Lithuania national baseball team
Lithuania national baseball team | |
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Country | Lithuania |
Federation | Lithuanian Baseball Association |
Confederation | WBSC Europe |
Manager | William Gordon |
WBSC ranking | |
Current | 47 2 (18 December 2023)[1] |
The Lithuania national baseball team is the national baseball team of Lithuania. The team currently competes in the Pool B of the European Baseball Championship.
History
Baseball was introduced in Lithuania by Lithuanian American pilot Steponas Darius in 1922, after returning from the United States.[2]
The team played in the
Israel won the first two games in a best-of-three series against Lithuania in Utena.[3]
Roster
Lithuania's roster for the European Baseball Championship Qualifier 2022, the last official competition in which the team took part.[4]
Lithuania national baseball team – European Baseball Championship Qualifier 2022 roster | ||||
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Pitchers
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Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager
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Tournament results
- 2008 : 8th
European Cadet Baseball Championship
- 2011 : 10th
European Under-21 Baseball Championship
World University Baseball Championship
- 2008 : 7th
- 2011 : 13th
References
- ^ "The WBSC World Ranking". WBSC. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Kazlauskas, Rytis (18 July 2019). "Rebirth of Lithuanian baseball – national team on the verge of top European level and no pitch". LRT.lt. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Israel dominates Lithuania, wins B Pool to advance in Olympic qualifying". 28 July 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Lithuania Roster". WBSC Europe. Retrieved 25 January 2023.