Ukrainian players at the “MLB Academies Tournament”
The spring tournament of the European Major Leagues academies started in Sant Boi last week.
Czech Republic, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and France, as well as “European selection” team of players from European countries are among the competitors. 175 baseball players aged from 15 to 19 take part in the “MLB Academies Tournament” this year. 21 games will be played during the seven-day tournament.
It must be noted there are two Ukrainian players from the Kropyvnytskyi city among the competitors. Pitcher George Gvritishvili and catcher Viacheslav Babii became the players of the “European selection” team. Last season George has already participated in the MLB Summer Camp which took place also in Sant Boi.