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
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2014 SUZUKI All-Star Series | 3 wins, 2 losses | Details |
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17th Asian Games | Third Place | Details |
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1st IBAF 21U World Cup | Second Place | Details |
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27th Haarlem Baseball Week | Second Place | Details |
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10th BFA 18 Asian Championships | Second Place | Details |
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2nd IBAF 15U World Cup | Seventh Place | Details |
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8th BFA 12U Asian Championships | Second Place | Details |
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6th IBAF Women's World Cup | First Place | Details |
Latest Article
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4th BFA Women's Baseball Asian Cup roster announcement 7/22/2025 |
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12th BFA U15 Baseball Championship roster announcement 7/18/2025 |
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WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 presented by RAXUS roster announcement 6/30/2025 |
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45th JAPAN-USA Collegiate Baseball Championship Series roster announcement 6/23/2025 |
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RAXUS SAMURAI JAPAN SERIES 2025 JAPAN vs NETHERLANDS roster announcement 2/14/2025 |
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