Women’s Baseball - The Inside Pitch

With just ten weeks until the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A kicks off in Rockford, Illinois, the Australian Emeralds have officially named the squad they believe will secure their spot in the 2027 finals. In this episode, Amy McCann sits down with Emeralds Manager Jason "Pops" Pospishil to unpack the meticulous and often difficult process of building a "tournament-style" roster. Pops pulls no...

The 2026 Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships will run from April 12-18 at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona.

Tune in to our podcast to hear from Wanneroo Giants teammates Meaghan Haggart and Grace Spano. The "Girls Are Players Too" podcast series will count down to the 2026 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships, which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 12-18. 

WBIP founder Amy McCann and fellow Emerald alumni Amy Cannington chat to Kya Foxwell and Grace White to preview Queensland!  The "Girls Are Players Too" podcast series will count down to the 2026 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships, which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 12-18.

This “Girls Are Players Too” episode features an in-depth discussion with hosts Amy McCann and Amy Cannington, with Victorian stars Lili Cavanagh, and Ashley Patton.  It focuses on the 2026 National Championships, specifically highlighting the Victorian team. The discussion includes the team's impressive history, having never missed a medal since the championship's inception in 1999. The episode f...

Defending champion New South Wales heads into the 2026 Australian Women’s National Championships with a powerful core returning, alongside another exciting group of young talent. On the latest Girls Are Players Too podcast, hosts Amy McCann and Amy Cannington were joined by NSW players Maddi Heath and Isobel Lambert to chat about the team, their journeys in the sport and what lies ahead at Melbour...

Hosts Amy McCann and Amy Cannington preview South Australia’s youthful and exciting squad for the 2026 National Championships at Melbourne Ballpark. They break down the ins and outs of the roster, new coaching staff, and key players to watch, then speak with rising stars Peyton Daniels and Bree Ridding about their pathways, team dynamics, and Nationals expectations. The episode highlights South Au...

The two Amys are back to bring you everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian Women's and Youth Championships!   Emeralds and Nationals stars Amy McCann and Amy Cannington will have a preview of all five states ahead of April's 2026 Women's Nationals and Youth Nationals in Melbourne.   Join them as they catchup with stars of the NSW, Victorian, Western Australian, Queensland and South A...

This was a fun one! Recorded on the sidelines at the 2025 Queensland State Titles, watching a game and chatting about a part of baseball we couldn’t play without… umpires. I sat down with Alisha Jewry, one of the youngest female umpires going around, to talk about how she found her way into umpiring, getting thrown straight behind the plate early on, and why she stuck with it. We chat about what i...

Thanks to Baseball Queensland, Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch's Amy McCann visited the Runcorn Indians and Narangba Demons baseball clubs for the 2025 Queensland State Titles.  Amy chatted to players, coaches, umpires, scorers, high performance staff and more about the great event!  Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:52 Anna Day - A tournament Director like no other 03:49 Nick Bachono - an eye on National...

Join me as I chat with Peyton Newman about her incredible experience playing in the Canada East League in Quebec. From her roots with the Carine Cats to taking her baseball career international, Peyton shared some great insights on growth, opportunity and what she’s learned along the way.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction  01:34 How she got started 03:05 National Championships and Achievements 05:52 E...

Field of dreams to a reality for these two Aussie ballers Allie Bebbere and Molly Paddison! The duo joins Amy McCann to all things Women's Profressional Baseball League trials held in the United States. Allie and Molly discuss their decision-making process, the challenges of preparation, their arrival in Washington, and the emotional rollercoaster of the trial experience, culminating in their time...

Monica Arcuri is just 12, but she’s making history every time she steps on a baseball field. In July 2025, she became the only girl to contest the Little League World Series and just the 24th in history. She stepped up for Australia and landed a hit, joining a select group of only eleven girls to ever record one at the LLWS. In this chat, Brisbane's Monica talks about the Series, training in Japan...

Welcome to another episode in our "Beyond the Bases" series that talks all things the grassroots of Australian baseball. In the series, we hear from clubs doing great things for women and girls baseball all across the country.  In this episode, host Amy McCann speaks with members of the Adelaide Angels Baseball Club Bec Murdoch, Sophie Fuchs, and Dion Thiele about their experiences and the growth...

The British Women's Baseball Team is going to the WORLD CUP!  In this special episode, Amy McCann speaks with Oona Ylinen and Artie Herbert, members of the Great British Women's Baseball Team, who recently became Euro champions and qualified for the World Cup. They discuss their journey into baseball, the emotional highs and lows of the tournament, and the importance of resilience and teamwork. Th...

In this episode, Amy McCann speaks with Laura Bailes about the upcoming 2025 Women's Euro Championships. They discuss the excitement surrounding the tournament, the growth of women's baseball in the UK, and the dynamics of the Great Britain team as they prepare for the competition. Laura shares insights on the team's preparation, the mix of returning players and rookies, and the strategies they ar...

Host Amy McCann chats all this Dutch women's baseball with players Anouk Vergunst and Kim Schindeler and coach Martin De Koning. Hear all about the team's vibe ahead of the 2025 Women's Baseball European Championships, dynamics, insights into their training, team building, the unique spirit of Dutch women's baseball, the support from fans and sponsors, and Martin shares how proud he is of the team...

In episode two, Amy McCann interviews Géraldine Gauzelin Ors, the manager of the French National Women's Baseball Team, as they prepare for the 2025 Women's Baseball European Championships.   They discuss the growth of women's baseball in France, the challenges of team selection and development, the importance of training and teamwork, and the aspirations for future success in the sport. ------  ...

In this conversation, Katerina Petroušková, a member of the Czech Women's National Baseball Team, shares her experiences and insights as the team prepares for the European Championships.   The discussion covers the excitement surrounding the tournament, the dynamics of the team, the challenges of hosting, and the aspirations of the players. Katerina also highlights the importance of community supp...

Welcome to Women’s Baseball: The Inside Pitch Guess what? We’re heading on a Euro trip! That’s right, the 2025 Women’s Baseball European Championship kicks off this week. This is the third edition of the tournament, which started in 2019 and was last held in 2022. From August 14 to 17, the beautiful town of Hluboká in the Czech Republic will be the centre of women’s baseball in Europe. Four nation...

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Kira Kuwamoto from Victoria.  In this engaging conversation, Kira Kumoto shares her journey from Japan to Australia, discussing the cultural differences i...

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Meaghan Haggart from WA. 

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Mackenzie Jackson from New South Wales. 

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Sarah McMahon from South Australia. We chat about her experiences in women's baseball, particularly focusing on her return to Nationals after a break, the...

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Charlotte Stokes, a rising star in Queensland women's baseball.   Tune in to hear them discuss Charlotte's transition from youth baseball to competing at...