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The University of Tennessee freshman will join the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the upcoming World Championship in Taichung City.
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The University of Tennessee freshman will join the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the upcoming World Championship in Taichung City.

The United States has finalized its roster for the July 11‑15 World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan, featuring rising stars and key pitching talent.

After a decade without a South Carolina representative, JD Stein's .357 batting average and flawless defense secured his place on the USA Collegiate National Team, which will compete in Taiwan against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

The NC State freshman impressed coaches with his work ethic, posting a .381 average and earning ACC honors, and will now represent the United States against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

University of Georgia graduate Kolby Branch earns a spot on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, bringing his Gold Glove defense and strong bat to a five‑day tournament that also features a deep Bulldogs season.

Two Oregon Ducks pitchers, Tanner Bradley and Will Sanford, have been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will compete in the first-ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

Two University of Texas standouts have been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, set to compete in the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

Two Mississippi State rising sophomores, Ryan McPherson and Tomas Valincius, have earned spots on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City.

Auburn University standouts Chase Fralick and Jackson Sanders have been named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that will compete in the upcoming World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Chase Fralick and Jackson Sanders, Auburn Tigers standouts, have been named to the United States Collegiate National Team that will compete in the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11‑15.

USA Baseball has announced a 28‑player squad that will compete in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, scheduled for July 11‑15, 2026.

Former Texas A&M infielder Scott Livingstone was selected for the College Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing a career that includes 300 hits, 200 runs and 200 RBI, eight MLB seasons and a place in the Aggies' athletic hall of fame.

A standout outfielder from Louisville, Lucas Moore combines elite sprint speed with a consistent contact approach, positioning him as a compelling mid‑round candidate for the 2026 MLB Draft.

The Stars secured a 5‑1 win in the fourth game of the series, building a 3‑1 lead as key performances from Flinn, Valincius and Williford highlighted the contest.

Freshman right‑hander Xander Mercurius helped the University of Oklahoma capture the 2026 Men’s College World Series, a triumph he shared with his brother LJ. Now he is turning his focus to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp as he prepares to defend the title.

Arkansas baseball pitching coach Matt Hobbs is coaching for Team USA during the Fourth of July, reflecting on the honor of representing the nation on its 250th anniversary and preparing for the upcoming World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

After a breakout junior season, Casey Borba receives a coveted spot in the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, positioning him for potential selection to the World Collegiate Championship.

From Chicago’s Brother Rice High School to the Louisville Cardinals, Zion Rose’s rapid rise in college baseball has placed him among the most watched names ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft.

USA Baseball will now certify BBCOR bats, retaining existing performance standards while adding a new USA BBCOR sticker. Current bats remain legal through 2028, with new certified models expected by July 2027 and mandatory certification starting January 1, 2029.

Junior standout Casey Borba is selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, joining a distinguished group of Longhorns as they prepare for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

USA Baseball announced it will assume management of the BBCOR performance standard, preserving the existing specifications while overseeing testing, certification and governance, with new bats set to hit the market in July 2027 and full compliance required by January 2029.

The Stripes rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Stars in the second game of the 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp series, evening the matchup at one game apiece.

From Olympic gold to high school championships, Kristin Caldwell’s journey reflects the growing opportunities for women in baseball as she steps back onto the coaching staff.

A look at the summer trajectories of current and former West Virginia University baseball players as they compete in collegiate national teams, collegian summer leagues, and Minor League Baseball, highlighting key performances and upcoming matchups.