30/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Atsunori Inaba retires from the Samurai Japan managing position

After four years at the helm, a WBSC Premier12 title, and an Olympic gold medal, the former NPB star is calling it quits. "My future is undecided, but I would still like to contribute to the development of baseball."

07/09/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 alum Dalbec named MLB American League Rookie of the Month

The 25-year-old slugger hit seven home runs and drove in 21 runs over 24 games.

19/06/2021 2 Minute Read

Mexico's WBSC Premier12 hero Matt Clark talks about playing again, anticipating Tokyo Olympics in WBSC Global Game podcast

The 34-year slugger tied the Premier12 third-place game with a solo homer and said Mexico would be "super competitive" in the Tokyo Games.

22/03/2021 1 Minute Read

Shohei Ohtani, a true two-way phenom, dazzles in Spring Training

The inaugural WBSC Premier12 sensation batted lead-off and was the starting pitcher of an MLB Spring Training game for the Los Angeles Angels. "I would love to do this during the season," Ohtani said.

03/03/2021 2 Minute Read

Self-driven social media campaign results in Mexican baseball contract for Aussie WBSC Premier12 alum Todd Van Steensel

A video of Todd Van Steensel's ABL performances was spotted by Matt Clark, who faced him in Tokyo during the Super Round of the 2019 WBSC Premier12. The right-hander will play for the expansion team Mariachis.

09/02/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 standout Ohtani, Angels agree to 2-year $8.5 million deal

Shohei Ohtani was named the WBSC Baseball Player of the Year in 2015.

29/01/2021 1 Minute Read

Premier12 2019 MVP Seiya Suzuki expresses strong desire to play in the Olympics

The slugging outfielder spoke about the Games as he took the field for some indoor practice with NPB club Hiroshima Carp.

18/01/2021 1 Minute Read

Former Premier12 winner Min Byung-hun to undergo brain surgery

The 33-year-old captain of KBO's Lotte Giants learned about his condition in 2019. He will miss the start of Spring Training for the first time in his career.