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”
Two Great Britain Baseball players were selected in the annual Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, 14 July. Outfielder James Quinn-Irons was selected in the fifth round (147th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays, while Wallace Clark was drafted in Round 9 (273rd overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Quinn-Irons is coming off his junior yearContinue reading “GBR’s Quinn-Irons, Clark selected in 2025 MLB Draft”
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”
Great Britain U12s achieved an extraordinary feat by finishing runners-up at the 2025 European Championship B Pool tournament. Their 2-0 semi-final win against Poland meant that GB will be placed in Pool A next year. GB lost in the final to Spain by a score of 4-14 but pushed their opponents all the way. FirstContinue reading “Great Britain U12s finish runners-up in Europe”
Great Britain U12s achieved their goal of qualifying for next year’s A Pool after a close 2-0 win against Poland in the semi-finals of this year’s U12 European Championship B Pool. The win also booked GB’s place in the final of this year’s tournament where they will face Spain, in Hungary, on Saturday. Not onlyContinue reading “Great Britain promoted to Pool A as they advance to European Final”
Great Britain progressed to the semi-finals of this year’s WBSC U-12 Baseball European Championship B Pool after a close, offensive battle with Slovakia, ending in a 13-10 win. GB were up 2-0 after the top of the first thanks to Freddie Stokes continuing his great campaign at bat with a double to left centre, gainingContinue reading “Game 2 review: GB U-12 defeat Slovakia”
Great Britain kicked off their U-12 European Championship campaign in winning fashion, defeating Romania 13-3 after five innings of baseball. Ethan Farabaugh was the standout on the mound, throwing three shutout innings to begin the game which Great Britain were able to capitalise on. GB ended the first inning up by a run after FarabaughContinue reading “GB U-12 defeat Romania in opening game”