WBSC unveils new Promo Video for U-23 Baseball World Cup

The World Baseball Softball Confederation released the Official Promotional Video for the U-23 Baseball World Cup® 2016, which opens on 28 October in Monterrey, Mexico.

<p>LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confederation released the Official Promotional Video for the <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/tournaments/2016-u23-baseball-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U-23 Baseball World Cup® 2016</a>, which opens on 28 October in Monterrey, Mexico.</p>

<p>The U-23 World Cup branded teaser incorporates an exciting international feel that spotlights the 12 participating nations and the following theme:</p>

<ul>

<li>2016’s Top Global Baseball Event</li>

<li>12 Nations</li>

<li>5 Continents</li>

<li>The Next Generation of Stars Will Collide</li>

<li>For the Title of World Champion</li>

<li>Road to PREMIER12® 2019</li>

</ul>

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<p>The video portrays the intense drama, action and emotion of international baseball – from the fan’s perspective and from the perspective of the players competing for their nations’ flags on the world stage.  And with the U-23 Baseball World Cup awarding the most ranking points of any international baseball event in 2016, the results in Monterrey will play a key role in qualifying for the flagship PREMIER12 in 2019.</p>

<p>The promo video has generated over 40k views within the first 24 hours of its release.</p>

<p>The video was produced in collaboration with mega-events branding experts WORKS – designers of the Baseball World Cup logo suite.</p>