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| Country | Kenya |
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| Federation | Baseball Federation of Kenya |
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| Confederation | WBSC Africa |
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| Manager | Susan Wanjiku Mwangi |
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| Current | 15 1 (9 August 2024)[1] |
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| Appearances | 1 (first in 2022) |
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| Best result | 8th (1 time, in 2022) |
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| Appearances | 1 (first in 2022) |
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| Best result | 2nd (1 time, in 2022) |
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The Kenya national Baseball5 team represents Kenya in international Baseball5 competitions.
History
Kenya first participated in the 2022 Baseball5 African Championship held in Dar es Salaam, where they finished the first round undefeated with a 4–0 record. In the knockout stage, Kenya advanced to the final, defeating Ghana and Uganda in the quarter finals and semifinals. In the final, Kenya lost against South Africa 0 games to 2, claiming the silver medal and qualifying to the 2022 Baseball5 World Cup.[2]
In the 2022 Baseball5 World Cup, held in Mexico City, Kenya finished fifth in their group with a 2–3 record. In the placement round, Kenya defeated Hong Kong and Lithuania and lost against South Africa, finishing the tournament in eight position with an overall 4–4 record.[3]
Current roster
- As of 12 November 2022[4]
| No.
|
Pos.
|
Player
|
Gender
|
| 33 |
3B |
Duncan Makhatsa |
M
|
| 8 |
1B |
Pendo Hare |
F
|
| 24 |
2B |
Harry Kilivwa |
M
|
| 3 |
1B |
Mirium Mulwa |
F
|
| 11 |
2B |
Mary Nduati |
F
|
| 18 |
3B |
Katumo Ngovu |
M
|
| 32 |
1B |
Elizabeth Wairimu Njau |
F
|
| 17 |
SS |
Simon Okeyo |
F
|
Staff
| No.
|
Pos.
|
Name
|
| -- |
Manager |
Susan Wanjiku Mwangi
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Tournament record
Baseball5 World Cup
Baseball5 African Championship
References