16/02/2026 2 Minute Read

WBSC mourns the loss of Melitón Sánchez Rivas, IOC Honorary Member and former WBSC Vice President

Meliton Sanchez served as WBSC Vice President and was WBSC Global Ambassador since 2017.

Categories: Americas , Executive , WBSC

27/10/2025 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari re-elected ARISF Secretary General

Président Fraccari was confirmed unopposed during the ARISF General Assembly, held today in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Categories: Executive , News , WBSC

18/10/2025 2 Minute Read

New WBSC Executive Board sets vision for the future at inaugural meeting

The WBSC has a new Executive Board with a new structure and new members after the V Ordinary Congress, held electronically on December 6, 2023, removed the 12-person baseball and softball divisions and established two additional permanent commissions of five people each.

Categories: Congress , Executive , WBSC

18/10/2025 2 Minute Read

WBSC Congress elects Executive Board for 2025–2029 term

The WBSC Congress held elections for Executive Board members including Members at Large, Athlete Representatives and Continental Representatives.

13/09/2025 2 Minute Read

International Baseball Community mourns the passing of WBSC Technical Commission Chair Jim Baba

“Jim Baba was a pillar of our sport, His dedication to baseball, his wisdom, and his tireless work in developing the game globally will never be forgotten," WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said.

18/07/2025 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board meets: Three new members welcomed, athletes' rights and responsibilities enhanced

The Executive accepted the membership application from the DPR Korea Baseball Association and the Baseball & Softball Federation of Luxembourg as new WBSC Members, as well as Native Nations (USA) as a new WBSC Associate Member.

19/12/2024 1 Minute Read

New WBSC World Ranking methodology starts in 2025

The most significant change specifies that only the most recent edition of any event will be included in the World Rankings for its respective discipline.

18/12/2024 5 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari’s End of Year Message to the global baseball/softball family

"All the participants in our sport, whether it be playing, coaching or officiating for the first time or a seasoned athlete proudly wearing their national team’s colours in a WBSC tournament, are to be applauded for their commitment to our game and bringing joy to the many others who participate," said President Fraccari

11/12/2024 5 Minute Read

Ayako Rokkaku: WBSC Athlete Representative taking Baseball to the world

The 33-year-old from Ibaraki prefecture is a former captain of the Japan’s women’s baseball team, leading her squad to four consecutive World Cup titles. Since 2018, Rokkaku has also been an active Baseball5 player – helping Japan claim two World Cup silver medals in 2022 and 2024 - and now serves as a WBSC Athlete Representative.

21/11/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 2024 sets new benchmark for global sponsorship in international baseball

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 2024 has achieved an unprecedented commercial milestone, securing the support of six global sponsors and a total of 36 partners for the flagship international baseball tournament, including presenting sponsor RAXUS and a host of industry-leading brands.