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South African Baseball heads to World Children’s Baseball Fair

South African Baseball is proud to announce it has secured positions for five children and a chaperone to participate in the 30th annual World Children’s Baseball Fair (WCBF) 2024 in Fukuoka, Japan. This prestigious event, scheduled from 28 July to 5 August 2024, offers a unique blend of baseball training and cultural exchange. The WCBF […]

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’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 […]

Night ball makes early appearance at Kuilsriver Cardinals in Cape Town

Night ball made an early appearance this year as the Kuilsriver Cardinals kicked off the action with the first club night ball festival of the year this past Friday. Hosted at the Cardinals Baseball Club in Kuilsriver, Cape Town, and spearheaded by Cardinals Chairman Mr. Romeo Adams, the event showcased a festival of baseball for […]

The Gauteng Baseball Draft: All You Need to Know

As the Gauteng Baseball Draft approaches its highly anticipated sixth annual edition in early January, players and baseball enthusiasts in the province are gearing up for an event that goes beyond mere player selection. The draft is a dynamic spectacle that captivates the attention of players, coaches, and fans alike, setting the stage for a […]

South African Baseball coaches commission calls for coaches and administrators nominations

In a thrilling development for South African Baseball, the South African Baseball Coaches Commission is actively urging all South African Baseball structures presidents and chairpersons to nominate coaches for various positions within the National Coaching environment. This call represents a unique opportunity for individuals to directly contribute to the advancement of South African baseball. The […]

South Africa National Baseball5 team for Africa Championship announced

  South African Baseball today took pleasure in announcing the team to take part in the WBSC Baseball5 Africa Championships to be held in Praia, Cape Verde from 3-9 February 2024. The event doubles up as a qualifier for the WBSC Baseball 5 World Cup to be held in Hong Kong towards the end of […]

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. […]

South African Baseball National U-15 Team announced

South African Baseball today proudly announced the National U15 team set to compete in the upcoming World Cup Africa U15 Qualifier to be held in South Africa at the Boksburg Cardinals Baseball Club from 12 – 14 January 2024. Head Coach Clive Pretorius will lead the charge, supported by the coaching staff: Paul van der […]

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 […]

SABU’s Triumphant Return to Little League: A New Chapter for South African Baseball

South African Baseball Union (SABU) is making headlines once again as it proudly announces its re-admission into the prestigious World Little League Programme. Not only has SABU secured its place in this global baseball community, but it has also been appointed as the exclusive representative of Little League South Africa. This announcement is particularly exciting […]

South African Baseball embraces Lesotho Baseball

South African Baseball this week announced the formal inclusion of the Lesotho Baseball and Softball Federation (LSBS) as an associate member of the South African Baseball Union. The announcement, made by South African Baseball President Mr. Marc Moreau, comes after much deliberation with LSBS and forms part of the South African Baseball vision to foster […]

South African Baseball 5 ETS and Clinics roll out in Western Cape

South African Baseball 5 concluded an eventful week in the Western Cape. Headed by Americo Juma, South African Baseball 5’s, and joined by South African Baseball Vice President Dennis Philander, as well as Nicci Adonis, Head of Baseball5 in the Western Cape. The initiatives aim to foster awareness for South African Baseball 5 and plays […]

Gauteng Baseball Selection Tournament Begins for Provincial Teams

The Gauteng Provincial Baseball Council this week announced the commencement of selection tournaments that will help identify and nurture young talents for the upcoming Provincial teams, as they prepare for the South African Baseball Championships to be held at the Mandela Bay Baseball Club in the Eastern Cape in April next year. The event includes […]

South African baseball gets behind the Boks

This weekend, South African baseball is showing its support for South African rugby as the Springboks participate in the Rugby World Cup and several clubs are organizing World Cup Rugby finals viewing venues for their members and fans. Many might not know, but the current President of South African Rugby, Mr. Mark Alexander, is also […]

South African Masters Baseball Champs 23 closes in spectacular fashion

The South African Masters Baseball Championship 2023 concluded with a thrilling showcase of competition, and sportsmanship at the Marks Park Baseball Club in Gauteng Province. The event hosted by South Western Gauteng again saw a showcase of South African Baseball camaraderie with former players from all over South Africa going head to head in some […]

SABU Presidents roadshow gets underway with positive spirit in Western Cape

This weekend marked the commencement of the South African Baseball Presidential Roadshow, with the initial round taking place in the Western Cape. The roadshow’s primary objective is to foster continued connectivity among all participants in South African baseball. It also aims to maintain the implementation of the South African Baseball strategic plan while highlighting new […]

Women’s Baseball gears up for big day at Boksburg Cardinals

This week, on Wednesday, 9 August 2023 sees a celebration of Women’s Month takes place as several of our South African Baseball clubs come together to celebrate Women’s Day at the Boksburg Baseball Club in Gauteng. The day will witness various clubs uniting not only to show respect for the annual event but also as […]

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 […]

Southern Stars Baseball Club all hands on deck. “Rise of the Beasts:

Southern Stars Baseball Club in Alberton is on a mission to raise funds for the club and is doing so in a most creative manner. Driven by club Chairman Shaun Niemand the initiatives see a number of events on the cards for the club with a view to raise funds for various operational requirements such […]

Vaal Dodgers pave the way with new club structure in Sedibeng

This past weekend saw the launch of yet another baseball club in South Africa as we witnessed the establishment of The Vaal Dodgers based in Van der Bijl Park, located in the Sedibeng Region of the Gauteng Province. The club is the brainchild of Damion Lloyd, who, after attending the recent National Baseball Championships in […]

New approach to South African baseball club sponsorship

This week, saw several South African baseball clubs participate in a seminar focusing on media marketing and sponsorship. The workshop aimed to provide clubs with valuable information and equip them with a much-needed toolkit for generating sport sponsorship proposals online. The goal is to attract local business investment and fuel the growth of South African […]

Taylor Scott Makes History as First South African Pitcher to Join LA Dodgers

South African born Taylor Scott, the exceptionally talented South African pitcher, etched his name in the annals of baseball history this past weekend as he made his highly anticipated debut for the illustrious Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott’s groundbreaking achievement as the first South African pitcher to sign with a major league baseball team is a […]

Payne Yankees brings sponsors and increase awareness for baseball in the Eastern Cape

This past weekend saw the Payne Yankees Baseball Club host the Home Run Baseball Festival with several teams and over 120 players. The festival provided an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators. One of the highlights of the festival was the distribution of gift items to each player, including tracksuits and various hygiene products […]

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 […]

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 Umpire Eric Blount honoured at NBC 2023

As the South African Baseball Championships came to a close, the event not only celebrated the talents of the players but also recognized the dedication and support of the national umpires. The umpires play an integral role in the success of any match and their efforts are often overlooked. This year’s tournament provided the perfect […]

South African Baseball Championships 2023 feels international presence

South African Baseball drew the attention of international eyes with the presence of esteemed guests at the South African National Baseball Championships held in Boksburg, Gauteng this past week.  Dominican Republic Ambassador, Mr. Raymundo Lantingua, and the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Mr. Ruben Brigety, joined the President of South African Baseball, Mr Marc […]

Seniors Men and Ladies get into action at NBC 2023

The 2023 South African Baseball Championships commenced with a thrilling start at in the senior divisions at the Boksburg Cardinals in Gauteng this week. With the best of South African Baseball again in action. A saw Cape Town A taking the lead on the first day with impressive wins over Gauteng Men’s U23 and Mandela […]

Western Cape dominates at NBC as curtain closes on five days of juniors

The South African Baseball National Championship 2023’s juniors division has come to an exciting close after five days of baseball action at the Boksburg Cardinals in Gauteng. The tournament showcased some of the best young talent in South African baseball, with players from different regions of the country competing against each other. The tournament featured […]

Western Cape Baseball youth ready for NBC 23

The Western Cape Baseball teams had reason to celebrate this weekend as they participated in their capping ceremony ahead of the South African National Championships in Gauteng, Boksburg. The event was held on the 26th of March 2023 at the Bellville Tigers Baseball Club and was attended by proud parents and excited players. The capping […]

South African Baseball NBC 2023 likely to be the biggest ever

The 2023 South African National Baseball Championships or “NBC” as it is more fondly known in South Africa Baseball circles is now just over three weeks away from launch day and baseball fever is mounting by the day in anticipation of the major event. The event which is this year hosted by The Gauteng Baseball […]

Breaking news: South African Baseball join forces with Dominican Republic Baseball

This week saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the South African Baseball Union and the Baseball Commissioner of the Dominican Republic. The memorandum sees the launch of baseball relations between the countries with a number of opportunities on the cards for players, coaches and administrators from both nations. News of the event […]

South African National Baseball Championships 2023 dates announced

It’s with great excitement that South African Baseball has announced the dates for the much-anticipated 2023 National Baseball Championships season to be held at the Cardinals Baseball Club, Boksburg, Gauteng from 1-11 April 2023. With consideration of the school holidays in 2023 the Junior National Baseball Championships (NBC) round-robin stages will be staged from 1 […]

South African Masters return to action – Amanzimtoti, KZN

This week sees the return of the South African Masters National Baseball championship to be held in Amanzimtoti, KZN from 12-15 October 2022. After more than three years we again see the gathering of baseball masters and veterans in a competition that has stood the test of time. The event which is traditionally held annually […]

Team South Africa end World Baseball Classic with flag flying high.

Today saw the curtain close for South Africa at the World Baseball Classic in Regensburg, Germany, with the host nation winning 11-5. South Africa put in a valiant effort but in the end, it was Germany going through to the next round. This has been a remarkable tour for South Africa having not played a […]

Team South Africa first leg concluded, team arrives in Regensburg, Germany WBC

After a number of months of preparation, this week saw the arrival of our South African side in Regensburg, Germany to play in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers from 16 – 21 September 2022. The first leg of the tour saw the team join up with their international counterparts in Stuttgart for just under a […]

SA U15 Squad on their way to Baseball World Cup

This past week saw an exciting week for South African Baseball as our U15 World Cup Team players received their official colours in ceremonies across the country prior to departure for the forthcoming U15 Baseball World Cup. Starting with the Western Cape contingent in Cape Town last week we saw South African Baseball president Marc […]

South Africa U12 a big hit at the WBSC U12 World Cup

The curtain has now closed on the WBSC U12 Baseball World Cup in Taiwan, and by all accounts, this has been a very successful trip for our young men. After months of preparation, our U12 side under the guidance of head coach Ian Griebenow the team took on the best in the world and came […]

South African Baseball U-12 Baseball World Cup Team bestowed official colours

After many months of preparation, our South African Baseball U-12 Baseball World Cup Team members were this week bestowed their official colours before departure for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup. The colours award ceremonies traditionally known as capping ceremonies took place simultaneously across our various provinces with selected athletes and management proudly awarded their national colours. […]

South African Baseball U18 – World Cup Team announced

South African Baseball takes pride in announcing the South African team for the XXX U18-WBSC Baseball World Cup scheduled to take place in Florida, USA from 9 Sept 2022 to 18 Sept 2022. Management Dean McKinon – Head Coach – Gauteng Gavin Bennett – Pitching Coach – Gauteng Connor Bell – Assistant Coach – Gauteng […]

South African Team announced for the WBSC U-15 World Cup

South African Baseball takes pleasure in announcing the South African National u15 team to compete in the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup scheduled from 26 August 2022 to 4 September 2022 in Hermosillo, Mexico. Management Clive Pretorius – Head Coach – Gauteng Mark Du Plessis – Pitching Coach – Gauteng Paul van der Merwe – […]

South African Baseball announces National Team Coaches

South African Baseball has the pleasure to confirm the appointment of the following National Team Coaches. National U12 Ian Griebenow – Head Coach – Western Cape Jono Viljoen – Assistant Coach – Eastern Cape Clifford White – Assistant Coach – Gauteng Duwane Peters – Head of Delegation/Coach – Western Cape National U15 Clive Pretorius – […]

South African Team announced for WBSC U-12 World Cup

South African Baseball takes pleasure in announcing the South African National u12 team to compete in the sixth edition of the WBSC U12- Baseball World Cup to be held in Tainan, Taiwan from 28 July 2022 to 7 August 2022. Management: Ian Griebenow – Head Coach – Western Cape Jono Viljoen – Assistant Coach – […]

South Africa wins Africa Baseball5 Championships and makes history

History was made today as South Africa won the first-ever Africa Baseball 5 African Championships in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. After toping the pool stages South Africa went into the final day with the knowledge that a win was vital to secure a place in the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup scheduled to take place […]

South Africa Baseball5 one match away from World Cup

After three tough days, our South African Baseball5 side has made it into the semi-finals of the African Baseball5 Championships in Dar es Salaam Tunisia. Day three saw South Africa go down to Ghana but then bounced back strongly to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 thereby securing their semi-final place on the fourth and final day. […]

Africa Baseball5 Championships sees South Africa off to a good start

Day One of the Africa Baseball5 Championships saw South Africa get off to a good start as they beat Uganda 2-0 in a tough encounter in in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania this Monday. With South Africa new to the format the result showed just how much work has gone into the preparation in days leading […]

South Africa prep for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup

The South African u12 Elite Squad continued to prepare for the u12 World Cup to be held in Tainan, Taiwan from 29 July 2022. The past two weeks have seen head coach Ian Griebenauw travel to Johannesburg to work with the Gauteng contingent whilst ensuring athletes from other provinces remain on track. Through the use […]

South African Baseball 5’s ready for African Championships

This past weekend saw the South African Baseball 5’s squad finalize their preparation for the African Baseball 5’s Championship set to take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 23 – 26 May 2022. Under the guidance of coaches Americo Juma and Haley Scott the squad of four ladies and four men went into training […]

SA National Baseball Championships 2022 great success

The South African National Baseball Championships 2022 held at the Abe Sher Stadium in Cape Town concluded in fine style on Sunday 3 April 2022. With teams from various provinces in South Africa in attendance, the nine-day event turned out to be exactly what the players, administrators, and fans were looking for after the difficult […]