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.

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Former KBO utility Tae-Won Choi to manage Korea in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The 53-year-old appeared in 1,284 games from 1993 to 2003 and is currently the Kyung Hee University head coach. Gye-Won Park will manage the U-18 National Team.

15/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Groups announced for V U-23 Baseball World Cup

The tournament, which will be held from 6 to 15 September 2024 in Shaoxing, China, is the first Baseball World Cup hosted in mainland China.

12/12/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Africa announces dates, venues of Baseball, Softball & Baseball5 World Cup Qualifiers

South Africa will host U-15 and U-23 Baseball World Cup and Men's Softball World Cup qualifiers. Praia, Cape Verde will be the venue for Africa's Baseball5 World Cup qualifier.

10/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Japan defeat Chinese Taipei to win Asian Baseball Championship, both qualify with Korea for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The newly built Taipei Dome welcomed the largest crowd since its inauguration and set a new attendance record for this year’s Asian Baseball Championship, with 21,013 fans to witness Japan clinch their 20th title in the history of the Asian Baseball Championship.

06/12/2023 3 Minute Read

Pakistan baseball stands tall on the mound, looking for a bright future

Pakistan lost their debut game in the XXX BFA Asia Baseball Championship but won the hearts of the fans. As Pakistan reliever Amaan Jan Khan struck out Motoki Mukoyama of Japan to end the inning, 6,000 intense fans in Taipei Dome erupted and gave the night's loudest applause.

05/12/2023 2 Minute Read

China to host V WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup from 6 to 15 September, 2024

The Shaoxing Baseball & Softball Sports Culture Center, the venue of baseball and softball at the 19th Asian Games, will host a WBSC baseball event in mainland China for the first time. Eight teams have qualified so far with hosts China receiving a wild card.

02/12/2023 2 Minute Read

XXX BFA Asian Championship starts Sunday, qualifies three teams for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024

The hosts and defending champions Chinese Taipei, Japan and Korea are the favourites in the eight-team tournament opening on Sunday, 3 December at the new Taipei Dome.

30/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Colombia win Pan American U-23 Baseball Championship

Colombia won a thrilling pitching duel against Nicaragua, 1-0. The two National Teams, third-place Venezuela and fourth-place Puerto Rico advanced to the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024.

29/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Colombia, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela qualify for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024

Undefeated Colombia and Nicaragua will compete for the U-23 Pan American title. Puerto Rico and Venezuela will play for bronze. The finals are scheduled on Thursday, 30 November, in Managua, Nicaragua.

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.

23/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Sheng Ping Cheng leads Chinese Taipei to bronze medal

The second baseman batted in all the runs. Chen Hsun Lee allowed a run on one hit in the first, then limited Mexico to a couple of hits. Hsin Yen Chuang pitched two perfect innings to close the game.

22/10/2022 3 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 10: East Asian rivals Japan and Korea set up final, Mexico and Chinese Taipei play for bronze

Japan relied on starter Raiku Katayama, who allowed Mexico only one walk over five innings. They took the lead in the bottom of the second and never looked back. Korea tied the game against Colombia in the bottom of the seventh and won it in the eighth as Seunghwan Song slid head-first to beat the throw to first, which would have completed an inning-ending double play. Australia beat Chinese Taipei in the final game of the Super Round. The hosts will play Mexico for the bronze medal

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Raiku Katayama's masterful outing leads Japan to the final with victory over Mexico

The right-hander allowed only one walk over five innings. Mexico scored in the sixth and seventh inning against reliever Ryutaro Sawayanagi and stranded at third and second the potential tying runs in the seventh.

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Seunghwan Song's head-first slide to first propels Korea to World Championship final

With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the eighth, the left fielder hit a grounder to third. After getting the force out on the bag, Branlyn Jaraba threw to first base for the double play. Song dove to beat his throw, allowing Hanbyul Kim to score the winning run.

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia outplay Chinese Taipei in final game of Super Round

Australia took advantage of four walks allowed by Chinese Taipei starter Chen Wei Lin and held on to the lead, delivering a solid performance in pitching and defence.

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Dutch pitchers rack up nine strikeouts in triumph over Germany

The Netherlands ended the Placement Round by defeating Germany, 3-0. They will finish in eighth place, with the same record as Venezuela.

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Kenedy Corona’s homer powers Venezuela’s 4-2 win over Puerto Rico

Kenedy Corona went deep in the first and scored two. Puerto Rico fired up in the last inning, but their comeback came just short as Venezuela took the game 4-2.

22/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Yuri Fernandez leads Cuban 9-0 win over South Africa

Cuba and South Africa finished their stints at IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup. Yuri Fernandez helped Cuba secure the win and pitcher Jaryd White threw a complete game for South Africa.

21/10/2022 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 9: Japan, Korea and Mexico tied at top of Super Round standings

Mexico and Japan earned two dramatic wins over Chinese Taipei and Korea. Chinese Taipei is now fourth. Colombia beat Australia, eliminating both from medal contention.

21/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Ruben Salinas' pinch-hit single drives Mexico's 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei

With runners at the corners and two outs in the eighth, Salinas was all over a hanging breaking ball and turned it into the winning hit. Manuel Castro worked the bottom half of the frame and closed the game with a strike out.

21/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Nakamura's diving catch saves Japan in 2-1 game against Korea

Japan outhit Korea 10-2 but wasted scoring opportunities, including two runners at home plate. Korea trailed 2-0 until they scored on a run to base in the bottom of the seventh, but shortstop Jin Nakamura made a critical play that secured the win.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Branlyn Jaraba's four-RBI day leads Colombian win over Australia

The third baseman hit a two-run home run and a bases-loaded double. Australia had the potential tying run at bat in the bottom of the seventh. Both teams are out of the medal round.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Shawn Ross shines as his homer lifts Puerto Rico over Germany

Puerto Rico snapped a comeback win with Shawn Ross' two-run homer over Germany, 3-1.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Two homers spark Netherlands' 17-3 win over South Africa

Yurdion Martie and Shervyen Newton went deep, driving the Netherlands to a 17-3 win. The Dutch became the second team to score more than 10 runs at the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup.

21/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Carlos Monier and Andrys Perez power Cuba past Venezuela

Cuba had four of their six hits in a two-run second, providing all the offence they needed. Venezuela brought the potential winning run at bat in the bottom of the seventh.

20/10/2022 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 8: Korea on top of Super Round standings as Japan and Mexico also win

In a crucial game between two unbeaten sides, two consecutive bunts put the Chinese Taipei defence under pressure in the second innings and broke the score open for Korea. A two-RBI single by Kanta Aiba was all the offence Japan's pitching needed. Colombia's plan worked as clockwork for the first four innings, then a wrong move to the bullpen allowed Mexico to come back.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea open score with consecutive squeeze plays to defeat Chinese Taipei

A four-run second became the turning point of the game. Korea protected the lead with solid defence, then handed the ball to untouchable relievers, Kyuyeon Kim and Donghyun Sung.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Ren Tomida shines in Japan's 2-1 win over Australia

Left-handed starter Ren Tomida allowed one run on four hits over six innings. The hard-throwing right-hander used 14 pitches to retire the side in the seventh. A two-RBI single was all the run production they needed.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico come from behind to beat Colombia

Colombia took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth but a wrong move to the bullpen, swung the momentum to Mexico. The World No. 4 now have 2-1 record in the Super Round after a big comeback in the fifth inning.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Yadiel Rolon throws complete game shutout in Puerto Rico’s win over South Africa

Pitcher Yadiel Rolon threw a complete game for Puerto Rico. The 'Boricuas' ended the game in five innings, 10-0.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Andrys Perez's sacrifice fly helps Cuba to snatch 3-2 win over Germany

Germany scored two runs in the second and third. Cuba came from behind in the bottom of the third to tie the game and went ahead in the fourth.

20/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Carlos Naveda pitches five solid innings in Venezuela's win over the Netherlands

Venezuela scored one run in each of the first three innings. Starting pitcher Carlos Naveda went five innings, striking out four and allowing one hit and one walk.

19/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Super Round schedule announced for IV U-23 Baseball World Cup

The second phase will run from 20 through 22 October. The medal games are scheduled for Sunday, 23 October at Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City.

19/10/2022 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 7: Australia, Mexico join Korea in Super Round

It was an exciting day of baseball at Tianmu Stadium, with two of the three makeup games finishing in extra innings. The results shaped Group B standings, with five teams tied at 2-3. The Team Quality Balance (TQB) calculations promoted Australia and Mexico.

19/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Saangyung Lee's impressive seven-inning effort leads Korean win in extras over Mexico

The left-hander used 89 pitches and 62 strikes to get 21 outs. He allowed only five hits and no walk. Former WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup star Donghyun Sung took care of the final three. Korea finished the opening round undefeated.

19/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Collins charges late surge in 4-1 Netherlands victory over Puerto Rico

A throwing error scored both tie-break runners in the top of the eighth. Puerto Rico missed multiple scoring opportunities.

19/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Guillermo Garcia's two RBIs drive Cuba to beat Australia

A strong defence backed up three pitchers. Timely hitting made the most of what the Australian defence allowed.

18/10/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 6: Australia win two games in a day, Korea and Colombia qualify for Super Round

After the comeback win against the Netherlands, Australia carried their momentum into the next game and played even better as they outscored Puerto Rico to complete back-to-back wins. Korea will finish first in Group B. Colombia will advance as Group A No. 3. Bryan Alvarez batted in the go-ahead run with a pinch-hit double.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia carry momentum in win over Puerto Rico

The Puerto Ricans struggled to score, while the Australians scored six in the first couple of at-bats before cruising to the win. Both teams are still aiming at a spot in the Super Round.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Chen Tso Tseng' eighth-inning heroics lift unbeaten Chinese Taipei past Venezuela

Chen Tso Tseng had three hits, including the walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth. The hosts head to the Super Round undefeated, while the reigning world champions play in the placement round

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Australia stage last inning comeback to beat the Netherlands

After taking and surrendering the lead twice, the Aussies outplayed the Dutch bullpen in the top of the seventh to make a comeback win.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Hanbyul Kim lifts Korea past Puerto Rico in extra innings

Korea took the lead in the bottom of the sixth, but Puerto Rico tied it with two outs in the seventh. A swinging bunt by Hanbyul Kim gave Korea first place in Group B.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Nammoku ignites Japanese rally in win over South Africa

Japan is heading now to Taipei. They will start the Super Round with a 1-1 record.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Gonzalez, Alvarez anchor Cuba's dramatic win against Mexico

A pinch-hit double by Bryan Gonzalez gave Cuba the lead in the top of the seventh. Frank Alvarez took care of the final three outs.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Colombia clinch Super Round spot with shut out win over Germany

The bronze medallists of the third edition will advance as the number three seed, behind Chinese Taipei and Japan.

17/10/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 5: Chinese Taipei, Japan qualify for Super Round, huge wins for Netherlands, and Puerto Rico

The hosts outscored South Africa and are 4-0, and Japan's pitcher dominated Colombia. The Dutch came from behind and celebrated their first success against Cuba. A two-out bloop single to center field by Ricardo de La Torre gave the 'boricua' a 3-2 win against Mexico.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Seunghyeok Yang's RBI single in sixth drives Korea past Australia

After giving up three runs in the first, Korea tied the game in the bottom half of the frame and claimed the victory thanks to an RBI single by Seunghyeok Yang in the bottom of the sixth.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei outscores South Africa, head to Super Round as first in Group A

An 11-run third inning was the game. The hosts have four wins from four games to their name and play defending champions Venezuela on Tuesday.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

De Groot guides the Netherlands in come-from-behind win over Cuba

Aaron De Groot kept the Dutch in the game, and Jefrem Leon protected the lead pitching two scoreless innings.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Dominant pitching lifts Japan to 4-1 over Colombia

Starter Ren Tomida and relievers Ryotaro Sawayanagi and Ryusei Gonda combined for 12 strikeouts. Japan secured second place in Group A and a spot in the Super Round.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico's De la Torre walks it off in extra innings to beat Mexico

After a 1-1 game, Mexico scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth. Reliever Nestor Anguamea came within two strikes from the win, then Puerto Rico's DH got the winning swing.

17/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Venezuela beat Germany to stay in Super Round race

The defending champions were in control against Germany despite José Conopoima's control issues on the mound. They took the lead in the second and never looked back.

16/10/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 4: Korea, Chinese Taipei earn huge wins, defending champs Venezuela fall again

Seunghwan Song hit a grand slam off Andy Vargas to walk off a game against Cuba tied into the seventh. The hosts showed dominant pitching against Japan and are now alone on top of Group A. A bunt by slugger Bryam Buelvas led Colombia to victory over Venezuela. Due to inclement weather, the WBSC moved two games to Douliou city, which will host Group B also on Monday, 17 October.

16/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Seunghwan Song walk-off grand slam lifts Korea over Cuba

The game got into the seventh with no score and within two strikes of an extra-inning finish. Song got to Andy Vargas' fourth pitch and turned it into the game-winner.

16/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei pitchers strikeout 12 in triumph over Japan

Starter Chen Wei Lin's fastball touched 157 kilometres per hour. The hosts remain undefeated and on top of Group A.

16/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico play solid behind Alemao Hernandez as they shut out Netherlands

The 'tricolores' punched in their second win. Gave their starting pitcher the support he needed with two runs in the bottom of the second and added two insurance runs on defensive errors in the fifth.

16/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Florian Kawczynski helps Germany shut out South Africa

Florian Kawczynski dominated the mound to help Germany earn their first win, 10-0, against South Africa. They took the lead in the first and did not look back.

16/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Buelvas’ homer and key hit give Colombia win over Venezuela in extra-inning thriller

The Oakland A's prospect led Colombia to an important win. The game was delayed for two hours due to the weather.

15/10/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 3: Japan, Chinese Taipei on top of Group A, rain cancels Group B games

A hitless bullpen and productive Hiroki Nakagawa led Japan to a huge win against defending world champions Venezuela. The hosts beat Germany. The world No. 1 and No. 2 programmes will face each other on Sunday in Taichung. Due to inclement weather, it was not possible to play at Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City

15/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei pitcher Lai handles Germany in shut out win

Hosts Chinese Taipei's five hits in the game proved more than enough to beat Germany and tie World No. 1 Japan at the top of Group A. The Asian powerhouses will face each other on Sunday.

15/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Nakagawa drives Japanese triumph against defending world champions Venezuela

Hiroki Nakagawa scored the first run and drove in the go-ahead run with a single. The bullpen did not allow a hit in the final four innings. Inclement weather caused a one-hour delay.

15/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Caraballo shines as Colombia surge to 10-0 blowout of South Africa

South Africa had big opportunities in the fourth inning but did not capitalise on it. Colombia ended the game early with a 10-0 statement win.

14/10/2022 3 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Day 2 - Mexico win in extras, four shut outs by Korea, Japan, Puerto Rico and Venezuela

The runner-up of the 2021 edition won a thriller against Australia. Starting pitchers impressed in every game.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Sejin Cho's key hit sparks Korean 4-0 rally over the Netherlands

Korea used a great pitching and running game to beat the Netherlands. The starters were almost perfect for three innings until Korea's infield hit in the fourth sparked a run, and good defence and aggressive base running, which opened the score in the seventh.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Takumi Fujii’s homer leads Japan to win against Germany

Fuji's solo homer put Japan on the scoreboard. They didn't need to look back. Germany had only two hits.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Two great Camacho plays give Mexico the win against Australia in eight-inning thriller

Left fielder Angel Camacho sent the game to extra innings with a spectacular diving catch, then scored the winning run as the lead tie-break runner.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Ramirez leads defending champions Venezuela to opening win over South Africa

Starting pitcher Wikelman Ramirez took a no-hitter into the seventh. The game was tied at zero after three innings.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico shut out Cuba, open Group B with win

After three innings with no score, the Boricuas took the lead in the fourth and didn't need to look back. Cuba had only two hits.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Netherlands partner with Wellink for U-23 Baseball World Cup helmet sponsorship

The Dutch food industry giant is active in the Asian markets and believes the association with international baseball will help raise brand awareness.

13/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei open IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup with comeback win against Colombia

Colombia took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth. The hosts roared back with a five-run sixth. "I want to express my deep gratitude to our hosts, CTBA, and its President, Jeffrey Koo Jr," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari during the opening ceremony. "We feel at home here."

13/10/2022 1 Minute Read

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

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

12/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Where to watch the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The 2022 U-23 World Cup will commence on October 13 – here’s where you can watch the action live from wherever you are around the world.

12/10/2022 3 Minute Read

IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup preview: Chinese Taipei-Colombia to open 11-day extravaganza

The hosts and the previous edition's bronze medallists are strong candidates for the Super Round in Group A, together with defending World Champions Venezuela and Japan. The toughest competition may result in Group B, with all six teams aiming for the top three spots.

11/10/2022 2 Minute Read

IV U-23 Baseball World Cup set to start, trophy unveiled during welcome press conference

Eleven Chinese Taipei players shared welcome messages for the other participating National Teams while Chinese Taipei Baseball Association Vice President Hua-Wei Lin sent a welcome message and said: “This shows that the U-23 Baseball World Cup is one of the most important tournaments in the international baseball schedule.”

11/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: Puerto Rico aiming to better eighth place finish

Puerto Rico has participated in one previous edition of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in 2018, finishing eighth in Barranquilla, Colombia.

10/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Taipei, Taichung and Douliu: Getting to know the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup host cities

Discover the three host cities where 12 national teams will compete for the title of the U-23 Baseball World Champion from 13 to 24 October.

09/10/2022 2 Minute Read

10 things to know about the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022 opens on Thursday, 13 October, in Taipei City.

08/10/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: A compelling and competitive history

The event, which starts on Thursday, has one of the most level playing fields across the WBSC’s baseball events with four different winners across its four editions to date.

03/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico to field roster of professionals at IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Ten players are under contract with MLB organizations, including Padres top prospect and U-23 Baseball World Cup alumnus Brandon Valenzuela.

03/10/2022 2 Minute Read

IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup to open in 10 days

Chinese Taipei-Puerto Rico will open the tournament on 13 October at Tenmu Stadium, Taipei City. The finals are scheduled for Sunday, 23 October.

26/09/2022 1 Minute Read

IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: Puerto Rico opens training camp

Manager Juan 'Igor' Gonzalez is working with 30 players in Cayey. He will pick the final 24-man roster before 11 October.

23/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022

The deadline to register is Monday, 10 October.

20/09/2022 2 Minute Read

Groups, schedule revealed for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup this October in Taipei

China and Nicaragua have been replaced by Puerto Rico and Colombia in the final list of participating teams.

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.

20/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela qualify, complete 12-team lineup for U-23 Baseball World Cup

Host México ended their tournament at home undefeated as they shutout Cuba 4-0 in the final to earn the championship. The 12-team lineup for this October's WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup is now set.

09/06/2022 1 Minute Read

World No. 3 Korea awarded Wild Card for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Korea is the eighth team to enter the U-23 World Cup. The top four finishers of the Americas Qualifier, scheduled from 10 to 19 June in Aguascalientes, Mexico, will complete the set of participants.

26/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Juan Gonzalez to manage Puerto Rican U-23 National Baseball Team, reveals preliminary roster

The former MLB All-Star managed Puerto Rico in the WBSC Premier12 2019 and the Olympic qualifiers in 2021.

05/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Teams from Asia, Africa and Oceania confirmed for WBSC U-15, U-23 Baseball World Cups

The WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup will take place from 26 August to 4 September in Hermosillo, Mexico, while the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup is scheduled from 14 to 23 October in Taipei City, TPE.

26/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Oceania: Australia sweeps New Zealand, qualifies for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2022

The Aussies became the third National Team qualified for the U-23 World Cup, following Germany and the Netherlands. Squads from the Americas (4), Asia (3), and Africa (1), and a wild card are still to be determined.

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.

23/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Germany's U-23 National Baseball Team opens camp in Tenerife

Manager Steve Janssen has selected 20 players, half of them represented Germany at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2021.

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.

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.

15/12/2021 3 Minute Read

2021 in Review: Olympics, Yamada, Frazier, Rodriguez headline historic year for int'l baseball

Shut down in 2020, international baseball in 2021 returned to the field with Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers, 18 months after the Premier12 2019. The U-23 in Mexico became the first Baseball World Cup played since the U-18 2019 in Korea.

25/11/2021 1 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Chinese Taipei ace Zhuang-Chen signs with MLB's Oakland A's

The 21-year old right-hander appeared in two games in the U-23 World Cup. His fastball touched 95 miles per hour.

08/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Hosting WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup yields economic boost to Ciudad Obregon

"In addition to the numbers, it is worth highlighting the social, sporting and image impact of the city by hosting a world event," commented Moisés Corrales Ruiz, the OCV owner.

07/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Colombia's Brayan Buelvas: The rising star from the rising nation

Buelvas, ranked 8th among the top prospects of the Oakland Athletics, was one of the youngest members in Colombia’s roster at the U-23 WBSC Baseball World Cup.

07/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexico's Brandon Valenzuela: The passion to play for his country

One of the top prospects for the San Diego Padres organization was the starting catcher for Mexico. His performance proved why there are big hopes on him.

06/10/2021 1 Minute Read

U-23 World Champions Venezuela receive highest honor back home

One of the highest honors that any civil person can receive in Venezuela was granted to the U-23 National Team after they won the World Cup in Mexico.

03/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Managers Enrique Reyes, Carlos Garcia comment on final of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Both National Teams participated in the WBSC post-game virtual press conference.

03/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Colombia's Gustavo Campero is the U-23 Baseball World Cup MVP as U-23 All-World Team revealed

The 24-year old was the best hitter in the tournament with a .571 batting average.

03/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Venezuela wins WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Pitchers limited the defending World Champions Mexico to three hits and took advantage of a pair of defensive woes of the hosts early in the game.

03/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Jose Mosquera: "Bringing the U-23 Baseball bronze back to Colombia is an honour"

The post-game press conference of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup is available on demand.

03/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Colombia beats Cuba, earns historic U-23 Baseball World Cup bronze medal

Colombia scored two runs in each of the first two innings and didn't need to look back against a brave Cuban side.

02/10/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup - Photo galleries

Photo galleries of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup.

02/10/2021 3 Minute Read

Mexico, Venezuela to meet in Final for U-23 Baseball World Title

Mexico won a dramatic elimination game against Colombia to finish the Super Round. Colombia and Cuba will play for bronze.

02/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Korea finish U-23 Baseball World Cup Placement Round with wins

Ciudad Obregon witnessed three close games that set the standings from 7th to 12 Place.

02/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Mexico beats Colombia, will defend U-23 Baseball World Title in the final

A solo home run by Tirso Ornelas made the difference in the sixth inning. Mexico will face Venezuela at 7.30 pm on Saturday 2 October.

02/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Venezuela heading to U-23 World Championship game

The 2018 bronze medalists will now watch the night game to learn which team will compete with them for the U-23 World Title.

01/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Cuba walks it off against Panama, stays in medal race at U-23 Baseball World Cup

Cuba came back three times and finally walked it off in the eighth on a base hit by Yuddiel Gonzalez.

01/10/2021 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: Race to Final wide open heading into last day of Super Round

The results on Thursday, 30 September, set up a fascinating final day. Every game scheduled at Estadio Sonora in Hermosillo will count.

01/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Nicaragua remains unbeaten in Placement Round, secures seventh place at U-23 Baseball World Cup

Nicaragua dominated the Dominican Republic and cannot be reached at the top of the placement round.

01/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Venezuela comes from behind to beat Mexico, tops Super Round of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Venezuela took a 1-0 lead into the sixth. Venezuela scored two in the sixth, five in the seventh and now leads the super round, tied with Colombia at 3-1.

01/10/2021 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei beats Panama, is still in the U-23 Baseball World Cup medal race

Submarine Yu-hung Chen proved almost unhittable. A home run by Abraham Rodriguez off reliever Chih-ting Wang put Panama within two runs. Hard-throwing 19-year old Chun-wei Chiu got the three final outs.

30/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Colombia tops Cuba, shares first place in U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round

Colombia is now 3-1 and is aiming at the final. Cuba fell to 1-3, but has still a chance to be in the bronze medal game.

30/09/2021 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: The final two days of Super Round will be a battle

Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela are now All tied at 2-1 with two days of competition to go.

30/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Nicaragua on top of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup Placement Round

The leading National Team took off with a shut-out win against the Czech Republic. Korea beat the Dominican Republic, and the Netherlands defeated Germany.

30/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Panama beats Mexico after exciting pitching duel to close Super Round Day 1 at U-23 Baseball World Cup

Panama's Julio Ibarra allowed only four hits and two walks over 6-1 innings of work. First baseman Abraham Rodriguez hit a two-RBI single in the sixth.

30/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Venezuela wins loud in U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round debut

Venezuela outscored, 11-0 in 5 innings, and outhit, 15-5, Cuba and has now improved its record to 2-1.

29/09/2021 3 Minute Read

Colombia beats Chinese Taipei, earns first win of U-23 Baseball World Cup super round

Chinese Taipei struck first, Colombia came back and scored the go-ahead runs in the bottom of the fifth.

29/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Crunching the numbers - A look at the statistics of the Super Round teams at the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Venezuela has the best batting average, Chinese Taipei has the best ERA. The two best hitters play for Colombia. Cuba's Naykel Cruz is the pitcher with the most strikeouts.

29/09/2021 1 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round schedule, teams revealed

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) revealed the schedule of the Super Round and Placement Round of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, following the conclusion of the 30-game Opening Round today.

28/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Cuba wins, advances to U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round with Chinese Taipei

Left-hander Naykel Cruz muted the Dominican Republic lineup. Cuba scored six runs on ten hits and finished group play with a 4-1 record.

28/09/2021 3 Minute Read

Vojtech Mensik, from the College World Series to the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The 23-year old star of the Czech National Team just signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The WBSC had a chance to talk to him in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, during the third U-23 Baseball World Cup.

28/09/2021 2 Minute Read

U-23 Baseball World Cup - Group A: Final two spots into Super Round set to be determined

Chinese Taipei beat the Dominican Republic in the afternoon game. The make-up game of the opening day rainout between the Dominicans and Cuba will set the final standings.

28/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Group B: Panama joins Venezuela and Colombia into U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round

After dominating the first four games, Venezuela fell to Panama. Colombia joins the two in the Super Round. All three will start with a 1-1 record.

28/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Colombia beats Korea to finish opening round strong

Gustavo Campero batted in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning of a tight game.

28/09/2021 1 Minute Read

One at bat is all Mexico needs to package fourth consecutive win

A brave German side battled until the last pitch against the defending U-23 World Champions

28/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei shuts out Dominican Republic, two super round spots still open in group A of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Chinese Taipei pitchers allowed only three hits. The outcome was never in doubt. The Dominican Republic now faces an elimination game against Cuba on Tuesday.

28/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Panama beats Venezuela, they both head to U-23 Baseball World Cup super round with 1-1 record

Panama got to Venezuela's bullpen in the bottom half of the game. Julio Avendano earned the win pitching five solid innings.

27/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Nicaragua beats Netherlands, both head to placement round of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Panama takes advantage of the score and joins Venezuela and Colombia in the super round.

27/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Cuba wins, is one step closer to U-23 Baseball World Cup super round

After beating the Czech Republic, 7-1, Cuba will face the Dominican Republic in the make-up game of the rained-out opener.

27/09/2021 3 Minute Read

Mexico qualifies for U-23 Baseball World Cup Super Round, Group A set to close

Cuba and the Dominican Republic will make up on Tuesday at 10.30 (local time) the game that was rained out on 23 September.

27/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Venezuela, Colombia head to Super Round, third place still open in Group B of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Losses on the final day of group play could still prove costly. The third spot is still open.

27/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Venezuela wins again, earns super round spot

Four pitchers limited Korea to a couple of hits. Robert Perez Jr had two RBIs.

27/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexico shuts out Chinese Taipei, earns third consecutive win

Pitchers Juan Tellez, Juan Robles and Ricardo Hernandez dominated Chinese Taipei lineup.

27/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Colombia outscores Nicaragua, wins second consecutive game by knockout

The top four hitters in Colombia’s lineup combined to go 9-for-16.

27/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Dominican Republic wins a close one against the Czech Republic

Three Czech pitchers limited the Dominican Republic to four hits. Albert Suarez and Francis Florentino batted in the winning runs.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Cuba beats Germany, does one more step towards super round

Cuba broke the score open in the second inning. German pitchers struggled with control and allowed a total 11 walks.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Netherlands earn key win against Panama, still in play for super round of U-23 Baseball World Cup

The Dutch score all their runs in the fourth. Panama strands 10 runners.

26/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Venezuela leads Group B as the only undefeated team in the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Venezuela is playing solid baseball in a group that provides a lot of talent and four teams still in the mix for the other two spots in the super round.

26/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Mexico, Chinese Taipei lead Group A of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Mexico and Chinese Taipei lead with a 2-1 record. Cuba and the Dominican Republic are still in the mix for a spot among the top six in the world.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexico uses big inning to beat the Dominican Republic

A two-RBI double by Kevin Zamudo was the prelude to a six-run sixth by the defending U-23 World Champions.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Venezuela beats Nicaragua, remains only undefeated team in U-23 Baseball World Cup

Designated hitter Juan Fernández hit a home run, a double and had three RBIs. The 2018 bronze medalist took the lead in the second and didn't need to look back.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Yuddiel Gonzalez homers, leads Cuba to first win in U-23 Baseball World Cup

The designated hitter went deep in the fifth inning of a very well played pitching duel against Chinese Taipei. Cuba is in the mix for a spot in the super round.

26/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Colombia shuts out Netherlands, earns second win

A seven-run fourth opened the score, the game ended in six innings

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Panama beats Korea, is one step closer to super round of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Korea took a quick lead in the first, but Panama reversed the lead in the bottom half of the frame and didn't need to look back. Second baseman Adrian Montero went 3-for-4.

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Germany beats Czech Republic, earns first win in U-23 Baseball World Cup

The Czech Republic loaded the bases with no one out in the bottom of the seventh. The game ended on a caught stealing by catcher Maurice Bendrien

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Seven-inning games at WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: A new era in international baseball and boost to competitive balance

With two less innings per game, pitching depth might not be a huge factor anymore in international baseball events.

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Pitching puts Venezuela on top of Group B of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

After two days of competition, Venezuela is in front. Colombia, Korea, Nicaragua and Panama share a 1-1 record.

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei on top of Group A of the U-23 Baseball World Cup

Mexico was close to perfection against Cuba. The Dominican Republic wins in debut.

25/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Solid pitching leads Venezuela to emotional win against Colombia

Four pitchers limited Colombia to four hits. Starter Jesus Vargas pitcher five, solid innings. Closer Luis Curvelo earned a four-out save.

25/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexico close to perfection, beats Cuba, earns first win of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Starting pitchers Alemao Hernandez and Bryan Chi were perfect for three innings. The first hit of the night, a solo homer by Fabricio Macias, set the tone for the hosts.

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Korea comes from behind to beat Netherlands in extra

It's the first win in the U-23 Baseball World Cup for the World No. 2 baseball programme.

25/09/2021 2 Minute Read

A four-run first is enough for second Chinese Taipei U-23 World Cup win

Four runs were all sidearm right-hander Chen Yu-Hung needed. He limited the Czech Republic to one hit over six innings.

24/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Three homers lead the Dominican Republic to first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

Francis Florentino, Sandro Fabian and Fraudy Rodriguez went deep against Germany.

24/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Panama outscores Nicaragua, gets first U-23 Baseball World Cup win

It was the first extra-inning game in the tournament. Panama scored seven in the top of the eighth.

24/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Czech Republic upset win changes Group A outlook of U-23 Baseball World Cup

The Europeans beat defending U-23 World Champions Mexico.

24/09/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup - Group B: Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela open with wins

World No. 14 Nicaragua shocked No. 2 Korea thanks to a five-RBI night by outfielder Luis Montealto.

24/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Venezuela outhits the Netherlands to close Day 1 of the U-23 Baseball World Cup in Hermosillo

The line up included four multi-hit performers

24/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Czech Republic shocks defending U-23 World Champions Mexico

The Europeans had only two hits, but one was a base clearing double by center fielder Marek Chlup.

24/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Ana Guevara, Willi Kaltschmitt, Alfonso Durazo declare the III WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup open

The ceremony preceded the final game of Day 1 between the hosts Mexico and the Czech Republic in Ciudad Obregon.

24/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Montealto stars, Nicaragua beats Korea

The outfielder hit a double, a home run and batted in five of the six runs the Pan American U-23 Champions scored.

23/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Colombia opens U-23 World Cup Group B with a win

Colombia defeats Panama 7-1 to start the U-23 World Cup in style.

23/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei shuts out Germany in Group A opener of U-23 Baseball World Cup

Germany got the same number of hits but couldn't deliver with runners on base. Ace Zhuang-Chen Zhong-Ao earned the win.

22/09/2021 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: Group B going to be a battle

Every manager in Group B showed confidence in their rosters. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round.

22/09/2021 1 Minute Read

How to watch: Broadcast, TikTok partnerships set to deliver widespread coverage of WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup will be offered to more than 600 million people in three different languages, including English, Korean and Spanish.

21/09/2021 2 Minute Read

III WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup to open on 23 September

A look at the roster of the 12 participating National Teams ahead of the start of the first Baseball World Cup played since 2019.

21/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Pan American champions Nicaragua announce roster for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The roster includes five minor leaguers like Leo Crawford, Dilmer Mejía, Elian Miranda, Milkar Pérez and Oscar Rayo.

21/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Germany announces U-23 Baseball World Cup roster

Steve Janssen, the German national team manager, picked 21 players from the German national leagues, one playing in the Netherlands and two in the US. Ten players recently participated in the European Championship.

20/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Mexico wins first U-23 Baseball World Cup preparation game

The 'tricolores' defeated the Yaquis de Obregon of the Mexican Pacific League 5-4 in 7 innings. Manager Enrique 'El Che' Reyes will use warm-up games to cut the roster down to 24.

17/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Panama's Julio Gonzalez ready for his fourth WBSC Baseball World Cup

He made the roster for the U-23 Baseball World Cup roster after representing his country in the U-12, U-15 and U-18 World Cups.

17/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Colombia announces U-23 Baseball World Cup roster with MLB prospects

Two-thirds of the players selected by manager José Mosquera are under contract with MLB organizations.

15/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Discover Hermosillo: One of the sites of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The National Teams of Colombia, Korea, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela and the Netherlands will compete in group play in Hermosillo, one of Mexico's baseball capitals.

14/09/2021 2 Minute Read

10 things to know about the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

With the Baseball World Cup around the corner, we present 10 things baseball fans need to know about this global tournament.

14/09/2021 1 Minute Read

'El Almirante' Carlos Garcia to manage Venezuela in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

The former MLB infielder was named the Venezuelan pro league 2009-2010 manager of the year.

06/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

03/09/2021 2 Minute Read

Schedule unveiled for upcoming WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup in Sonora, Mexico - tickets on sale soon

One of Mexico’s largest telecommunications companies, Megacable has been confirmed as Host Broadcaster and exclusive rights holder in Mexico for the tournament.

24/08/2021 1 Minute Read

U-23 European Baseball Championship opens in Italy

The top two finishers of the eight-team tournament will qualify for the fourth WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, scheduled to take place in Taipei (TPE) next year.

20/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Teams, groups announced for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup this Sept-Oct in Sonora, Mexico

The tournament's third edition will run from 23 September to 2 October in the state of Sonora, Mexico.

18/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Cristobal Giron to manage Panama in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Former MLB pitcher Rafael Medina will serve as the pitching coach. The staff also includes Angel Hernández, Kenny Serracín and Aurelio González.

18/08/2021 1 Minute Read

Nicaragua opens camp for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

A group of 46 players met at the Jackie Robinson Stadium in Managua, figthing for a spot in the final 24-man roster.

24/07/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2021 set to open 23 September in Hermosillo and Ciudad Obregon, Mexico

The 12-team tournament in Mexico will conclude with the world championship and bronze medal games on Saturday, 2 October.

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.

30/10/2020 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 speedster Ukyo Shuto sets new NPB stolen-base record

The Samurai Japan National Baseball Team member broke the record for consecutive games with a stolen base, breaking Yutaka Fukumoto's record of 11 set in the early 1970s.

28/10/2020 1 Minute Read

Two years ago today: Mexico wins their first-ever world championship in baseball at WBSC U-23 World Cup 2018

The announcement of Mexico winning the U-23 Baseball World Cup remains one of WBSC’s most popular posts on social media.

01/09/2020 1 Minute Read

Nivaldo Rodriguez: Playing for Venezuela in U-23 World Cup "a key to my MLB success"

The Houston Astros right-handed reliever started the third-place game of the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2018.

15/07/2020 2 Minute Read

24-year-olds eligible to play in postponed 2021 U-23 Baseball World Cup

The decision to expand the age category applies only for the 2021 edition of the U-23 Baseball World Cup.

30/06/2020 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2020 in Mexico postponed to 2021

The new dates of the next U-23 Baseball World Cup are 24 September to 3 October 2021. The world-championship event had been set to take place this year from 30 September to 9 October in the Mexican cities of Ciudad Obregon and Los Mochis.