With the draft teams now confirmed, the focus shifts to a week of intensive training, intersquad games, and player evaluations. The All-Stars Elite Training Camp not only provides an opportunity for South Africa’s best baseball talent to refine their skills but also plays a crucial role in preparations for upcoming international events, including the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and WBSC World Cups in 2025.
The Brewers team includes catchers Dayle Feldtman, Ruan Maritz, and Liam Pieterse; infielders Denny Miller, Josh Wentzel, Gary Bailey, Jayden Neethling, Sylvester Maredi, Kevin Costigan, and Brandon Smith; outfielders Jan Matlou, Bruce Lamalo, Molota Photololo, Tristan Fradd, Austin Lamalo, Tyrone Baglione, and Jayson Ripepi; and pitchers Wade Solomons and JP Samoulin. The team is guided by Lead Coach Gavin Bennett, with Mark Du Plessis, Quinton Amos, and Jono Viljoen providing additional coaching support.
The Dodgers team features catchers Luke November, Travis Hoffman, and Ad Osman; infielders Marc Quickfall, Josh November, Trystan Mills, Aidan Carelse, and Junaid Beckford; outfielders Brandon Edmunds, Chad Quantoi, Cullen Pieterse, Josh Botha, and Donovan Waldorff; and pitchers Dean Jacobs, Connor Steyn, Liam Karels, Deolin Crause, Damien Perkins, and Stuart Baron. The Dodgers are led by Neil Adonis as Lead Coach, supported by Thabang Letsoalo, Jaco Scheepers, and Theodore Speelman.
The Red Sox roster includes catchers Tyrone Milne, Happy Ramaphoka, and Jean Gouws; infielders Liam Willenberg, Mathew Diedericks, Tyler Smith, Imaad Hassiem, Alex Japhta, and Nthekgeng Ntsoane; outfielders Jamie Brooks, Jason Carelse, Jared Riffel, Tyron Brickhill, and Derano Potgieter; and pitchers Lloyd Stevens, Aidan McKenzie, Lefa Motaung, Jaden Engelbrecht, and Jared Elario. Darryn Smith serves as the Lead Coach for the Red Sox, with Darren Wedel, Lwazi Mlondolozi, and Kyle Titus completing the coaching lineup.
The Yankees team comprises catchers Creedon Cockerell, Aidan Swartz, and Tokollo Tlouyamm; infielders Jonathan Phillips, Victor Ngoepe, Darian Pretorius, and Dean Du Plessis; outfielders Nick Eagles, Quinn McKenzie, Taariq Adams, Ryan McAllister, and Khomotso Makgawa; and pitchers Damien Le Roux, Isaac Scheepers, Caelum Stroberg, Jaden Du Preez, Bryce McClenand, Jordon Pinto, and Anthony Sayers. The Yankees are coached by Lead Coach Dean Patrick McKinnon, with Daniel Coetzer, Lance Gordon, and Paul Van Der Merwe supporting the team.
The stage is set for a thrilling showcase of baseball as South Africa’s finest athletes gather in Cape Town to raise the bar for the sport nationally and internationally.
