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Samurai Japan Ranks First in World Baseball Ranking

12/1/2014

Following the 21U national team taking second place in the ""First IBAF 21U World Cup"", Samurai Japan was ranked first in the International Baseball Federation's (IBAF) baseball world rankings. This is the first time they have ranked first since the rankings were introduced in 2009.

The top 12 countries in the IBAF rankings will compete to be the greatest baseball team in the world in the IBAF-sponsored ""Premier 12"", scheduled for next autumn.

What is the International Baseball Federation (IBAF)?

An international organization with 124 member nations and regions, who sponsor international tournaments as well as conduct baseball promotion activities worldwide. The Japanese national baseball team competes in a variety of competitions and games sponsored or recognized by the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).

About the IBAF (Rankings are listed here)

Samurai Japan's 2014 Achievements

Age GroupCompetitionResultsDetails
Top Team 2014 SUZUKI All-Star Series 3 wins, 2 losses Details
Amateur 17th Asian Games Third Place Details
21U 1st IBAF 21U World Cup Second Place Details
University 27th Haarlem Baseball Week Second Place Details
18U 10th BFA 18 Asian Championships Second Place Details
15U 2nd IBAF 15U World Cup Seventh Place Details
12U 8th BFA 12U Asian Championships Second Place Details
v 6th IBAF Women's World Cup First Place Details

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