Like the Warriors in the NRL, the Breakers in the ANBL, and the Phoenix in the A-League, now a New Zealand baseball team is the next to join the Australian competition.
Baseball in New Zealand is about to receive a massive boost with the push for a Kiwi team in the Australian Baseball League set to be confirmed.
Baseball New Zealand's board has ratified the bid, meaning it just needs sign off from their Australian counterparts - a hurdle seemingly almost jumped.
A final decision is due next week, but their chances are seemingly high with Baseball Australia wanting to expand.
1 NEWS understands the Kiwis’ bid is the most preferred.
The new franchise would join the league for the 2018/19 season, beginning in the summer months and would play at a purpose-built ball-park at north harbour stadium.
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