Under 12 Boys ETS Squad Announced Following National Championships

The future of South African baseball continues to take shape following the confirmation of the Under 12 Boys Elite Training Squad (ETS), announced during the South African National Baseball Championships 2026 recently held in Boksburg, Gauteng.

The national championships once again delivered a high level of competition, with young players from across the country stepping up and showcasing their talent on a national stage. The tournament remains a key pillar in the development pathway, providing selectors with the opportunity to identify players who have the potential to progress into the national setup.

This year’s ETS squad reflects a strong balance between Western Cape and Gauteng, two provinces that continue to lead in player development at junior level. The selected players now form part of a structured high-performance programme that will focus on refining skills, building game understanding, and preparing athletes for the next level of competition.

The timing of this announcement is particularly significant, with Cape Town confirmed as the host of the Boys U12 African Baseball Championship in December. This creates a direct pathway for these players, who now have the opportunity to work towards representing South Africa on home soil against the best young talent from across the continent.

The ETS programme is designed not only to identify talent, but to nurture it through focused training, mentorship, and exposure to competitive environments. Over the coming months, players will be assessed and developed as part of the national pipeline, with the ultimate goal of final team selection for international competition.

The Under 12 Boys ETS Squad includes Quiwinn Adams, Zion Bell, Liam Britton, Ethan Burt, Anthony Daniels, Callan Davies, Ethan De Jager, Mikhail Errington, Kalvin Feldtman, Ethan Ferreira, Diego Gallant, Noah Hoggarth, Jerwaine Hopley, Corban Isaacs, Luke Jooste, Carl Lewis, Daniel Locke, Kai Massey-Hicks, Tariro Mutseka, Demlyn Pieters, Riley Potts, Terrence Saniso, Sebastian Savides, Oliver Siebert, Kaydon Simon, Jonathan Stacey, Cody Tobias, Israel van Eeden, Greyson van Tonder and Daniel Westoby.

As preparations begin, the focus now shifts to training camps and continued development, with the aim of building a competitive national squad ready to take on Africa later this year.

Under 12 Boys ETS Squad Table