In this article are the confirmed national softball squads for the 2023 Men's Softball Oceania Championship, to be held in Tafuna, American Samoa between, 9 and 11 November 2023. Each team must name a roster of 12 to 16 players. The final squad lists were confirmed by World Baseball Softball Confederation on the 9 November 2023 before the tournament commenced. [1]
American Samoa announced their squad on 26–31 October 2023. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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Australia's squad was announced on 27 September 2023. [9] [10]
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The New Zealand squad was announced on 26 September 2023. [11] [12] [13]
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