09/01/2020 1 Minute Read

Shogo Akiyama signs for MLB Cincinnati Reds

The NPB star outfielder, a left handed batter, is a veteran of international baseball. He represented Japan at the WBSC Premier12 2015.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/shogo-akiyama-signs-for-mlb-cincinnati-reds

24/12/2019 2 Minute Read

2019: Baseball Olympic Qualifiers - Israel's historic first time in Olympic baseball tournament

The world No.19 baseball programme shocked the powers of Europe and made history, earning a well deserved spot at the 2020 Olympics.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/2019-in-review-israels-historic-first-in-the-olympic-baseball-tournament

20/12/2019 3 Minute Read

2019: Premier12 - The “biggest int’l baseball event in recent history”

The success and excitement of the 2019 Premier12 have set the stage for a massive spectacle and worldwide spotlight on baseball at the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, where baseball is king of sports content.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/2019-in-review-premier12-the-biggest-intl-baseball-event-in-recent-history

19/12/2019 2 Minute Read

Chris Oxspring: Olympic memories

Australia's bullpen coach pitched the semifinal against Japan at the 2004 Games in Athens

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/chris-oxspring-olympic-memories

18/12/2019 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 star Kim Kwanghyun signs for MLB St. Louis Cardinals

The left-hander won 17 games in the 2019 KBO season and performed as one of the top starters for Korea at the WBSC Premier12 2019. He signed a two-year contract worth US$8 million. The SK Wywerns, his former team, will receive a US$ 1.6 million posting fee.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/wbsc-premier12-star-kim-kwanghyun-signs-for-mlb-st-louis-cardinals

18/12/2019 1 Minute Read

WBSC Shop: Another way for fans to show their support

Missing the Premier12? Baseball fans around the world can still grab a slice of the Premier12 history by ordering the latest Premier12 gear in the WBSC Store.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/wbsc-shop-a-new-way-to-connect-with-fans

11/12/2019 3 Minute Read

Sadaharu Oh: Q & A with the one and only Home Run King

The legendary former slugger and manager took the floor at the WBSC Congress in Osaka to talk about the latest projects of his World Children's Baseball Fair Foundation. WBSC took the chance to sit down with him for this Question & Answer session

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/meet-sadaharu-oh-the-one-and-only-home-run-king

09/12/2019 1 Minute Read

Adell: Proudest baseball moment, pulling on USA Premier12 jersey

Jo Adell, the Los Angeles Angels top prospect who "can hit the ectoplasm out of the baseball", said it was special representing USA at the WBSC Premier12 2019.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/jo-adell-had-chills-wearing-usa-jersey-in-wbsc-premier12

20/11/2019 2 Minute Read

Players, managers praise Premier12 and its international success

"The Premier12 helps the internationalization and the globalization of baseball, this is a fact. The game needs to be global," stated WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2019-premier12/news/players-managers-praise-premier12-international-baseball-success