Fans view: Five top moments that defined the WBSC 2025 Baseball/Softball Season
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) 2025 season was full of action on the international stage, featuring great tournaments and outstanding teams but which moments truly caught the attention of our fans? Let’s take a look.
A spectacular and clutch play at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup
One of the most spectacular plays in recent WBSC history — and it’s no coincidence that it was voted Best Baseball Play of the Year 2025. With more than 2.1 million views and 48,000+ interactions on Instagram alone, this play by USA’s Aidan Ruiz proved to be one of the all-time fan favourites.
A great reaction at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup
Japan’s Kaito Masaki was hit by a pitch thrown by softball superstar Jack Besgrove, but his reaction immediately won over WBSC fans. The moment generated more than 8,000 interactions and 1.6 million views on Facebook alone.
A fantastic catch at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup that TikTok fans loved
This spectacular catch by Chinese Taipei’s Cheng-En Hu became a TikTok fan favourite, earning over 311,000 views and more than 14,500 interactions during the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup.
@wbsc ???? Cheng-en Hu with a highlight-reel catch! WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 presented by RAXUS! #BaseballWorldCupU12 #WBSC ♬ original sound - WBSC
Venezuela earns bronze at the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup
For a country with such a strong connection to Baseball5, a medal felt almost essential. That’s why the final out of the Bronze Medal Game resonated so strongly with fans, generating over 1.1 million views and 21,000+ interactions.
A heads-up play at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup
Japanese catcher Kaito Fujimori turned this heads-up play into a fan favourite, collecting 742,000 views and more than 12,000 interactions on Instagram during the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup. Proof that great highlights captivate fans regardless of the final result.