Player Profile – Josh McGovern
Josh McGovern
Personal Details
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Position:
Infield
Cap number:
Yet to debut
Club:
Woden Giants Softball Club
Association:
ACT Fastpitch Softball Association (ACT)
Height:
185cm
Date of birth:
12/06/1997
Biography
Josh has been playing softball since a young age, with his family having a strong involvement in the game. Older sister Brianna was selected in the Australian Open Women’s Squad in 2015, whilst father Lindsey coached the Australian U19 Men’s team to world championship success in 2001 and 2005.
Josh represented Australia at junior level at the 2014 Junior Men’s World Championship, and again in 2016, where he was named captain of the team.
Throughout his career at state and national level, Josh has played a number of positions, including catcher, 3rd base and shortstop.
He will make his debut for the Aussie Steelers at the 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship and at 20 years of age will be the youngest member of the team.
Tournament History
2017:
Selected for the WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
2016:
ISF Junior Men’s World Championship, USA
2014:
ISF Junior Men’s World Championship, Canada
Awards
2014:
Most Valuable Player, U17 Boys’ National Softball Championship
