Unfortunately due to work commitments, club coach Matthew Lawman has made the tough decision to step aside as Club Coach for the time being. Matt is currently working on a significant work project that requires long night shifts and weekend work and is expected to continue through to December.
As such, he cannot physically be around the club as much as his coaching role requires for the preseason and into December.
In true character with Matty's commitment to the club and the players, he has made the tough, and selfless decision to advise the club that he just can't fill the role in at this point. Dean Malthouse will take on the role as Head Coach of the Club on an interim basis until Matty's work commitments can be reassessed later in the year.
Dean brings a wealth of experience to the role. He played Claxton Shield baseball representing Victoria as a 15 year old and played College Baseball in the US from 2006 - 2010 (for Texarkana (NJCAA 2006-2008) and Southern Arkansas (NCAA Div 2 2008-2010). In his role as Assistant Coach last season Dean worked alongside Matty in what was a significant season of development and progress for the club.
Dean won the RAMS MVP last season and is widely recognised as one of the best defensive catchers in Victorian baseball. Dean is also a 3rd generation RAM who has played at our club since he was 6 years old.
The Newport Baseball Club is very excited about what season 2016/17 has in store as they look to build on the great work that Matt Lawman, Dean Malthouse and Dean Anglin have achieved so far.
Although he has been forced to step aside for a short time, Matty will still be a strong part of the RAMS coaching structure and Division 1 campaign for the coming season.
The Club thanks Matty for his commitment to NBC and what he has achieved, we look forward to his return in the near future.
In conjunction with the announcement of Australia's schedule at the 2016 U/15 World Cup in Iwaki, Japan, Baseball Australia is proud to announce the coaching and support staff that will make the trip.
HEAD COACH: Andrew Kyle
A former Team Australia representative and long time coach in WA programs as well as the MLB Australian Academy, Kyle has coached numerous junior programs from WA state teams and schoolboys team. Kyle was also a coach on the 2014 Cal Ripken team, and has proven experience beyond his years.
ASSISTANT COACH: Damian Shanahan
Shanahan is a former ABL player and a veteran of National team and state programs. Currently Baseball Victoria's High Performance Manager, Shanahan has an excellent context of what International tournament play is about and will bring that experience to the staff.
ASSISTANT COACH: Mark Shipley
An outstanding shortstop in his day, Mark Shipley brings a wealth of experience in coaching junior teams and programs in NSW. Shipley was also a member of the 2014 Cal Ripken coaching staff and has been a coach at the MLB Australian Academy for the last 4 years.
PITCHING COACH: Graeme Lloyd
Lloyd is a 10 year MLB veteran player and has had heavy involvement in National team programs over the last decade. Lloyd will bring his experience to this young pitching staff in Japan.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Neil Barrowcliff
Has been the EO on international trips with baseball Australia for close to 20 years. Barrowcliff is a very experienced and organised campaigner who will take care of all off field logistics for this young squad.
The squad for the U15 Baseball World Cup is yet to be selected, stay tuned to Baseball Australia for the announcement.
The U15 World Cup in Iwaki, Japan will take place from the 29 July-7 August, for all information regarding the U15 World Cup, please visit the tournament homepage.
To see Australia's schedule at the U15 World Cup, please click here.
Baseball Australia is proud to launch the 2016 Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship in Lismore, NSW.
The Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship will take place in Lismore this year for the first time after securing a deal to host the tournament for the next five years.
This year 20 teams from across Australia will compete in the Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship, with the winner gaining an automatic place in the Little League World Series, which will take place in Willamsport, Pennsylvania, USA between 18-28 August 2016.
The Championship will begin on the 8th of June, and will conclude on the 13th of June at Albert Park Baseball Complex, Lismore, NSW.
For full team rosters for the Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship, click here.
For full schedule for the Bendigo Bank Australian Little League Championship, click here.
For all information regarding the tournament, stay in touch with Baseball Australia on Facebook, Twitter, and the Baseball Australia website.
Semi Final 1: Northern Metros vs. Ryde
After two early runs, the Northern Metros hit the wall, and the Ryde Hawks stormed home to take a memorable semi-final 3-2. Javier Pelkonen had a sacrifice fly in the first to extend the lead after an error scored Carter Dowling early. Both starting pitchers threw strongly, with Metros’ Nick Riley throwing seven strikeouts in a complete game. Luke Livian also struck out seven in his 6.2 innings of work for Ryde, giving up only two earned runs in a strong performance. The deadlock was broken in the bottom of the 6th, when Liam Spinks singled to right field to score Kiyan Dolatshahi. Harry Rockwell struck out the final hitter to give Ryde a famous victory.
Semi Final 2: Cronulla vs. Manly
Cronulla scored early and often in their semi final against Manly, and the Sharks held on 9-1 despite a late home run from Thomas Newbold. Blake Cavill and Josh Pearl teamed up well on the mound for Cronulla, giving up only one earned run and striking out nine in a strong showing. Offensively, three hits from Cavill, and two from leadoff man Zac Lawrence enabled the Sharks to strike early and often. Akira Bolek and Oliver Stokes both managed hits for Manly, and Jaylin Rae threw well in relief, striking out four in four innings of work.
Championship Game: Ryde vs. Cronulla
In a battle for the ages, Cronulla took out fellow New South Wales side Ryde 7-4 in an entertaining final at Glenelg Baseball Club. Blake Cavill threw exceptionally well for Cronulla, striking out nine and not giving up a hit in 4.1 innings of work. Cavill also showed promise with bat in hand too, picking up a 2-RBI triple to blow the game open in the middle innings. Jake Burns was perfect at the plate for Cronulla, going 3-for-3 with an RBI. Pinch hitter Adam Mustow hit well, claiming two hits and an RBI in the nine hole for Cronulla. Ryde’s offence stumbled early, but came home with a bang, with Kobe Kunce’s triple and Kiyan Dolatshahi’s double in the 6th to wrestle back some momentum for Ryde. Harry Rockwell mixed his speeds up well in the starting role for Ryde, giving up hits, but working hard to get himself out of some tough situations.
Cronulla will represent the Australian region at the 2016 Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan in August this year, stay tuned to Baseball Australia for updates.
Based on the current condition of Field 1 and 2 at West Beach, it has been necessary to make an adjustment to the published schedule for tomorrow.
We are still required to complete both semi-finals and Championship Game, and these games will take priority.
Currently, Glenelg Baseball Club will host the semi-finals. There will be no infield/outfield as there is still field maintenance required in the morning.
All 4 semi-final teams have 1 allocated lane from 7:15am-8am in the cages at West Beach.
9am - Field 2 – Cronulla vs Manly
9am – Field 3 – Northern Metros vs Ryde
The Championship game will be played at Glenelg Baseball Club following Semi Finals
We can also confirm that due to lack of field availability and the past few days' inclement weather the Gold Medal game will be the final game played at #AustJLChamps.
The tournament organisers have made every effort for teams to play, including looking at alternate venues, and around the clock field maintenance, however given the circumstances, this was impossible.
We can also confirm that due to lack of field availability and the past few days' inclement weather the Gold Medal game will be the final game played at #AustJLChamps.
The tournament organisers have made every effort for teams to play, including looking at alternate venues, and around the clock field maintenance, however given the circumstances, this was impossible.
Play has been suspended on Day 4 of the Australian Junior League Championship, due to inclement weather at the Diamond Sports Facility at West Beach South Australia.
Games scheduled for Diamond 1 at 9.15am and 12pm, and games scheduled on Diamond 2 at 9.00am and 11.45am, have been cancelled by Tournament Director Matthew Williams due to rain.
At this stage, the scheduled Semi Finals on Diamond 1 between Cronulla v Manly at 2.45pm and Ryde v Northern Metros at 5.30pm will still go ahead weather permitting.
Baseball Australia will keep you up to date with the latest from West Beach via our Facebook page.
Brisbane North (11) vs, Eastern Athletics (14)
The first game of day three saw Brisbane North open up a strong lead through the middle innings to defeat Eastern Athletics 10-5. Scoring game early in this matchup, with Jaiden Holly and Jonathan Winlaw both driving in RBIs in the first, with Holly picking up a triple. Kai-Noa Wynyard cooled the Eastern Athletics offence, throwing four shutout innings, fanning seven batters in an outstanding performance. Reece Longstaff picked up two hits, one of which was a triple in strong plate appearances.
Adelaide Pirates (10) vs. Canberra (15)
Canberra put up a couple of early runs against the Adelaide Pirates, but a massive second inning from the Pirates proved the difference, as they went on to win 28-7. Brodie Arriola was strong with bat in hand for the Pirates, legging out two triples and driving in 6 RBIs in three innings. Jack Warwick and Jack Holyland drove in two RBIs each for Canberra in a strong offensive performance. Michael Schrapel also fared well with bat in hand, driving in three runs from two hits for the Pirates.
Adelaide Waves (12) vs. Gold Coast Pirates (13)
The Adelaide Waves took an early lead against the Gold Coast Pirates, but a middle inning rally got the Pirates over the line, taking the game 7-4. Jacob Scott hit well in the leadoff spot for the Adelaide Waves, driving in two runs from his two hits. Dylan Strickland threw well for the Waves, only giving up one hit in his 2.1 innings of work. Zac Mansfield threw strongly in his six innings of work for the Pirates, and nailed a late home run to cap off a solid performance. Declan Summerford was perfect at the plate for the Pirates, going 3-for-3.
Hills (9) vs. Northern Diamondbacks (16)
Hills stormed out of the blocks to a four run lead after one, and they were never headed, defeating the Northern Diamondbacks 8-4. Harvey Hadlow and Julius Crino picked up two hits each for Diamondbacks, with Hadlow nailing a double. Mason Wray gave up no earned runs in three innings of work. Jorja Lyberopoulos threw four strong innings on the mound for Hills, only giving up one earned run. Liam McCallum picked up two hits, and threw 1.2 innings of perfect relief for Hills.
Manly (3) vs. Geelong (6)
The scoring began early for Manly, who put up four in the first, but the Baycats came back strongly, only to just fall short, falling by two. Thomas Newbold and Aidan Torpey both claimed triples, with Newbold driving in a run. Connor Hughes did all he could to get the Baycats over the line, throwing 2.1 innings of relief, giving up one hit and striking out three. Hughes also went 3-for-4 with two RBIs.
Cronulla (2) vs. Eastern Phantoms (7)
Cronulla got their bats going in the middle innings against the Eastern Phantoms, and with Blake Cavill anchoring a no-hitter, Cronulla took the victory over the Eastern Phantoms 10-0. Cronulla struck out 10 and only walked three in a fantastic team performance. Aiden Austen threw well in the first two innings, only giving up one earned run in the first two innings, striking out three. Ethan Stacy and Ben Jeffrey both had two RBIs.
Northern Metros (4) vs. Swan Hills Aces (5)
Northern Metros picked up an early run and then tacked on a couple more runs in the middle innings to defeat Swan Hills Aces 5-1. Callum Johnson had an outstanding overall game, picking up three hits and an RBI, as well as pitching a complete game, conceding only one run and striking out seven. Daniel Stephenson picked up three RBIs for the Metros, including a 2RBI single in the top of the fourth. Corey Brown pitched well in relief for the Aces, going 2.1 innings without conceding a run.
Perth Metro Central (1) vs. Ryde (8)
A massive rally from the Ryde Hawks in the fifth inning put the icing on the cake of a famous victory, shutting out the number one seed, Perth Metro Central, 10-0. Luke Livian continues his impressive tournament, tacking on two hits and claiming another two RBIs. Ryde’s Kobe Kunce threw a complete game shutout, striking out four in a strong performance. Kunce also hit well, picking up and RBI double. Evan Perera was the only Perth player to claim multiple hits, going 2-for-2.
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POSITION AVAILABLE: COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR
Baseball Victoria (BV) is the state sporting organisation recognised as the official governing body for the sport of baseball in Victoria.
Reporting to the General Manger, the Communications and Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring baseball’s stories, values, product offerings and other key messages are appropriately and creatively communicated to the wider general public, via traditional and non-traditional means. The role is also responsible for ensuring the existing baseball community is adequately engaged and kept abreast of the sport’s developments.
Baseball is in an exciting period of growth, and we are eagerly seeking the services of an emerging talent with a minimum of two years experience in Communications, Digital Marketing and/or Public Relations. The successful applicant will be energetic and ready to contribute to one of the fastest growing sports in Australia. To be successful in this position you will need:
Marketing and/or communication tertiary qualifications;
Experience in managing content website resources via CMS;
Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills;
Skilled at writing media releases and speeches
Demonstrated ability to operate graphic design programs including InDesign, Photoshop and email campaign management systems;
A proven work ethic;
A service-provider mentality and a commitment to quality
A willingness to travel both domestically and internationally;
Minimum of 2 years experience in a marketing, PR and/or communications role;
Advantageous, but not essential:
Please find attached a detailed position description.
Please respond with a cover letter - maximum of 2 pages (addressed to Mr Ashley Blair, General Manger) and resume (no longer than 5 pages) to ashley.blair@baseballvictoria.com.au. Please place the words “BV Communications and Digital Marketing Coordinator application - <<Name>>” in the email subject line.
Applications Close: Friday 10 June, 2016.
Whilst all applicants will be carefully considered, we will only be able to personally contact those candidates that are short-listed for interview.
Northern Metros vs. Brisbane North
After a tight first few innings, Northern Metros pulled away, scoring six in the third inning and not looking back, defeating Brisbane North 13-2. Nicholas Riley was the offensive sparkplug for Metros, going 3-for-4, which included two triples and a mammoth 5 RBIs. Riley also threw three innings on the mound, and only conceded one earned run. For Brisbane North, Jett Bradley had a massive highlight, nailing a home run in the bottom of the third. Marcus Feagaiga and Luke Readdy also picked up a couple of hits for Brisbane North.
Eastern Phantoms vs. Adelaide Pirates
The Adelaide Pirates picked up their first win of the tournament on Diamond 1 today, defeating the Eastern Phantoms 7-3. The Pirates pitching duo of Tyson McKeen (4IP, 10K, 2ER) and Brodia Arriola (3IP, 2H, 2K) worked their magic on the mound, and Arriola also was one of the better offensive players for the Pirates, claiming two hits and a pair of RBIs. Kane Woolman also picked up three hits and an RBI. Lachlan Waite threw well for the Eastern Phantoms as a starter, striking out six and only conceding one earned run in three innings.
Eastern Athletics vs. Adelaide Waves
The Adelaide Waves and Eastern Athletics both had 10 hits, but the Waves made the most of their opportunities, defeating the Athletics 12-5. Zachary Busch had a strong day offensively for the Athletics, picking up three hits and an RBI. Koetsu Sakamoto also claimed a pair of hits and an RBI. Flynn Luders picked up where he left off yesterday on the mound for the Waves, throwing the final two innings without giving up an earned run. Dylan Strickland had a near perfect day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and a home run, picking up four RBIs in the process.
Canberra vs. Perth Metro Central
Perth Metro Central got things going early and didn’t let up, defeating Canberra 12-0. Alex Bransby and Riley Cross threw exceptionally for Perth, combining for a shutout, striking out 7 and only giving up three hits in five innings. Ben Drew continued his solid tournament, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs in a solid offensive performance. Dylan Hopkins-Treloar also had three RBIs for Perth. Patrik Parmanov also maintains his strong offense tournament, picking up two hits including a double for Canberra.
Cronulla vs. Northern Diamondbacks
Cronulla put up a mountain of runs against the Northern Diamondbacks early, and held on strongly, defeating the Victoria side 23-3. History was made at the championship, with Jake Burns becoming the first player at a 2016 ‘Little League’ tournament to claim two home runs. Burns ended up with 4 RBIs. Blake Cavill also nailed a home run to extend Cronulla’s lead, he also finished with 4 RBIs on the day. Harvey Hadlow was the strongest hitter for the Diamondbacks in this one, finishing with a strong 2-for-3 and two RBIs. Josh Bishopp threw well in the middle innings for Cronulla, striking out four and only conceding one earned run in his four innings on the mound.
Gold Coast Pirates vs. Ryde
Ryde are going strongly during this tournament, and after putting up nine runs in the first against Gold Coast, they were never headed, defeating the Pirates 18-1. Luke Livian and Liam Spinks did the damage in the middle of the lineup for Ryde, driving in five runs between them. Every starting playing in the Ryde lineup managed a hit in a strong overall performance. Zac Mansfield was the only Pirates player to have a multi-hit game, going 2-for-2 including a triple. Alex Wagener had the only RBI of the game for Ryde. Andrew Johnstone threw well for Ryde, striking out three and conceding no earned runs in his three innings on the mound.
Manly vs. Swan Hills
In a close encounter at Glenelg, Manly just prevailed over the Swan Hills Aces 6-5. Matthew Martin picked up two RBIs for the Aces, with Zac Taylor and Mitch Bacon contributing strongly as well, claiming two hits apiece. Bailey-Jay Cooke threw 3.1 innings of solid relief, striking out three and only giving up one earned run. Filip Mijakovic and Aiden Torpey continued their strong form, driving in four RBIs for Manly. Oliver Stokes threw 2.2 innings of perfect relief for Manly, striking out four in a great outing.
Geelong vs. Hills
A tight contest ensued early on between Geelong and Hills, but the Baycats blew the game open late, defeating Hills 9-2 at Glenelg. Angus McNee struck out six and only conceded one earned run in a strong performance on the mound for Geelong. Connor Hickey went 3-for-4 and showed his speed on the bases, claiming two triples. Rohan Donohue lead off for Geelong with two hits. Solomon Maguire claimed a triple with his only hit of the game, while Rohan Wood continued his strong form, as the only Hills player to claim two hits. Josh Smith threw well in his start for Hills, striking out six and only giving up one earned run.
Brisbane North vs. Cronulla
Cronulla continued their strong tournament form, defeating Brisbane North 11-1. Olivia Stevens threw well for Brisbane North, throwing one perfect inning of relief. Jonathan Winlaw was the only Brisbane player to claim and RBI on the night, claiming an RBI double. Ethan Stacy had a strong offensive game for Cronulla, picking up two RBIs from his two hits. Adam Mustow threw strongly for Cronulla in the starting role, striking out three and only giving up one earned run.
Ryde vs. Eastern Phantoms
A late charge from the Eastern Phantoms saw them come back for a famous victory, defeating the Ryde Hawks 8-7. In a real back and forth affair, the Phantoms regained the lead in the middle innings, only for Ryde to come back hard. However a four run inning from the Phantoms capped off by a walkoff double by Tyler Brooks, which ended up scoring three. Luke Livian and Liam Spinks again lead the way for Ryde, driving in four of the seven runs for Ryde.
Northern Diamondbacks vs. Northern Metros
The Northern Metros jumped on the Diamondbacks early thanks to some quality hitting and superb defence, and they were never headed, taking the game 23-0 on Diamond 1. The damage was done in the middle innings for the Metros, with Javier Pelkonen driving in two RBIs and making some breathtaking plays at third base. Etienne Charette threw well in getting the start for the Metros, only giving up one hit through his first three innings of work. Nicholas Riley drove in five RBIs, and leadoff man Carter Dowling drove in four. Both Riley and Dowling claimed two triples.
Adelaide Pirates vs. Gold Coast Pirates
A big first inning set the tone for the battle of the Pirates, with Gold Coast getting five early runs on the board and not looking back, defeating Adelaide 11-1. James Schultz threw strongly on the mound in his start for Gold Coast, striking out five and only giving up one earned run in 2.2 innings. A couple of costly errors saw the Adelaide Pirates give up an early lead, and with Kane Woolman the only player to register a hit in the first three innings, the Pirates fell behind. Zac Mansfield finished with three RBIs for Gold Coast, with both of his hits being doubles.