by David Burns | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog, Featured members, France
In 2018 we had a total of 16 members sign in France spread throughout three divisions, including 15 players and one coach. This brings our total number of members signings in France to date to 69. Some of them are new members to the website and some are previous...
by David Burns | Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, France, Globetrotters, Softball
We are off to the beautiful city of Budapest, Hungary, one of Europe’s most visiting cities to visit Lisa Maulden and Braden Lee, both IBC members who spent the 2017 season with the Budapest Reds Baseball and Softball Club. We then check in on Chad Scheilz and...
by David Burns | Sep 16, 2017 | Blog, France, Globetrotters
Coming off his second straight season overseas in Austria then Australia, Michael Gonzalez (and fellow import teammate) Andrew Schenk make a pit stop in Bali, Indonesia before traveling to their new teams in Europe. Michael then shows us around his new home in...
by David Burns | Aug 8, 2017 | Blog, France, Globetrotters
First stop is La Rochelle, France for the French All-Star home run contest where IBC member Alex Carter puts on a show. From there IBC members playing in Germany, Switzerland, and France meet up in Pamplona, Spain for the Running of the Bulls. We then pop over to...
by David Burns | Jun 21, 2017 | Austria, Blog, France, Globetrotters
It is a snow packed baseball day in Austria with Steven and Ryan before visiting Daniel Catalan in Paris with his new club and his sweet set up at Paris...
by David Burns | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, France, Germany, Podcasts
Josh Wyant grew up playing baseball in North Carolina and was never the standout player but always had a passion for the game and worked hard at getting better. He was a three sport athlete between cross country, baseball and swimming and as college grew closer, he...
by David Burns | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, France, Podcasts
With all the violence that has taken place in France as of late, I can understand why someone may be hesitant to consider playing baseball there in 2016. However, when considering the alternative of staying and playing in the U.S. (for most of you), is France really...
by David Burns | Oct 20, 2015 | Blog, France, Podcasts
Born in Annemasse, France, Owen Ozanich at a young age moved to the U.S. where he grew up in South Burlington, Vermont. Like many boys his age growing up in the U.S., he fell in love with the game of baseball. He found success early on as a little leaguer as...
by David Burns | Dec 14, 2014 | Australia, Blog, France, Podcasts
At 5’9″, Fredonia State University alum Rob Herrmann took to professional development leagues post college to chase his dream of being a professional baseball player. Being a small guy from a small market, Herrmann had no looks but wasn’t willing to...
by David Burns | Dec 5, 2014 | Blog, France, Podcasts
34 year-old Kieran Mattison spent nine years playing baseball professionally in the U.S. reaching as high as AAA within the Cleveland Indians organization. The big 6′ 205 lb righty amassed an ERA of 4.12 over the course of his tenure in professional baseball...
by David Burns | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog, France, Netherlands, Podcasts
In this second interview, Chris provides listeners and aspiring European baseball professionals with great info on: 1) History of going from non-drafted to playing in three of Europe’s top leagues. 2) Detail on the Dutch Major League. Weekly schedule, top clubs,...
by David Burns | Jun 4, 2013 | Australia, Blog, France, Germany, Other, Podcasts
In this Episode Dennis Kelly takes us through his experiences playing baseball in Sweden (Karlskoga Bats), France (Montpellier Barracudas), Australia (Sandringham Royals) and Germany (Mannheim Tornados). If you are lacking in motivation to play baseball overseas,...
by David Burns | Mar 25, 2013 | Blog, France, Podcasts
Owen’s Background Born in France before moving to Burlington, Vermont. As a little leaguer he was the winning pitcher of New England state championship game that was televised on ESPN2. In high school he lead the South Burlington Rebels to a 20-0 record and...
by David Burns | Mar 3, 2013 | Blog, France, Podcasts
Interview with Chris Mezger, former USC Trojan, Best Pitcher of the 2012 French Final Series, Eurocup Final Four pitcher. It was my pleasure to interview Chris, a humble big man standing at 6’10″ (2.09 m), former USC Trojan and soon to be veteran of not only European...
A former import player myself, I started this website in late 2012 to help others do the same.
As a father of two, I am grounded (in Austria) and use this blog to live vicariously through our members. I hope you enjoy their adventures and stories as well. 
