hosts 14-6 and will face them again in the final. Venezuela and Japan will compete for bronze.

05/08/2023 2 Minute Read

USA outslug Chinese Taipei, earn right to face them in World Championship final

The defending world champions came from behind, playing an impressive offensive game. A grand slam by Tyler Early in the top of the fourth proved the game changer.

05/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Venezuela beat Korea in extras, earn shot at World Championship game

After blowing a four-run lead, Venezuela walked it off in the bottom of the seventh. They need Chinese Taipei to beat the United States in the night game to advance to the final.

05/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Three-run homers by Funayama, Koma and Tachibana power Japan to medal round

The U-12 Samurai finished the Super Round with a 3-2 record and will play for a bronze medal.

05/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama pitchers rack up six strikeouts in triumph over Germany

The win against Germany in the last game of the Placement Round is worth an eighth-place finish for Panama.

05/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Esteban Gallard’s grand slam highlights Mexico’s 29-0 win over New Zealand

Mexico finished at the top of the Placement Round undefeated and will be seventh overall in the VII U-12 Baseball World Cup.

05/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Max Major leads Czechia to win over Australia

Czechia finished the Placement Round with a 2-3 record and will finish 10th overall. Australia (1-4) will place 11th.

04/08/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 8: Chinese Taipei advance to final, other medal round spots up for grabs

The hosts remain undefeated after winning an exciting pitching duel against Korea. A combination of results on Day 3 of the Super Round may lead to a five-way tie for second place. Mexico won the Placement Round and will finish seventh.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Yu-Hsiang Wang throws complete game gem, Chinese Taipei advance to World Championship game

The starter allowed only one hit and a walk, outduelling Jinwoong Lee. Sheng-Rang Wang perfectly executed a safety squeeze play for the only run of the game. The hosts will play for the World Title on Sunday, 6 August.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Venezuela in play for Medal Round after emotional extra-inning win against Dominican Republic

The pitchers dominated for five innings before a thrilling finish. The Dominicans came inches short of a walk-off win, but a home run by José Castillo proved the game-changer in the top of the seventh.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan shut out USA with masterful pitching, timely hitting

Osuke Minakawa pitched a 5.1-inning gem, and Ren Mitsui took care of the two final outs. Daito Funayama and Renji Tachibana homered on the way to a Samurai Japan 7-0 win.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Constantin Bieth shines as his double lifts Germany over New Zealand

Germany starter Henk Lenhart strikes out seven, securing the comeback win, as the German batters continue to score.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Raul Garcia throws a perfect game in Mexico’s win over Czechia

Mexico confirmed at the top of the Placement Round with a shutout game, 15-0, against Czechia.

04/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Abdel Vigil and Yunieski Sanchez power Panama past Australia

Panama cruised to a five-inning 13-3 win against Australia. They are now 3-1, on track for an eighth place finish.

03/08/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 7: Chinese Taipei stay undefeated, huge wins for USA and Japan

Lei Yeh and Ye-En Chiu shut out the Dominican Republic, confirming the strength of Chinese Taipei's pitching staff. Tyler Early, Bryant Ju and Michael Ohman homered for the defending World Champions against Venezuela. Daito Funayama started at shortstop, hit two home runs, and saved Japan's win against Korea. Mexico lead the Placement Round..

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Solid pitching gives Chinese Taipei another win

Ye-En Chiu allowed one hit over 4.1 innings, and Lei Yeh was perfect as he cruised through the final five outs. The hosts shut out the Dominican Republic to remain undefeated.

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

United States flex muscles, outscore Venezuela

Tyler Early, Bryant Ju and Michael Ohman homered. The United States also played solid defence, completing a couple of double plays and showcasing brilliant plays in the outfield.

03/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Daito Funayama does it all, leads Japan in win against Korea

He hit two home runs as a left-handed hitter and then stepped to the mound as a right-handed pitcher to get the final five outs, leading the U-12 Samurai to their first Super Round win.

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

German batters spark comeback win against Czechia

Czechia and Germany traded leads until the latter rallied in the fourth and carried the momentum to win the game.

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Aussie pitchers rack up seven strikeouts in win over New Zealand

Australia landed their first win in the tournament by beating their neighbours New Zealand in four innings.

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Esteban Gallardo’s key hit powers Mexico's 3-2 win over Panama

After five games in the opening round, each team carried their record into the second phase. Mexico opened their placement round with a win over Panama.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Super Round to take off on Thursday, 3 August

Asian powerhouses Japan and Korea will play the first game at 11.00 local time. The top two finishers will play for the world title on Sunday, 6 August.

02/08/2023 2 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Will Chinese Taipei pitchers shut down USA sluggers?

After the opening round, the statistics prepare us for the essence of baseball: the best pitchers against the best hitters. Venezuela have the best defence.

02/08/2023 4 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 6: USA, Korea, Japan, Dominican Republic join Chinese Taipei and Venezuela in the Super Round

Venezuela beat Germany 10-1 in the fifth. Japan and the Dominican Republic won the elimination games against Mexico and Panama. The US and Korea completed their task by beating Czechia and New Zealand. Chinese Taipei is the only undefeated team.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Jhonson Freitez leads Venezuela to win over Germany

Venezuela finished their Opening Round with a 4-1 record and will start the Super Round at 1-1.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei keep winning streak alive against Australia

The first five batters reached base hit to set the tone. Yu-Yen Lo hit a grand slam. The hosts will start the Super Round with a 2-0 record.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

USA use five home runs to defeat Czechia, advance to Super Round

The defending U-12 world champions went at bat 19 times in the first inning and 15 in the third. Three pitchers allowed only one runner on a walk to the Czechs.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Jinwoong Lee homers to get Korea started against New Zealand

The 15-0 win in four innings gave Korea a pass to the VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Super Round.

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Three homers spark Dominican Republic's 7-5 win over Panama

The power of their bats helped the Dominicans come from behind and qualify for the Super Round.

02/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Yusuke Koma, Kengo Wada power Japan to Super Round

The sluggers combined four homers and nine RBIs. Japan will start the second phase with a 0-2 record.

01/08/2023 4 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 5: Chinese Taipei, Venezuela qualify for Super Round, Wednesday's games to decide the other four spots

The hosts beat Venezuela and remained the only undefeated team; both will advance. Mexico and Japan will play for the third spot out of Group A. The United States beat Korea and created a three-way tie at the top of Group B, including the Dominican Republic. Panama still has a chance to play in the Super Round.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Tyler Early, Leyland Henry lift USA past Korea 5-1

Early was masterful on the mound, at bat and in rightfield. Henry hit a tie-breaking three-run homer. The USA need just one more win.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beat Venezuela, secure first place in Group A

The hosts came back from an early deficit and won 4-2. Sheng-Rang Wang went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and completed a vital defensive play at second in the top of the third.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Jose Camargo throws complete game shutout, as Mexico beat Germany

The starting pitcher went the distance, striking out five and allowing three hits and three walks. Mexico will play Japan for a place in the Super Round.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic slug their way to third win

A seven-run first at-bat set the tone. The Dominican Republic are now 3-1 but will need to beat Panama on Wednesday to guarantee a spot in Super Round.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Achurra and Vigil lead Panama to snatch 10-4 win over Czechia

Panama's Abdel Vigil and Isaac Achurra contributed seven runs for the 10-4 win against Czechia.

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Kengo Wada's grand slam leads Japan knockout win over Australia

The slugging first baseman highlighted a nine-run second at-bat. The U-12 Samurai are ready for the vital game against Mexico.

31/07/2023 4 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 4: Dominican Republic beat USA in slugfest

The Dominicans and the defending U-12 world champions now share Group B's second place behind undefeated Korea. Chinese Taipei and Venezuela lead Group A unbeaten and will play for first place on Day 5's final game.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Francys Dayana Sandoval: The Baseball Princess of Venezuela

Sandoval has baseball in her blood. Her father, Francisco and her uncle Daniel played in the Venezuelan professional league. She wants the game to be part of her future.

31/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Dominican Republic break out early, outslug USA in late innings

The two powerhouses are now tied in second place behind undefeated Korea in Group B.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beat Germany, share Group A top spot with Venezuela

The hosts will play for Group A's first place against Venezuela to close Day 5.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Home runs set tone, solid pitching propel Venezuela win against Japan

Alexandro Ladera and Ezequiel Zamora homered in the first, Dennis Quintero limited Japan to one hit over 4.2 innings, and Zamora got the final four outs.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Korea outscore Czechia to stay atop Group B

Back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the first inning set the course of the game. Korea will play for Group B first place with the United States on Day 5.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Mexico shut out Australia to earn first win

The 'tricolores' led off with a hit on the game's first pitch and went on to an easy win in five innings against Australia.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama land their first win with 19-0 defeat of New Zealand

Panama's Javier Acevedo hit two home runs, and Alain Cruz and Yunieski Sanchez each hit one. Starting pitcher Zayth Melendez (pictured) perfect over four innings.

30/07/2023 5 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 3: Chinese Taipei, Venezuela, USA and Korea stay undefeated

After a thrilling extra-inning finish against Japan, Chinese Taipei had to defeat a heavy thunderstorm. Korea and Czechia enjoyed brilliant comeback wins. Day 4's Australia-Mexico and New Zealand-Panama will be elimination games.

30/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Dongkyu Lee’s heroics help Korea win thriller against Dominican Republic

After suffering an early 6-0 deficit, Korea comes back to beat the Dominican Republic in the bottom of the sixth. Lee struck out six and batted in the winning run to help Korea stay undefeated.

30/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Czechia earn first win in comeback effort against New Zealand

The Czechs scored first, and then New Zealand took the lead in the third. Max Major hit a pair of two-RBI doubles, and Czechia came back to win their first.

30/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Francys Sandoval throws complete game as Venezuela outscore Australia in four

As the first and only girl on the team, Francys Dayana Sandoval is proud of herself and happy for pitching a complete game. The WBSC will meet her for a feature story.

29/07/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 2: Chinese Taipei walk off Japan in front of impressive crowd

The Asian arch-rivals showcased world-class baseball. The game ended on an infield hit by Sheng-Rang Wang. Venezuela's Willy Rodriguez no-hit Mexico. The United States scored 43 runs in four at-bats.

29/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Gonzalez and Paula shine as Dominican Republic surge to 19-0 blowout

They both got two hits and three RBIs, setting the course for a four-inning win.

29/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Pitchers Morales Weggeman and Bogardt secure Germany a win

The German staff limited Australia to three hits.

29/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Defending world champions USA open with win

The US scored three in the first and broke the score open in the second, en route to a 43-1 win.

28/07/2023 1 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 1: All games postponed

Inclement weather forced the decision. The games will be rescheduled at a date and time to be determined later.

27/07/2023 2 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup ready to start Friday

Tainan City will welcome the event's seventh edition amidst possible rain and wind brought by Typhoon Doksuri. Still, 12 teams are ready to take on the challenge to compete for the title of World Champions.

27/07/2023 2 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Meet the 12 managers

In Group A, Japan's Hirokazu Ibata, Mexico's Juan Morales, and the host Ming-Jen Chen made no hidling of the fact they aim to win the world title. In Group B, the defending champions USA look like the favourites. "Everybody came here with the ultimate goal to win," said manager Troy Gerlach.

26/07/2023 4 Minute Read

Hua Nan Financial Holdings supports grassroots baseball at domestic and international stages

In addition to being the title sponsors of the domestic U-12 and U-15 tournaments, Hua Nan Financial Holdings has been the constant and strongest supporter of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup since its inaugural tournament in 2011.

18/07/2023 2 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 10 days to go: A rich history and a bright future

Japan, Chinese Taipei, Mexico and Korea have participated in all six previous editions while New Zealand will make its debut. Only the United States (four times) and Chinese Taipei (two) have won the tournament to date.

14/07/2023 2 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup two weeks away; Tainan ready to welcome the world

The city will host the event for the fifth time from July 28 to August 6 and is ready to roll out the red carpet on its 400th anniversary

08/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Panama reveals roster for VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Elpidio Pinto will manage world No. 14 Panama in Group B where they will face USA, Korea, Dominican Republic, Czechia and New Zealand.

06/07/2023 1 Minute Read

World No. 1 Japan reveal roster for VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The U-12 Samurai Japan will gather on 23 July and travel to Tainan on 26 July. They will compete in Group A and face No. 3 Mexico, No. 4 Chinese Taipei, No. 6 Venezuela, No. 9 Australia and No. 19 Germany.

03/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The registration deadline is Sunday, 23 July. The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association will host the tournament in Tainan from 28 July to 6 August.

02/07/2023 1 Minute Read

U-12 Baseball World Cup Hosts Chinese Taipei announce roster, will face Australia on opening night

Having reached the final in five of the six editions held, the VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup hosts Chinese Taipei are looking forward to winning the title of world champions after they dropped to third place last year for the first time in tournament history.

01/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Reigning U-12 Baseball World Champions USA announce roster for 2023 World Cup

“After an extremely competitive week of Training Camp, we are excited about the roster that we have put together to compete in World Cup action this summer,” said 2023 U-12 National Team Manager Troy Gerlach.

30/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Talent-filled roster highlights Australia’s return to WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Australia will play in a tough Group A with Japan, Mexico, Chinese Taipei, Venezuela and Germany.

30/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch Live on GameTime: WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Tournament Pass now available

GameTime will livestream the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup with fans able to purchase a Tournament Pass to watch all 50 games.

29/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup schedule announced: Panama v Dominican Republic and Mexico v Japan opening games

The two-group Opening Round will run from 28 July to 1 August while the Super Round and Placement Round are scheduled for 3 to 5 August, followed by the medal games on 6 August.

20/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC confirms U-12 Baseball World Cup participants and groups

The world baseball and softball governing body granted Wild Cards to Australia and the Dominican Republic. CTBA will host the event's seventh edition in Tainan from 28 July to 6 August.

07/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Troy Gerlach to manage defending champions USA at VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

His staff will include pitching coach Seth Kenny and assistant coaches Bryan Madsen and Erick Quesada.

29/05/2023 1 Minute Read

USA win WBSC Americas U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

The world No. 2 defeated Venezuela, 29-28, in the final. Mexico beat Panama, 21-5, in the third-place game. The four National Teams qualified for the VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, scheduled from 28 July to 6 August in Tainan.

26/05/2023 1 Minute Read

USA, Mexico, Venezuela and Panama qualify for VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) will host the VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan from 28 July to 6 August.

18/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico announce roster for WBSC Americas U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

"We included kids who can cover multiple positions," commented manager Purito Rivera after evaluating 170 prospects.

17/05/2023 1 Minute Read

USA finalise roster for WBSC Americas U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

The tournament is scheduled from 19 to 28 May in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The top four finishers will advance to the World Cup.

17/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Hirokazu Ibata to return as Japanese U-12 Baseball National Team manager

The staff includes pitching coach Kazuki Yoshimi and assistant coaches Shiro Nagatake and Tomoaki Koga.

08/05/2023 1 Minute Read

USA open camp for WBSC Americas U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

USA Baseball revealed that 24 players will compete for a spot on the final 18-man roster from 13 to 15 May in Flower Mound, Texas.

26/04/2023 2 Minute Read

David Sharp to manage United States at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier

The Deep South Supervisor for Prep Baseball Report (PBR) Alabama led the United States to a U-12 world title in 2017. "Putting that jersey on with USA across the front is the highest honour on the baseball field," he commented.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

World No. 1 Japan to use a digital challenge for U-12 Baseball National Team selection

Players born between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2012 registered with the six organizations using a hardball can make candidates through a video by 8 May. The final tryout is scheduled for 18 June.

17/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Mexico to host Americas Qualifier in May

The tournament is scheduled from 19 to 28 May in Aguascalientes and will qualify the top four finishers for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, which starts in July.

05/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Hector Rivera to manage Puerto Rico in WBSC Americas U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

The tournament is scheduled from 19 to 28 May in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and so far, 11 National Teams have confirmed participation. The U-12 Baseball World Cup is scheduled in Tainan, Taiwan.

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.

30/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Uganda win historic WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Africa Qualifier

The first-ever U-12 baseball continental qualifier in Africa was played in Gilkil, Kenya from 24 to 26 January.

16/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Dates announced for VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023 in Tainan, Taiwan

Two National Teams have already qualified for the 2023 youth baseball world championship: the winner of the U-12 European Championship, Germany, and the runner-up, Czechia.

08/08/2022 3 Minute Read

Three women umpires works game together at VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The WBSC talked to Minseo Kim, Kana Wada and Kyoko Matsumoto, the three women who umped the Chinese Taipei-Italy game together at the U-12 Baseball World Cup.

07/08/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: USA slugger Colin Anderson named MVP as All-World Team revealed

"I thought that having the privilege to be here was already an accomplishment," Anderson said after the game

07/08/2022 1 Minute Read

USA tops Venezuela to become 4x U-12 Baseball World Champions

The US hit four home runs, making it 27 in the tournament. James Stout pitched 4.1 innings for the win. "It was just an amazing team effort," said manager RJ Farrell.

07/08/2022 2 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Chinese Taipei tops Dominican Republic in bronze medal game

Two heavy thunderstorms delayed the game 1 hour and 20 minutes in the top of the third. Lineups dominated pitchers early, the Dominicans gave up the lead on a couple of defensive errors.

06/08/2022 2 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 9: USA, Venezuela will play for the World Title; Chinese Taipei, Dominican Republic for bronze

The U-12 Baseball World Cup will have a new champion, either undefeated United States or South American powerhouse Venezuela. Defending champion Chinese Taipei will play the Dominican Republic, who are making their debut in the event, for bronze.

06/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei tops rival Korea, will play for bronze

Chinese Taipei pitchers allowed only three hits: a home run to Woochan Jung for Korea's lead, a solo homer to En Chen and a two-RBI double to Po Yuan Chuang.

06/08/2022 1 Minute Read

US flexes muscles, earns home team advantage in U-12 World Championship game against Venezuela

Undefeated USA used ten hits, including four home runs that brings their total to 23 in seven games of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.

06/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic beats Mexico, stays in race for U-12 bronze medal game

After a bad start, pitcher Cesar Altagracia gave his team five solid innings and received support from the defence.

06/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Czechia beats South Africa to finish in 9th Place in U-12 World Cup

Daniel Dobes went the distance, allowing four hits, and Robin Mika went 3-for-4. South Africa went scoreless throughout the tournament but wasn't outscored by the run difference rule for the first time in the event.

06/08/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 1 Japan beats Italy, finishes in 7th Place in U-12 Baseball World Cup

Samurai Japan got 15 hits, including five doubles, and allowed only one walk in their final contest.

05/08/2022 3 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 8: Venezuela tops Dominican Republic, USA knocks out Chinese Taipei; Sunday's Final is set

Friday's games confirmed the World Championship matchup on Sunday, but Saturday's game between Venezuela and USA will determine which of the two teams is the home team in the Final.

05/08/2022 2 Minute Read

USA knocks out defending U-12 World Champions Chinese Taipei, will play in Sunday's Final against Venezuela

USA's win also booked Venezuela's ticket into Sunday's Final. The two will play Saturday to determine who will be the home team.

05/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela wins Super Round slugfest against Dominican Republic, improves to 3-1

Juan Perez, Alex Rodriguez and Salomon Millan went deep for Venezuela. The Dominican Republic tried to come back with a grand slam by Miguel Grullon.

05/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan too good for South Africa, confirm seventh place finish

Kitora Sudo led the way for Japan with three runs and two RBIs.

05/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama tops Czechia 4-2, remains in contention for 7th place

Panama, who finished seventh in 2017 and fifth in the 2013 editions of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, must now wait for the results of world No. 1 Japan (2-0).

05/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Woochan Jung leads world No. 3 Korea to Super Round win against No. 4 Mexico

The second day of action in the Super Round of the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Super Round, saw the right-hander pitch five masterful innings, striking out 10, and hit a solo home run.

04/08/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 7: USA, Venezuela, Chinese Taipei start Super Round with wins

'Group of Death': the Super Round in Tainan features No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6 and No. 7 in the WBSC Baseball World Rankings. Baseball's superpowers -- Chinese Taipei, Dominican Republic, Korea, Mexico, USA and Venezuela -- are competing for a spot in Sunday's Final.

04/08/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 2 Chinese Taipei blasts No. 7 Dominican Republic in Super Round opener

The defending champions made easy work of powerhouse Dominican Republic, who are playing in their first-ever U-12 Baseball World Cup.

04/08/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 6 Venezuela tops No. 3 Korea, improves to 2-1 in Super Round

Venezuela scored early and looked in control through the whole game. Juan Perez went five innings for the win, and David Vabalas had three of Venezuela's seven hits.

04/08/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 5 US comes from behind, walks off No. 4 Mexico to stay undefeated in U-12 Baseball World Cup

Mexico took the lead three times, and the US always came back. Pinch hitters Matos (home run) and Ramon Carlin (a base hit) turned the game around in the bottom of the sixth.

04/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Václav Novák powers Czechia to win over Italy in 7th-11th Placement Round contest

Czechia's first win of the tournament keeps their hopes alive for being one of the top teams in the Placement Round.

03/08/2022 2 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 6: Dominican Republic knocks out Japan, claims final Super Round ticket along with Korea

The Super Round teams are set with Dominican Republic (3-1) knocking out Japan (1-3) and helping Korea (2-2) to enter the next and most challenging phase of the tournament. Dominican Republic's win helped avoid a three-way tie for final two spots in the Super Round.

03/08/2022 1 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup players enjoy city tour in Tainan

The Government of Tainan treated nine participating teams to visit the city's attractions and taste the local cuisine.

03/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Meet Sabrina Bottazzi, the first girl to pitch in the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

"It's been great so far. I think I'm learning a lot," the 12-year-old left-hander told the WBSC. "I want to play baseball as long as I can." Her teammate Anita Bissa also took the mound on the final day of group play.

02/08/2022 2 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 5: Mexico, USA win respective Groups as two Super Round tickets yet to be claimed

Chinese Taipei and Venezuela finished second and third in group A. The result of the Japan-Dominican Republic game will determine the final two super round spots out of group B.

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei outscores Italy, finishes second in group A

Chinese Taipei will enter the Super Round with a 1-1 record. Italy will continue play in the Placement Round.

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Colin Anderson's grand slam, 7 RBIs lift US over Korea

The left fielder hits a grand slam and a three-run homer and contributed with seven RBIs in the 8-5 win.

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic wins, will face Japan for key game on Wednesday

The Czechs stayed in the game through the fourth. Then the Dominican Republic opened the score in the fifth.

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama cruises to victory over South Africa

The Panamanian lineup hit four home runs, including a grand slam by DH Gabriel Gonzalez

02/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico tops Venezuela to win Group A

Ezequiel Rivera hit a pair of RBI doubles, Ivan Suarez earned the win and got himself insurance runs with a three-run homer.

01/08/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 4: Venezuela, Mexico, Chinese Taipei clinch spots in Super Round; Dominican Republic, Japan get first wins

Venezuela defeated Panama; Mexico was perfect against Italy; Chinese Taipei closed the day beating South Africa. The Dominicans earned their first-ever victory in a U-12 Baseball World Cup.

01/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beats South Africa, books ticket into Super Round

The defending World Champions didn't waste time, scoring two runs before South Africa could record the first out.

01/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico tops Italy, clinches berth in Super Round

Edgar Melgar and Bryan Espinoza combined on a perfect game, while Ezequiel Rivera hit his third home run in four games.

01/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela shuts out Panama, clinches spot in Super Round

It's Venezuela's fourth consecutive win in the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan. Williangel Sanchez git the win, and Sebastian Das Neves earned the save. Venezuela's win also qualifies Mexico and Chinese Taipei. Panama will play in the placement round.

01/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic comes back to beat Korea in extras

It's the first loss for Korea in the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. The Dominicans will now need to beat Japan on 3 August to advance to the super round.

01/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan no-hits Czechia, earns first win

A home run by Rui Takeda put Samurai Japan started a nine-run second inning. Three Japanese pitchers left Czechia hitless.

31/07/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 3: Chinese Taipei beats Mexico; Korea defeats Japan; Venezuela, US undefeated; Panama gets first win

Mexico's Ezequiel Rivera homered again, but Chinese Taipei got to him when he took the mound in the fifth. Japan suffered a second consecutive loss. Venezuela scored 25 runs vs. South Africa. USA's Levi Kerr limited the Dominicans to a couple of hits, and his offence backed him with ten hits. Panama got to Italy's Sabrina Bottazzi, the first girl to start a game in the VI U-12 Baseball World Cup, after struggling for two innings.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei hands Mexico first loss as both teams move to 2nd Place in Group A

The two baseball superpowers are now 2-1, but trail undefeated Venezuela in Group A of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan. Chinese Taipei reliever Rui Xin Chen struck out the side in the sixth inning to end the game.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea tops rival Japan in WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup opening round matchup

World No. 2 Korea moves to 2-0 in the U-12 World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan, while world No. 1 Japan has fallen to 0-2.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela tops South Africa 25-0, moves to 3-0 in Group A

The South Americans are undefeated in the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama tops Italy, earns first win at U-12 Baseball World Cup

Panama got to Italy's starter Sabrina Bottazzi, the first girl to pitch in a game in this edition of the U-12 World Cup, and never needed to look back.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

USA shuts out Dominican Republic, earns third consecutive win at U-12 Baseball World Cup

One more impressive performance for the US in Tainan. Starting pitcher Levi Kerr allowed only two hits, and their bats produced ten hits, including a home run.

30/07/2022 2 Minute Read

U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 2: Venezuela beats Chinese Taipei in extras, first win for Italy, USA outslugs Japan, Mexico walks it off, Korea tops Czechia

Day 2 of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup saw the defending champs as well as the top-ranked team both defeated.

30/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela defeats defending champs Chinese Taipei, disappoints over 2,000 fans

The defending U-12 Baseball World Cup Champions came just short of the their second come from behind victory in the last 24 hours.

30/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Italy needs only four innings to top South Africa

Italian pitchers allowed only two hits in their first game played on the field at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan.

30/07/2022 1 Minute Read

US outslugs Japan in matchup between baseball superpowers

The US won one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan.

30/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico walks off Panama to end exciting pitcher's duel

Mexico moves to 2-0, while Panama drops to 0-2 in the VI WBSC Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan.

30/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea outscores Czechia after rain delay

Korea and Czechia were Day 2's first game of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. The Czechs had a chance to score first when they loaded the bases in the top of the second.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup Day 1: Chinese Taipei walks it off, easy wins for Mexico and USA

The hosts were trailing 3-1 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth and came back to win. The US hit eight home runs and beat the Czech Republic, 24-0. Mexico needed only four at-bats to score 15 runs on 14 hits. Venezuela got a forfeit victory against Italy.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei comes from behind to walk off Panama to close Day 1 of WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Panama was almost perfect for five innings behind starter Johan Camarena. In the bottom of the sixth, its defence could not back up a struggling bullpen. En Chen batted in the winning run.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

USA hits 8 home runs, outscores Czech Republic in WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup opener

The US opened the score with 14 runs in the first inning, and showcased impressive power.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico dominates South Africa in opening game of WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Starter Jason Perez pitched three perfect innings, and the offence needed just four at-bats to score 15 runs.

28/07/2022 3 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup set to open in Tainan, multiple teams have realistic chance to win it all

Multiple National Team managers are aiming for their team to become the U-12 World Champions.

28/07/2022 1 Minute Read

How to watch the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Select games of the U-12 Baseball World Cup will be available to watch via exclusive broadcast partners and/or through WBSC's platform at gametime.sport.

28/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic aims for podium in U-12 Baseball World Cup debut

It's the first time that the Dominican Republic National Team competes on the world stage in this age bracket.

28/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces changes to U-12 Baseball World Cup schedule

The Japan-Dominican Republic opener on 29 July has been postponed to Wednesday, 3 August, which is programmed as a rest/make-up day.

26/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: South Africa aims to make Africa proud

"We are going to represent Africa. It's not only South Africa. We want to make Africa proud," commented manager Ian Griebenow

25/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Panama heads to WBSC U-12 Baseball World Camp after a 40-day training camp

Manager Manuel Rodriguez said he knows the strength of Chinese Taipei, Venezuela and Mexico, and that winning early in the tournament would be the key.

25/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Meet Tainan, home of the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Tainan will host the U-12 Baseball World Cup for the fourth time in a row. Let’s discover some facts about this fascinating city where many young athletes start their international baseball journeys.

22/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Updated schedule released for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup as Guam withdraws due to COVID restrictions

The WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, a 12-team competition, will proceed as an 11-team official world championship tournament for the current edition, with no substitution permitted at this late stage.

22/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Rafael Herdé to manage talented Venezuelan National Team at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The world No. 6 Venezuelan baseball programme earned a bronze medal in 2011.

19/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017 champ Kumar Rocker selected 3rd overall in 2022 MLB Draft

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2013 winner, U-15 World Cup 2016 All-World teamer Justin Campbell was selected by the Cleveland Guardians. Twenty of the 37 players picked in the first round are USA Baseball alumni.

18/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Samurai Japan set to open U-12 National Team camp

Manager Hirokazu Ibata, a former NPB gold-glove middle infielder, selected the 18-player roster in a tryout that followed a digital challenge.

12/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan

The registration deadline is Friday, 22 July.

11/07/2022 1 Minute Read

European Champion Germany, runner-up Czech Republic qualify for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023

World No. 18 Germany and No. 14 Czech Republic became the first National Teams to qualify for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023.

07/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Winner, runner-up of European championship will be first National Teams qualified for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2023

The European final is scheduled for Saturday, 9 July, in Vienna, Austria.

02/07/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 5 USA reveals national team roster for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

Manager Rj Farrell picked the 18 players "after an extremely competitive trial process."

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

Africa: U-12 Mixed Baseball Championship for primary schools shines in Tanzania

The tournament, named the Fukuoka Cup, took place 18-19 June at Koshien Baseball Field at Azania Secondary School and was organised by the Tanzania Baseball & Softball Association (TaBSA).

07/06/2022 2 Minute Read

‘Great memories’ will be created at upcoming WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, says Tainan City Deputy Mayor

Chinese Taipei Baseball Association: “We have had countless meetings with the Tainan City government and all other parties, and we are doing whatever it takes to make sure that we provide a safe environment for everyone to enjoy the best game experience.”

06/06/2022 2 Minute Read

Groups, mascot, schedule unveiled for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan

The hosts, world No. 2/defending U-12 World Champions Chinese Taipei will take the field against No. 17 Italy after the opening ceremony at the Asia Pacific International Stadium in Tainan on Friday, 29 July.

31/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea names U-18, U-12 National Baseball Team managers ahead of WBSC World Cups

Jae-ho Choi (pictured above) will lead Korea to the XXX WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. Dong-jin Lee will be the manager at the VI U-12 Baseball World Cup.

18/05/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Guam, South Africa complete list of nations in 12-team global event

The youth baseball world championship's sixth edition is scheduled from 29 July to 7 August in Tainan, Taiwan.

18/05/2022 1 Minute Read

U-12, U-15, U-18 Baseball World Cup alum Hao Yu Lee among MiLB Players of the Week

Lee, 19, was a part of Chinese Taipei's world championship winning team at the 2019 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup,

17/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Peravia wins U-12 Dominican Baseball Championship 2022

The country's National Federation has named 60 players as a pre-selection for the U-12 National Team.

31/03/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 6 Venezuela holds more trials to build roster for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The National Federation and the Criollitos de Venezuela Academy played five tryout games over three days in Barquisimeto.

23/03/2022 1 Minute Read

RJ Farrell to manage USA at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

"I love USA Baseball and what it stands for, so leading the 2022 team is a true honour," commented Farrell. World No. 5 USA received a Wild Card for the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.

23/03/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces long-term Baseball World Cup rights partnership with Japanese media giant Hakuhodo DY media partners

The seven-year agreement, which runs through 2028, exclusively awards Hakuhodo the media rights in Japan for all WBSC’s Baseball World Cups, including the U-23 Baseball World Cup, the U-18 Baseball World Cup, the U-15 Baseball World Cup, the U-12 Baseball World Cup and the Women’s Baseball World Cup.

17/03/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 5 USA awarded wild card into WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The three-time U-12 World Champions become the 10th participant in the youth world championship.

17/03/2022 1 Minute Read

Aragua wins Venezuela's U-11 National Baseball Championship

They defeated Miranda in the final. The national federation will use the 20-team tournament to select the team representing World No. 6 Venezuela in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.

09/03/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 World Cup winner Hao-Yu Lee impresses at Philadelphia Phillies camp

The 19-year old played in seven games at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2019. He also represented world No. 2 Chinese Taipei at the U-12 and U-15 World Cups.

16/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Teenage international baseball veteran Yu-Min Lin signs with MLB's Arizona DBacks

The 18-year old left-handed pitcher played for Chinese Taipei in the WBSC U-12, U-15, U-18 and U-23 Baseball World Cups.

20/01/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe reveals its 2022 international baseball calendar

Austria will host the U-12 European Baseball Championship. The Czech Republic will be home to the U-18 championship and France to the Women's. The tournaments will qualify for the 2023 WBSC World Cups.

18/01/2022 2 Minute Read

Nine events highlight 2022 international Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 calendars

The WBSC Executive Board approved the 2022 international events calendar for Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 during its first online meeting of the year on 11 January.

13/01/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela to select U-12 Baseball National Team from first-ever U-11 National Championship

Twelve teams are down to the second phase, the group winners will compete for the national title in February

12/01/2022 1 Minute Read

Former NPB All-Star, Olympic gold medal coach Hirokazu Ibata to manage Japan at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The 46-year old is willing to share his experience with the younger generation of players.

23/12/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2019 amongst top five most popular sports events in TPE

The U-12 Baseball World Cup was played for the first time in 2011 with the city of Tainan building a 130 million USD multi-stadium complex in 2019 to host the biennial WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup through to 2027.

12/11/2021 1 Minute Read

USA Baseball announces U-12 National Team roster

The 18 players manager RJ Farrell selected during a four-day trial will play three exhibition games starting Saturday, 13 November.

06/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Dominican Republic wins U-12 Pan American Championship, qualifies for U-12 Baseball World Cup with Mexico, Venezuela and Panama

The Dominicans earned their first title in this age bracket in 32 years. They defeated host Mexico, 8-2, in Aguascalientes.

31/08/2021 1 Minute Read

VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup rescheduled for summer 2022 in Tainan, TPE

The next U-12 world championship will be played in 2022. Players born in 2010 and 2011 will be eligible to compete.

25/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Pan American Qualifier to WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup to open 29 August

The top four finishers after round-robin play will advance to the World Cup. The finals are scheduled for Saturday, 4 September.

25/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Alida Campioni, the girl who looks up to Yadier Molina, helped Italy win U-12 Baseball European Championship

As a nine-year-old, she wrote to Santa Claus that her main wish was catcher's gear. She became her club's captain and made the Italian National Baseball Team 18-player roster.

16/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Italy tops Czech Republic to win U-12 European Baseball Championship 2021

Both countries qualified for the U-12 Baseball World Cup. Italy has now won the U-12 European Championship four times in a row. Germany beat the Netherlands in the third-place game.

12/07/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC World Cup alumni Kumar Rocker, Brady House, Andy Painter, Brandon Kinney selected in first round of MLB Draft 2021

The New York Mets selected Kumar Rocker 10th overall. The right-hander helped the United States win the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017.

11/06/2021 1 Minute Read

USA Baseball reveals U-12 National Team coaching staff

Pitching coach Seth Kenny and assistant coaches Erik Johnson and Tanner Vesely will serve under manager R.J. Farrell.

26/02/2021 3 Minute Read

WBSC reveals 2021-2029 calendar for Youth, Women’s Baseball World Cups and format change

One of the main changes includes turning the Women’s Baseball World Cup into a four-year cycle event, similar to Premier12, giving all participating Member Federations more time to prepare and compete and setting up a more balanced and efficient competition calendar.

02/12/2020 1 Minute Read

Global growth: 2021 European Baseball Championship to expand from 12 to 16 nations

The Men's and U-18 European Baseball Championships will be held in Italy. Belgium was awarded the hosting rights for for the U-12 European Championship, while Slovakia and Czech Republic will co-host the U-15 European Championship.

27/10/2020 1 Minute Read

Japan U-12 National Team manager Toshihisa Nishi takes NPB minor league job

The former All-Star second baseman will manage the second team of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars next year.

22/10/2020 1 Minute Read

New dates set for Asian qualifiers to 2021 WBSC U-18 and U-12 Baseball World Cups

International baseball season in Asia will open in Taiwan with the WBSC U-12 World Cup qualifier in March and U-18 World Cup qualifier in April.

09/10/2020 1 Minute Read

Adrian Morejon, WBSC U-12 and U-15 World Cup star, makes MLB postseason first start, falls to Dodgers

The 21-year old left-hander made his first career highlight as a left fielder in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, he then helped Cuba win the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup 2014 where he was named the MVP and went on to make his debut in Cuba's top league the same year.

28/07/2020 2 Minute Read

28 July 2013: USA wins II WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The US National Team dominated the final against Chinese Taipei in front of a record crowd of 10,000. The win started a three-peat.

20/07/2020 1 Minute Read

One year ago: New $130m home of Youth U-12 Baseball World Cup opens in Tainan, Taiwan

Less than one week after the stadium inauguration, the venue hosted the fifth edition of the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. Tainan will be the site where the next four U-12 World Champions are crowned.

17/06/2020 4 Minute Read

GameTime Classics | Episode 83: Watch Cuba, Korea play for bronze at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2019

Cuba lost their first two games of the U-12 Baseball World Cup 2019 then won six straight to cruise to the bronze medal game against Asian giants Korea.

15/06/2020 3 Minute Read

GameTime Classics | Episode 81: watch memorable pitching duel Panama-Korea at WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017

Four pitchers dominated the game on 28 July 2017 in Tainan, Taiwan, showcasing the talent of the U-12 level.

28/05/2020 3 Minute Read

GameTime Classics | Episode 65: Relive emotional WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017 Final

Hosts Chinese Taipei and USA battled for the U-12 World Title in front of a sell-out crowd of 9,500 in Tainan.

12/05/2020 1 Minute Read

Taiwan to host Asian qualifiers for U-12 and U-18 Baseball World Cups

The U-18 Asian Baseball Championship will be held in Kaohsiung in September, while the U-12 Asian Baseball Championship is scheduled for November in Tainan.