26 October 2018
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Hosts Colombia have overpowered Australia 18-5 on the opening day of the U23 World Cup consolation bracket on Friday morning (Australian time)
Australia gave up eight runs in the bottom of the first and despite homering three times were unable to get back into the contest.
25 October 2018
The process has begun to introduce a new Women’s Australian Baseball League, as Baseball Australia continues its commitment to developing the sport.
The league, part of Baseball Australia’s strategic commitment to growing women’s baseball, will be considered following extensive stakeholder engagement and the formation of a working committee of stakeholders across both business and baseball.
24 October 2018
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Australia will play for seventh at the U23 World Cup after a 3-2 loss against Puerto Rico in their Opening Round finale in Monteria, Colombia.
Michael Gahan made his second quality start of the tournament, as the Lismore native struck out five and only surrendered three runs in 6.2 innings.
23 October 2018
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Despite a six-run first inning and a pair of home runs from Mitch Edwards, Australia dropped their fourth game of the U23 World Cup 14-7 against Korea in Colombia overnight.
RBIs from Sam Kennelly and Robbie Glendinning started the scoring, but it was new Adelaide Bite recruit Mitch Edwards who capped off the inning with a three-run blast.
22 October 2018
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Jordan McArdle’s three-run homer set the tone early, as Australia shocked a previously undefeated Dominican Republic to put themselves in a great position to qualify for the Super Round at the U23 World Cup.
McArdle showed why he’s a rising star of Australian baseball, clubbing a three-run home run off Dominican starter Wilber Sanchez in the fourth inning.
21 October 2018
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An outstanding start from Nick Hutchings and Ulrich Bojarski’s second home run in as many days lead Australia to a 5-3 win over the Czech Republic at the U23 World Cup overnight.
Hutchings gave Australia the perfect platform, as the Adelaide Bite pitcher tossed 6.2 innings, striking out seven.
20 October 2018
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Despite a pair of home runs from WA duo Ulrich Bojarski and Jess Williams, Australia fell 4-2 against Venezuela at the U23 World Cup overnight.
Williams’ solo shot in the sixth put Australia on the board, while Bojarski’s homer came with two outs in the ninth inning.
19 October 2018
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Two years ago in Mexico the Australian U23 World Cup team came from nowhere to shock the world, claiming a silver medal and knocking off powerhouse nations Chinese Taipei, Panama and Korea in the process.
The 2018 edition of the U23 World Cup begins early tomorrow morning in Colombia as Australia matches up with Venezuela and manager Tony Harris sees this clash as pivotal to the team’s success.
18 October 2018
Very few Australians have a better understanding of Korean baseball than Chris Oxspring.
The Olympic silver medallist and Team Australia star forged a memorable career, which included stints in Major League Baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan) and most recently, the Korean Baseball Organisation.
08 October 2018
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Twenty-two-year-old Sam Kennelly has endured his fair share of adversity when it comes to baseball.
Within the space of a few months, Kennelly’s services were no longer required by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the talented infielder heard the two words that send shivers down the spine of every baseball player.
08 October 2018
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Australian Baseball League stars, affiliated talent and significant international experience highlight the team that will represent Australia at the 2018 U23 World Cup in Colombia.
Seven players will return after taking home a silver medal at the 2016 tournament in Mexico, including Detroit Tigers prospect Zac Shepherd.
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