From the WBSC Scott Sunley has being appointed as Australia Men's National Softball Team head coach ahead of the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup. The defending world champions will open the tournament in Group A, to be played from 12 to 16 June in Hermosillo, Mexico. “I’m incredibly excited and privileged to be joining the Aussie Steelers family as head coach. … [Read more...]
WBSC Men’s World Cup groups unveiled; 2022 Gold Medalists Australia to start title defence in Group A
From the WBSC A total of 10 national teams have booked their tickets to the World Cup. Besides one wild card, an African Qualifier (two available spots), which will take place in South Africa from 29 February to 2 March, and an Americas Qualifier (five available spots) scheduled to be played in April, will decide the seven remaining participants in the biggest men's … [Read more...]
Australian / New York Gremlin Star Jack Besgrove finishes in top 10 for World Games Athlete of Year
Won Two World Championships in Four Months From the WBSC: Men's softball super star Jack Besgrove made the top-10 at The World Games Athlete of the Year 2023, an award open to athletes from all sports on The World Games programme. The Australian left-handed pitcher qualified for the final voting after the first round and finished in 10th place with a total of … [Read more...]
Vote for Jack Besgrove of Australia as the World Games Athlete of the Year 2023
New York Gremlins Pitcher Nominated for Athlete of the Year, 2023 Last Days to Vote ! … [Read more...]
Argentina takes on Israel in WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup opener as groups, schedule announced – Hermosillo Sonora MEX – Nov 11-15, 2023
From the WBSC: The 30-game Opening Round will run from 11 to 15 November with four games at the Fernando M. Ortiz stadium and two at the Mundialistas Hermosillenses every day. The top three finishers from each group advance to the Super Round, while the other six teams will participate in the Placement Round. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox Team Announcement
From the official Softball New Zealand website: After a successful camp at the weekend, Thomas Makea has selected his first team as Head Coach of the New Zealand Black Sox “This team marks the first step in rebuilding the New Zealand Black Sox foundation, strengthening our future team's depth, and igniting a renewed sense of pride in our softball legacy” says … [Read more...]
World Champions Australia name renovated roster to start WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup defence
From the Official WBSC website: Australia will play the Oceania Qualifier from 9 to 11 November in American Samoa, in a double round robin tournament that will feature the host team and New Zealand. “I’m looking forward to bringing a new group of players in the Steelers fold through this competition. It gives a great opportunity to bring through a new group of players … [Read more...]