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The Women’s Pro Baseball League reveals its first four franchises, each named for a pioneering woman, and outlines a groundbreaking season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Two Texas Longhorns players have been chosen for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taiwan this July, highlighting a program rich in talent and history.

The Scottsdale Dirtbags Gold completed an 8‑0 week, culminating in a gold‑medal victory that marks the program’s inaugural championship at the National Team Championships in Arizona.

Anthony Pack Jr. and Luke Harrison, both from the University of Texas, have been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taiwan from July 11‑15. Their standout performances highlight a historic selection for the program.

From Hattiesburg to Taiwan, Southern Miss is weaving together talent, coaching changes and facility upgrades across its football, basketball and baseball programs, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 season.
Auburn’s rising stars Chase Fralick and Jackson Sanders join the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Kolby Branch, a three‑year starter for the Georgia Bulldogs, has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will compete in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Cannon and Chase Fralick, raised in Cary, returned to their hometown to showcase their talents at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, delighting their parents and community.

Texas A&M freshman Nico Partida has been selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 10-15.

Gavin Kelly’s .382 batting average, 19 home runs and 63 RBIs earned him a place on the U.S. roster for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship, where he will join teammates under coach Dan Hartleb and face off against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

After an 11‑day evaluation in the Carolinas, Harris posted a flawless pitching line and becomes the fourth Golden Eagles player to represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship.

Andrew Johnson, a standout right‑hander for USC, has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, marking a historic milestone for the program as it prepares for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Andrew Johnson, a standout USC pitcher, has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, the first Trojan to achieve this since 2005. His performance helped USC reach its first super regional in 21 years, and he will compete in Taiwan against the world's top college players.

Grayden Harris, a left‑handed pitcher from Southern Miss, has been selected for the 2026 USA Collegiate National Team after an impressive showing in training camp.

Freshman sensation JD Stein and Georgia’s three‑year starter Kolby Branch have earned spots on the United States roster for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship, bringing Southern talent to an international stage.

Nico Partida, a freshman All-American, has been selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan from July 10-15. This marks his second international appearance after winning gold with the 2024 18U National Team.

Ian Kinsler, a 13‑year MLB veteran and 2018 World Series champion, is watching his son Jack compete for the Scottsdale Dirtbags Gold in the USA Baseball National Team Championships, a tournament that also marked the start of his own baseball path.

The Gators' standout arms have been selected for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, joining a 28‑man roster that will compete in Taiwan this July.

The sophomore right‑hander’s standout season earns him a spot on the national team, marking a milestone for USC baseball and setting the stage for international competition.

JD Stein, a sophomore infielder at the University of South Carolina, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11‑15. His performance in trials, collegiate achievements at Wake Forest, and historic significance as the first Gamecock to play abroad since 2016 highlight the upcoming tournament.

Gavin Kelly, a sophomore at West Virginia University, has been selected to represent Team USA in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, a tournament that will showcase elite collegiate talent from around the globe.

Chase Fralick and Jackson Sanders, both recent Auburn standouts, were named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team following an intensive training camp, and will compete in the upcoming World Championship against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

The sophomore pitcher, ranked second in the NCAA for strikeouts, will represent the United States in the upcoming championship.
JD Stein’s transfer to South Carolina and selection for the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship highlight a promising collegiate career poised for international impact.