The Philippine baseball team (No. 27 in the world ranking) consolidated its hegemony in the East Asia Baseball Cup 2024, defeating Hong Kong (No. 32) with a resounding score of 9-2 in the final. The Philippines, who remain undefeated in this tournament, displayed a solid level of play on both offense and defense, accumulating an impressive amount of statistics throughout the competition.
From the Initial Round, the Philippine team demonstrated its dominance by beating Indonesia (13-1) and Singapore (15-0). In the Super Round, they continued their streak by beating Thailand (9-5) and again Hong Kong (4-2), consolidating themselves as absolute favorites before reaching the final. With these results, the Philippines completed the tournament with a collective batting average of .373, in addition to hitting four home runs, highlighting the power of its hitters. In the pitching area, the team posted an astonishing 0.92 ERA, limiting its rivals’ opportunities almost perfectly.
Jasmin Romero Junior, a key member of the Philippine roster, took the MVP title, demonstrating her leadership ability and impact on the field. This recognition reinforces the quality of the player and his role in a team that continues to improve in each edition of the tournament.
Since its creation in 2012, the East Asia Baseball Cup has been dominated by the Philippines, which has won all five editions. This competition, organized by the Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA), is a crucial platform for the development of baseball in Asia and is considered a second-tier tournament after the Asian Baseball Championship.
