South African Baseball Union has announced the U15 National Team that will represent South Africa at the African Qualifiers in Kenya this December. The tournament will determine Africa’s representative for the WBSC U15 Baseball World Cup.
Travelling Players (20):
Caleb Abrahams (Western Cape), Connor Coetzee (Western Cape), Cameron Combrink (Western Cape), Joshua Cook (Gauteng), Sean Cupido (Western Cape), Caylum de Wet (Gauteng), Kanan Downes (Western Cape), Ethan Foley (Gauteng), Rylee Greyvenstein (Gauteng), Tshidiso Hlomuka (Gauteng), Riley Long (Gauteng), Zubair Moosa (Western Cape), Jamie Moran (Western Cape), Jayden Nicholls (Western Cape), Ruan Oliphant (Eastern Cape), Connor Pieters (Western Cape), Liam Rinquest (Western Cape), Zeake Sellar (Western Cape), Adriaan van der Merwe (Gauteng), Tatum White (Gauteng).
Non-Travelling Reserves (8):
Troy Abrahams (Western Cape), Caleb Boniface (Western Cape), Andrew Moore (Western Cape), Shiloh Petersen (Western Cape), Logan Gardner (Gauteng), Mlungisi Malinga (Gauteng), Lesiba Boroto (Limpopo), Schalk Willemse (Eastern Cape).
Coaching and Management Staff:
- Head Coach: Paul van der Merwe
- Assistant Coaches: Gareth Long, Thabang Letsoalo, Leon du Preez
- Trainer: Lukas McKenzie
- Head of Delegation: Deidre Marquard
Italy will host the seventh WBSC U15 Baseball World Cup in 2026, providing a global stage for the team that advances from Africa.
