When Will Fullerton takes to the field at the 2018 Senior League World Series, he will complete a previously unconquered feat.
Fullerton will become the first athlete to represent the Australia Region at the Little League, Junior League and Senior League World Series.
Fullerton was a key part of the Cronulla side that made history as the first team from NSW to qualify for a Little League World Series in 2015.
Twelve months later, Fullerton and his Cronulla teammates booked their ticket to Taylor, Michigan and the Junior League World Series.
Despite having attended two previous World Series appearances, Fullerton says this one is just as special.
“It’s just as exciting as when I went to the Little League World Series,” Fullerton says.
“Obviously Little League is the most focused on, but the quality of baseball at each event has been fantastic.
“It’s an honour to get the opportunity to return to a World Series, as I can put into practice what I’ve learned previously.
“We get to see different styles of baseball from Japanese and Latin American teams, it’s a great experience to match yourself with some of the best talent in the world.”
Fullerton has seen the best talent in the world first-hand, and believes Australian Little League Baseball continues to make big strides on the international stage.
“The quality of baseball is getting better and better every year,” he said.
“The Gold Coast Little League team heading to Williamsport this year are pretty special, it’s amazing to see the growth of Australian baseball at the Little League level.”
With many of his Cronulla Senior League teammates experiences baseball on the international level for the first time, Fullerton has called on his own experiences to help his team succeed.
“I’ve tried to help the team as much as I can throughout our journey.”
“We’ll come across high pressure situations in Easley, but the key is to relax and have fun. I believe if our team has fun we will play much better.”
When Fullerton returns home from the Senior League World Series, he will have covered 92,332km traveling to and from each of the three World Series he has attended.
Those 92,332km have brought wins and losses, but more importantly experiences which Fullerton will call on throughout his baseball and personal journey.