The BV All-Stars are taking on Melbourne Aces in a practice match on Friday 11 November at Melbourne Ballpark!

Thank you to these players for stepping up to the plate and VSBL clubs for nominating them for this friendly game ahead of the 2023/24 ABL season.

Thank you to the Aces for inviting us and we hope to see you there for first pitch at 7pm! There’s free entry for members and free parking.

$5 general admission tickets are available online or at the ticket box: https://melbourneaces.com.au/tickets/

Baseball Victoria wishes to acknowledge the tireless contributions of Kellie Thomas, who steps down from her role as Operations & Events Officer as of Friday 3 November.

Kellie has been an invaluable member of the BV team for 5+ years and she will be missed by her colleagues and the baseball community. During her time at BV, Kellie has overseen a number of areas, including memberships, competitions, tournaments/events, office operations, and administration.

“On behalf of Baseball Victoria, thank you to Kellie for all she has done to support our sport,” BV CEO Chet Gray said. “Her dedication, team leadership, and work ethic have made a positive difference to our organisation and baseball across the state. We wish her all the best in her new endeavours and know she will do a fantastic job just like she did with baseball.”

Kellie thanks BV and the Victorian baseball community for all the memories over the past five years.

“I am proud of everything we accomplished and how we navigated the challenges of COVID-19 and growing grassroots sport,” Kellie said. “I believe baseball in Victoria is in a better place and I will continue to cheer on our athletes and clubs from afar. I know our operations and competitions are in good hands with Allie Bebbere and she will pick right up where I left off.”

Thank you to Kellie for 5+ years of dedicated service to baseball in Victoria and best of luck in the future.

Please email Allie at competitions@baseballvictoria.com.au with any queries regarding VSBL.

Baseball Victoria is thrilled to announce the U16 & U18 Victorian State Teams, which will compete on the national stage at the 2024 Australian Youth Championships early next year.

“We are proud of our 2024 Victorian State Team athletes and looking forward to a strong AYC campaign,” BV High Performance Officer Damian Shanahan said. “We had a great turnout with 150 players trying out for the U16 & U18 teams, and following our rigorous selection process, we finalised two impressive state team rosters with exciting potential to shine at nationals.”

“It’s a massive achievement for these baseballers to represent their state, and we are confident in their abilities and determination to be the best they can be on and off the field. We are excited to continue training with a highly experienced coaching staff leading the way.”

Victoria most recently won bronze in both the U16 and U18 age groups at the 2023 Australian Youth Championships and will be looking to go one step further at the upcoming tournament.

“We wish our U16 & U18 teams the best of luck, and we are excited to see their progress over the next few months,” BV CEO Chet Gray said. “Thank you to all the players who tried out and congratulations to our Victorian representatives. Thank you also to our head coaches, assistant coaches, and executive officers who will prepare our junior baseball talent for success against tough competition from around the country.”

Stay tuned for more tournament updates as the countdown to #AYC2024 begins. We will share the official event announcement with dates and venues once confirmed by Baseball Australia.

U16 Victorian State Team

• Brandon Elton
• Buster Vos
• Cooper Bishop-Worn
• Cooper Busch
• Daniel Williams
• Euan Clarkin
• Harrison Brodie
• Jai DiBlasi
• Jake Bertucci
• Jordan Ellis
• Lachlan Brennan
• Liam Puncher
• Mitchell Langworthy
• Ned Johnson
• Riley Peoples
• Roman Coote
• Ryley Shanks
• Samuel Land
• Samuel Walk
• Windsor Breckenridge

Coaching staff:

• Ben Laux (head coach)
• Trifon Stafilis (assistant coach)
• Daniel Chircop (pitching coach)
• Val Langworthy (executive officer)

U18 Victorian State Team

• Addison Bishop-Worn
• Aimon Dowling
• Andrew Land
• Ben Howard
• Devin Leahy
• Ethan Johnston
• Hamish Stone
• Jack Ratcliffe
• Jayden Kim
• Matthew Johnston
• Robinson Smith
• Ryder Wilson
• Tane Graham
• Tanner Stack
• Ty Daniels
• Will Cavanagh
• Will Kent
• William Hardy
• Zach Dunkley
• Zak Stafilis

Coaching staff:

• Marshall Skinner (head coach)
• Simon Ratcliffe (assistant coach)
• Tim Ballard (pitching coach)
• Taryn Richardson (executive officer)

Expressions of interest are now open for head coaches, assistant coaches, and executive officers at the 2024 Charter State Championships next April.

Athletics, Mariners, Mets, Rangers and Twins will need accredited coaches to lead teams in Senior, Junior, Intermediate, and Little League.

Please click HERE to submit your interest.

Baseball Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Allie Bebbere as Operations & Competitions Officer.

A long-time Victorian women’s baseball representative, Allie is excited to join BV and make a difference in her beloved sport.

“I am grateful for this new opportunity to play a valuable role in Victorian baseball by overseeing BV operations and competitions,” Allie said. “I hope my passion for supporting and growing the sport and my experience as a player and EO will serve me well as we work together to make baseball bigger and better across the state.”

Allie has played baseball since 2014, with six selections to the Victorian Women’s State Team and a 2022 AWC Golden Arm Award. She also played for the inaugural Victoria Aces team that won the 2022 Australian Women's Baseball Showcase.

Following her international debut for Team Australia at the 2023 WBSC Women’s World Cup, she was listed to MLB.com’s All-Star Team. Most recently, Allie returned from a trip to the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup where she served as Australia’s EO.

“Allie is a great addition to our team with her knowledge of the competition and desire to grow all levels of baseball in Victoria,” BV CEO Chet Gray said. “Her professional experience includes four years with the Y Whittlesea, giving her a strong understanding of child safety and youth recreation, coupled with her background in women’s baseball. We are excited to have her and look forward to a great summer of baseball and beyond.”

Please join us in welcoming Allie to the team! She can be reached at competitions@baseballvictoria.com.au.

Allie is taking over for Kellie Thomas, who will finish up her role with BV at the start of November.

Thank you to Kellie for 5+ years of dedicated service to baseball in Victoria!

Team Australia has unveiled a roster with a mix of World Baseball Classic experience, professional pedigree, and emerging Aussie talent for the upcoming 2023 Asian Professional Baseball Championship.

17 players on the roster have professional experience in the United States and all have strong connections to the Australian Baseball League. This includes six Victorians: Billy Parsons, Dan McGrath, Matt Beattie, Jarryd Dale, Liam Spence, and Chris Burke.

Australia will travel to Tokyo to take on Japan, Korea and Chinese Taipei at the WBSC-sanctioned event from 16-19 November.

Read the full announcement HERE.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for come-and-try days at Brookdale Reserve earlier this month. Our partnership with Wyndham City Council is off to a strong start with 140 players signed up for our Play Ball Pioneers program, which runs every Wednesday through 13 Dec.

Led by BV Development Officers Ethan Epifanio and Dennis Neal, this introduction to baseball is focused on running, hitting, throwing, and catching skills, and it’s free to participate with no equipment needed.

Click HERE to sign up or contact development@baseballvictoria.com.au for more info.