LEGACY OF THE FILIPINO WORLD SERIES

The Filipino World Series is the pinnacle of summer baseball, uniting Filipino players from around the globe in an electrifying competition for the coveted Beth & Leo Tampus Championship Trophy. This prestigious tournament showcases top-tier talent, passion, and pride, as athletes representing different nations come together to celebrate their heritage and love for the game. More than just a competition, the Filipino World Series is a homecoming—building lifelong connections, creating unforgettable moments, and elevating Filipino baseball to new heights.

2025 Filipino World Series

The Filipino World Series continues to grow, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s in store for 2025! Set to take place once again at Valley College in Los Angeles from July 28 to August 2, this year’s event will build upon the foundation we’ve established, bringing even more opportunities for Filipino baseball players worldwide.

A major milestone for this year’s FWS is the inclusion of two teams from the Philippines, marking another step forward in expanding our international presence. Additionally, we are thrilled to introduce a 12U tournament, allowing the next generation of Filipino ballplayers to showcase their talents and be part of this incredible experience.

Each year, the Filipino World Series reflects the growth of our organization and our dedication to fostering Filipino baseball at all levels. We can’t wait to host another unforgettable week of competition, camaraderie, and community.

For more information, reach out to Will Picketts at willpicketts@philippines-baseball.org. See you at the ballpark! ⚾🇵🇭

 

 

 

2024 Filipino World Series

 

The 2024 Filipino World Series (July 29 – August 3) built on the success of its inaugural year, delivering an even bigger and better experience for players and fans alike. The second edition introduced Future’s Weekend (July 27-28), giving up-and-coming talent a stage to shine, and kicked off in style with a banquet at Woodland Hills Golf Club, featuring a special guest appearance by Filipino American rapper P-Lo. SoCal Blue redeemed their late-inning collapse from the inaugural Filipino World Series with a victory over NorCal Sac in the championship—though it wasn’t without controversy.

Eight teams competed for the championship:

SoCal Blue – Jackson Briscoe

SoCal Red – Michael Hymes

SoCal Gold – Michael Rincover & Joseph Avrehamy

NorCal Bay – Matt Lopez

NorCal Sac – Jonathan Torrente

Canada – Ryan Asis

All-States – Chris Murphy

Hawaii – Lad Panis & Jay Ranad

 

Throughout the week, the action was captured by GoldenTV, culminating in the highly anticipated documentary, "Hard 90 to Home," showcasing the heart and grind of Filipino baseball. SoCal Blue dominated the Skills Competition, with JayB Dalumpines winning the HR Derby, Erick Espinoza taking the Home-to-Home Race, and the team securing victory in the Cooperstown Catch Event.

This year, the Filipino World Series also introduced 1st and 2nd Team All-Tournament honors, recognizing outstanding individual performances:

Branden Adams – SoCal Red

Xavier Aguila – All-States

JayB Dalumpines – SoCal Blue

Mason Pheng – SoCal Gold

Kylan Kono – Hawaii

Jayvin Baxa – SoCal Blue

Royce Hall – NorCal Sac

Kai Gonzaga – SoCal Red

Erick Espinoza – SoCal Blue

Aidan Espejo – All-States

Joah Mier – SoCal Blue

Nic Johnson – NorCal Bay

Julian Valencia – SoCal Blue

Brennen Panis – Hawaii

Elijah Gaviola – SoCal Blue

JD Lawless – SoCal Gold

Ryan Maxey – All-States

Logan Nelson – NorCal Sac

Roman Fong – NorCal Bay

Jayden Andrade – Hawaii

Joesiah Acheta – Canada

Caine Farhni – Canada

Nick Ylala – All-States

Brandon Davis – SoCal Gold

Kyler Gloth – SoCal Blue

Leo Hoskins – NorCal Sac

Gino Larot – NorCal Sac

Ian Larot – NorCal Sac

Max Bell – SoCal Gold

Dylan Adams – SoCal Red

 

 

A special recognition, the Hard 90 Award, was introduced this year to honor players who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the Filipino Baseball organization. These athletes embody the spirit of playing the game the right way—giving full effort, embracing challenges, and representing the organization with pride and passion. The recipients of this prestigious award are:

 

AMADO VIRAY SANTOS- NORCAL BAY

MASON PHENG-SOCAL BLUE

 

 

The 2024 Filipino World Series proved to be a major step forward, highlighting the growth, talent, and unity of Filipino baseball

 

 

2023 Filipino World Series

 

The 2023 Filipino World Series marked the inaugural edition of this historic tournament, bringing together top Filipino baseball talent from August 7th to 12th. Eight teams battled for the championship: SoCal Blue (Will Picketts), SoCal Red (Michael Hymes), SoCal Gold (Vince Sagisi), NorCal Bay (Matt Lopez), NorCal Sac (Jonathan Torrente), Canada (Ryan Asis), All-States (Chris Murphy), and Hawaii (Lad Panis & Jay Ranada).

In a thrilling finale,  Hymes' SoCal Red staged an epic late-inning comeback to defeat Will Picketts’ SoCal Blue, cementing their place as the first-ever Filipino World Series champions. The competition wasn’t just about the games—our Skills Competition Day showcased individual excellence, with William Mijares (Canada) winning the Home Run Derby, Matteo Rodriguez (SoCal Red) taking the Home-to-Home Race, and NorCal Bay claiming the Cooperstown Catch Event.

The 2023 Filipino World Series set the stage for an exciting future, proving that Filipino baseball is stronger than ever on the global stage!