Our History

St Kilda has enjoyed rich history within Australian baseball and is steering towards a bright future. The first baseball club to appear in Australia, formed over 130 years ago to play a visiting team from the United States. After a few incarnations it was the St Kilda Baseball Club in the 30's that began a proud tradition in Claxton Shield Baseball, which continued for many years - The social ball in August became a highlight of the Claxton Shield period. Former club member Bill Craske has researched a piece on the club's origins which can be read here.

Today, St Kilda Baseball Club is a friendly and fun orientated group. Retaining our tradition of sociability, we are approachable and always welcome all sorts of players, from the beginner to the experienced. Just drop on by to one of our games or training sessions and meet the teams!

Tom O'Halloran's At Bat

With a number of onlookers watching with interest, 80 year-old Life Member Tom O’Halloran took his first At Bat since the nineties in the St Kilda Red vs. Black Derby. Tom, ceased playing full time in the seventies, did maintain at least one At Bat in every decade since 1946 - that’s 7 decades!

Vale Thomas Fredrick O'Halloran
12/03/1929 - 10/11/2016