The St Kilda Baseball Club is pleased to announce Brett Elliott as its new club head coach. Elliott's appointment for the upcoming 2015/16 summer season comes on the back of an outstanding 2014 winter campaign where he finished 2nd as C grade MVP.
Saints President Shaun O’Reilly said the club was thrilled that Elliott, 24, had accepted the head coaching position. "Brett brings a wealth of knowledge and high level coaching and playing experience," O'Reilly said. "This is a major step forward for the club."
As a player, Brett is a high velocity pitcher with excellent control. He currently leads St. Kilda into its first successive winter finals campaign in C Grade having also proved himself as fine catcher and adept infielder.
Brett Elliott said it was a great privilege to be appointed club coach of St Kilda, a club with a rich history since it was founded in 1879. "I look forward to working closely with the new committee and junior program and helping re-build this great and historic club," he said.
Peter Moylan's journey back to the big leagues brought him to the place he considers home on Sunday as he made his first major appearance since 2013. The Braves purchased Moylan's contract on Sunday, The 36-year-old righty, known for his sidearm delivery, pitched for Atlanta from 2006-12.
Baseball Victoria congratulates Peter Moylan on making it back to the majors and wish him success for the rest of the season.
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The St Kilda Baseball Club is pleased to announce Brett Elliott as its new club head coach. Elliott's appointment for the upcoming 2015/16 summer season comes on the back of an outstanding 2014 winter campaign where he finished 2nd as C grade MVP.
Saints President Shaun O’Reilly said the club was thrilled that Elliott, 24, had accepted the head coaching position. "Brett brings a wealth of knowledge and high level coaching and playing experience," O'Reilly said. "This is a major step forward for the club."
As a player, Brett is a high velocity pitcher with excellent control. He currently leads St. Kilda into its first successive winter finals campaign in C Grade having also proved himself as fine catcher and adept infielder.
Brett Elliott said it was a great privilege to be appointed club coach of St Kilda, a club with a rich history since it was founded in 1879. "I look forward to working closely with the new committee and junior program and helping re-build this great and historic club," he said.
Seventy-five promising young players have been working out at the Major League Baseball Australia Academy since 1 August, for a spot in the U18 World Cup team that will compete in the 2015 WBSC U18 World Cup from 28 August to 6 September in Osaka, Japan.
Australia’s final team selection will be announced by Baseball Australia at the conclusion of the Academy, but coaching staff have been set.
Two-time Australian Baseball League championship-winning Manager and 2015 High Performance Coach of the Year, Steve Fish, will step into the National Team coaching role as Manager for the U18 side. MLB alumni Glenn Williams and Graeme Lloyd, as well as Victorian Damian Shanahan will support the WA manager.
Coaching Staff:
Steve Fish, Manager
Glenn Williams, Assistant Coach
Damian Shanahan, Assistant Coach
Graeme Lloyd, Pitching Coach
Ben Onofrio, Physio
Neil Barrowcliff, Executive Officer
Australia v Canada
In preparation for the U18 World Cup, Australia will play Canada in an 8-game series sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Links to rosters, live scoring and statistics for the series will be published here.
Follow Australia’s World Cup campaign on Facebook, Twitter and at BASEBALL.com.au
Seventy-five promising young players have been working out at the Major League Baseball Australia Academy since 1 August, for a spot in the U18 World Cup team that will compete in the 2015 WBSC U18 World Cup from 28 August to 6 September in Osaka, Japan.
Australia’s final team selection will be announced by Baseball Australia at the conclusion of the Academy, but coaching staff have been set.
Two-time Australian Baseball League championship-winning Manager and 2015 High Performance Coach of the Year, Steve Fish, will step into the National Team coaching role as Manager for the U18 side. MLB alumni Glenn Williams and Graeme Lloyd, as well as Victorian Damian Shanahan will support the WA manager.
Coaching Staff:
Steve Fish, Manager
Glenn Williams, Assistant Coach
Damian Shanahan, Assistant Coach
Graeme Lloyd, Pitching Coach
Ben Onofrio, Physio
Neil Barrowcliff, Executive Officer
Australia v Canada
In preparation for the U18 World Cup, Australia will play Canada in an 8-game series sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Links to rosters, live scoring and statistics for the series will be published here.
Follow Australia’s World Cup campaign on Facebook, Twitter and at BASEBALL.com.au
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the host venues and tournament dates for the National Youth Championships and National Women’s Championships for 2016.
For the second consecutive year, the countries elite male and female ballplayers will take over two capital cites with the aim of being crowned Australia’s best.
Blue Sox Stadium, Blacktown International Sports Park, NSW, will host the Under 16 and Under 18 National Youth Championships from 10 to 18 January. Both Championships have a long baseball history with 2016 being the 78th year for the Under 18 legacy.
The National Youth Women and the National Women’s Championships will be making a return to the home of the Cavalry, Narrabundah Ballpark, ACT, with both Championships starting on 10 January. The Youth Women will conclude on the 15th and the Women’s Championships on the 17th of January.
Narrabundah Ballpark and Blacktown International Sports Park boast some of the best baseball facilities in the country and Baseball Australia looks forward to returning to both of these ballparks in January 2016.
Speaking of the venue announcements, Baseball Australia Chief Operating Officer, Justin Drew, said they are key events in the Australian baseball calendar.
“These January events kick off the New Year and the level of competition sets the tone for the representative season. We are pleased to be returning to Sydney and Canberra and look forward to seeing some great team performances and quality play”.
Further 2016 National Championship division dates and venues will be announced in the coming months.
For more information about the National Youth Championships and the National Women’s Championship visit baseball.com.au or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the host venues and tournament dates for the National Youth Championships and National Women’s Championships for 2016.
For the second consecutive year, the countries elite male and female ballplayers will take over two capital cites with the aim of being crowned Australia’s best.
Blue Sox Stadium, Blacktown International Sports Park, NSW, will host the Under 16 and Under 18 National Youth Championships from 10 to 18 January. Both Championships have a long baseball history with 2016 being the 78th year for the Under 18 legacy.
The National Youth Women and the National Women’s Championships will be making a return to the home of the Cavalry, Narrabundah Ballpark, ACT, with both Championships starting on 10 January. The Youth Women will conclude on the 15th and the Women’s Championships on the 17th of January.
Narrabundah Ballpark and Blacktown International Sports Park boast some of the best baseball facilities in the country and Baseball Australia looks forward to returning to both of these ballparks in January 2016.
Speaking of the venue announcements, Baseball Australia Chief Operating Officer, Justin Drew, said they are key events in the Australian baseball calendar.
“These January events kick off the New Year and the level of competition sets the tone for the representative season. We are pleased to be returning to Sydney and Canberra and look forward to seeing some great team performances and quality play”.
Further 2016 National Championship division dates and venues will be announced in the coming months.
For more information about the National Youth Championships and the National Women’s Championship visit baseball.com.au or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.