Horsham teenager Euan Gulliver will be jetting off to the USA to compete in the international Babe Ruth World Series baseball competition, captaining his club London Archers from his position behind the plate as catcher.

One of the world's leading youth baseball tournaments, bringing together elite young players from across the globe, the Babe Ruth series is the final round of a series of qualifying competitions.

London Archers, led by Euan, qualified by winning a feeder tournament over Easter in Belgium.

Euan is not at all fazed by international events, having played for Great Britain since he was 13.

placeholder image — Euan Gulliver in action

His game has developed sufficiently that he recently captained GB in the European Championships in Triest, Italy, a long way from where it all began at Horsham Junior Baseball Club, at Infield Manor School in Five Oaks, when he was four.

Horsham baseball folded, Covid came along and Euan moved to play in the London Youth Baseball League which led to an invitation to join for London Archers.

That was a wandering team originally put together for US, Canadian, and Japanese youngsters to play in competitive tournaments around Europe, so they didn’t miss out on playing due to their families moving to the UK for work.

The Babe Ruth series takes place in Missouri and means trans-Atlantic travel for London Archers.

In between working out at the gym and practice, Euan is currently fundraising towards his expenses.

If you are able to help in any way Euan’s GoFundme page is available at https://gofund.me/5be64e976.

Euan says on the funding page: “Over the past few years, I’ve committed myself fully to this path – training consistently, competing at a high level, and representing GB Baseball with pride.

"Now I’m at the stage where playing in the US against fierce competition is incredible for my growth as a baseball player. However, making that step comes with significant financial challenges.”