It has partnered with Japanese broadcaster Tokyo Broadcast System (TBS) to give Japanese players a shot at turning professional

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Baseball United, the pro baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has partnered with Japanese broadcaster Tokyo Broadcast System (TBS) to give Japanese players a shot at turning professional.

The competition series, called Tryout: Plan D, sees hundreds of prospects competing for two roster spots on the Mid East Falcons, one of Baseball United’s founding franchises.

The winners will play for the Falcons later this year during Baseball United’s inaugural season in Dubai.

The series will be presented in collaboration with TBS’s documentary program, Birthday, which is known for its behind-the-scenes look at athletes’ transformative journeys.

Tryout participants will go through several stages of competition, beginning in July and culminating in November. One pitcher and one batter will then be selected through a series of intense challenges that measure baseball skill, mental toughness, physical fitness, and passion for the game.

The winners will be announced just before the start of Baseball United’s first season, which begins on 14 November in Dubai.

Tryout will begin airing in July on TBS linear and digital platforms, with behind-the-scenes content and exclusive footage shared across Baseball United’s global channels.

“Japan is one of the greatest baseball nations in the world,” said Kash Shaikh, chairman, CEO, and co-founder, Baseball United. “Baseball is engrained into the culture, history, and future of this country. And we know there are a lot of talented players that just need an opportunity to showcase their ability. Tryout is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of culture, a catalyst of opportunity, and a testament of resilience. We are honored to collaborate with TBS and the legendary Birthday team to bring this vision to life.”

“Our program, Birthday, has always sought to showcase the untold stories behind athletic greatness,” said Hidemitsu Takahashi, producer of the show from Tokyo Broadcasting System. “Partnering with Baseball United for Tryout allows us to elevate that mission by offering young Japanese players the opportunity of a lifetime – to transform their lives through sport, and to do so on a truly international platform. We are grateful to Mr. Shaikh and the entire Baseball United team for their collaboration, and we can’t wait to have our two winners take the field in Dubai.”