Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Week in International Baseball (15-31 October)

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The World Baseball and Softball Confederation met in Gaborone, Botswana, for its Congress, adding Botswana, Congo, St Maarten, and Tanzania as its newest members (tweet). There are now 184 baseball and softball-playing nations, up from 180 before the WBSC Congress. In … Continue reading →

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The Week in International Baseball (1-14 October)

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

After touring the South Atlantic and Southern Leagues as the minor league season finished, our coverage shifted to the UK and Asia, where we covered tournaments at varying levels. We gave regular updates and play-by-play on Twitter from the Asian … Continue reading →

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Blake Taylor on Team GB, Injuries, and Prawn Cocktail Crisps

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

At first glance, prawn cocktail crisps and the great Trevor Hoffman seem to have little in common, but for a dual national like Blake Taylor, these are two of the Anglo-American’s favourite things. While the imported potato snacks helped Taylor … Continue reading →

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2017 Asian Baseball Championship Wrapup

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Earlier this week, we offered a preview of the 2017 Asian Baseball Championship, which Japan won today. Entering the semifinals, both Japan and hosts Taiwan were undefeated, but the Samurai beat Taiwan twice, once to clinch home field advantage in … Continue reading →

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SCOUTING: Sri Lanka’s Chirath Debuts

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

On the surface, Sri Lanka has had a disappointing result at the 2017 Asian Baseball Championship (ABC) in Taiwan, but it has been a tremendous year of growth for the Lions. On March 1, Sri Lanka finished off a three-game … Continue reading →

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2017 Asian Baseball Championship Preview

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The Asian Baseball Championship starts today in Taiwan between Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, & Hong Kong. Held every two-to-three years, the tournament was at its peak in the 90s and 00s when it served as the Olympic … Continue reading →

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The Month in International Baseball (September)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Earlier this year, we premiered a new feature, “The Week in International Baseball”. After a month of serious travel and family commitments, we now offer “The Month in International Baseball” as a brief interlude. It has been a busy month for … Continue reading →

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