Baseball5 was inspired by similar games that have been played on the streets in Latin America and elsewhere for decades, such as "cuatro esquinas" (four corners) in Cuba.

The Cuban team finished the tournament undefeated and won the final against Japan 2 matches to 0.

[3][4] Briandy Molina was honored with the Outstanding Male Player Award and included in the All Star Team of the tournament.

[5] Cuba won the 2024 Baseball5 Pan American Championship held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.

The Cuban squad finished undefeated with a 6–0 record and defeated Mexico in the final 2 sets to 0, qualifying to the 2024 Baseball5 World Cup.