Monthly Archives: March 2021

BREAKING: Germany’s Wittman Commits to West Texas A&M

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Another European player has signed with an American university for the 2022 season, the third announced in the past week. Paul Wittmann is one of five German-raised players due to play in the U.S. next spring, and the fourth European … Continue reading →

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Updates on Europeans at U.S. Universities

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Below are updates on selected players from the list of 164 European and European-eligible players at North American universities. Included are a national statistical leader, two Italian Serie A players, and a Honkbal Hoofdklasse pitcher, among others. Great Britain’s Richard … Continue reading →

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Red Sox’ Rincónes Now on JuCo Route

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Just after the 2017-18 international signing period began, we broke the news that the Red Sox had signed a new Aruban shortshop, Brandon Rincones [link]. Mike Andrews of SoxProspects reported in November that Rincónes had been released in January 2020, … Continue reading →

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WBSC Olympic Qualifiers Set for June in Florida, Taiwan

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Gabriel Fidler

Press release by World Baseball Softball Confederation. It has been edited only to provide the correct name for Taiwan.  PULLY, Switzerland; 16 March 2021 — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced the timing and locations of the two … Continue reading →

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