Eric Balnar

Canadian/Aussie | Baseball, Hockey & Softball Commentator / Media... I cover Australian Baseball and Ice Hockey.

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

I got tired of googling each Australian baseball player every day so I did something

This tracks every Australian in pro ball, college and MLB.

Still a work in progress but you may enjoy.

Did this for the love of it, so a RT is appreciated

www. https://t.co/bo19ecosia

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia is remarkably through to the Super Round at the @WBSC U23 World Cup with a 2-0 record.

I wrote about it here: https://t.co/0oOTPtkxQE

[Team Australia ⚾️ @TeamAusBaseball]

"We wanted to reinforce that our identity isn't based on results alone. It's based on how we respond, support each other, and continue to compete. I thought the group carried that mindset into today's game and produced a really strong team performance."

Notes via @ebalnar from a gutsy bounce back effort ⤵

https://t.co/m6pWDAS13v

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Big win for Team Aus.

[Team Australia ⚾️ @TeamAusBaseball]

"We wanted to reinforce that our identity isn't based on results alone. It's based on how we respond, support each other, and continue to compete. I thought the group carried that mindset into today's game and produced a really strong team performance."

Notes via @ebalnar from a gutsy bounce back effort ⤵

https://t.co/m6pWDAS13v

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia is 2-0 at the @WBSC U23 World Cup after a 9-1 win over Puerto Rico.

My game notes: https://t.co/ryml3Inv2p

[Team Australia ⚾️ @TeamAusBaseball]

Dominant Pitching = Game 1 Win 😤

Lachlan Brook and Will Page-Allen combine to one-hit the tournament hosts, including retiring the last 16 they faced.

Quinn Johnson had a pair of RBI while John Lemm led the game with two hits.

Up Next: Puerto Rico (1-0) at 5:00AM AEDT.

Game Recap, Notes and Highlights ➡️ https://t.co/fG88DkBeuT

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia one-hit Nicaragua to open the U23 @WBSC World Cup.

Final: 3-0.

My game notes: https://t.co/S4xpmtBtT7

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

PSA: Great Britain...yes...Great Britain...have taken Japan to a second extra inning at the U23 Baseball World Cup 😐

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

HOW’S THE DRAMA?!! Reasons we love baseball ⬇️

Day 1 of the U23 World Cup already delivering!

19-year-old Gustavo Melendez drove in the winning run with two-outs in the bottom of the last!

Puerto Rico 2 def Panama 1. Some nice revenge for PR after losing to Panama in the Americas championship, too 🍿

Melendez is a Pittsburgh Pirates prospect and one of the younger players in the tournament. It’s moments like this that must feel so good and remind you of all the reasons you do it. His father, Gilberto, left his electrician job to become a handyman with more flexible hours so he could train with Gustavo.

All that prep leads to special moments…this was one of the most ❤️

Photo via @WBSC

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Solomon Maguire has a unique distinction in the baseball world. He has played in the @WBSC:
- U12 World Cup
- U15 World Cup
- U18 World Cup
- U23 World Cup
- Premier12

That's every WBSC event, the only in Aussie history 🤯

His second U23 WC starts tomorrow. Preview pod: https://t.co/cg2bON1z7w

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

PODCAST: The 2026 @WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup 🎙️

Tournament Commentator Andrew Reynolds and I tee it up with:
- Player(s) to watch from each team;
- Random fun facts;
- Format and Favourites;

Listen to Baseball Expats wherever you get your pods or link below

https://t.co/A3sHCRdlKo

Watch on https://t.co/ivc1PtVEl8 #BaseballWorldCupU23

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

There are 'Three Cs' guiding Team Australia at tomorrow's U23 @WBSC Baseball World Cup.

“It’s about connection, commitment and courage,” says manager Shayne Watson.

He spent the last week drilling that in at training camp. I spoke to him:

https://t.co/4FxLhyaNWC

[Team Australia ⚾️ @TeamAusBaseball]

@WBSC Team Australia U23 World Cup Preview ⚾️

“We want to be known as a team that trusts each other, commits fully to a shared purpose, and competes with courage whenever the game demands it.”

https://t.co/uRsOZfnuYX

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Those are great players to watch!

Blake Cavill will be fun to watch. He plays the game passionately, he swings hard, and he is very well liked by his teammates. I think Japanese fans will like watching him play.

For Fuchu: I am not attending, so I can not confirm, but check the @fuchu_tokyo posts as well as Team Australia!

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

日本のフォロワーの皆さんへ🇯🇵🇦🇺⚾️

オーストラリア代表がAPBCに出場します！ 私はこの3年間、https://t.co/0a2bUfBm3Aでの記事やSNS、実況を通じてオーストラリア代表を取材してきました。

残念ながら��回は現地に行けませんが、選手やオーストラリアの野球育成システムについて質問があれば、ぜひ聞いてください！ 後ほど時間を取って、できる限りお答えします！

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia's roster for the @WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup next week.

I spoke to coaches about selection. They decided to make this team more of a 'university' team, with a few pros.

APBC is on at the same time.

My overview + notes on each player here: https://t.co/gy2Pvilvgx

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

🇦🇺 オーストラリア代表がアジアプロ野球チャンピオンシップ（APBC）の出場メンバーを発表しました！⚾

今回の記事では、選手一人ひとりのプロフィールや注目ポイントに加え、代表選考の方針についても紹介しています。

記事は英語と日本語の両方でお読みいただけます！🇦🇺🇯🇵

https://t.co/zaAfO3P04l

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia has announced their Asia Professional Baseball Championship roster. I wrote a couple lines about each player to let you know who they are, as well as the strategy on selection.

Story available in English and Japanese.

https://t.co/zaAfO3P04l

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

Australia has announced their Asia Professional Baseball Championship roster. I wrote a couple lines about each player to let you know who they are, as well as the strategy on selection.

Story available in English and Japanese.

https://t.co/zaAfO3P04l

[Eric Balnar @EBalnar]

There are ten Rookie Australians I have my eye on ahead of the 2026-27 @ABL season.

【日本のフォロワーの皆さんへ】2026-27 ABL シーズンで大注目のオーストラリア人ルーキー10人を紹介！

Wrote about them here: https://t.co/woi6i4tcfH

[kwn @KwnStorm]

The crowd reaction to the penalty
The pass from Rielly
The shot from Stecher
The crowd's reaction to the goal
The bench's reaction
Mike Johnson's reaction.

C i n e m a.

[Spittin' Chiclets @spittinchiclets]

TROY STECHER WITH THE FINAL MINUTE GO AHEAD DAGGER!! 🗡️