The South African Baseball Union (SABU) has officially announced the selection of eight players who will represent South Africa at the upcoming Baseball5 U18 Southern Regional Qualifiers in Botswana.
The announcement marks an important opportunity for the young athletes as they prepare to represent South Africa at the regional competition. The eight-member squad brings together talented young players who have earned their national selection through hard work, dedication and commitment to the growing sport of Baseball5 in South Africa.
The selected players are Callyn Gordon, Jeannemi Pretorius, Kwena Seema, Kiara van der Schyff, Ruben Danks, Jessie Forsdike, Tshidiso Mandlenkosi and Khomotso Mokgawa.
The team is guided by Head Coach Americo Juma, with Hayley Scott-Maree serving as Head of Delegation and John Danks as Assistant Manager. Talent Rikhotso has been appointed as the Game Official.
The Southern Regional Qualifiers will provide the South African youngsters with an opportunity to test their skills against regional opposition while gaining valuable international experience. Baseball5, a fast-paced five-on-five version of baseball, continues to create opportunities for young athletes to participate in the sport and compete at international level. In announcing the squad, South African Baseball congratulated the selected players and management team, recognising their commitment to the development and growth of Baseball5 in the country.
Players are encourage to approach the competition with pride, discipline, determination and sportsmanship, both on and off the court.
South African Baseball President Marc Moreau expressed confidence in the team’s ability to represent South Africa with distinction, emphasising the importance of teamwork, commitment and belief in their abilities.
With the national squad now confirmed, attention turns to preparations for the Southern Regional Qualifiers in Botswana, where the young South Africans will look to make their mark on the regional stage.
South African Baseball5 U18 Squad
- Callyn Gordon
- Jeannemi Pretorius
- Kwena Seema
- Kiara van der Schyff
- Ruben Danks
- Jessie Forsdike
- Tshidiso Mandlenkosi
- Khomotso Mokgawa
Team Management and Officials
- Head Coach: Americo Juma
- Head of Delegation: Hayley Scott-Maree
- Assistant Manager: John Danks
- Game Official: Talent Rikhotso
South African Baseball wishes the entire squad and management team every success as they prepare to represent the country in Botswana.
