The Melbourne Aces are Australia’s most ambitious professional baseball club — proudly based at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona, Victoria.
After more than a decade competing domestically, the Aces have evolved into something bigger — a global showcase for elite baseball talent, international competition and the continued growth of Australian baseball.
At the centre of this new era is the International Baseball Showdown, returning for its second season at Melbourne Ballpark in 2026/27. The inaugural 2025/26 campaign saw the Aces win five of six international series, highlighted by landmark victories over Korean baseball powerhouses kt wiz and Hanwha Eagles. Now entering year two, the Showdown continues to bring professional clubs, national teams and international talent from around the world to Melbourne, creating new rivalries, unforgettable fan experiences and a unique stage for Australian baseball on the global scene.
The Aces are also expanding their international footprint beyond Australia. In 2025, Melbourne made history as the first Australian professional club to compete in South Korea’s KBO Fall League, finishing with a league-best 9–2 record and earning the tournament’s No. 1 playoff seed. The Aces returned in 2026 for a second consecutive season, strengthening relationships across Asian baseball and providing Australian players with invaluable experience against elite international competition.
The Aces organisation is led by General Manager Justin Huber and Manager Jon Deeble, the club’s all-time winningest manager and an Australian Baseball Hall of Famer. Alongside Australian baseball great and two-time World Series champion Graeme Lloyd, the club’s leadership brings decades of Major League experience, championship pedigree and a shared vision to elevate the sport.
Throughout their history, the Aces have provided a platform for hundreds of athletes chasing the next level — from emerging Australian prospects to established international stars. The club’s alumni include some of baseball’s biggest names, most notably Ronald Acuña Jr., who went on to become the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year and 2023 National League MVP.
Beyond international competition, Melbourne has established itself as a trusted destination for professional baseball development. In the years leading into 2026/27, the Aces hosted three years of spring training for the KBO’s Hanwha Eagles and two years for the kt wiz, strengthening ties between Australian and Korean baseball while bringing world-class professional talent to Melbourne.
This is more than a team.
It’s a movement — Australian baseball on the world stage.