Kenya’s national men’s and women’s Baseball5 teams will report to a residential training camp in Migori County next month as preparations intensify for the Baseball5 World Cup set to begin on September 24 in Mexico.
Speaking exclusively to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya Baseball Federation President Titus Mutwiri confirmed that the camp will be used to finalize the squads ahead of the global tournament.
“We have a provisional team of 12 players, but we will be trimming it down to the final 8 — four men and four women — who will represent Kenya at the World Cup,” said Mutwiri
Kenya will be making its second appearance at the Baseball5 World Cup following their debut in the 2022 edition, where the team finished eighth overall.
“This is a significant moment for us,” Mutwiri said. “We made our debut in 2022 and finished in eighth place, which was a strong showing. This year, we are returning with more experience, and we are currently ranked 15th in the world.”
Mutwiri emphasized the importance of early preparations to ensure a competitive outing in Mexico.
“We want to give our players the best possible preparation. The camp in Migori will allow the technical team to assess performance and team dynamics before finalizing the squad,” he added.
The Baseball5 World Cup is a fast-paced, urban version of baseball played on a smaller field with mixed-gender teams.
Kenya’s participation highlights the country’s growing investment in the sport at the grassroots and international levels.
