WBSC reveals MVP, All-World Team during U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Closing Ceremony

WBSC Secretary General, Beng Choo Low, addressed the attendees during the Closing Ceremony of the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025.

"Congratulations and thank you to the players and the coaches from all the participating teams," said the WBSC Secretary General. Your performances have shone a light on the outstanding talent we have in U-15 women's softball from all around the world. Most importantly, you showcased how much fun it is to play softball and how much of an honour it is to represent your country or region."

"A special thank you to Caronno Pertusella, Legnano and to Italy for the warm welcome and hospitality. On behalf of the WBSC, I would like to thank and recognise the umpires, scorers, technical commissioners and staff for their service to our sport. And a big thank you to the volunteers."

Japan's Mioka Mochizuki earned MVP honours.

"I must thank my coaching staff. They taught me everything I know. It's thank to them that I could accomplish this."

Mochizuki had an outstanding .625 batting average and didn't commit a defensive error.
"As a hitter, you have only one thing to do: watch the ball. That's what the coaches taught me, and I follow their instructions. That's the secret of my success."

Since your head coach [Yu Yamamoto] has been an Olympic gold medallist and you spoke to her as your mentor, would you say that Olympic gold is your ultimate goal?
"I want to be like my head coach, I share the same goal and ambition."

Moxhizuki has also earned a spot as the first base player of the All-World Team. The selection includes three players from the United States, two from Japan and Puerto Rico, one from Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Singapore.
Ran Nagata (Japan) is the pitcher, Maya Melendez (Puerto Rico), the catcher, Georgette Lora (Mexico) the second base player, Makenzie Thomas (USA) the third base player, Shu-Jung Lin (Chinese Taipei) is the shortstop, Mia Ennis (USA), Melody Soto (USA) and Jasmine Johnson (Puerto Rico) are the three outfieldsers and Yueqi Li (Singapore) is the designated player.

During the Closing Ceremony, the WBSC also honoured the Individual Awards winners.

Mochizuki was the leading hitter. Puerto Rico's Isabella Ortiz and Khloe Williams of the USA had the most runs batted in (RBI, 14). Williams also had the most runs scored (10). Allison Eicholtz (2) was the leading home run hitter.

Canada's Rachel Clegg won the best earned run average (ERA, 1.35), and Isabella Ortiz (3-0) was the pitcher with the best win-loss ratio.

Amiyah Cook (American Samoa) had the most stolen bases (6).

USA shortstop Michaela Landers was honoured as the best defensive player.