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The U-23 Diamond

Chronicle of the 2022 Baseball World Cup: A deep dive into the international competition held in Taiwan.

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Tournament Overview

Core Details

The 2022 U-23 Baseball World Cup, officially the IV U-23 Baseball World Cup, marked the fourth iteration of this prestigious international baseball tournament. It was hosted in Taiwan, with games played across multiple cities.

Dates: October 13 โ€“ October 23, 2022

Teams: 12 nations competed.

Defending Champions: Venezuela

Host Nation & Eligibility

Taiwan served as the host country for this significant event. The tournament featured elite young talent, with players born between 1999 and 2004 being eligible to participate, showcasing the future stars of international baseball.

Global Participation

The competition brought together twelve national teams from various confederations, representing the pinnacle of U-23 baseball talent. Notably, China and Nicaragua were replaced by Puerto Rico and Colombia due to COVID-19 restrictions, highlighting the dynamic nature of international sports events.

Tournament Venues

Douliu Baseball Stadium

Located in Douliu, this venue hosted a portion of the preliminary round games, contributing to the tournament's reach across Taiwan.

Capacity: 15,000

Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium

A major baseball venue in Taichung, it played a significant role in hosting preliminary matches, providing a high-quality environment for the young athletes.

Capacity: 20,000

Tianmu Baseball Stadium

Situated in Taipei, Tianmu Baseball Stadium was a central hub, hosting the opening ceremony, Group B games, and crucial medal round matches, including the championship final.

Capacity: 10,500

Participating Teams

Global Representation

The tournament featured twelve national teams, showcasing diverse talent from across the globe. The WBSC World Rankings at the time of the competition provided context for the teams' standing.

Group A Standings

Pos Team Pld W L RF RA PCT GB Qualification
1 Flag of Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei (H) 5 5 0 30 7 1.000 โ€” Advance to super round
2 Flag of Japan Japan 5 4 1 25 6 .800 1
3 Flag of Colombia Colombia 5 3 2 28 17 .600 2
4 Flag of Venezuela Venezuela 5 2 3 28 20 .400 3 Advance to placement round
5 Flag of Germany Germany 5 1 4 13 23 .200 4
6 Flag of South Africa South Africa 5 0 5 1 52 .000 5
Source: WBSC

Group B Standings

Pos Team Pld W L RF RA PCT GB Qualification
1 Flag of South Korea South Korea 5 5 0 16 5 1.000 โ€” Advance to super round
2 Flag of Australia Australia 5 2 3 19 14 .400 3
3 Flag of Mexico Mexico 5 2 3 9 8 .400 3 Advance to placement round
4 Flag of Netherlands Netherlands 5 2 3 11 16 .400 3 Advance to third-place game
4 Flag of Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei 5 2 3 12 14 .400 2
5 Flag of Cuba Cuba 5 2 3 16 10 .600 1
6 Flag of Australia Australia 5 1 4 15 17 .200 3
Source: WBSC

Match Schedule Highlights

Opening Day

The tournament commenced on October 13, 2022, with Chinese Taipei securing a 6-2 victory over Colombia at Tianmu Stadium.

Key Super Round Match

A pivotal Super Round game saw Japan narrowly defeat South Korea 2-1, a result that significantly influenced the final standings.

Championship Final

The tournament culminated on October 23, 2022, with Japan clinching the title by defeating South Korea 3-0 in the championship game.

Detailed Schedule

The competition featured a comprehensive schedule across multiple venues. Below is a sample of the initial round matches:

Date Time Road Team Score Home Team Venue Duration Attendance
Oct 13, 2022 18:30 Colombia Flag of Colombia 2 โ€“ 6 Chinese Taipei Flag of Chinese Taipei Tianmu 2:18 1250
Oct 14, 2022 10:00 South Africa Flag of South Africa 0 โ€“ 9 Venezuela Flag of Venezuela Douliu 1:48 45
Oct 14, 2022 17:00 Japan Flag of Japan 6 โ€“ 0 Germany Flag of Germany Douliu 1:57 48

Full schedule details available in the source article.

Final Standings

Championship Outcome

Japan emerged victorious, securing their second U-23 Baseball World Cup title by defeating South Korea in the final. Chinese Taipei claimed the bronze medal by winning the third-place game against Mexico.

Rk Team W L
1st place, gold medalist(s) Flag of Japan Japan
2nd title
8 1
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Flag of South Korea South Korea
Lost in Final
7 2
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Flag of Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei
Won in 3rd-place game
6 3
4 Flag of Mexico Mexico
Lost in 3rd-place game
4 5
5 Flag of Colombia Colombia
Failed to qualify for the finals
4 4
6 Flag of Australia Australia
Failed to qualify for the finals
3 5
2022 U-23 Baseball World Cup
Flag of Japan
Japan
2nd title

Individual Accolades

U23 All-World Team

An elite selection of players recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament:

PositionPlayer
CFlag of Venezuela David Garcia
1BFlag of Venezuela Jesus Chirinos
2BFlag of Colombia Carlos Arroyo
3BFlag of Japan Hiroki Nakagawa
SSFlag of Cuba Christian Rodriguez
OFFlag of Chinese Taipei Chen Tso Tseng
Flag of Puerto Rico Ezequiel Pagan
Flag of Australia Christopher Burke
DHFlag of Japan Ren Onishi
PFlag of Japan Ren Tomida
Flag of Japan Ryusei Gonda

Individual Awards

AwardPlayerStatistics
MVPFlag of Japan Ryusei Gonda
Leading HitterFlag of Japan Ren Onishi.500
Best ERAFlag of South Korea Saangyung Lee0.00 (13 IP)
Best Pitching RecordFlag of Japan Ren Tomida2W 0L
Most RBIFlag of Venezuela Jesus Chirinos8
Most HRFlag of Venezuela Jesus Chirinos2
Most Stolen BasesFlag of Venezuela Michael Chirinos5
Most Runs ScoredFlag of Colombia Daniel Aguilar7
Outstanding Defensive PlayerFlag of South Korea Hanbyul Kim-

Further Exploration

Related Events

For a broader context of sporting events hosted in Taiwan, consult the list of significant sporting events held in the nation.

  • List of sporting events in Taiwan

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