World Rankings

The Olympic Games have concluded. The World Baseball Federation has released the men’s national rankings.

As expected, Japan tops the chart with a significant lead. South Korea and China secure the second and third spots respectively. Notably, Asian teams dominate the global baseball scene. The Americans follow, while Cuba, once a consistent top-five contender, now sits in 11th place. Meanwhile, France has made progress, climbing to 22nd place and aiming for the top 20 under head coach Bruce Bochy in the upcoming European Cup.