Live-Streaming with Sportradar and Baseball Australia

SPORTRADAR AND BASEBALL AUSTRALIA TO TAKE AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE GLOBAL WITH NEW STREAMING PLATFORM

Multi-year deal also covers worldwide exclusive data and audio-visual betting rights distribution, as well as market-leading integrity services. 

Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) and Baseball Australia (BA) have entered a historic, multi-year partnership to engage sports fans globally by broadcasting Australian Baseball League (ABL) games live on a dedicated OTT platform for the very first time, the companies announced today.

The new live streaming service, “OnDemand” is just one part of a strategic partnership struck between Baseball Australia, Sportradar and the ABL. In addition to powering the new OTT platform, Sportradar will serve as the ABL’s exclusive betting data and audio-visual rights distribution partner, connecting the game through products and services to its global network of 900 sportsbook operators and media customers.

Sportradar has also been chosen as the ABL’s official integrity partner, with the company’s industry-leading Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), an advanced and proven bet monitoring system, deployed to safeguard the integrity of Baseball Australia and ABL competitions.

The first game to be broadcast on the Baseball Australia-owned OTT platform will be the first round of the ABL season commencing on Thursday the 10^th of November . The service will initially launch as a Web platform, with a dedicated App to be built by Sportradar for the start of the 2023/24 season.

With team members returning for Round one of the ABL, the eight-team strong league has a busy schedule of 160 regular season games over ten rounds. The return of the Auckland Tuatara and Geelong-Korea teams this season means fans across the entire Asia region, and around the world, will be able to watch their teams fight down under for the Claxton Shield.

Dave Edwards, Sportradar’s Director of Sports Media and Partnerships – Oceania, said: “We’re excited to partner with Baseball Australia and the ABL to help them reach and engage new audiences both here in Australia and around the world. By taking an intelligent, technology-driven partnership approach to content distribution, rights holders can directly control how their assets are commercialised, while learning more about their fans in the process. We look forward to assisting BA and the ABL as they pursue their ambitious growth strategy.”

Glenn Williams, Baseball Australia CEO said: “An ability to house Australian baseball content onto the one platform for fans to see is something we are really excited about. A one stop shop for the fans to consume their baseball content from Little League all the way through to the ABL and Team Australia. Partnering with Sportradar, a global company who work with major sports leagues around the world, will be a major boost for baseball in Australia.”

Paul Gonzalez, ABL General Manager said: “We are excited to partner with Sportradar to bring the ABL into the homes of sport and baseball fans across the world. This is a revolutionary deal with the Australian Baseball League that will not only provide a high-quality stream but also integrity and opportunity to the league.  We are proud to partner with such a global brand who works with other elite sports bringing the focus back to the Australian Baseball League and its athletes.”

Click here to register https://ondemand.baseball.com.au and use the CODE BaseballAustralia in the coupon section of the registration for free access.

 ABOUT SPORTRADAR

Sportradar is the leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans. Established in 2001, the company is well-positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business. Sportradar employs more than 3,500 employees in 20 countries, world-wide. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes Sportradar the trusted partner of more than 1,700 customers in over 120 countries and an official partner of the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA, ICC and ITF.  Sportradar covers over 890,000 events annually across 92 sports. With deep industry relationships, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience; it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services offerings across the world.  www.sportradar.com

New BQ Apparel Pre-Order Sale

Baseball Queensland proudly presents our new range of Queensland Team apparel from Belgravia Apparel.

Our pre-order sale is on now until  midnight, 10th November 2022 with all orders being taken through the online store manufactured and delivered to each customer in time for the 2023 National Youth Championships in January 2023.

Pre-order your apparel now

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Queensland Players Collection

To pre-order Queensland Players Collection, please contact your coach for the access code.

Women’s Futures League Underway

Women’s Futures League commenced last Wednesday night at the Mt Gravatt Eagles Baseball Club.  An excellent start to the inaugural series with Queensland Women’s Coach, Lisa Norrie throwing the first pitch of the game with an iridescent sunset as the backdrop.   

We were fortunate enough to also have Baseball Queensland’s Commissioner, Chris Norrie in attendance to see all three teams play quality baseball and set a high standard for the next six-weeks. 

It is exciting to have such a multitude of talent, from young developing players through to experienced state and national representatives who come together as a team to share their knowledge and experience which creates an amazing opportunity for growth.  Having BQ’s newly appointed Player Development Coordinator, Nick Bachono onsite to provide feedback and guidance, encouraging players to focus on improving their individual skills was positively welcomed.  

Round 3 starts tonight with Jethawks taking on Lumberjacks at 6:30pm then Yardbirds taking on Jethawks at 8:15pm at Beenleigh Hawks Baseball Club. 

 

Round 2 results: 

https://baseballqld.sportlomo.com/league/177181/ 

Lumberjacks (2) vs Yardbirds (4) 

Yardbirds (6) vs Jethawks (3) 

Follow our Baseball Qld Events Facebook Page for updates

All Stars to host 2022 Women’s State Titles

Board Member Update

Andy Utting joins the Board, David Badke re-elected and we say farewell to Alan Connors.

ANDY UTTING is no stranger to the Baseball Queensland community, and we are thrilled that he is the newest addition to the Board.  From playing minor league baseball in the USA, to winning silver with the Australian baseball team at the Athens Olympics, there is no denying that Andy is invested in the sport, and with his exceptional experience will hopefully create opportunities to inspire and motivate baseball enthusiasts across Queensland.

“Family commitments have made it difficult to contribute to baseball for the past 5-6 years, but the opportunity to hold a position on the Board allows me to apply my broad range of experiences in baseball (and sport) to support the development of the game in Queensland, without the need to be out on the diamond on a daily/weekly basis.”

DAVID BADKE has been re-elected on to the Baseball Queensland Board. 

He has been on the Board for the last two years as the Director of Game Development and in that time has been the driving force behind Futures League pathways, U16/U18 Showcase event and Little League State Titles becoming a BQ festival style week of baseball creating opportunities for all levels. 

He brings his wealth of knowledge and experience through various roles at local, regional, state and national levels and 35+ years within the sport and his passion to continue to develop and expand the game is a true asset to Baseball Queensland. 

ALAN CONNORS has served on the Board as the Deputy Commissioner for the last three years.  He was very much a strong presence on the Board, and he will be missed. 

Chris Norrie, Commissioner of BQ wrote a heartfelt letter to acknowledge his achievements with us.

Dear Alan,

I write to you on the occasion of our 2022 Annual General Meeting, the first such meeting for a number of years without your presence. In fact, I have read this to the members.

It is with some sadness that I relay to the assembly of your intention to not run for re-election.

You are – and have always been in your time on the Board – a voice of consensus and clarity.
As Deputy Commissioner, you assumed control of the Board during a very dark time for our organisation – when we were being attacked on many fronts – and you not only provided a steady hand in continuing to move the organisation forward, but in fending off the many challenges you and your colleagues faced on behalf of our members. We often forget that we are all volunteers, and it is not normal to be perpetually under threat of litigation or censure.

But the times have changed, and through your work and the others you have helped me lead, we are in a significantly better place today. There is now so much more being done, and the platform for a promising future for Baseball in our state. And much of this we will owe to your commitment to the sport, your colleagues and our members over many years.

On behalf of the Board of Management and the representatives of our members, I thank you for your service, and wish you and your family well into the future. You will be missed.

Yours faithfully,

CHRIS NORRIE
Commissioner

NEW LIFE MEMBER – KEVIN CANTWELL