The Great Britain baseball team has moved up four places in the International Baseball Federation’s official world rankings. The new rankings were published following the 2009 Baseball World Cup (BWC) which was held across Europe this September. Britain moved up from 25th to 21st, just outside breaking into the top 20 in the world in a set of rankings comprising 75 teams.
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World Cup Q & A with Alan Smith
Having masterminded the logistical operation of getting thirty squad members to the Baseball World Cup and back to their respective homes around the globe, we caught up with the General Manager of the Great Britain baseball team, Alan Smith, for a quick debrief.
Further Reflections from the Baseball World Cup – and questions about what the future holds for Great Britain Baseball
By Tim Stride The Great Britain baseball team concluded its campaign at the 2009 Baseball World Cup on the afternoon of Sunday, September 20, after 12 days and 10 games in Croatia and the Netherlands. Prior to that, players and coaches had spent several days preparing in Germany, including three training games against the German [...]
Head Coach Stephan Rapaglia’s statement on the World Cup and the future of Great Britain Baseball
Great Britain Head Coach Stephan Rapaglia has released a statement describing his experience with the national team at the 2009 Baseball World Cup this September. Despite leading the team through one of the most successful phases in its history, he also voices his concerns about the programme’s future.
IBAF President looks forward after a successful World Cup
International Baseball Federation President Dr Harvey Schiller has written to national baseball federations around the world to sum up the state of the game following Olympic rejection but a successful World Cup in Europe.
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