| Poland national baseball team | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Federation | Polish Baseball and Softball Federation |
| Confederation | WBSC Europe |
| Manager | Paul Bragiel Dennis Cook |
| WBSC ranking | |
| Current | 54  2 (31 December 2025)[1] |
History of the Polish national baseball team
The Polish national baseball team represents Poland in international competition and is governed by the Polish Baseball and Softball Federation, a member of WBSC Europe and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The team competes in European championship tournaments and World Baseball Classic (WBC) qualifying events and serves as Poland’s primary representative in international baseball.[2][3] As of the most recent WBSC world rankings, Poland is ranked 52nd in the world.[4]
The national program includes age divisions at the U18, U23, and senior levels. In recent years, the senior team recorded a second-place finish at the 2024 European Qualifiers and a second-place finish at the 2025 Prague Baseball Week, while the U18 national team captured first place in European qualifier competition. Since the appointment of new coaching staff in 2024, Poland’s position in the World Baseball Softball Confederation rankings has improved from 72nd to 52nd worldwide.[5]
Coaching Leadership and Managerial Appointments
In 2024, the Polish national baseball team strengthened its coaching structure by hiring former MLB manager John McLaren and former MLB pitcher and World Series champion Dennis Cook. Cook’s appointment as manager was part of a broader strategy to bring professional-level expertise to the program, drawing on his 15-year Major League career and extensive international coaching experience.[6] Alongside Cook, investor and entrepreneur Paul Bragiel joined the team’s leadership as a bench coach and special advisor, leveraging his business background and passion for baseball to support the federation’s efforts to grow the sport in Poland and connect with players of Polish heritage.
Their first coaching experience together took place during the European Championship Qualifier held in Kutno, Poland, where their combined experience helped Poland advance to the final of the qualifier before ultimately finishing as runner-up to Lithuania.[7]
Current roster
| Poland roster – 2026 Current Roster | ||||
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Pitchers
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Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager Coaches
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Tournament results
European Junior Baseball Championship
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European Youth Baseball Championship
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European Juveniles Baseball Championship
European Qualifiers
Prague Baseball Week
U18 European Qualifiers
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 European Qualifiers (Seniors) | |||||
| 2024-07-24 | Lithuania | 3–8 | L | 2024 European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium, Kutno, Poland |
| 2024-07-25 | Finland | 7–4 | W | 2024 European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium, Kutno, Poland |
| 2024-07-26 | Romania | 0–0 | W | 2024 European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium, Kutno, Poland |
| 2024-07-27 | Lithuania | 9–10 | L | Championship | Stan Musial Stadium, Kutno, Poland |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Baseball Week (Group B) (Seniors) | |||||
| 2025-06-27 | Slovakia | 6–5 | W | Prague Baseball Week | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 2025-06-28 | Lithuania | 11–1 | W | Prague Baseball Week | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 2025-06-29 | Switzerland | 4–19 | L | Prague Baseball Week | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 2025-06-30 | Switzerland | 1-5 | L | Championship | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U18 European Qualifiers – July 2025 Tournament | |||||
| 2025-07-07 | Ukraine | 4–3 | W | European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium |
| 2025-07-09 | Switzerland | 10–5 | W | European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium |
| 2025-07-11 | Lithuania | 14-0 | W | European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium |
| 2025-07-12 | Sweden | 0-14 | L | European Qualifiers | Stan Musial Stadium |
| 2025-07-12 | Sweden | 4–2 | W | Championship | Stan Musial Stadium |
External links
- Poland baseball official site
- The World Series winner, the venture capitalist and their baseball dream for Team Poland
- Poland hires former MLBer Dennis Cook with hopes for future success
- Polish Baseball and Softball Federation WBSC
References
- ^ "WBSC World Rankings". WBSC. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ^ "Poland – WBSC Europe member profile". WBSC Europe. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Poland National Baseball Team Makes Run at World Baseball Classic Qualifier". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "WBSC World Rankings". World Baseball Softball Confederation. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Poland – WBSC Europe member profile". WBSC Europe. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Poland hires former MLB player Dennis Cook to manage team". MLB.com. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Lithuania edges Poland to win Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Kutno". WBSC Europe. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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