10/10/2024 2 Minute Read

MLB Draft first pick Travis Bazzana makes Australia's WBSC Premier12 roster

The 22-year-old U-18 and U-23 World Cup alum is rated MLB No. 11 prospect. The roster includes three players with MLB experience and 26 who played in the minor leagues.

24/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia to debut in WBSC Baseball5 World Cup, include Women's Baseball World Cup star Allie Bebbere in roster

Head coach Adrian Medina (pictured far right) and 16-year-old Amelia Wright (fifth from left) also represented Australia at the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup 2023 in Ankara, Türkiye.

10/09/2024 1 Minute Read

China beat Australia, earn historic Super Round berth

Wei Zhao limited the Aussie to two hits over eight innings, and Xiang Wang took care of the final three outs. China made the most of four hits, including a solo homer by shortstop Yi Zhou on Tuesday morning at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup.

09/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia win slugfest with Great Britain, improve to 3-1 record

The British fell 5-0 in the second, but were resilient enough to post three consecutive four-run at-bats and stay in the game through the end in the defeat against Australia on Monday.

08/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Japan beat Australia; both tied at 2-1 on top of Group A

A four-run fifth at-bat by the U-23 Samurai proved to be the tie-breaker. It was the first loss for Australia. The two teams are now in a four-way tie on top of Group A.

07/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia win extra-inning drama with Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's closer, Luis Rodriguez, blew a save opportunity. Australia tied in the bottom of the seventh and won in the second extra-inning on Chris Burke's sacrifice fly.

06/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia open Group A defeating Colombia

After falling behind in the first, Australia came back playing solid defence behind starter Ky Jackson and using timely hitting.

22/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia announce talented roster for WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup

Manager Shayne Watson selected a roster loaded with professionals and college players. Pitchers Will Sherriff and Blake Townsend represented Australia at the World Baseball Classic 2023.

21/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia's future softball stars land in Dallas for WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup Group C

The Junior Spirit are ready for the challenge in Dallas, aiming to advance to the Finals in 2025 and secure their place among the world’s best. Their progress in this competition could play a crucial role in shaping the future of Australian softball, with a focus on Olympic success leading up to Los Angeles 2028 and potentially Brisbane 2032 in the future.

Categories: Softball , Oceania

25/06/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024: Australia aiming for podium finish

One of four nations to win the Women's Softball World Cup, Australia, who won the inaugural edition in 1966, are third in the tournament's historic medal table with eight: one World Title, one silver medal and six bronze medals.