The French Division I club Paris UC has announced the acquisition of eight new players. Three young pitchers of the 18U French National Team will join the team with Pierre Turettes, Johan…
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Gaspard Fessy returns to Rouen Huskies
The reigning French champion Rouen Huskies is welcoming back outfielder Gaspard Fessy. The 29-year-old returns after seven years to the Huskies, having departed for Barcelona following the 2006 season. He is still…
Boris Rothermundt Named Interim National Technical Director in France
by www.baseballeurope.com The head of the Toulouse Baseball Clinic and Manager of the U21 French National Team, Boris Rothermundt will be the interim National Technical Director of the French Federation of Baseball…
James Murrey returns to Paris UC for 2013 Season
[youtube NyqVa0NJalc 520] Paris UC announced that James Murrey will return for the 2013 season in the French Division I. It will be his third year in France and his second with…
Christophe Goniot joins Rouen Huskies
After not playing Baseball for two years Christophe Goniot joins the Rouen Huskies. The 31-year-old outfielder played for the Savigny Lions from 1999 to 2011 after beginning his baseball career in Thiais….
Ethan Paquette not returning to Rouen, Mathew Smith will
The Rouen Huskies announced two more transfers for the 2013 season in the French Division I. The reigning French champion is welcoming back 21-year-old Australian utility man Mathew Smith. The former Claxton…
Mortsel Stars host International Easter Baseball Tournament
by Mortsel Stars Belgian division 1 club Mortsel Stars will have an international tournament during the Easter weekend of March 30th till April 1st, 2013. Besides their own D1 team, PUC Paris…
Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants $150,000 to Rouen Huskies
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund supports another ballpark project in Europe. The Rouen Huskies announced on Sunday that they will receive a grant of $150,000 to help building infrastructure at their stadium. The…
New format unveiled for Challenge de France
by French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) The French Baseball & Softball Federation Executive Committee unveils a new format for the Challenge de France. Exit the traditional round robin which is to…
Didier Seminet re-elected as President of French Baseball and Softball Federation
by www.baseballeurope.com Didier Seminet, the incumbent President, was easily re-elected to another four year term during the General Assembly of French baseball, softball and cricket in the Mercure Hotel, Porte de Versailles…
Jonathan Mottay from Toulouse to Senart
Right-handed pitcher Jonathan Mottay, an attendee of the MLB European Academy last summer, has made the move from Stade Toulousain to the Templiers Senart. The transfer was confirmed in an interview on…
Templiers Senart, Namur Angels to square off in Preseason Matchups
Two of the best teams in the French and Belgian Division I will square off in a twin bill during the 2013 preseason. On March 16 (17:00) and March 17 (12:00) the…
2013 season in France starts on March 24
The 2013 season in the French Division I starts on the weekend of March 24 and 25. Eight teams will be in the top division in French baseball with the Toulouse Baseball…
French Baseball and Softball Federation brings Justine Siegal to Paris in January
The French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) is trying to develop Women’s Baseball in France. On January 12, 2013 FFBS will host a conference on Women’s Baseball at INSEP in Paris. They…
Andy Paz to play for Templiers Senart
Catcher Andy Paz, who has been under contract with the Oakland Athletics organizations for two professional seasons, has changed his French team. He has left Stade Toulousain and has joined the Templiers…
Paris UC to host Challenge de France 2013
Paris UC revealed on Tuesday evening on its Facebook page that the French Division I team will host the 2013 Challenge de France. The four-day cup tournament for the eight Division I…
Anthony Piquet leaves Rouen Huskies, returns to La Guerche
Right-handed pitcher Anthony Piquet is leaving the Rouen Huskies after three years and returns to his former club La Guerche Hawks. He revealed his step in an interview with a French newspaper….
Paris UC introduces Kieran Mattison as new Head Coach
After the departure of Jeff Stoeckel who got married and returned to the United States, French record champion Paris UC introduced a new head coach. Former minor leaguer Kieran Mattison is going…
TF1 about Youth Baseball in France
Les Français se mettent doucement au baseball The French TV station TV1 produced a short clip about youth baseball in France.
Save the Savigny Lions Video Clip
Save The Savigny Lions von SaveTheSavignyLions The Savigny Lions are always keen to produce well-made video clips. With their future in danger they obviously accomplished that goal once again. Since September one…
Beaucaire Chevaliers remain in French Division I
The Beaucaire Chevaliers announce on their website that they remain in the French Division I for the 2013 season. Promoted last winter after winning the second division, the team of head coach…
Toulon Comanches win 5th straight French Softball Title
For the fifth straight year the Comanches de Toulon have won the French Softball Championship. On Sunday the team defeated the Meyzieu Cards 12-0 in four innings in the finals. Toulon had…
France beats Palm Beach State College
France concluded its preparation schedule prior to the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Jupiter, Florida with an exhibition game against the Palm Beach State College. The team of manager Jim Stoeckel prevailed…
Savigny Lions banned from own Field
The French Division I team Savigny Lions is currently banned from their own field by the city government. Apparently neighbors intervened because of strayed balls. 101 residents filed a petition in August…
France unveils Roster for World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Jupiter, Florida
Press Release French Baseball and Softball Federation Roster Team France at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Jupiter PARIS – The French Baseball and Softball Federation announces the 28-man roster for the…