Reigning World Champions Australia set experienced roster for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals
Softball Australia has announced the men's national team, the Aussie Steelers, who will represent Australia at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 in Prince Albert, Canada from July 8-14.
The reigning World Champions will head into this year’s tournament with their sights set on defending the title they claimed in 2022, bringing with them a mix of championship-winning experience and emerging talent ready to shine on the world stage.
National Men’s Head Coach, Mike Titheradge expressed confidence in the selected squad, noting the depth, balance, and determination within the team.
“The selected team combines experienced World Champions and a solid blend of youth with exciting talent who will all come together for the Aussie Steelers 2025 WBSC World Cup campaign,” said Titheradge.
“No less than nine players return from our victorious 2022 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup campaign who all bring invaluable leadership and proven international experience, along with several members from previous Under 18 & Under 23 World Championship-winning teams. This provides the team with a solid balance of both youth and experience which will be vital in our quest to claim back-to-back World Cup victories.”
Australia's roster
- Callum BEASHEL
- Matheu BECKETT
- Jack BESGROVE
- Jarrod BRADBURY
- Jack BURT
- Ethan FIELD
- Jeremy GARLAND
- Matthew HARROW
- Riley JAMES
- Ryan KING
- Marshall KRONK
- Joshua McGOVERN
- Kynan MOLANDER
- Scott PATTERSON
- James TODHUNTER
- Matthew WICKHAM
The nine returning champions include Besgrove, Kronk, McGovern, Todhunter, Harrow, James, Patterson, Beashel, and Burt.
Making their World Cup debut for the Steelers are Garland, King, Field, Molander, Beckett, Bradbury, and Wickham.
Australia will play the Opening Round in Group B, along with the Dominican Republic, Japan and USA. You can see the schedule here.