Australia has finished their campaign at the WBSC Premier12, presented by Raxus.
It’s an international baseball tournament for the best twelve senior national mens baseball programs in the world.
Watch in Australia on the WBSC official streaming platform, Gametime.Sport, or for free on DAZN.
For media requests, please contact Eric Balnar at eric.balnar@baseball.com.au.
SCORES & RESULTS
Wednesday 13 November – Japan 9 def Australia 3
Friday 15 November – Australia 5 def Dominican Republic 0
Saturday 16 November – Cuba 4 def Australia 3
Sunday 17 November – Chinese Taipei 11 def Australia 3
Monday 18 November – Korea 5 def Australia 2
Schedule, scores, stats, standings and results can be found here: www.wbsc.org/en/events/2024-premier12/
STANDINGS (remaining games in parenthesis)
1. Japan 4-0
2. Chinese Taipei 3-1
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3. Korea 3-2
4. Cuba 1-3
5. Dominican Republic 1-3
6. Australia 1-4
Scenario: If Japan beats Dominican Republic, and Chinese Taipei beats Cuba, Australia will finish T7 at the Premier12.
STORIES
by Eric Balnar
Game Recap – Korea takes advantage of Australian miscues as Premier12 concludes
Game Recap – Chinese Taipei power past Australia to punch ticket to Super Round
Game Recap – Deja Vu: Australia falls by same scoreline to Cuba as at the World Baseball Classic
Game Recap – Australia one-hits Dominican Republic, Perkins drives in four, to improve record to 1-1 at Premier12
Game Recap – “We weren’t really sharp” – Japan defeats Australia 9-3 to open Premier12
November 13 (FOX SPORTS) – “Like Nothing I’ve ever Seen”: How these Australian baseballers become sporting royalty in Japan
November 13 – Transcript of Pre-tournament Press Conference featuring Dave Nilsson, Tim Kennelly, Shusei Togo and Ibata
November 12 – “Be Ready” | Behind the role & mentality of every Team Australia pitcher at the Premier12
November 11 – “For Mum” | The story of the remarkably brilliant Mitch Neunborn
November 11 – Travis Bazzana eager to make his senior Team Australia debut (Japan Times)
November 10 – Check out all the media buzz around Australia at the Premier12
November 9 – Fuchu becomes home away from home for Australian national team, wonderful feature by Japan Times
November 8 – From Ace to Opposition: U23 Aussie ace Ky Jackson faces senior squad as member of Japanese pro team
November 6 – It’s a special Spence brothers family reunion at Team Australia training camp
November 4 – Friendship, Fatherhood, Finding Joy | The story of Australia’s Rookie, MLB pitcher Lewis Thorpe
November 3 – Unique Japanese welcome ceremony blows Australian national team away ahead of team’s first practice game
November 2 – What does Fuchu City, and Team Australia’s training camp, actually look like?
October 10 – Australia reveals roster for Premier12
HOW TO FOLLOW
Broadcast: In Australia, the Premier12 tournament will be available on Gametime.Sport. and also for free on sports streaming app DAZN.
Social Media: Follow us for regular updates every day. Instagram – @teamaustraliabaseball. Facebook – Team Australia Baseball. X – @teamausbaseball
SCHEDULE
ROSTER
PDF Version: Click here.
Team Australia features a roster of:
– Three (3) players with MLB experience;
– The 2024 MLB Draft first-overall selection;
– 25 players with World Baseball Classic or Premier12 experience;
– 13 players with Triple-A experience;
– 26 players with minor league baseball experience;
All have played in the Australian Baseball League.
To learn more about Team Australia’s Premier12 roster, visit this link.
