Softball Australia is pleased to announce the sixteen (16) athletes selected to compete in 2022 WBSC World Cup in New Zealand from November 26 to December 4 later this year.

Softball Australia congratulates following athletes on their selection:

The team includes several athletes with WBSC World Cup experience at the Open Men’s level, led by 2009 World Champions Adam Folkard and Nick Shailes who return for their 6^th WBSC World Cup, while James Todhunter will attend his 5^th WBSC World Cup.

Julian Jemmott returns to the Aussie Steelers Team after missing selection in 2019 due to injury, and Marshall Kronk caps off a successful ISC Season where he collected several individual and team awards with selection to his 2^nd WBSC World Cup.

The team also includes four WBSC Open Men World Cup debutants in Jack Besgrove, Riley James, Jack Burt, and Matthew Harrow.

Aussie Steelers head coach Laing Harrow said, “The Aussie Steelers are the pinnacle of men’s Softball in Australia, and this Steelers team is littered with familiar names in the sport. I’m also excited about the energy our new players will bring during the tournament. The Steelers have a proud tradition of success, I’m confident we have assembled a team that will figure in the late stages of the World Cup.”

Softball Australia CEO Rosie Williams OBE congratulated the players on their selection, adding, “It’s so encouraging to see such a good blend of youth and experience. We need to continue to evolve our Open teams, so we contend for podiums at major international events for years to come.

“We can’t wait to see our athletes perform against the world’s best, and we will be cheering you on from across the Tasman as you chase our second World Cup gold medal.”