Founded: 2013 merging of International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and International Softball Federation (ISF)
President: Riccardo Fraccari (ITA)
Official website: www.wbsc.org
Member National Federations: 198 (140 countries)
Continental Bodies: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
SPORTS
Baseball, Softball.
TOP COMPETITIONS
Baseball World Cups from Youth to Pro: U-12, U-15, U-18, U-23, Premier12, Women´s.
Softball World Cups: U-12 mixed, U-15 Women´s, U-18 Women´s and Men´s, U-23 Men´s, Senior Women´s and Men´s.
Baseball5 World Cups: Youth and Senior.
Continental Championships in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania.
Premier12, MLB and NPB stars feature on Cuba's roster for 2023 World Baseball Classic
Federales de Chiriqui sweep Panama Pro Baseball League final series
Baseball/Softball initiative "Asoball" a huge hit in Japanese kindergartens
Puerto Rico Double-A Baseball League to open on 12 February
Indios de Mayaguez crowned Puerto Rican 'Roberto Clemente' Pro Winter League baseball champions
Nine Olympic gold medalists to lead World No. 1 Japan in World Baseball Classic 2023