23/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Nicaragua to host WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier

Managua and Masaya will host the 12-team tournament. The participants will split into two groups, and the top two finishers of each group will qualify for the medal round and earn a spot in the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024.

15/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico announce roster for WBSC Americas U-23 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

The roster includes a mix of professional and amateur players. "This is the best team possible," commented manager Igor Gonzalez.

10/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia sweep Guam, qualify for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The Blacktown International Sportspark hosted the WBSC Oceania qualifying series. The hosts prevailed in the first game (1-0) after a thrilling pitching duel and swept the series with a dominating 15-2 effort in the second.

06/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia and Guam to compete for spot in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The Blacktown International Sportspark will host the best-of-three series serving as the WBSC Oceania qualifying tournament.

14/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Netherlands confirmed as U-23 Baseball European Champions, qualify with runner up Great Britain for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024

France beat Germany in the third-place game to earn the bronze medal. The Chinese Baseball Association will host the V WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in 2024 at the Shaoxing Baseball Softball Sports Culture Centre, the venue of the 19th Asian Games this year.

10/05/2023 2 Minute Read

Jordan Diaz: WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup bronze medallist enjoys MLB three-homer night

The utility infielder made his MLB debut in September 2022, one year after helping Colombia to an historic third place in the U-23 Baseball World Cup.

06/04/2023 1 Minute Read

China to host V WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in 2024

The Shaoxing Baseball Softball Sports Culture Center, the baseball/softball venue for the 19th Asian Games, will host a historic first WBSC baseball event in the country.

25/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022 by the numbers

High quality pitching was the key for Japan to clinch their second WBSC U-23 Baseball World Championship. The Most Valuable Player of the tournament Ryusei Gonda (pictured) led the tournament with four saves in six appearances.

23/10/2022 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup MVP Ryusei Gonda, All-World Team awarded during closing ceremony

The Japanese reliever appeared in seven games, including the final, and earned five saves. Seven of the 12 participants have a player in the All-World Tea. WBSC Secretary General Beng Choo Low: "Thank you all for helping to make this an amazing and memorable world-class event. The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association and the Local Organising Committee have been dedicated and committed partners."

23/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Maruyama three-run homer, masterful pitching highlight Japan's title victory over Korea

Japan defeated Korea 3-0 in the IV U-23 Baseball World Cup final. Masashi Maruyama's homer represented the first runs allowed by Korea's left-handed pitcher Saangyung Lee. Japan won the inaugural edition and finished second in 2018.