Thailand national baseball team
Thailand's national baseball team, organized by BBAT.
The Thailand national baseball team represents Thailand in international baseball competitions. Organized by the Baseball Association of Thailand (BBAT), the team has participated in events such as the Southeast Asian Games, the Asian Games, and the Baseball World Cup. The team won the Southeast Asian Games in 2007 and finished third in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. They also competed in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in the fall of 2012.
- Notable MLB player
- Johnny Damon (appeared in 2012 WBC qualifiers)
Quick Facts
- Country
- Thailand
- Federation
- Baseball Association of Thailand
- Confederation
- Baseball Federation of Asia
- Manager
- Pipat Hongsrisuwan
- Wbsc Rank
- THA
- Wbsc Max
- 23
- Wbsc Max Date
- 31 December 2012
- Wbsc Min
- 79
- Wbsc Min Date
- 28 March 2023
- Ag Apps
- 5
- Ag First
- 1994
- Ag Best
- 5th (4 times, most recent in 2014)
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The Thailand national baseball team has competed in numerous international competitions, including the Southeast Asian Games, the Asian Games, and the Baseball World Cup. In 2007, the team won the Southeast Asian Games, and they finished third in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. The team also participated in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in the fall of 2012.
Johnny Damon, who was active until 2012, was the only Major League Baseball player to play for the Thailand national team, appearing in the 2012 World Baseball Classic qualifiers. As of July 2025, Thailand's men's team was ranked No. 31 by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, while the women's team was ranked No. 17.
Reader's Guide
The Thailand national baseball team holds significance as the representative of Thailand in international baseball, organized by the Baseball Association of Thailand. Their achievements include winning the Southeast Asian Games in 2007 and earning a bronze medal in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. The team's participation in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in 2012 and 2013 (with Johnny Damon) marks their presence in global baseball events. As of July 2025, the men's team is ranked No. 31 and the women's team No. 17 in the WBSC world rankings, reflecting their standing in the sport. The team's history includes competing in the Asian Games and the Baseball World Cup, though specific results for those events are not detailed in the source. Their legacy is tied to regional success and occasional involvement in top-tier international qualifiers.
Did You Know?
- The Thailand national baseball team won the Southeast Asian Games in 2007.
- They finished third in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.
- Johnny Damon was the only MLB player to appear for the team, in the 2012 WBC qualifiers.
- As of July 2025, Thailand's men's team was ranked No. 31 by the WBSC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Thailand national baseball team?
It is Thailand's official squad for international baseball competition, fielding players from across the country to face other nations in regional and global tournaments.
Who governs and organizes the Thailand national baseball team?
The Baseball Association of Thailand (BBAT) is the governing body responsible for managing the team, handling player selection, and scheduling their international fixtures.
What is the Thailand national baseball team's biggest achievement?
Their crowning moment came at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, where they took the gold medal, and they followed that up with a bronze-medal finish at the 2011 edition of the same multi-sport event.
Has the Thailand national baseball team competed in the World Baseball Classic?
They entered the WBC qualifying rounds in the fall of 2012, though they were unable to advance to the main tournament.
Has any major MLB star been involved in a game against the Thailand national baseball team?
Yes—Hall of Fame outfielder Johnny Damon appeared in the 2012 WBC qualifiers, where he faced off against the Thai squad.
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