2024 Federation Cup

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The 2024 Federation Cups marked the first time two separate Federation Cups were held.

The Cup in Zürich started first, running from June 3 to June 8, 2024. Belgium's Hoboken Pioneers swept the event, with Benjamin Goffaux winning MVP after going 12-for-20 with 12 runs and 9 RBI. His teammate Xander Verspreet hit .813 to be named top hitter, while the best pitcher award went to the Rättvik Butchers's Joel Johnson (1-0, 1.00).

Standings[edit]

  1. Hoboken Pioneers (Belgium)
  2. Rättvik Butchers (Sweden)
  3. Mariners Baseball (Ireland)
  4. Zürich Barracudas (Switzerland)
  5. London Mets (England)

The second Cup took place in Varazdin, Croatia, from June 6 to June 9. Croatia's Nino Kruhek was named MVP; he hit .200/.429/.400 with five steals and five runs in five games, going 1-1 with a 6.88 ERA but struck out 15 in the title game victory. Sofia's Dimitar Nassapov hit .833 to win best hitter honors while top pitcher went to his teammate Evgenii Chernozemsky (1-0, 0 R in 8 IP).

Standings[edit]

  1. Vindija Varazdin (Croatia)
  2. Apollo Bratislava (Slovakia)
  3. Sofia Blues (Bulgaria)
  4. Zürich Challengers (Switzerland)