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The Australian 18U team made the perfect start to its Oceania Qualifying Championships in Auckland today with two dominant performances against New Zealand and Guam.
Australia had an easy first win against New Zealand for game 1 at the 18U Oceania Championships in New Zealand. Refusing to give up the lead the entire game, Australia came out with a 12-2 win.
A single from James Percival, an RBI single from Mitch Holding, a two-run double from Alex Wells and a RBI Single from Dean Frew gave Australia a six run lead in the first. By the end of the fifth inning Australia had a comfortable ten run lead to end the game for their first win.
Alan Kenny was credited with the win for Australia, allowing one run over four innings as well as striking out six. Dean Frew went three from four with the bat including two RBI’s and Alex Wells went two from three with four RBI’s.
In the second game of the double header, Australia hammered an under-manned Guam team 15-5, once again under the 5 inning mercy rule. Victorian right hander Jack EncIondo was impressive in his starting role, demonstrating a very effective fastball which overpowered Guam's offence.
James McCallum hit the tournament's first home run, a two run shot to right field. The Aussies scored in all five of their innings and have placed themselves in a great position to clinch the series if they can beat both of their opponents one more time.
Manager Jon Deeble was pleased with the team's ability to pressure the opposition today, but believes they will have to rise to another level to top New Zealand's best starter in tomorrow's encounter.
Australia will play New Zealand for the second time tomorrow at 3:30pm NZDT (1:30pm AEDT).
Follow the team on Facebook/baseballaustralia, Instagram @BaseballAustralia and Twitter @AustBaseball
After a fourteen year baseball career and eleven selections for Team Australia, Justin Huber will play his last game of baseball this weekend with the Melbourne Aces.
Huber was signed by the New York Mets in 2000, and made his MLB debut on the 21st of June, 2005 with the Kansas City Royals. He played 45 MLB games in over five seasons with the Royals, the San Diego Padres and the Minnesota Twins.
He also played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and five seasons with the Melbourne Aces. The 2014 ABL All-Star Game represented his eleventh selection for Team Australia, including the 2006, 2009 and 2013 World Baseball Classics and the 2014 Team Australia Challenge where he held a batting average of .500 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Huber will not be leaving the sport altogether and will now serve as the new general manager of the Melbourne Aces. Although he will be a missed member of our National Team, we look forward to continuing to work with Huber to grow the sport.
See Justin Huber's Profile at theabl.com.au
See Justin Huber's Team Australia profile at southernthunder.baseball.com.au
Three days into their Oceania Cup preparation in Auckland, Manager Jon Deeble has wasted no time in getting his team ready for the four-day event starting Friday 23rd.
“The first practise was very sharp, a three hour session filled with great energy and no mistakes” said Deeble.
Day one in camp the team received a visit from baseball legend and former big leaguer Jim Colborn. A right-handed pitcher who played in the Majors from 1969-1978 for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners. It was an opportunity for the team to receive tips and pointers from a player who has had the chance to play for Major League Baseball.
Day two the focus was firmly on field, taking lots of ground balls, infield/outfield cut-offs, relays and bunting. Manager Deeble explained they are continuing to raise expectations of how the team plays, and as a result the team has demanded more of themselves.
“We had a chat with the boys about practising how they play, how to keep the tempo up whenever they are on the field and how important it is to minimise mistakes. Each practise and game should be played as if it was the 7th game of the World Series,” said Deeble.
Looking to tomorrows first day of play, the coaching staff believe the team are ready to go, but will have to be on their game with the double-header format and an improved New Zealand side.
In the triple round robin format, Australia will play New Zealand first at 1:00pm NZDT Friday (11:00am AEDT), followed by a game against Guam at 3:30pm NZDT (1:30pm AEDT).
Follow the team on Facebook/baseballaustralia, Instagram @BaseballAustralia and Twitter @AustBaseball
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the 2015 Australian women’s team that will compete in the Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup from 6 to 9 February in Hong Kong.
The Phoenix Cup is a women’s baseball development tournament for the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted this year for the seventh time by the Hong Kong Baseball Association, ten teams will compete from the regions of Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.
This is the third year Australia has competed in the event, placing a competitive second in 2013 and third in 2014.
The 2015 Australian roster boast five tournament awards from the January Under 15 and Open Women’s National Championships: Under 15 MVP and Golden Arm Kelsey Brennan (WA), Golden Bat Jordan Richardson (NSW), and Open Women’s Golden Glove Georgia Jones (QLD) and MVP Olivia Bannon (NSW).
PHOENIX CUP AUSTRALIAN ROSTER
|
Surname |
First Name |
DOB |
Bats |
Throws |
Position |
State |
|
Bannon |
Olivia |
5/1/99 |
R |
R |
Inf/C |
NSW |
|
Barnes |
Kaitlin |
20/8/96 |
R |
R |
RHP |
WA |
|
Bower |
Georgia |
13/9/97 |
R |
R |
OF |
NSW |
|
Brennan |
Kelsey |
17/1/00 |
R |
R |
Ut |
WA |
|
Clifford |
Vanessa |
15/7/97 |
R |
R |
Inf |
VIC |
|
De Gruchy |
Olivia |
4/1/98 |
R |
R |
Inf/OF |
ACT |
|
Donnellen |
Lauren |
17/6/98 |
R |
R |
OF/RHP |
NSW |
|
French |
Emma |
26/9/96 |
R |
R |
RHP |
VIC |
|
Jones |
Georgia |
27/9/95 |
R |
R |
RHP/Inf |
QLD |
|
Kelly |
Abbey |
22/10/98 |
R |
R |
Ut |
VIC |
|
Molles |
Megan |
12/4/96 |
R |
R |
3rd/Util |
NSW |
|
Penny |
Paris |
27/2/98 |
R |
R |
C |
VIC |
|
Richardson |
Jordan |
16/6/00 |
R |
R |
Inf |
NSW |
|
Spinks |
Alarna |
28/10/99 |
R |
R |
RHP/Inf |
NSW |
|
West |
Amy |
8/6/97 |
R |
R |
Inf/RHP |
QLD |
|
Zylstra |
Grace |
8/10/97 |
R |
R |
OF/RHP |
QLD |
|
|
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|
Coaching Staff |
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|
Dan Hayes |
Manager |
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|
Samantha Hamilton |
Assistant Coach |
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|
Lisa Norrie |
EO/Assistant Coach |
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The team will travel to Hong Kong on Tuesday 3 February.
Tournament Schedule, Results and Rosters will be released at hkphoenixcup.com
Follow the team on Facebook/baseballaustralia, Instagram @BaseballAustralia and Twitter @AUSTbaseball
Baseball Australia is pleased to announce the 2015 Australian women’s team that will compete in the Asia Insurance Phoenix Cup from 6 to 9 February in Hong Kong.
The Phoenix Cup is a women’s baseball development tournament for the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted this year for the seventh time by the Hong Kong Baseball Association, ten teams will compete from the regions of Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.
This is the third year Australia has competed in the event, placing a competitive second in 2013 and third in 2014.
The 2015 Australian roster boast five tournament awards from the January Under 15 and Open Women’s National Championships: Under 15 MVP and Golden Arm Kelsey Brennan (WA), Golden Bat Jordan Richardson (NSW), and Open Women’s Golden Glove Georgia Jones (QLD) and MVP Olivia Bannon (NSW).
PHOENIX CUP AUSTRALIAN ROSTER
|
Surname |
First Name |
DOB |
Bats |
Throws |
Position |
State |
|
Bannon |
Olivia |
5/1/99 |
R |
R |
Inf/C |
NSW |
|
Barnes |
Kaitlin |
20/8/96 |
R |
R |
RHP |
WA |
|
Bower |
Georgia |
13/9/97 |
R |
R |
OF |
NSW |
|
Brennan |
Kelsey |
17/1/00 |
R |
R |
Ut |
WA |
|
Clifford |
Vanessa |
15/7/97 |
R |
R |
Inf |
VIC |
|
De Gruchy |
Olivia |
4/1/98 |
R |
R |
Inf/OF |
ACT |
|
Donnellen |
Lauren |
17/6/98 |
R |
R |
OF/RHP |
NSW |
|
French |
Emma |
26/9/96 |
R |
R |
RHP |
VIC |
|
Jones |
Georgia |
27/9/95 |
R |
R |
RHP/Inf |
QLD |
|
Kelly |
Abbey |
22/10/98 |
R |
R |
Ut |
VIC |
|
Molles |
Megan |
12/4/96 |
R |
R |
3rd/Util |
NSW |
|
Penny |
Paris |
27/2/98 |
R |
R |
C |
VIC |
|
Richardson |
Jordan |
16/6/00 |
R |
R |
Inf |
NSW |
|
Spinks |
Alarna |
28/10/99 |
R |
R |
RHP/Inf |
NSW |
|
West |
Amy |
8/6/97 |
R |
R |
Inf/RHP |
QLD |
|
Zylstra |
Grace |
8/10/97 |
R |
R |
OF/RHP |
QLD |
|
|
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|
Coaching Staff |
||||||
|
Dan Hayes |
Manager |
|||||
|
Samantha Hamilton |
Assistant Coach |
|||||
|
Lisa Norrie |
EO/Assistant Coach |
|||||
The team will travel to Hong Kong on Tuesday 3 February.
Tournament Schedule, Results and Rosters will be released at hkphoenixcup.com
Follow the team on Facebook/baseballaustralia, Instagram @BaseballAustralia and Twitter @AUSTbaseball
Surname
First Name
DOB
Bats
Throws
Position
State
Bannon
Olivia
5/1/99
R
R
Inf/C
NSW
Barnes
Kaitlin
20/8/96
R
R
RHP
WA
Bower
Georgia
13/9/97
R
R
OF
NSW
Brennan
Kelsey
17/1/00
R
R
Ut
WA
Clifford
Vanessa
15/7/97
R
R
Inf
VIC
De Gruchy
Olivia
4/1/98
R
R
Inf/OF
ACT
Donnellen
Lauren
17/6/98
R
R
OF/RHP
NSW
French
Emma
26/9/96
R
R
RHP
VIC
Jones
Georgia
27/9/95
R
R
RHP/Inf
QLD
Kelly
Abbey
22/10/98
R
R
Ut
VIC
Molles
Megan
12/4/96
R
R
3rd/Util
NSW
Penny
Paris
27/2/98
R
R
C
VIC
Richardson
Jordan
16/6/00
R
R
Inf
NSW
Spinks
Alarna
28/10/99
R
R
RHP/Inf
NSW
West
Amy
8/6/97
R
R
Inf/RHP
QLD
Zylstra
Grace
8/10/97
R
R
OF/RHP
QLD
Coaching Staff
Dan Hayes
Manager
Samantha Hamilton
Assistant Coach
Lisa Norrie
EO/Assistant Coach
Div 1 Blackburn 1 lost to Melbourne 4. Tues 20th Jan 2015 #vsbl
Interview with Matthew Kent of Melbourne. Can't see the player? Click here.
Blackburn travelled to local rival and second placed Melbourne in a midweek clash that saw the best of Victorian baseball on display.
Top 1st- David Tierney lead off with an infield hit in the hole for Blackburn. However, the lefty Kraemer (on the hill for the Demons) picked him off. After Andrew Tierney got on with an error a pop up and a strikeout swinging ended it and sent us to the bottom of the frame. Score 0-0
Bottom 1st- Berka started for the Orioles and looked good as he got the first out with a K swinging. Moore earned a walk and Kent singled to right after a long at bat with a couple of hit and run attempts. There were then runners at 1st and 2nd for Burton who walked to load them up for Blackmore with one out. He flied out to shallow right and Moore was unable to score from 3rd. Ayres then doubled with two out and scored 3 runs. Melbourne 3, Blackburn 0. Berka regained his composure and finished with a fly ball to right.
Top 2nd- Kraemer was looking sharp with a lead to defend and sat the batters down in order.
Bottom 2nd- Squire walked to start the dig then Aron got on after a fielder’s choice and a missed double play at 1st. The Demons continued their form with the bat when Boone singled to right and it was 1st and 2nd occupied with one out. Berka straightened up for the Orioles and was landing his curve for a K and the 2nd out. David Dicker finished it when he robbed Kent of a hit with a good sliding catch in front of him in left.
Top 3rd- Cartright got on with one out after an infield error but got caught in a run down play making it the 2nd successful pick off for Kraemer of the Demons. Another ground ball finished it there.
Bottom 3rd- Burton walked for the Demons but then got doubled off after an impressive running catch and throw by Bumpstead in right field for Blackburn. A groundout ended it there.
Top 4th- Kraemer racked up another strikeout as he sat the batters down in order for the second time in the game.
Bottom 4th- Hondromatidis hit to left to start it for the Demons but got caught stealing 2nd after a very accurate throw from Hunter in the Orioles dish. Aron walked but a fly ball to centre was the third out and he stayed where he was.
Top 5th- Bumpstead hit a hard single to left with one out but ran into a fielder’s choice at 2nd. Berg did well to beat the relay throw at 1st but Kraemer had too much control and ended the dig with a K looking.
Bottom 5th- Melbourne continued with no addtion to the score.
Top 6th- Andrew Tierney of Blackburn hit well to right but Nathan Aron ended his hopes of scoring with a great catch in left for the third out.
Bottom 6th- Hodgson took the mound from Berka of Blackburn. Scott Moore singled to right and scored pinch runner Shiels after Aron hit safely and there was a walk. Burton got HBP to increase the pressure on the Orioles but Hodgson was good enough and got a grounder to 2nd to end it there.
Top 7th-Blackburn weren’t done as Hunter singled to left to start it off. Bumpstead hit deep to centre with one out then Berg scored the pinch runner on a sac fly. Kraemer steadied after that and the innings grounded out with 15 minutes to play.
Bottom 7- Mitchell John took the mound for Blackburn and Shiels got a two out hit to left. The young pitcher did well and got a grounder to 3rd base to leave the runner on.
Three routine outs and Kraemer proved himself with a complete game, one run, winning performance for Melbourne. A good effort by the Demons batters as well considering the business end of the season looms.
Melbourne defeated Blackburn 4-1.
Report by Cam Gleeson
NATIONAL UNDER 15 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS
12 to 17 January 2015, Narrabundah Ballpark, Home of the Canberra Cavalry
National Champions: New South Wales
U15 Links:
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
GAME RESULTS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY AT ABL.TV
EVENT GALLERY
NATIONAL OPEN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS
10 to 17 January 2015, Narrabundah Ballpark, Home of the Canberra Cavalry
National Champions: New South Wales
Open Women’s Links:
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
GAME RESULTS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY AT ABL.TV
EVENT GALLERY
2015 National Champions: Victoria Blue
U16 Links:
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
GAME RESULTS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY AT ABL.TV
EVENT GALLERY
UNDER 18 NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY NEW ERA ®
9 to 18 January, Blacktown International Sportspark, home of the Sydney Blue Sox
2015 National Champions: New South Wales 
U18 Links:
INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
GAME RESULTS
CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL REPLAY AT ABL.TV
EVENT GALLERY
Hot off the back of the National Championships in Sydney, the 18U Australian team will arrive in Auckland today to commence preparation for the Oceania Championships. Hosted by Baseball New Zealand, the event will run from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January 2015, at McLeod Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
The triple round robin schedule, organised by the Baseball Oceania Confederation, pits Australia (ranked 14th in overall World rankings) against New Zealand (26th) and Guam (44th). The championship winner qualifies for the International Baseball Federation 18U World Cup to be held in Nishinomiya, Japan, in August.
In what is being called a challenging triple round format, day one will lead with a double-header treat, with Australia at home against New Zealand at 1:00pm, backing up straight away to face Guam at 3:30pm.
2015 18U Oceania Baseball Championship Schedule
All games at McLeod Park, 200 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland
Friday, Jan. 23
9:00 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Guam
1:00 p.m. — Australia vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Guam vs. Australia
Saturday, Jan. 24
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Sunday, Jan. 25
11:30 a.m. — Australia vs. Guam
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Monday, Jan. 26
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Australia vs. Guam
VIEW SCHEDULE, STANDINGS, AND STATISTICS ON POINTSTREAK
For those in New Zealand, SKY TV will be broadcasting some games live. For information go to baseballnewzealand.com
18U AUSTRALIAN ROSTER
|
|
Surname Name |
First Name |
DOB |
Bats |
Throws |
Ht |
Wt |
Pos |
State |
|
|
|
Baker |
Louis |
3/1/97 |
R |
R |
185 |
88 |
C |
QLD |
|
|
|
Barrett |
Max |
8/2/98 |
R |
R |
185 |
83 |
RHP |
VIC |
|
|
|
Callil |
George |
22/7/97 |
R |
R |
193 |
74 |
Inf |
VIC |
|
|
|
Deeble |
Jye |
8/8/97 |
L |
L |
178 |
75 |
LHP |
QLD |
|
|
|
Enciondo |
Jack |
26/1/97 |
R |
R |
185 |
95 |
RHP |
VIC |
|
|
|
Frew |
Dean |
2/7/97 |
R |
R |
184 |
80 |
Inf |
NSW |
|
|
|
Inglis |
Brad |
6/1/98 |
R |
R |
190 |
87 |
RHP |
ACT |
|
|
|
Kenny |
Alan |
4/7/97 |
L |
L |
180 |
86 |
LHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Holding |
Mitch |
24/7/97 |
R |
R |
175 |
75 |
C |
VIC |
|
|
|
Boys |
Nick |
25/2/97 |
L |
L |
180 |
80 |
OF |
QLD |
|
|
|
MacDonald |
Lachlan |
11/7/97 |
R |
R |
195 |
95 |
RHP |
QLD |
|
|
|
McCallum |
James |
30/12/97 |
L |
L |
184 |
85 |
Inf |
NSW |
|
|
|
Neunborn |
Mitchell |
27/6/97 |
R |
R |
172 |
61 |
Inf |
WA |
|
|
|
Percival |
James |
3/7/97 |
R |
R |
184 |
74 |
OF |
NSW |
|
|
|
Rawlinson |
Joshua |
26/6/98 |
R |
R |
185 |
85 |
Inf |
WA |
|
|
|
Hendrickson |
Joshua |
18/9/97 |
L |
L |
190 |
88 |
LHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Steedman |
Ryhs |
26/2/97 |
L |
R |
185 |
74 |
RHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Vankan |
Nate |
3/9/98 |
L |
R |
182 |
78 |
OF |
QLD |
|
|
|
Simon |
Bradley |
22/4/97 |
R |
R |
194 |
106 |
RHP |
NSW |
|
|
|
Wells |
Alex |
27/2/97 |
L |
L |
189 |
79 |
LHP |
NSW |
|
|
|
|
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Coaching Staff |
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Jon Deeble |
Head Coach |
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Andrew Kyle |
Assistant Coach |
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|
|
Graeme Lloyd |
Assistant Coach |
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|
|
Bill O’Sullivan |
Executive Officer |
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|
|
Ben Onofrio |
Trainer/Physiotherapist |
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James Shields |
Umpire |
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Follow the team on Facebook/baseballaustralia, Instagram @BaseballAustralia and Twitter @AUSTbaseball
Hot off the back of the National Championships in Sydney, the 18U Australian team will arrive in Auckland today to commence preparation for the Oceania Championships. Hosted by Baseball New Zealand, the event will run from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January 2015, at McLeod Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
The triple round robin schedule, organised by the Baseball Oceania Confederation, pits Australia (ranked 14th in overall World rankings) against New Zealand (26th) and Guam (44th). The championship winner qualifies for the International Baseball Federation 18U World Cup to be held in Nishinomiya, Japan, in August.
In what is being called a challenging triple round format, day one will lead with a double-header treat, with Australia at home against New Zealand at 1:00pm, backing up straight away to face Guam at 3:30pm.
2015 18U Oceania Baseball Championship Schedule
All games at McLeod Park, 200 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland
Friday, Jan. 23
9:00 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Guam
1:00 p.m. — Australia vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Guam vs. Australia
Saturday, Jan. 24
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Sunday, Jan. 25
11:30 a.m. — Australia vs. Guam
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Monday, Jan. 26
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Australia vs. Guam
VIEW SCHEDULE, STANDINGS, AND STATISTICS ON POINTSTREAK
For those in New Zealand, SKY TV will be broadcasting some games live. For information go to baseballnewzealand.com
18U AUSTRALIAN ROSTER
|
|
Surname Name |
First Name |
DOB |
Bats |
Throws |
Ht |
Wt |
Pos |
State |
|
|
|
Baker |
Louis |
3/1/97 |
R |
R |
185 |
88 |
C |
QLD |
|
|
|
Barrett |
Max |
8/2/98 |
R |
R |
185 |
83 |
RHP |
VIC |
|
|
|
Callil |
George |
22/7/97 |
R |
R |
193 |
74 |
Inf |
VIC |
|
|
|
Deeble |
Jye |
8/8/97 |
L |
L |
178 |
75 |
LHP |
QLD |
|
|
|
Enciondo |
Jack |
26/1/97 |
R |
R |
185 |
95 |
RHP |
VIC |
|
|
|
Frew |
Dean |
2/7/97 |
R |
R |
184 |
80 |
Inf |
NSW |
|
|
|
Inglis |
Brad |
6/1/98 |
R |
R |
190 |
87 |
RHP |
ACT |
|
|
|
Kenny |
Alan |
4/7/97 |
L |
L |
180 |
86 |
LHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Holding |
Mitch |
24/7/97 |
R |
R |
175 |
75 |
C |
VIC |
|
|
|
Boys |
Nick |
25/2/97 |
L |
L |
180 |
80 |
OF |
QLD |
|
|
|
MacDonald |
Lachlan |
11/7/97 |
R |
R |
195 |
95 |
RHP |
QLD |
|
|
|
McCallum |
James |
30/12/97 |
L |
L |
184 |
85 |
Inf |
NSW |
|
|
|
Neunborn |
Mitchell |
27/6/97 |
R |
R |
172 |
61 |
Inf |
WA |
|
|
|
Percival |
James |
3/7/97 |
R |
R |
184 |
74 |
OF |
NSW |
|
|
|
Rawlinson |
Joshua |
26/6/98 |
R |
R |
185 |
85 |
Inf |
WA |
|
|
|
Hendrickson |
Joshua |
18/9/97 |
L |
L |
190 |
88 |
LHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Steedman |
Ryhs |
26/2/97 |
L |
R |
185 |
74 |
RHP |
WA |
|
|
|
Vankan |
Nate |
3/9/98 |
L |
R |
182 |
78 |
OF |
QLD |
|
|
|
Simon |
Bradley |
22/4/97 |
R |
R |
194 |
106 |
RHP |
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189 |
79 |
LHP |
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Hot off the back of the National Championships in Sydney, the 18U Australian team will arrive in Auckland today to commence preparation for the Oceania Championships. Hosted by Baseball New Zealand, the event will run from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January 2015, at McLeod Park, Auckland, New Zealand.
The triple round robin schedule, organised by the Baseball Oceania Confederation, pits Australia (ranked 14th in overall World rankings) against New Zealand (26th) and Guam (44th). The championship winner qualifies for the International Baseball Federation 18U World Cup to be held in Nishinomiya, Japan, in August.
In what is being called a challenging triple round format, day one will lead with a double-header treat, with Australia at home against New Zealand at 1:00pm, backing up straight away to face Guam at 3:30pm.
2015 18U Oceania Baseball Championship Schedule
All games at McLeod Park, 200 McLeod Road, Te Atatu South, Auckland
Friday, Jan. 23
9:00 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Guam
1:00 p.m. — Australia vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Guam vs. Australia
Saturday, Jan. 24
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Sunday, Jan. 25
11:30 a.m. — Australia vs. Guam
3:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs. Australia
Monday, Jan. 26
11:30 a.m. — Guam vs. New Zealand
3:30 p.m. — Australia vs. Guam
VIEW SCHEDULE, STANDINGS, AND STATISTICS ON POINTSTREAK
For those in New Zealand, SKY TV will be broadcasting some games live. For information go to baseballnewzealand.com
18U AUSTRALIAN ROSTER
Surname Name
First Name
DOB
Bats
Throws
Ht
Wt
Pos
State
Baker
Louis
3/1/97
R
R
185
88
C
QLD
Barrett
Max
8/2/98
R
R
185
83
RHP
VIC
Callil
George
22/7/97
R
R
193
74
Inf
VIC
Deeble
Jye
8/8/97
L
L
178
75
LHP
QLD
Enciondo
Jack
26/1/97
R
R
185
95
RHP
VIC
Frew
Dean
2/7/97
R
R
184
80
Inf
NSW
Inglis
Brad
6/1/98
R
R
190
87
RHP
ACT
Kenny
Alan
4/7/97
L
L
180
86
LHP
WA
Holding
Mitch
24/7/97
R
R
175
75
C
VIC
Boys
Nick
25/2/97
L
L
180
80
OF
QLD
MacDonald
Lachlan
11/7/97
R
R
195
95
RHP
QLD
McCallum
James
30/12/97
L
L
184
85
Inf
NSW
Neunborn
Mitchell
27/6/97
R
R
172
61
Inf
WA
Percival
James
3/7/97
R
R
184
74
OF
NSW
Rawlinson
Joshua
26/6/98
R
R
185
85
Inf
WA
Hendrickson
Joshua
18/9/97
L
L
190
88
LHP
WA
Steedman
Ryhs
26/2/97
L
R
185
74
RHP
WA
Vankan
Nate
3/9/98
L
R
182
78
OF
QLD
Simon
Bradley
22/4/97
R
R
194
106
RHP
NSW
Wells
Alex
27/2/97
L
L
189
79
LHP
NSW
Coaching Staff
Jon Deeble
Head Coach
Andrew Kyle
Assistant Coach
Graeme Lloyd
Assistant Coach
Bill O’Sullivan
Executive Officer
Ben Onofrio
Trainer/Physiotherapist
James Shields
Umpire
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Match Report- Division 1- Preston @ Doncaster
Saturday 15th January 2015
#vsbl
Interview with Ben Utting of Doncaster.
Direct link to podcast is at this link.
Doncaster returned from the break with some confidence after seven wins in conference 1, their last in their final game of 2014 against Melbourne. Meanwhile Preston are sitting second in conference 2 and were looking to continue their strong season. Both teams have strong left handed starting pitchers and no midweek games until the 20th of January so it promised to be a pitching tussle and the game didn’t disappoint.
Starting line up for Preston- Evans 4, Bass 5, Deeble 3, Ley 6, Betrand 2, Hood 9, Smiley 1, Farrell 7, Legge 8.
Doncaster- Unland 5, Carr 4, Utting 6, McDonald 7, Lethborg 9, Cutt DH, Findlay 2, Mazzacacatto 8, Reeves 3. Wesphal DH.
1st Innings- Westphal of Doncaster was on target and threw two strikeouts and an infield pop-up to start the game. Smiley of Preston was also accurate. However, Utting continued his form with a two out single that dropped short of the left fielder’s glove and then stole 2nd without a throw coming over. It wasn’t enough for the Dragons as Smiley finished it with a strikeout.
2nd Innings- Carr of the Dragons took a good catch at 2nd for the 1st out to rob Ley of a hit, and then Betrand walked for the Pirates and almost got picked off at 1st. Another strikeout and a wild throw put him into scoring position but he was left there as Westphal threw another strikeout to end it.
Lethborg led off with a hard hit ground ball to deep right. Cutt bunted then advanced to second on a wild throw but Smiley got three infield contact outs to leave the two runners in place. Nil all after two.
3rd Innings- Westphal looked like he really had his eye in as he started with two strikeouts. Back at the top of the Pirates order and Evans drew a two out walk. Westphal took it in his stride and added to his tally when he threw a curve that dropped off the table nicely for the third out.
Smiley of the Pirates wasn’t to be outdone and sat the batters down in order. Both teams were making contact so it looked like some runs could be scored. Both pitchers had good control of the game. Score nil all.
4th Innings- Ley hit to right, then advanced on a pass ball. Betrand grounded out and got him to 3rd with two out. However Westphal worked a grounder to 1st and we went to the bottom of the frame.
Smiley was looking like he had honed in and sat them down in order again to give Preston another go at the plate.
Smiley batted for Preston and got on after a dropped 3rd strike. Then Legge scored him after Farrel sac bunted. Another bunt got Evans on and put Legge into scoring position but Westphal took control again and finished it with a strikeout. Score Preston 1, Doncaster 0.
Michael Mazzacatto hit to left then showed great base running skill to steal second after an attempted pick-off move by the left handed Smiley. At the top of the Doncaster order again and Unland lined a single to centre to score the run and tie the game. Carr hit to 3rd and got a favourable bounce for two out and two on for the in-form Utting. Unland stole 3rd but Utting grounded out and Smiley maintained control. Score 1-1.
5th Innings Both Westphal and Smiley stayed in control to keep the game even.
6th Innings- Westphal struck out one then Bertrand walked and nearly got picked off again after the second K. Doncaster left it there and went into the bottom to try and break the deadlock.
McDonald hit deep into left but Farrell of the Pirates ran it down to make a good catch and Smiley sat the others down in order again.
7th Innings- Westphal worked another strikeout and got the Preston batters in order.
Travis Bass took the hill from Smiley after the Preston lefty completed a powerful display. Findlay singled to centre right and Mazzacatto bunted safely to put him into scoring position. Reeves sac bunted to advance both runners which brought up the top of the Doncaster order. Unland grounded to the infield and an error at the plate scored the tie breaker. Doncaster 2, Preston 1. Utting got on with an intentional walk to load them up with two out but Bass absorbed the pressure and a groundout to 2nd finished the innings. Doncaster 2, Preston 1.
8th Innings- Westphal also vacated after dominating for seven innings and Andrew Chesterton took the hill for Doncaster. Bass walked but got caught stealing 2nd after a strikeout and a pop-up ended it. Doncaster still leading 2-1.
Bass had his eye in and finished the dig with a strikeout looking.
9th innings- Callum Lethborg took the mound to close for Doncaster nursing a one run lead. Hood of the Pirates doubled to left with one out and became the tieing run. He was unable to advance on a pop-up to right then Farrell got HBP to make it 1st and 2nd occupied. Lethborg steadied and finished with a comeback groundout to 1st.
Great pitching from both teams, Smiley didn't throw a walk and Westphal threw 14 strikeouts. There was also some great base running from Doncaster.
Doncaster won 2-1.
Smiley- Innings 6, Hits 4, K 3, BB 0, Balls 28, Strikes 54, Pitches 82.
Westphal- Innings 7, Hits 3, K 14, BB 3, Balls 38, Strikes 67, Pitches 105.
Report by Cam Gleeson
All images courtesy of Sharon Fittock from Preston Baseball Club.
Match Report- Division 1- Preston @ Doncaster
Saturday 15th January 2015
#vsbl
Interview with Ben Utting of Doncaster.
Direct link to podcast is at this link.
Doncaster returned from the break with some confidence after seven wins in conference 1, their last in their final game of 2014 against Melbourne. Meanwhile Preston are sitting second in conference 2 and were looking to continue their strong season. Both teams have strong left handed starting pitchers and no midweek games until the 20th of January so it promised to be a pitching tussle and the game didn’t disappoint.
Starting line up for Preston- Evans 4, Bass 5, Deeble 3, Ley 6, Betrand 2, Hood 9, Smiley 1, Farrell 7, Legge 8.
Doncaster- Unland 5, Carr 4, Utting 6, McDonald 7, Lethborg 9, Cutt DH, Findlay 2, Mazzacacatto 8, Reeves 3. Wesphal DH.
1st Innings- Westphal of Doncaster was on target and threw two strikeouts and an infield pop-up to start the game. Smiley of Preston was also accurate. However, Utting continued his form with a two out single that dropped short of the left fielder’s glove and then stole 2nd without a throw coming over. It wasn’t enough for the Dragons as Smiley finished it with a strikeout.
2nd Innings- Carr of the Dragons took a good catch at 2nd for the 1st out to rob Ley of a hit, and then Betrand walked for the Pirates and almost got picked off at 1st. Another strikeout and a wild throw put him into scoring position but he was left there as Westphal threw another strikeout to end it.
Lethborg led off with a hard hit ground ball to deep right. Cutt bunted then advanced to second on a wild throw but Smiley got three infield contact outs to leave the two runners in place. Nil all after two.
3rd Innings- Westphal looked like he really had his eye in as he started with two strikeouts. Back at the top of the Pirates order and Evans drew a two out walk. Westphal took it in his stride and added to his tally when he threw a curve that dropped off the table nicely for the third out.
Smiley of the Pirates wasn’t to be outdone and sat the batters down in order. Both teams were making contact so it looked like some runs could be scored. Both pitchers had good control of the game. Score nil all.
4th Innings- Ley hit to right, then advanced on a pass ball. Betrand grounded out and got him to 3rd with two out. However Westphal worked a grounder to 1st and we went to the bottom of the frame.
Smiley was looking like he had honed in and sat them down in order again to give Preston another go at the plate.
Smiley batted for Preston and got on after a dropped 3rd strike. Then Legge scored him after Farrel sac bunted. Another bunt got Evans on and put Legge into scoring position but Westphal took control again and finished it with a strikeout. Score Preston 1, Doncaster 0.
Michael Mazzacatto hit to left then showed great base running skill to steal second after an attempted pick-off move by the left handed Smiley. At the top of the Doncaster order again and Unland lined a single to centre to score the run and tie the game. Carr hit to 3rd and got a favourable bounce for two out and two on for the in-form Utting. Unland stole 3rd but Utting grounded out and Smiley maintained control. Score 1-1.
5th Innings Both Westphal and Smiley stayed in control to keep the game even.
6th Innings- Westphal struck out one then Bertrand walked and nearly got picked off again after the second K. Doncaster left it there and went into the bottom to try and break the deadlock.
McDonald hit deep into left but Farrell of the Pirates ran it down to make a good catch and Smiley sat the others down in order again.
7th Innings- Westphal worked another strikeout and got the Preston batters in order.
Travis Bass took the hill from Smiley after the Preston lefty completed a powerful display. Findlay singled to centre right and Mazzacatto bunted safely to put him into scoring position. Reeves sac bunted to advance both runners which brought up the top of the Doncaster order. Unland grounded to the infield and an error at the plate scored the tie breaker. Doncaster 2, Preston 1. Utting got on with an intentional walk to load them up with two out but Bass absorbed the pressure and a groundout to 2nd finished the innings. Doncaster 2, Preston 1.
8th Innings- Westphal also vacated after dominating for seven innings and Andrew Chesterton took the hill for Doncaster. Bass walked but got caught stealing 2nd after a strikeout and a pop-up ended it. Doncaster still leading 2-1.
Bass had his eye in and finished the dig with a strikeout looking.
9th innings- Callum Lethborg took the mound to close for Doncaster nursing a one run lead. Hood of the Pirates doubled to left with one out and became the tieing run. He was unable to advance on a pop-up to right then Farrell got HBP to make it 1st and 2nd occupied. Lethborg steadied and finished with a comeback groundout to 1st.
Great pitching from both teams, Smiley didn't throw a walk and Westphal threw 14 strikeouts. There was also some great base running from Doncaster.
Doncaster won 2-1.
Smiley- Innings 6, Hits 4, K 3, BB 0, Balls 28, Strikes 54, Pitches 82.
Westphal- Innings 7, Hits 3, K 14, BB 3, Balls 38, Strikes 67, Pitches 105.
Report by Cam Gleeson
All images courtesy of Sharon Fittock from Preston Baseball Club.