Sydney Uni Baseball Club
Sydney Uni Baseball Club is an Australian baseball club established in, making it one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia.
Sydney Uni Baseball Club is affiliated with Sydney University Sport and Fitness, which dates back to 1852.
The History of Sydney Uni Baseball Club
The NSW baseball competition was established in, and the club's affiliation was made and the club constituted in.Foundation years
In its inaugural season, the Sydney Uni Baseball Club competed in the NSW Baseball Association's Second Grade division, achieving a 10–2 win-loss record. The club played home games at Rushcutters Bay Oval and trained twice a week on The Square at Sydney University.1920s
In 1923, the club played its first inter-varsity match, sending a team to play against Adelaide University. The club fielded three teams in the New South Wales Baseball Association for the first time since its inception. In 1926, a triangular series was held between Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne universities, with Sydney remaining undefeated. They replicated this success in the following year's series.In 1927, Jack Mould, then the first-grade captain—after whom the club's MVP trophy is named—was selected to captain the New South Wales team. Mould, who received a Blue for baseball, later became a patron of the club from 1941 to 1983, with 60 years of association as a player, administrator, and coach.
In 1928, Sydney University participated in the first international university baseball match in Australia, playing against Stanford University. The match ended with Stanford defeating Sydney 5-2. Following this, Stanford played a combined team consisting of players from Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide universities, and defeated the Australians 31-6.