South African Baseball Announces National Team for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in Hong Kong
Following the qualification at the WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs in Praia, Cape Verde, South African Baseball is proud to announce the National Baseball5 Senior Team that will represent South Africa at the upcoming WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in Hong Kong scheduled to take place from 7-12 October 2024. The team, which secured their spot […]
South Africa wins WBSC Africa Baseball5 Southern Region Youth Championships 2024
The South African U18 Baseball team went unbeaten at the recent WBSC Africa Youth Championships in Polokwane, Limpopo, and were crowned the Africa Southern Region Champions. The three days of action were filled with drama as the teams displayed immense spirit, giving their all in every match. With Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Botswana also in action, […]
South Africa Stays Unbeaten on Day 1 at WBSC Africa Southern Region Youth Baseball5 Championships
In a spectacular display of skill and strategy, South Africa U18 concluded the first day of the WBSC Africa Southern Region Youth Baseball5 Championships in Polokwane, Limpopo, with an unbroken streak. The team demonstrated their prowess with a 2-0 victory over Botswana, followed by a hard-fought 2-0 win against Lesotho, and rounding off the […]
All eyes on our South African Baseball5 U18 team at the WBSC Africa Southern Region Championships
All eyes will be focused on our South African Baseball5 U18 team as they compete in the WBSC Africa Southern Region Championships hosted in Limpopo this weekend. Behind the scenes, it’s been an all-hands-on-deck affair as the players, coaches, and administrators have been kept busy not only preparing for the tournament but also assisting with […]
South African Baseball5 U18 Team Announced for WBSC Africa Southern Region Youth Championships
South African Baseball is excited to announce the South African Baseball5 U18 team set to compete in the WBSC Africa Southern Region Youth Championships. The event will take place in Polokwane, Limpopo, starting on 9 August 2024, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Schools. Team Members: Mia Cloete – Female, Gauteng Ruben Danks […]
Groundbreaking News: WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 Championships and historical women’s baseball series to be broadcast live on Super Sport Schools
South African Baseball is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking news that the WBSC Africa Baseball5 Southern Region Championships and the upcoming Women’s baseball series against Zimbabwe will be broadcast live on Super Sport Schools. These events are monumental for South African baseball, as the country hosts its first continental Baseball5 Youth Championships and first ever […]
South Africa Prepares to Host WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 Southern Region Championship
South African Baseball is thrilled to announce the upcoming WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 Southern Region Championship (Region 5). This prestigious event, scheduled to take place from 08-13 August 2024, will be hosted in Limpopo, Polokwane, at the Ngoako Ramahlodi Community Hall. The championship is a fantastic opportunity for South Africa to showcase Baseball5, drawing participants […]
South Africa Secures WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Spot at Baseball5 Africa Champs
In an intense final day at the WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs in Praia, Cape Verde, South Africa’s journey culminated in a bittersweet moment. The team faced a formidable challenge against Tunisia in the finals, ultimately losing in a tie-break extra innings with scores of 6-4 in Set 2, following a 5-1 defeat in Set […]
South Africa Triumphs on Day Three, Advances to Final Day of WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs
On the third day of competition at the WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs in Praia, Cape Verde, the South African team showcased their dominance and strategic finesse, marking a significant rise in their performance. The team successfully overcame Tanzania in two sets, with scores of 13-2 and 6-5, before delivering a masterclass in defense against […]
South Africa’s Day Two at WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs
On the second day of the WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs in Praia, Cape Verde, the South African team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, clinching a win against the host nation Cape Verde before facing their first defeat in the tournament against Tunisia. The team’s journey through the day was marked by a strong start, […]
South Africa Shines in WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs Opener
The South African Baseball 5 team kicked off their World Cup qualifier campaign with back-to-back victories at the WBSC Baseball 5 Africa Champs in Praia, Cape Verde. The team first overcame a challenging start against Tunisia, rallying from a first-set loss (8-15) to win the next two sets (2-1, 10-9), securing a 2-1 match victory. […]
South African Baseball5 Team Capped and Ready for Championship Glory
In a ceremony filled with anticipation and pride, the South African Baseball5 team was officially capped this week in Centurion, Pretoria, ahead of their departure for the WBSC Baseball5 Africa Championships in Praia, Cape Verde. The event saw the presence of Mr. Patrick van Niekerk, Vice President of South African Baseball, fellow South African Baseball […]
South African Baseball5 training camp concludes on high standard
This week marked the conclusion of the South African Baseball 5 training camp, where players vied for selection in the Africa Baseball5 Championships set to take place in Praia, Cape Verde, from 5-10 February 2024. The final training camp spanned two days in Gauteng, Edenvale, with 18 players attending from Limpopo, Gauteng, and Western Cape. […]
Baseball 5 Final Try Outs Player Selection
South African Baseball is thrilled to announce the talented players selected to attend the final Senior Baseball 5 trials taking place between the 18th and 20th of December 2023 in Gauteng. These exceptional athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills, determination, and passion for the sport, aiming to secure a spot in the […]
Baseball5 WBSC Africa Championships: Dates Announced
In an exciting development, the WBSC has unveiled the dates and venues for the Africa Baseball5 Championships, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. The 2024 WBSC Africa Baseball5 Championships are scheduled to unfold in Praia, Cape Verde, from 5-10 February 2024. This announcement provides South Africa with the opportunity to defend its title as […]
South African Baseball Wins Bid to Host U15 & U23 WBSC Baseball World Cup Africa Qualifiers
South African Baseball is proud to announce winning the bids to host the WBSC Baseball World Cup Africa Qualifiers for both the U15 and U23 age groups. Both of these events will be held at the Boksburg Cardinals Baseball Club in Gauteng, with the U15 qualifier scheduled for 10-15 January 2024, and the U23 qualifier […]
South African Baseball 5 “already the next big thing”
The past few days have seen some major planning for South African Baseball 5 with some fantastic events on the cards for 2023. With Baseball 5 recognized as an official Olympic sport code, and South African Baseball 5 having already competed successfully on the international stage, there is no doubt that Baseball 5 in South […]
South African U18 Baseball 5 Team Impresses at Youth Baseball5 African Championship
The South African U18 Baseball 5 team this week returned from Ghana where they participated in the inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 African Championship. Despite strong competition, they reached the semifinals, showcasing their skills and determination. The South African U18 team displayed exceptional teamwork and athleticism, securing a spot in the semifinals. They faced a tough […]
Exciting Weekend Ahead for Eastern Cape Baseball and Promotion of Baseball 5
This weekend, Eastern Cape baseball enthusiasts are in for a thrilling treat as several clubs and schools gather at the Payne Yankees Stadium for an exciting event. Not only is this a celebration of baseball, but it also serves as a platform to promote Baseball 5, most likely South Africa’s fastest-growing sport. The anticipation is […]
South African Baseball5 U18 team depart for WBSC Youth Africa Championships
South African baseball today proudly bid farewell to the U18 South African Baseball5 team as they embarked on their journey to Ghana to participate in the WBSC Africa Championships 2023. The tournament, taking place from 16 May – 21 May 2023, serves as a qualifier for the inaugural Youth Baseball5 World Cup to be held […]
South African Baseball Announces Team for WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 Championship
South African Baseball is pleased to announce the selection of its team for the upcoming WBSC Africa Youth Baseball5 Championship, scheduled to take place in Cape Coast, Ghana, from 16 to 21 May 2023. The event also serves as the qualifier for the youth Baseball5 World Cup, which is set to be held in December […]
South Africa proudly close the curtain on WBSC Baseball5 World Cup
This week saw the curtain close on the World Baseball 5 World Cup in Mexico where South Africa put in a star performance. South Africa, the current African Champions went into the competition having qualified after winning the 2022 African Championships in Tanzania earlier this year. With twelve teams from around the world qualifying for […]
South Africa arrive and ready for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup
The South African National Baseball 5 team begins their quest for further glory when they begin their WBSC campaign at the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup from 7-13 November in Zocalo, Mexico City in Mexico. Having already made South Africa proud by winning the African Championships in Tanzania earlier this year, there is no doubt the […]
South African Baseball5 on the move – All hands on deck
It’s all hands on deck for South African Baseball5 as we see training camps, festivals, and a women’s baseball rollout this coming weekend. Friday, 14 October 2022 sees eleven schools participating in the Baseball5 festival in Mamelodi Township. The event comes on the back of a number of Baseball5 introductory clinics and now sees several […]
