France national baseball team
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The French National Baseball team represents the French Federation of Baseball and Softball (Fédération française de baseball et softball) in international competitions, such as the European Baseball Championship
or the World Cup of Baseball
.
in Barcelone with a 10-6 victory. The team made its debut in competition in 1955 when it played in the finals of the second European Baseball Championship
, finishing fifth out of five teams.
The French team has qualified for the World Cup
finals three times, the first time in 1994. In order to qualify for the finals a playoff game was played against South Africa
. France lost seven games during the competition, and finished in 16th place out of 16 teams. In 2001, as well as 2003, les Bleus (the nickname of the team) made their way into the World Cup
finals. During the 2001 edition the French team finished in 15th place, tied for last with the Philippines
. They also finished in 15th place in 2003, out of 15 teams. After 3 trips to the World Cup
and 21 games, the French team has yet to record a win.
Regarding the European Baseball Championship
, France participated in 21 events, its best result being in 1999.
Intercontinental Cup
European Baseball Championship
European Baseball Championship
The European Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Europe, governed by the Confederation of European Baseball . Italy won the inaugural European Baseball Championship in , and the competition has since been dominated by the Italian team and the...
or the World Cup of Baseball
World Cup of Baseball
The Baseball World Cup is an international tournament in which national baseball teams from around the world compete. It is sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation . Along with the World Baseball Classic, it is one of two active tournaments considered by the IBAF to be a major world...
.
History
The history of the French team began in 1929 with their first official game against SpainSpain national baseball team
The Spain national baseball team is the national team of Spain. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation. It is a member nation of the Confédération Européenne de Baseball, or Confederation of European Baseball....
in Barcelone with a 10-6 victory. The team made its debut in competition in 1955 when it played in the finals of the second European Baseball Championship
European Baseball Championship
The European Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Europe, governed by the Confederation of European Baseball . Italy won the inaugural European Baseball Championship in , and the competition has since been dominated by the Italian team and the...
, finishing fifth out of five teams.
The French team has qualified for the World Cup
World Cup of Baseball
The Baseball World Cup is an international tournament in which national baseball teams from around the world compete. It is sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation . Along with the World Baseball Classic, it is one of two active tournaments considered by the IBAF to be a major world...
finals three times, the first time in 1994. In order to qualify for the finals a playoff game was played against South Africa
South Africa national baseball team
The South African national baseball team is a baseball team which represents the Republic of South Africa in international baseball competitions such as the World Baseball Classic and formerly the Summer Olympics.-All-Africa Games:...
. France lost seven games during the competition, and finished in 16th place out of 16 teams. In 2001, as well as 2003, les Bleus (the nickname of the team) made their way into the World Cup
World Cup of Baseball
The Baseball World Cup is an international tournament in which national baseball teams from around the world compete. It is sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation . Along with the World Baseball Classic, it is one of two active tournaments considered by the IBAF to be a major world...
finals. During the 2001 edition the French team finished in 15th place, tied for last with the Philippines
Philippines national baseball team
The national baseball team of the Philippines represents the country and competes in international matches and tournaments. It is organized by the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association....
. They also finished in 15th place in 2003, out of 15 teams. After 3 trips to the World Cup
World Cup of Baseball
The Baseball World Cup is an international tournament in which national baseball teams from around the world compete. It is sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation . Along with the World Baseball Classic, it is one of two active tournaments considered by the IBAF to be a major world...
and 21 games, the French team has yet to record a win.
Regarding the European Baseball Championship
European Baseball Championship
The European Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Europe, governed by the Confederation of European Baseball . Italy won the inaugural European Baseball Championship in , and the competition has since been dominated by the Italian team and the...
, France participated in 21 events, its best result being in 1999.
Placings
Baseball World Cup- 1994 : 16th
- 2001 : 15th
- 2003 : 15th
Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (baseball)
The Intercontinental Cup is a baseball tournament between the members of the International Baseball Federation . It was first held in 1973 in Italy, and was held every other year following until 1999....
- 1991 : 10th
- 1993 : 10th
- 1997 : 7th
European Baseball Championship
European Baseball Championship
The European Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Europe, governed by the Confederation of European Baseball . Italy won the inaugural European Baseball Championship in , and the competition has since been dominated by the Italian team and the...
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