Team Australia has selected 36 players from across the country to fill out their 2025 Under 16 National Junior Squad and invited another 29 to the Under 18 Team Selection Camp.
After their selection, they will play at the U16 WWBA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, in early July. Fans of Team Australia should hope their players put on a good performance in the US as they will play in front of college coaches and scouts from Major League Baseball. An impressive showing on this stage should go a long way in helping these players achieve their pro baseball hopes.
Additionally, they will play as two separate 18-man squads, which should be announced as the tournament approaches. Team Australia had chosen these players because of their performance at the Australian Youth Championships held January of this year.
On the other hand, Team Australia has invited 29 players to compete in the 2025 Under 18 National Team Selection Camp on the Gold Coast, to be conducted in August. This camp will also compose the pool of players from which the national team builds the final roster for the Under 18 World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, from September 5 to 14, 2025.
Similar to the Under-16 squad, these Under-18 players were chosen based on their showing at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships.
While some players might be unavailable for the camp due to college commitments or professional obligations in the United States, they are still open for consideration to the World Cup team.
The camp will comprise exhibition games, workouts, and evaluations.
Eighteen of the 29 invited players had joined Team Australia’s trips to the US in 2024. Moreover, 23 players are in their second year of eligibility, while six are in their first.
Players can also improve their baseball skills thanks to the performance pathways program offered by their state association. If they show sufficient progress, they can also make the camp’s list.
Check out the list of players of the Under 16 National Squad by clicking the link below:
Click on this link to see the list of players invited to the Under 18 Selection Camp: