Jul 18, 2017 | Europe, Ireland
The 18U Irish Junior National Baseball Team has won the gold medal at the 18U European Championship Tournament in Zurich, Switzerland. The 2017 18U team is Ireland’s first national team in the Under-18 age division. Ireland has competed internationally in the men’s...
Sep 8, 2016 | Europe, Ireland
Talking Irish Baseball With Baseball Coach Eric Helmrich In July 2016, we sent Iona Prep assistant baseball coach Eric Helmrich to Ireland. Coach Helmrich worked with Irish Little Leaguers and members of the Irish National Baseball Team for one week, at the new...
Jun 14, 2016 | Europe, Ireland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baseball United Foundation To Send American Baseball Coach to Ireland Coach Eric Helmrich Will Work with Irish Little Leaguers and Irish National Baseball Team WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 14, 2016 – The Baseball United Foundation has...
May 3, 2016 | Europe, Ireland
In the video below, Coach Darren Gurney – aka “The Baseball Doctor” – analyzes the mechanics of a young pitcher named Alex from County Cavan. Alex hasn’t been playing baseball long, but he is doing a great job of learning how to pitch....
Apr 14, 2016 | Europe, Ireland
Coach Darren Gurney – aka “The Hit Doctor” – has provided video analysis to a young catcher in Ireland. This is part of our ongoing remote video instruction service, offered to youth baseball players in Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America....
Mar 7, 2016 | Europe, Ireland
Players of Irish Ancestry Sought for Irish National Baseball Team NEW YORK, NY – March 7, 2016 – The Baseball United Foundation is seeking Irish-American baseball players who qualify for Irish citizenship. Eligible players will be evaluated for spots on...