15/05/2026 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei inaugurates National Baseball Training Complex at Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadiums and Training Centers

The first-ever organised Baseball Training Complex for all levels in the history of Chinese Taipei, the World No. 2 Men's Baseball programme, is inaugurated. The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association will take over operational duties.

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.

17/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Former NPB and MLB pitcher Masumi Kuwata to manage Japan at WBSC Asia U-12 Baseball World Cup Qualifier

Born in 1968, he pitched for the Yomiuri Giants from 1986 to 2006 and moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2007. "I intend to fulfil my responsibilities for the future of Japanese baseball," he commented.

10/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Wes Brooks set to make debut as USA U-12 National Baseball Team manager

Brooks will lead a seasoned coaching staff that includes pitching coach Kyle Howell, returning assistant Erick Quesada, and assistant coach David Houseton.

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.

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.

22/12/2025 2 Minute Read

Top 10 WBSC Baseball World Cup Plays of the Year: Aiden Ruiz's "insane" double play takes No. 1

The USA U-18 National Team shortstop manufactured a double play to end the bottom of the third and keep USA and Japan tied at 0-0 in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup World Championship Final. It's the best baseball play of 2025.

12/12/2025 2 Minute Read

Coleman Borthwick: WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup MVP named USA Baseball Player of the Year

The two-way standout became the first player to win the Dick Case Award and the Performance of the Year Award. Manager Rick Eckstein won the Dedaux Coach of the Year Award, and pitching coach Brad Penny was honoured with the 'Doc' Counsilman Award for his use of scientific data. The U-12 National Team received Team of the Year honours.

12/12/2025 4 Minute Read

2025 Year in Review: From Champions League to U-18 Baseball World Cup, another thrilling year for international baseball

The season started with the Baseball Champions League Americas in Mexico and held the main events in Asia. It was a golden year for USA Baseball picking up the two Baseball World Cups titles in 2025. In 2026, the WBSC will launch the Premier12 qualification process.

11/11/2025 2 Minute Read

Nick Kurtz, Drake Baldwin: WBSC alums named MLB Rookies of the Year 2025

The American League Rookie of the Year, Nick Kurtz (above, left), represented USA at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2015. The National League Rookie of the Year, Drake Baldwin (above, right), was the USA starting catcher in the WBSC Premier12 2024 bronze-medal game.