Koshien winner Masayoshi Ogara to manage Japanese U-18 National Team
23/02/2024
It will be Ogura's second stint as Japan's U-18 National Team manager after the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2012. "The responsibility humbles me. Watching Japan win under Shiro Mabuchi last year made me emotional."
WBSC Men's Softball World Cup: Hong Kong, China announced as wild card entry, to play in Group B in Prince Albert
22/02/2024
This marks Hong Kong, China's sixth participation in the top men softball competition in the world, and their return to the World Cup after seven years.
"We are launching this new tool in conjunction with the 10 year anniversary of the WBSC, to bring forward our vision to support all our members in the path for more modern, sustainable, and well-organised Community," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.
Japan and Europe managers Ibata and Mazzieri discuss rosters ahead of Global Baseball Games
14/02/2024
"I think we selected a good balance of players with national team experience and young players who were selected for the first time," said Hirokazu Ibata. "We are happy with what we have. We are also sorry because we had to make tough choices and leave some excellent players behind," commented Marco Mazzieri.
Six Tokyo 2020 gold medallists are core of Samurai Japan Global Baseball Games roster
14/02/2024
Pitchers Morishita, Kuribayashi and Taira; infielders Genda and Murakami (pictured above); and outfielder Kondoh competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.