Tag Archives: Team GB

Hoffman Voted into Baseball Hall of Fame; First GB Member

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Gabriel Fidler

This article first appeared on the website for Great Britain’s National Baseball Teams, but was written by our lead writer, Gabriel Fidler (link to original). He also interviewed Trevor Hoffman at the WBCQ (link). His hat might say SD rather than GB, but … Continue reading →

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Visionary Isaacs Hosts Prospect-Laden HR Derby in the Bahamas

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Gabriel Fidler

Todd Isaacs, Jr is not a name with which most baseball fans are familiar, but in a few years from now or sooner, international baseball fans will likely call him a pioneer. Most well-known for donning the jersey of Great … 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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Conlon on Double-A, Team GB, and Thanksgiving Crackers

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

Were it not for The Troubles, left-handed pitcher P.J. Conlon might be a household name among British and Irish sporting aficionados. Instead, Conlon, who has a standard American accent, is quickly rising the ranks of the Mets’ organisation after growing … Continue reading →

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GB’s Davison on His “Phenomenal” Day in Hyde Park

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

HYDE PARK, London – Gary Davison has represented Great Britain on a number of different stages, but none have ever been as notable as the one he climbed on July 4, as the Senior National Team member donned a ‘Red … Continue reading →

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GB’s Esch on Playing for the Queen, Next to Ichiro

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The second in a series of a Season Previews of Great Britain Baseball Players. Jake Esch was due to appear for Great Britain in the 2016 World Baseball Classic Qualifier, but instead found himself summoned to the big leagues by … Continue reading →

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GB Star Blake Taylor Healthy, Ready to Climb Ranks

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The second in a series of a Season Previews of Great Britain Baseball Players. Blake Taylor was a key pitcher in Great Britain’s improbable run to the championship game of the 2016 World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn. The southpaw had … Continue reading →

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GB Prospect Watch as Younger Chisholm Signs

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

In a move yet to be reported by the Diamondbacks, the younger brother of Great Britain’s Jazz Chisholm has also signed with Arizona. Dominique, or ‘Deejay’, inked a professional contract with his big brother’s organisation. Jazz announced the move via … Continue reading →

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Young Players Shine at Brooklyn World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler BROOKLYN, New York – Watching the World Baseball Classic as a fan adds a whole new dimension to following baseball, as countries form their own dream teams where David Wright, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ryan Braun face off … Continue reading →

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Treacle, Crumpets, and Great Britain’s All-Star Pitching Coach

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler, @extrainnings_bb BROOKLYN, New York – At the recently completed World Baseball Classic Qualifier, Israel advanced to the main body of the World Baseball Classic in March, fending off a determined Great Britain, which had upset Brazil and … Continue reading →

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