The USA Junior Men's National Team earned a spot in the eight team medal round at the 2018 WBSC Junior Men's Softball World Championship at Prince Albert Saskatchewan. The squad will be coming off a tough 6-5 loss to the Czech Republic last night a game in which they outhit the Czech Republic 9-to-5. The USA stranded runners at third base in the Fourth, fifth, in sixth inning, … [Read more...]
So Cal’s Jason Obregon Jr. competing on world stage at 2018 WBSC Jr. Men’s World Championship at Prince Albert, Sasketchewan
The name is familiar to many who play men’s fastball in the Southern California: Jason Obregon. But this one has a “Jr.” after it, son of well know fastballer Jason Obregon. Jason Obregon Sr. and his brother Tommy have been among the top talents in Southern California for a good while, playing in the SCIFL, and at the National tournament level. But now it is Jason Obregon … [Read more...]
Team USA comeback efforts fall short as the team drops a pair to close out pool play
?? SALT LAKE CITY – Comeback efforts fell short for the USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) Saturday afternoon as the U.S. fell to Page Break 11-10 (four innings) and Wasatch Properties 4-3. The JMNT finish pool play at the Larry H. Miller Pioneer Days Tournament 0-3 and enter single-elimination bracket play Sunday morning at 9 a.m. “Today was a huge improvement … [Read more...]
Team USA drops weekend opener of Larry H. Miller Pioneer Days tournament to Pueblo Bandits, 9-2
SALT LAKE CITY – Surrendering nine-unanswered runs, the USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) dropped their weekend opener at the Larry H. Miller Pioneer Days Tournament to the Pueblo Bandits, 9-2 in five innings. Click here for a box score<https://gc.com/game-5b2d62e4a1a9940020b5314b/stats> “Tonight was a learning experience,” said Head Coach, Tyron McKinney … [Read more...]
Team USA’s 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Championship roster finalized
From USA Softball BY CODI WARREN (CWARREN@USASOFTBALL.COM) | JUNE 28, 2018, 12:01 P.M. (ET) OKLAHOMA CITY — The final 17-player roster for the 2018 USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) has been named, USA Softball announced today. Athletes selected will represent the U.S. at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Junior Men’s World Championship … [Read more...]
USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team goes undefeated at Father’s Day Tournament in Houston, Texas
Information courtesy of Codi Warren, USA Softball HOUSTON, Texas — The USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) had a perfect 3-0 outing on the lone day of competition at the Father’s Day Memorial Tournament in Houston, Texas. With inclement weather in the Houston area causing an alteration to the tournament bracket, the Red, White and Blue earned a shutout 9-0 win over … [Read more...]
WBSC Junior Men’s World Championship groups and schedule announced; USA Junior Men’s National Team looks to improve upon fifth-place finish in 2016
Information courtesy of Katie Willis, USA Softball OKLAHOMA CITY — The groups and full competition schedule for the 2018 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Junior Men’s World Championship (JMWC) was recently released by the WBSC. The USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team (JMNT) will travel to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and compete in the WBSC Junior Men’s … [Read more...]