Hao-Ju Tseng named Chinese Taipei manager for WBSC Premier12 2024

Hao-Ju Tseng named Chinese Taipei manager for WBSC Premier12 2024
28/03/2024
Former CPBL Rakuten Monkeys manager Hao-Ju “Totoro” Tseng will lead Chinese Taipei in November's third edition of the WBSC flagship tournament. He will soon visit all CPBL clubs and announce his coaching staff.
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KBO to open 2024 season on 23 March

KBO to open 2024 season on 23 March
18/03/2024
The season will open with a one-week advance to not interfere with the WBSC Premier12. KBO will use an automated ball-strike system and test a pitch clock. WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup stars Taek-Yeon Kim and Junseo Hwang made their National Team debut against MLB's LA Dodgers.
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Joong-il Ryu to manage Korea at WBSC Premier12

Joong-il Ryu to manage Korea at WBSC Premier12
23/02/2024
Ryu, who won four Korean Series with the Samsung Lions, led Korea to an Asian Games gold medal in 2023.
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Premier12: MLB All-Star Adam Frazier recalls the "incredible experience" of Shohei Ohtani in 2015

Premier12: MLB All-Star Adam Frazier recalls the "incredible experience" of Shohei Ohtani in 2015
07/02/2024
After signing a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, the second baseman answered questions by John Morosi about his 2015 Premier12 experience and crossing paths with a young Shohei Ohtani.
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WBSC Premier12 winner Shota Imanaga to play for MLB's Chicago Cubs

WBSC Premier12 winner Shota Imanaga to play for MLB's Chicago Cubs
11/01/2024
The club announced a four-year deal with the Japanese 30-year-old left-hander who started the 2023 World Baseball Classic final against the United States,
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WBSC Premier12: Puerto Rico names Edwin Rodriguez General Manager

WBSC Premier12: Puerto Rico names Edwin Rodriguez General Manager
09/01/2024
The baseball agent, pictured on the right, has been involved in Puerto Rico's players' development since 2006. Federation President José Quiles (middle): "He has contacts, experience and knowledge to serve in the position".
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Olympian Woo-Suk Go signs for MLB's San Diego Padres

Olympian Woo-Suk Go signs for MLB's San Diego Padres
08/01/2024
The 25-year-old right-hander helped Korea to a second-place finish in the 2019 WBSC Premier12 and a XIX Asian Games title.
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Olympic gold medallist Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Ohtani at LA Dodgers

Olympic gold medallist Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Ohtani at LA Dodgers
27/12/2023
Japanese baseball star Yamamoto signed a 12-year contract worth US$325 million, the largest ever by a pitcher in MLB history. Another Samurai Japan legend Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month for $700 million.
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Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS: World's Top 12 nations qualified for WBSC's flagship baseball tournament

Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS: World's Top 12 nations qualified for WBSC's flagship baseball tournament
20/12/2023
The top 12 teams in the WBSC/Konami Men's Baseball World Rankings at the end of 2023 qualify for the Premier12 2024, the most important event on the international baseball calendar next year.
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Japan finish 2023 on top of WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking

Japan finish 2023 on top of WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking
18/12/2023
The World Baseball Softball Confederation and Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. have expanded their global partnership to incorporate the WBSC World Rankings naming rights.
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