Women’s Baseball - The Inside Pitch

Women’s Baseball - The Inside Pitch

Join Amy McCann, Team Australia alumni (2002-2014) and 6-time WBSC World Cup representative, for a trip around the bases with some of women’s baseball’s elite players and coaches, in addition to a host of trailblazing women making their way in baseball all across the world. Learn what got them into baseball, how and where they developed their passion for the game, about their challenges and motivations, and what drives them each day.

Episodes

September 9, 2025 63 mins

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 at Nationals Park.  

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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, juggling school with sport, and w...

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August 26, 2025 42 mins

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 of women's baseball at their club.

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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.

The conversation also touches on the ...

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August 14, 2025 20 mins

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 are employing, including the use of d...

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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!

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August 12, 2025 23 mins
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. ------  

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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 support and the growth of women's base...

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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 i...

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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 in baseball, her experiences in...

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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. 
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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. 
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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 dynamics of a young South Aus...
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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 the national level, her memorab...
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Caitlin Eynon and Chloe Atkinson join the show for the fifth and final episode in our Girls Are Players Too series. 

Host Amy McCann and co-hosts Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington, chat all things the history of WA Women's Baseball, the grit and determination of the players, the emergence of new stars, and their fave WA players of all time.   Caitlin and Chloe share insights on training, the Elite Series and their 2023 National Ch...

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In episode four of the Girls Are Players Too series, we jump into the world of Queensland women's baseball and discuss all things maroon!

We hear from Queensland baseball legend Karina Connors, Head Coach of the Queensland White team in 2025, about what she has seen across her 25 years in maroon baseball, the excitement of winning the 2023 Youth Nationals gold, coaching male and female athletes, and more.

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Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch.   GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.  

WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals!McCann claimed seven nation...

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Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch.   GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.  

WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals!McCann claimed seven nation...

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Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch. GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.

WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals! McCann claimed seven national c...

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From April 13-19, six open women’s teams (16+) and five youth women’s sides (U16) from across the country will compete in Melbourne at the 2025 Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships.

The schedules dropped earlier this week and in this conversation, Amy McCann invites Baseball Australia's National Tournament Director Michael Ibbotson discuss the upcoming Australian Women's and Youth Women's Nationals, exploring the intr...

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