22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Shohei Ohtani becomes best Japanese-born MLB Home Run hitter

It was the fifth home run of 2024 and the 176th overall for the WBSC Premier12 superstar, surpassing Hideki Matsui.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Shae Lillywhite: Australian women's baseball star becomes Madonna Japan myotherapist

The infielder (pictured above sliding into second at the Women's Baseball World Cup 2018) is the most capped Australian Women's Baseball National Team player.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Senegal's talent search targets Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 Baseball5 tournament

After launching an important Baseball5 development plan in 2021, the next step will see the start of a school competition for U-15 boys and girls.

22/04/2024 1 Minute Read

USA National Team pitcher Meggie Meidlinger on a mission to develop Women's Baseball in Uganda

Her encounter with youth baseball coach Jimmy Loban led to the foundation of Baseball at Heart, which now develops women's baseball in six communities. Three other Women's Baseball World Cup alums - Stacy Piagno, Anna Kimbrell and AJ Hamilton - were also involved.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC reveals U-15 Baseball World Cup 2024 groups

The 'Edgar Renteria' Stadium in Barranquilla (pictured above) will host one of the groups, the Super Round and the medal games. The 'Once de Noviembre' Stadium in Cartagena de Indias will host the other group and the Placement Round.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

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

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

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

MLB, Girls Scout of USA announce partnership to encourage girls play baseball/softball

The agreement includes Play Ball Kits for New Daisy Troops and nationwide Play Ball weekend activities.

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Nicaragua to change format of German Pomares National Baseball Championship

The National Federation believes that the format change will raise the level of play and create more development opportunities. "The ultimate goal is to improve in WBSC competitions."

19/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Pakistan launches historic baseball development programme

Former MLB pitcher Mickey Veston led the coaching staff of a selection camp involving 150 men's and women's baseball players. The three-team Punjab Baseball Leagues will follow.

18/04/2024 2 Minute Read

USA Baseball opens new Executive Offices and Training Centre in Cary

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on 13 April. The facility includes a 22,000-square-foot covered full-sized infield which can be converted into eight pitching/batting lanes, and 14,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, new staff offices, a classroom, along with several other facility support spaces