The Baseball Competition at the 1988 Olympics was a demonstration event held in Seoul, South Korea. It was held from September 19 to September 28 at Chamshil Baseball Stadium. The competition was won by the United States.
Competing Nations[edit]
Further information: 1988 Olympics (Rosters)
Nation
|
Qualification Slot
|
Notes
|
Australia |
None |
Invited by the IBAF after Cuba (winner of the 1986 Baseball World Cup) declined to participate
|
Canada |
Winner of a competition between the runner-up of the 1987 European Baseball Championship (Italy) and third place nation at the 1987 Pan American Games |
Placed fourth in the 1987 Pan American Games, but moved up a slot after Cuba won the 1986 Baseball World Cup
|
Chinese Taipei |
Winner at the 1987 Asia Baseball Championship |
|
Japan |
Winner at the 1984 Olympics Demonstration Event |
|
Netherlands |
Winner the 1987 European Baseball Championship |
|
Puerto Rico |
Runner-up at the 1987 Pan American Games |
Placed third in the 1987 Pan American Games, but moved up a slot after Cuba declined to participate
|
South Korea |
Automatic qualifier as host nation of the Olympics |
|
United States |
Winner at the 1987 Pan American Games |
Placed second in the 1987 Pan American Games, but moved up a slot due to Cuba won the 1986 Baseball World Cup
|
Competition Format and Rules[edit]
The eight competing nations were divided into two groups; Blue and White. Each team played one game versus each opponent in its group. The top two teams from each division advanced to the semifinals. Ties in standings were broken by head-to-head record. The first place team from each division played versus the second place team in the other division. The semifinal losers then played a third place game, with the winner earning third place and the loser receiving fourth place. The semifinal winners play in the finals, with the winner earning first place and the loser receiving second place. While the event was not an official Olympic event, the top three teams received medals.
Final Ranking[edit]
Preliminary Round Results[edit]
Further Information: 1988 Olympics (Preliminary Round Results)
White Division[edit]
September 19[edit]
Game 1
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
Canada |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
12
|
Australia |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
x |
7 |
10
|
Game 6
September 23[edit]
Game 2
Game 5
September 25[edit]
Game 3
Game 4
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
South Korea |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
11
|
Canada |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
6
|
Blue Division[edit]
September 20[edit]
Game 1
Game 6
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
Puerto Rico |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4
|
Japan |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
x |
7 |
14
|
September 22[edit]
Game 2
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
R |
H
|
Chinese Taipei |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9
|
Japan |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
15
|
Game 5
September 24[edit]
Game 3
Game 4
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
Japan |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
10
|
Netherlands |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6
|
Preliminary Round Standings[edit]
White Division[edit]
- The United States is ranked above South Korea due to head-to-head record.
Blue Division[edit]
Final Round Results[edit]
Further Information: 1988 Olympics (Final Round Results)
Semifinals[edit]
Semifinals Game 1, September 26
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
South Korea |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6
|
Japan |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5
|
Semifinals Game 2, September 26
Third Place Game[edit]
September 28
First Place Game[edit]
September 28
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H
|
United States |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
11
|
Japan |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7
|
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