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GB Baseball are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Galvin as the new Operations Manager of the GB U15 programme, with immediate effect. Richard is a national-level youth baseball coach based in London with experience in Great Britain National Team environments and European competition. He has recently supported the Great Britain U15 National TeamContinue reading “GB U15 Operations Manager Announced”

GB Baseball is recruiting Operations Managers for the U12 and U15 squads. The Operations Manager supports the Great Britain U12 and U15 Baseball Programmes by organising the practical, behind-the-scenes elements that help the programmes run smoothly. This role focuses on communication and logistics, allowing coaches to coach and players to perform at their best. You’llContinue reading “Recruiting: GB U12 & GB U15 Operations Managers”

GB’s Under 15s ended their trip to Trieste on a real high, beating France 11 – 8 in the final game of the placing round, thus securing top spot. The two teams came into today’s games unbeaten in this phase of the competition. GB took the lead in the top of the first and neverContinue reading “GB Under 15s battle to final day victory”

GB’s Under 15s claimed a second thumping win which has secured the country’s place in the A Pool for next European Championship. Ian Griebenow’s squad beat Belgium 15-0 thanks to a one hit shut out thrown by pitcher Jeremy Kirk. Kirk’s effort, which included six strikeouts and no walks, saw him throw just 42 pitches,Continue reading “Victory secures European Championship A Pool place”

GB’s Under 15 team came back to form with a mercy rule win over Hungary today after two disappointing losses against higher ranked teams to start the tournament. The 21-5 victory in Trieste sets them up for the placing games which start tomorrow. Good hitting set the foundations for the victory as Charles Battista wentContinue reading “Historic win for GB U15s”

GB’s Under 15s fell short against higher ranked opposition on day two of the European Championships in Trieste, falling 11 – 3 to Czechia. Yesterday’s pitcher, Charles Battista went 2 for 2 with a double and a walk and a stolen base, but it was otherwise slim pickings at the plate. Starting pitcher Jacob HenryContinue reading “Higher ranked Czechia just too strong for U15s”

GB’s Under 15s fell agonisingly short against hosts Italy in the first game of the European Championships in Trieste. After two scoreless innings, GB took a three run lead in the top of the third through solid hitting spread across the team. That seemed to be enough until the bottom of the fifth when ItalyContinue reading “U15s agonisingly short in 3-4 loss”

The squad for this year’s European U15s tournament has been announced. Manager Ian Griebenow has chosen players from eight clubs for the tournament which takes place in Trieste, Italy from 15th – 19th July. The players are: The coaching staff working alongside Ian Griebenow will be Derick Baylis, Richard Galvin, Gavin Marshall, John Michalowski andContinue reading “GB U15 squad announcement”