The European Slowpitch Softball Championships are marking their tenth anniversary in Regensburg with a historic cross-discipline fixture, as a selection from the German Baseball League prepares to face the elite of European slowpitch on the diamond.
Armin Wolf Baseball Arena Hosts Tenth Anniversary Showcase
The milestone tournament in Regensburg features a comprehensive schedule running beyond standard group play, highlighted by a pair of marquee exhibition games. The men’s fixture bridges traditional baseball and slowpitch softball, pitting the 360 Men’s Allstar Team against a select squad from the German Baseball League (DBL). Organizers scheduled the opening women’s contest for Thursday, featuring a clash between the tournament’s strongest female competitors in the 360 Women’s Team and an international World Women Team.
German Baseball League Selection Meets International Slowpitch Elite
The DBL selection relies on a core of German talent reinforced by prominent international professionals. According to the reported rosters, Guggenberger Legionäre players Nicolas Antoine and Daniel Patrice of France, alongside American professionals Devon Ramirez and Matt Vance, cross over from the baseball ranks to join local standouts Alex Schmidt, Domenic Rauwolf, Valentin Thumann, and Elias von Garßen. Haar Disciples player Leo Berger also joins the roster. Puerto Rican slowpitcher Eignar Vitola and Swiss player Cesar Correa handle pitching duties for the baseball selection, while Matt Vance serves as headcoach while remaining active on the field.
Global Rosters Fill the 360 Allstar Lineups
Opposing the DBL selection, the 360 Men’s Allstar Team draws athletes from the United States, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Italy, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Poland. German representatives Marc Dütjer and Max Zerhusen join American Mike Nino on the coaching staff. Meanwhile, the 360 Women’s Team features a roster anchored by twelve players from the United Kingdom, alongside Czech player Karolína Hanáková, Australian Kim Hannessen, Dutch player Lindsay Meadows, Belgian athletes Andrea Nees and Marieke Van Maele, and German players Patricia Uribe and Kaja Wolff. The opposing World Women Team brings together players from Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States, featuring a strong Regensburg block comprised of Michaela Knorová, Carina Dirscherl, Susanne Korbely, and Jacqueline Eiting.
Convention Schedule and Free Public Access in Regensburg
Beyond the Allstar fixtures, the ten-year anniversary program includes an umpire clinic for officials and a dedicated slowpitch convention for players, coaches, and interested participants. Tournament organizers confirmed that admission to all tournament fixtures, including the Allstar games, is free of charge, with full catering available on site at the venue. Further official information and updates remain accessible through Softball Europe.
