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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.
Veteran Mark DeRosa, a World Baseball Classic manager, now coaches his son Brooks on the Atlanta Braves Scout Team, sharing a love of the game and a roadmap for the next generation.
Parenting a travel baseball player at the national level demands relentless effort, yet mothers find deep fulfillment watching their sons thrive in the USA Baseball 12U Training Camp.
The roster, announced ahead of exhibition games in North Carolina and Virginia, includes players from Mississippi State and other SEC schools, with managers Dan Hartleb and Rick Eckstein set to lead the Stars and Stripes squads before the team heads to Taiwan for the first ever collegiate world championship.
The latest rankings reveal shifting dynamics among the nation’s most coveted draft prospects, highlighting breakout performances, athletic transformations and the emergence of new talent across college and high school circuits.
The University of Georgia senior shortstop, celebrated for his Gold Glove defense and key role in the Bulldogs’ conference titles, will compete for a place on the national roster that will head to Taiwan this summer.
The Texas Longhorns standout has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, where he will train alongside elite prospects ahead of the World Championship in Taiwan.
Nolan Traeger, a standout catcher from Spring, Texas, has verbally committed to the University of Arkansas, bringing his proven collegiate performance and high portal rankings to the Razorbacks.