14/05/2026 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup star Brandan Bidois makes MLB debut

He became the 40th Australian player to reach the Big Leagues. Three Aussies are currently on MLB rosters, including Travis Bazzana, who hit his first home run on May 9, and Curtis Mead.

05/05/2026 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP Bryce Eldridge back in MLB action

The Giants called the 21-year-old slugger and top catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez, "to infuse some youth and life into the team." Eldridge was the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2021 MVP.

04/05/2026 1 Minute Read

Korea announces Collegiate, U-23, U-18 and U-12 National Team managers

Yoon-jin Jung will manage the U-18 National Team, Yeon-su Lee will lead Korea at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, Il-hyuk Maeng will be the skipper of the U-12 National Team, and Cheon-ju Ko will manage the Collegiate National Team.

29/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Australian international star Travis Bazzana makes MLB debut

The 2024 No. 1 draft pick played at second and batted seventh for the Cleveland Guardians against the Tampa Bay Rays, who intentionally walked him. Bazzana represented Australia at the WBSC U-18 and U-23 Baseball World Cups, the WBSC Premier12, and the World Baseball Classic.

07/04/2026 3 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alum Konnor Griffin doubles in first MLB at-bat

The No. 1 MLB prospect hammered a curveball by Kyle Bradish to give the Pittsburgh Pirates the first run in a 5-4 win against the Baltimore Orioles. He also showcased his talent at shortstop.

03/04/2026 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-12 and U-18 Baseball World Cup winner Colt Emerson agrees to lucrative contract extension with Seattle Mariners

Born in 2005, Emerson helped USA win the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2017 and the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2022. The extension will take him through the 2033 season, with a club option for 2034, and is worth US$95 million.

31/03/2026 1 Minute Read

Legendary High School coach Ryusei Okada to manage Japan at WBSC Asia U-18 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

Born in 1961, Okada led the Riseisha High School to 11 Koshien participations, winning the 2019 edition. He became the head coach of Toyo University Himeji, his alma mater, in 2022. The first selection camp is scheduled from April 3 to 5.

28/03/2026 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alumni: Australia's Patrick Crotty signs for MLB's Philadelphia Phillies

The 17-year-old right-hander developed at the Redcliffe Baseball Club in Queensland and represented his country at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan last year. "His fastball and his slider are his best pitches hands down," commented Australia U-18 Baseball manager Jason Pospishil.

20/03/2026 1 Minute Read

Record number of USA National Teams alumni on MLB's Spring Breakout rosters

The list includes shortstop Konnor Griffin (Pittsburgh Pirates), the number one prospect in baseball, who represented the USA at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2023. The event serves as a precursor to MLB Opening Day, showcasing baseball's future stars and emerging talent.

13/02/2026 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic alum Brian Schneider named USA U-18 National Team manager

USA has won six WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup titles in the past eight editions including the most recent edition in Okinawa, Japan last year.