LABC

"The competition was intense and I will never forget the experience I had playing against the Latin countries. This was the highlight of my baseball career."
-Patrick Frederickson

"Professional in every manner. The travel, trip accommodations, coaching, players- everything was truly life changing and impressive."
-Bill Lawrence

LATIN AMERICAN BASEBALL CLASSIC 2012

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The Latin American Baseball Classic is one of Latin America's biggest baseball tournaments- annually drawing teams from Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Aruba, Cuba, Mexico, and more. BLE Worldwide has the only United States bid into the LABC and has been sending teams to this international tournament since 2005.

2012 USA Coaching Staff Announcements*:

Jim Parque - former MLB pitcher
Frank Catalanatto - former MLB hitter
Mike Nadeau - Pierce College head coach
Brandon Hundt - played for WSU and Brewers
Sean Taunt - Pacific Lutheran University Asst Coach
Bryan Goelz - played for NY Tech and Dodgers
Jimmy Goelz - played for NY Tech and Dodgers. Currently a Rockies scout
Matt Tagman - current head coach for Sehome High School
Rich Peterson - head coach of Auburn Braves Organization

Represent your Country
Tournament teams comprise of United States born players that are drawn from 14 national tryout events held across the States annually. All teams are independantly formed and coached through BLE Worldwide- USA, but are not a part of USA Baseball, Team USA, or affiliated with the Junior Olympics. All of these teams are owned and operated by USA Baseball.

Life Changing Experience

The cross cultural experience creates lasting memories for players and parents alike. Competing against third world nation citizens whom utilize baseball as their way out of poverty creates a passion for baseball like no other. By combining tropical sun, life changing experiences, and international baseball competition, the LABC is the pinnacle of youth baseball.

International Competition like No Other

Competition is intense as Latin players compete in baseball as a lifestyle, not a hobby. Latin baseball is explosive- driven by offensive prowess mixed with acrobatic defensive plays. Pitching is consistently dominating as Latin pitchers are velocity driven and mix location with hard breaking pitches. The United States has won only four times since 2005, as the LABC proves to be one of the toughest youth baseball tournaments in the World.