1954 Asian Baseball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |
 Philippines
|
| Dates | December |
| Teams | 4 |
| Defending champions | None (Inaugural tournament) |
| Final positions | |
Champions
 |
 Philippines (1st title)
|
Runner-up
 |
 Japan
|
Third place
 |
 South Korea
|
| Fourth place |
 Taiwan
|
The 1954 Asian Baseball Championship was the first continental tournament held by the Baseball Federation of Asia, from 18 to 26 December. The tournament was held in Manila, Philippines, and was won by the host nation. 17,000 people attended the final game at Rizal Stadium to see Philippines defeat Japan 8–1. Through 2012, it is the only time that the Philippines have won the tournament. South Korea (3rd) and Taiwan (4th) were the other participants.
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