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The upcoming WPBL season, co‑founded by Justine Siegal, will feature a 30‑game schedule, a neutral venue in Illinois and a draft that drew over 600 international prospects.
Georgia’s catcher Daniel Jackson was crowned the 2026 Golden Spikes Award winner, capping a season that propelled the Bulldogs to their most successful campaign and a College World Series appearance.
Georgia’s baseball program added four transfer commits, celebrated catcher Daniel Jackson’s Golden Spikes Award, and saw former quarterback Stetson Bennett vie for a Rams backup role.
The 2026 Collegiate National Team Training Camp opened its schedule with a doubleheader against the Appalachian League Select Team in Cary, North Carolina, featuring key performances from several emerging talents.
Georgia's Daniel Jackson was named the 48th winner of the Golden Spikes Award, recognizing the nation's top amateur baseball player. His historic season, community service, and leadership have placed him at the forefront of the sport's next generation.
Georgia’s Daniel Jackson becomes the first catcher in NCAA Division I history to hit 30 home runs and steal 25 bases in a single season, collecting a suite of national awards and guiding his team to a record‑breaking year.
Relief pitcher J'Shawn Unger, who posted 13 saves and a 4.05 ERA last season, will join the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp in North Carolina, while Nebraska adds standout Kellan Burke to its 2027 roster.
Nebraska left‑hander J'Shawan Unger has been selected to train with the 2026 USA Baseball College National Team, following a season that saw him post a 6‑1 record, 13 saves and a 4.05 ERA.
Twenty‑four athletes have been selected for the Extended Training Camp that will take place in South Florida this November, marking the final evaluation before an 18‑player squad is chosen for the 2026 WBSC U‑12 Baseball Pan American Championship in the Dominican Republic.
Bob Horner, the Hall of Fame‑caliber slugger who died in May at 68, left an indelible mark on college baseball and the majors, from leading Arizona State to multiple championships to earning Rookie of the Year honors with the Atlanta Braves.
The league’s 32‑player squad, highlighted by Johnson City Doughboys leads and notable prospects, will face the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team in Cary, North Carolina, on June 29.
Five members of the 2024 USA Baseball 18U National Team, who won gold in Panama, have gathered again at the Collegiate National Team Training Camp to reminisce about their shared experiences, the influence of manager Rick Eckstein, and how the championship shaped their college careers.
Illinois freshman Aidan Flinn has emerged as a key piece of the Illini's pitching staff, garnering All‑Big Ten and Freshman All‑America honors while preparing for a national team camp.
USA Baseball's USABat standard, introduced in 2018, sets equipment rules for Little League Baseball, requiring USABat or BBCOR bats in certain divisions while leaving softball unaffected.
The University of Cincinnati’s baseball team will compete in a three‑day showcase next March, meeting longtime rivals Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech, while standout players earn national recognition.
Jacob Parker’s freshman season at Mississippi State earned him multiple All‑America honors and a spot in the USA Baseball National Collegiate Team Training Camp.
Derrick Pitts, a sophomore outfielder for the Cincinnati Bearcats, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. His standout 2026 season, highlighted by a .329 batting average and ESPN features, positions him as a leading candidate for the upcoming international tournament.
After setting new single‑season records for RBIs and total bases, Janicki helped Troy reach its first College World Series and now aims to represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.
Freshman third baseman Nico Partida is recognized as a First Team Freshman All‑America by Baseball America, highlighting a standout debut season for Texas A&M.
From a gold‑medal game in Taipei to a future in the Tampa Bay system, Kinney credits fun and positivity for his development.
The university announced the hire of Bobby Austin, a veteran analyst and scout, to lead player development and analytics for Coastal Carolina Baseball.
Mark DeRosa, a former Team USA player and manager, now coaches his son Brooks on the Atlanta Braves Scout Team, aiming to blend development with lasting memories.
Across the United States, mothers of elite travel baseball players balance demanding schedules, financial strain and personal time to support their sons' participation in the highly selective USA Baseball 12U National Team Training Camp, finding reward in both athletic achievement and personal development.
The inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship (WCBC) will open in Taichung City, Taiwan, from July 11‑15, 2026, featuring teams from the United States, Chinese Taipei, Japan and a wild‑card entrant, and will rotate among the founding federations in the years that follow.