27/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 5 Tyler Early (USA)

In fifth position is a sensational diving catch by USA's right fielder Tyler Early to finish their game against Korea in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.

18/12/2023 3 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: A Year of Major Milestones for International Baseball

The year began with the most successful edition of the World Baseball Classic and finished with a historic Baseball Champions League Americas, the first-ever WBSC club competition.

11/08/2023 4 Minute Read

Troy Glaus at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: "A Half World Away, the Same Game"

Former Olympic bronze medallist and MLB World Series 2002 MVP Troy Glaus was among the parents who travelled to Tainan City, Taiwan, to watch their children play in the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. While witnessing the US successfully defend their World Title, Glaus took the time to share his thoughts about youth baseball and international tournaments with the WBSC.

07/08/2023 1 Minute Read

The VII U-12 Baseball World Cup by the numbers

A look at the medal rounds through the statistics. The overall statistical leaders: Keimel Paula (Dominican Republic) became the leading hitter. Yusuke Koma (Japan) had the most home runs and RBIs. Mexico's José Camargo had not allowed an earned run while striking out 15. Paris Head (USA) had the most stolen bases - five.

06/08/2023 1 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Tyler Early earns MVP honours; All-World Team announced

USA's Tyler Early earned MVP honours: "I feel exhausted. I'm just ready to celebrate with my family." Five of the six teams competing in the Super Round are represented in the All-World Team.

06/08/2023 4 Minute Read

The United States are five-time U-12 Baseball world champions

Tyler Early pitched four innings for the win, and the reigning world champions had 11 hits, including a grand slam by Leyland Henry in a seven-run top of the sixth. USA manager Troy Gerlach: "These crowds are fantastic. There's no better venue for a U-12 tournament."

06/08/2023 3 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup: Venezuela win slugfest against Japan, earn bronze medal

The two lineups combined 24 hits and four home runs. "We came prepared to play against a good Japanese Team," said manager Rafael Herde. Second baseman Alexandro Ladera added: "You all congratulate me for the home run, but defensive plays made the difference."

05/08/2023 4 Minute Read

VII WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup-Day 9: Defending champions USA beat Chinese Taipei; Will meet again in the final

Tyler Early's grand slam in the top of the fourth broke the tie. The defending World Champions outhit the hosts 14-6 and will face them again in the final. Venezuela and Japan will compete for bronze.

05/08/2023 2 Minute Read

USA outslug Chinese Taipei, earn right to face them in World Championship final

The defending world champions came from behind, playing an impressive offensive game. A grand slam by Tyler Early in the top of the fourth proved the game changer.

Categories: U-12 Baseball World Cup

05/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Venezuela beat Korea in extras, earn shot at World Championship game

After blowing a four-run lead, Venezuela walked it off in the bottom of the seventh. They need Chinese Taipei to beat the United States in the night game to advance to the final.

Categories: U-12 Baseball World Cup