2023 World Baseball Classic | |
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The 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was an international professional baseball competition, composed of 20 competing nations, held from March 8 to March 21, 2023. It was the fifth iteration of the World Baseball Classic. The first-round hosts cities were Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix, and Miami. The second-round hosts were Miami and Tokyo, and the championship round was played in Miami. [1]
Twenty teams competed in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). The tournament was expanded from 16 to 20 teams, with all teams that participated in the 2017 edition automatically qualifying, plus four additional spots. [2] Participating nations had to submit their final 30-man rosters no later than February 7, 2023. WBC rules required teams to carry at least 14 pitchers and two catchers on their rosters. [3] If applicable, the club listed is the club a player was with at the start of the tournament.
Pos. | Position |
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P | Pitcher |
C | Catcher |
IF | Infielder |
OF | Outfielder |
Chinese Taipei announced their squad on 2023. [4]
Manager: 70 Lin Yueh-ping
Coaches: Hitting 23 Peng Cheng-min, 91 Tseng Hao-jin, Pitching 0 Hsu Ming-chieh, First base and outfield 66 Chang Chien-ming, Third base 13 Chen Chiang-ho, Bench and catching 34 Kao Chih-kang, Bullpen 40 Wang Chien-ming
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 15 | Yen-Ching Lu | March 10, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | CTBC Brothers |
P | 16 | Wei-Chung Wang | April 25, 1992 (aged 30) | L | L | Wei Chuan Dragons |
P | 17 | Chen Kuan-yu | July 9, 1991 (aged 31) | L | L | Rakuten Monkeys |
P | 21 | C. C. Lee | October 21, 1986 (aged 36) | R | R | CTBC Brothers |
P | 29 | Kai-Wei Teng | November 1, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | San Francisco Giants (minors) |
P | 32 | Yu-Hsun Chen | May 20, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
P | 43 | Sung Chia-hao | September 6, 1992 (aged 30) | L | R | Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles |
P | 58 | Chih-Wei Hu | November 4, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions |
P | 59 | Kuan-Wei Chen | October 28, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Wei Chuan Dragons |
P | 60 | Jyun-Yue Tseng | November 7, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Fubon Guardians |
P | 69 | Tzu-Peng Huang | March 19, 1994 (aged 28) | L | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
P | 71 | Shao-Ching Chiang | November 10, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Fubon Guardians |
P | 81 | Shih-Peng Chen | September 20, 1997 (aged 25) | L | L | Fubon Guardians |
P | 93 | Che-Yuan Wu | August 12, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | CTBC Brothers |
C | 4 | Kungkuan Giljegiljaw | March 13, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Wei Chuan Dragons |
C | 31 | Dai-An Lin | June 23, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions |
C | 65 | Yu-Chieh Kao | July 17, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | CTBC Brothers |
IF | 1 | Cheng Tsung-che | July 26, 2001 (aged 21) | L | R | Pittsburgh Pirates (minors) |
IF | 5 | Tzu-Wei Lin | February 15, 1994 (aged 29) | L | R | Long Island Ducks |
IF | 6 | Wei-Chen Wang | July 3, 1991 (aged 31) | L | R | CTBC Brothers |
IF | 18 | Yu Chang | August 18, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Boston Red Sox |
IF | 39 | Nien-Ting Wu | June 7, 1993 (aged 29) | L | R | Saitama Seibu Lions |
IF | 46 | Kuo-Chen Fan | November 25, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Fubon Guardians |
IF | 83 | Li Lin | December 1, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
IF | 90 | Kun-Yu Chiang | July 4, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | CTBC Brothers |
OF | 2 | Tien-Hsin Kuo | April 15, 2000 (aged 22) | L | R | Wei Chuan Dragons |
OF | 9 | Wang Po-jung | September 9, 1993 (aged 29) | L | R | Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (farm) |
OF | 12 | Chen-Wei Chen | December 12, 1997 (aged 25) | L | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
OF | 24 | Chieh-Hsien Chen | January 7, 1994 (aged 29) | L | R | Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions |
OF | 35 | Chin Cheng | November 13, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
Cuba announced their squad on January 25, 2023. [5] [6]
Manager: 6 Armando Johnson Zaldívar
Coaches: Bench 11 Germán Mesa, Batting 46 Orestes Kindelán, Pitching 24 Jose Elosegui, 99 Pedro Luis Lazo, First base 9 Armando Ferrer, Third base 39 Rafael Muñoz, Coach 37 Humberto Guevara
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 22 | Frank Álvarez | January 16, 1999 (aged 24) | R | R | Chunichi Dragons (farm) |
P | 57 | Ronald Bolaños | August 23, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Kansas City Royals (minors) |
P | 21 | Naykel Cruz | September 29, 1999 (aged 23) | L | L | Piratas de Campeche |
P | 55 | Roenis Elías | August 1, 1988 (aged 34) | L | L | Chicago Cubs (minors) |
P | 98 | Onelki García | August 2, 1989 (aged 33) | L | L | Leones de Yucatán |
P | 53 | Elián Leyva | March 17, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Rakuten Monkeys |
P | 92 | Raidel Martínez | October 11, 1996 (aged 26) | L | R | Chunichi Dragons |
P | 89 | Liván Moinelo | December 8, 1995 (aged 27) | L | L | Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks |
P | 91 | Yeudis Reyes | November 17, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Indios de Guantánamo |
P | 82 | José Rodríguez | August 18, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Ganaderos de Camagüey |
P | 29 | Yariel Rodríguez | March 10, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Chunichi Dragons |
P | 45 | Miguel Romero | April 23, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
P | 83 | Carlos Viera | December 6, 1988 (aged 34) | R | R | Saraperos de Saltillo |
P | 58 | Yoennis Yera | October 18, 1989 (aged 33) | L | L | Olmecas de Tabasco |
C | 40 | Ariel Martínez | May 28, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters |
C | 17 | Andrys Pérez | February 9, 2001 (aged 22) | R | R | Cocodrilos de Matanzas |
C | 16 | Lorenzo Quintana | March 1, 1989 (aged 34) | R | R | Tigres del Licey |
IF | 71 | Erisbel Arruebarrena | March 25, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Cocodrilos de Matanzas |
IF | 42 | Dayán García | June 16, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Cazadores de Artemisa |
IF | 47 | Yurisbel Gracial | October 14, 1985 (aged 37) | R | R | Cocodrilos de Matanzas |
IF | 77 | Andy Ibáñez | April 3, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Detroit Tigers (minors) |
IF | 8 | Luis Mateo | January 1, 1996 (aged 27) | R | R | Elefantes de Cienfuegos |
IF | 5 | Yadil Mujica | January 1, 1985 (aged 38) | L | R | Cocodrilos de Matanzas |
IF | 10 | Yoán Moncada | May 27, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Chicago White Sox |
OF | 52 | Yoenis Céspedes | October 18, 1985 (aged 37) | R | R | Aguilas Cibaeñas |
OF | 54 | Alfredo Despaigne | June 17, 1986 (aged 36) | R | R | Free Agent |
OF | 33 | Yadir Drake | April 12, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Leones de Yucatán |
OF | 7 | Yoelkis Guibert | August 29, 1994 (aged 28) | L | L | Québec Capitales |
OF | 88 | Luis Robert | August 3, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Chicago White Sox |
OF | 1 | Roel Santos | September 15, 1987 (aged 35) | L | L | Olmecas de Tabasco |
Italy announced their squad on January 26, 2023. [7] [8]
Manager: 31 Mike Piazza
Coaches: Bench 10 Blake Butera, Pitching 58 Michael Borzello, First base and infield 4 Jack Santora, Bullpen 50 Jason Simontacchi, Outfield 34 Michele Gerali, Coach 55 Joe Hsu, Third base and hitting 13 Chris Denorfia
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 39 | Vincenzo Aiello | August 6, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Staten Island FerryHawks |
P | 23 | Glenn Albanese Jr. | October 22, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | Los Angeles Angels (minors) |
P | 40 | Alex Bassani | November 25, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | UnipolSai Bologna |
P | 35 | Joe Biagini | May 29, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Free agent |
P | 46 | Matteo Bocchi | July 19, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Parmaclima |
P | 38 | Ryan Castellani | March 1, 1996 (aged 27) | R | R | Kansas City Monarchs |
P | Tiago da Silva | March 28, 1985 (aged 37) | R | R | Generales de Durango | |
P | 28 | Alessandro Ercolani | April 20, 2004 (aged 18) | R | R | Pittsburgh Pirates (minors) |
P | 67 | Matt Festa | March 11, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Seattle Mariners |
P | 32 | Sam Gaviglio | May 22, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Free agent |
P | 43 | Matt Harvey | March 27, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Free agent |
P | 75 | Joe La Sorsa | April 29, 1998 (aged 24) | L | L | Tampa Bay Rays (minors) |
P | 52 | Braxton Lorenzini | April 5, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Free agent |
P | 25 | Joey Marciano | January 11, 1995 (aged 28) | L | L | San Francisco Giants (minors) |
P | 19 | Brian Marconi | May 9, 1997 (aged 25) | R | L | Philadelphia Phillies (minors) |
P | 48 | Vinny Nittoli | November 11, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Chicago Cubs (minors) |
P | 53 | Andre Pallante | September 18, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | St. Louis Cardinals |
P | 16 | Jeffrey Passantino | September 24, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Gigantes de Carolina |
P | 99 | Nicolò Pinazzi | October 25, 1999 (aged 23) | L | L | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
P | 44 | Claudio Scotti | July 8, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | New York Mets (minors) |
P | 18 | Mitchell Stumpo | June 17, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
P | 37 | Michele Vassalotti | September 2, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
P | 21 | Stephen Woods Jr. | June 10, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Free agent |
C | 27 | Vito Friscia | December 19, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Philadelphia Phillies (minors) |
C | 36 | Alberto Mineo | July 23, 1994 (aged 28) | L | R | Parmaclima |
C | 29 | Dominic Miroglio | March 10, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
C | 12 | Brett Sullivan | February 22, 1994 (aged 29) | L | R | San Diego Padres (minors) |
IF | 22 | David Fletcher | December 19, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Los Angeles Angels |
IF | 15 | Robel García | March 28, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Toros del Este |
IF | 2 | Nicky Lopez | March 13, 1995 (aged 27) | L | R | Kansas City Royals |
IF | 1 | Miles Mastrobuoni | October 31, 1995 (aged 27) | L | R | Chicago Cubs |
IF | 9 | Vinnie Pasquantino | October 10, 1997 (aged 25) | L | L | Kansas City Royals |
IF | 6 | John Valente | June 23, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Detroit Tigers (minors) |
OF | 26 | Ben DeLuzio | August 9, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Chicago Cubs (minors) |
OF | 5 | Dominic Fletcher | September 2, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
OF | 11 | Sal Frelick | April 19, 1997 (aged 25) | L | R | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
Netherlands announced their squad on January 23, 2023. [9] [10] [11]
Manager: 31 Hensley Meulens
Coaches: Hitting Tjerk Smeets, Pitching 28 Bert Blyleven, First base Gene Kingsale, Third base 44 Ben Thijssen, Bench 25 Andruw Jones, Bullpen Mike Harkey, Quality control Evert-Jan 't Hoen
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 20 | Mike Bolsenbroek | March 11, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Heidenheim Heideköpfe |
P | 30 | Dennis Burgersdijk | July 19, 1988 (aged 34) | R | R | HCAW |
P | 36 | Jiorgeny Casimiri | July 12, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Toronto Blue Jays (minors) |
P | 37 | Tom de Blok | May 8, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Curaçao Neptunus |
P | 66 | Aaron de Groot | May 21, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Curaçao Neptunus |
P | 32 | Jaydenn Estanista | October 3, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Philadelphia Phillies (minors) |
P | 51 | Dylan Farley | December 26, 2001 (aged 21) | L | L | Amsterdam Pirates |
P | 99 | Wendell Floranus | April 16, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Gigantes del Cibao |
P | 17 | Arij Fransen | May 20, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
P | 16 | Lars Huijer | September 22, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | HCAW |
P | 41 | Ryan Huntington | August 25, 1996 (aged 26) | R | L | Curaçao Neptunus |
P | 74 | Kenley Jansen | September 30, 1987 (aged 35) | S | R | Boston Red Sox |
P | 49 | Jair Jurrjens | January 29, 1986 (aged 37) | R | R | Tigres de Aragua |
P | 58 | Antwone Kelly | September 1, 2003 (aged 19) | R | R | Pittsburgh Pirates (minors) |
P | 33 | Kevin Kelly | May 27, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Curaçao Neptunus |
P | 39 | Shairon Martis | March 30, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Amsterdam Pirates |
P | 29 | Eric Méndez | December 3, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
P | 62 | Scott Prins | February 9, 2001 (aged 22) | R | R | Amsterdam Pirates |
P | 46 | Pedro Strop | June 13, 1985 (aged 37) | R | R | Leones del Escogido |
P | 45 | J. C. Sulbaran | November 9, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Indios del Bóer |
P | 55 | Franklin Van Gurp | October 26, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Estrellas Orientales |
P | 00 | Derek West | December 2, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Houston Astros (minors) |
C | 26 | Sicnarf Loopstok | March 21, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Amsterdam Pirates |
C | 21 | Dashenko Ricardo | March 1, 1990 (aged 33) | R | R | Curaçao Neptunus |
C | 14 | Chadwick Tromp | April 26, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Atlanta Braves |
IF | 2 | Xander Bogaerts | October 1, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | San Diego Padres |
IF | 18 | Didi Gregorius | February 18, 1990 (aged 33) | L | R | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
IF | 3 | Richie Palacios | May 16, 1997 (aged 25) | L | R | Cleveland Guardians |
IF | 13 | Juremi Profar | January 30, 1996 (aged 27) | R | R | Bravos de León |
IF | 7 | Jonathan Schoop | October 16, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Detroit Tigers |
IF | 15 | Sharlon Schoop | April 15, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Amsterdam Pirates |
IF | 9 | Andrelton Simmons | September 4, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Free agent |
IF | 40 | Zander Wiel | January 11, 1993 (aged 30) | R | R | High Point Rockers |
OF | 4 | Wladimir Balentien | July 2, 1984 (aged 38) | R | R | Gigantes del Cibao |
OF | 50 | Roger Bernadina | June 12, 1984 (aged 38) | L | L | Leones de León |
OF | 11 | Ray-Patrick Didder | January 10, 1994 (aged 29) | R | R | Free agent |
OF | 77 | Joshua Palacios | July 30, 1995 (aged 27) | L | R | Pittsburgh Pirates (minors) |
OF | 10 | Jurickson Profar | February 20, 1993 (aged 30) | R | R | Free agent |
Panama announced their squad on September 28, 2022. [12] [13]
Manager: 21 Luis Ortiz
Coaches: Bench 8 Luis Caballero, Hitting 4 Earl Agnoly, 76 Víctor Preciado, Pitching 73 Enrique Burgos, 14 Wilfredo Córdoba, First base Cirilo Cumberbatch. Bullpen 95 Hipólito Ortiz, Third base 44 Vicente Garibaldo
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 92 | Harold Araúz | May 29, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Federales de Chiriquí |
P | 25 | Alberto Baldonado | February 1, 1993 (aged 30) | L | L | Yomiuri Giants |
P | 51 | Jaime Barría | July 18, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Los Angeles Angels |
P | 48 | Randall Delgado | February 9, 1990 (aged 33) | R | R | Águilas Cibaeñas |
P | 23 | James González | September 15, 2000 (aged 22) | L | L | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
P | 52 | Severino González | September 29, 1992 (aged 30) | L | L | Federales de Chiriquí |
P | 12 | Javy Guerra | September 25, 1995 (aged 27) | L | R | Hanshin Tigers |
P | 41 | Alberto Guerrero | December 13, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Tomateros de Culiacán |
P | 18 | Matt Hardy | July 15, 1995 (aged 27) | L | R | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
P | 61 | Justin Lawrence | January 25, 1994 (aged 29) | R | R | Colorado Rockies |
P | 62 | Humberto Mejía | March 3, 1997 (aged 26) | R | R | Chunichi Dragons |
P | 43 | Andy Otero | June 3, 1992 (aged 30) | L | L | CTBC Brothers |
P | 26 | Wilfredo Pereira | April 26, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | St. Louis Cardinals (minors) |
P | 88 | Davis Romero | March 30, 1983 (aged 39) | L | R | Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón |
C | 80 | Pedro Aguilar | May 20, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | |
C | 22 | Christian Bethancourt | September 2, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Tampa Bay Rays |
C | 5 | Carlos Sánchez | November 5, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | |
IF | 3 | Jonathan Araúz | August 3, 1998 (aged 24) | S | R | New York Mets (minors) |
IF | 98 | Erasmo Caballero | May 25, 2001 (aged 21) | S | R | Federales de Chiriquí |
IF | 77 | José Caballero | August 30, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Seattle Mariners (minors) |
IF | 24 | Gerald Chin | May 29, 1993 (aged 29) | L | R | Águilas Metropolitanas |
IF | 10 | Edgar Muñoz | October 30, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón |
IF | 11 | Rubén Tejada | October 27, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Long Island Ducks |
IF | 39 | Joshwan Wright | November 9, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
OF | 89 | Luis Castillo | May 15, 1989 (aged 33) | S | R | Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón |
OF | 13 | Allen Córdoba | December 6, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Algodoneros de Unión Laguna |
OF | 42 | Rodrigo Orozco | April 2, 1995 (aged 27) | S | R | Ottawa Titans |
OF | 99 | José Ramos | January 1, 2001 (aged 22) | R | R | Los Angeles Dodgers (minors) |
OF | 81 | Jahdiel Santamaría | April 5, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Federales de Chiriquí |
OF | 94 | Jhonny Santos | October 2, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Federales de Chiriquí |
Australia announced their squad on February 10, 2023. [14]
Manager: 14 David Nilsson
Coaches: Bench 13 Shayne Watson, Hitting 32 Chris Adamson, Assistant hitting 3 Will Bradley, Pitching 33 Jim Bennett, First base 18 Michael Collins, Third base 19 Andrew Graham, Bullpen 27 Graeme Lloyd
Japan announced their squad on January 26, 2023. [15] [16] [17] Seiya Suzuki withdrew due to oblique injury on February 28, [18] then added Taisei Makihara as a replacement member of Suzuki. [19]
Manager: 89 Hideki Kuriyama
Coaches: Bench 90 Kazuyuki Shirai, Hitting 77 Sadaaki Yoshimura, First base 87 Masaji Shimizu, Pitching 81 Masato Yoshii, Bullpen 75 Kazuyuki Atsuzawa, Infield 79 Noriyuki Shiroishi, Catching 74 Yoshinori Murata
South Korea announced their squad on January 4, 2023. [20] [21] [22]
Manager: 71 Lee Kang-chul
Coaches: Hitting 77 Kim Ki-tai, Third base 72 Kim Min-ho, First base 76 Kim Min-jae, Catching 70 Jin Kab-yong, Pitching 91 Jong Hyun-wook, Bullpen 81 Bae Young-soo, Quality control 88 Shim Jae-hak
China announced their squad on February 10, 2023. [23]
Manager: 41 Dean Treanor
Coaches: Defensive 86 Chen Biao, Hitting and catching 56 Wang Wei, Infield 25 Chen Jiaji, Third base 16 Tarrik Brock, Baserunning 51 Zhu Xudong, Outfield 24 Chen Yanpeng, 3 Du Nan
Czech Republic announced their squad on September 13, 2022. [24] [25] [26]
Manager: 13 Pavel Chadim
Coaches: Quality control Joe Truesdale, Pitching 22 John Hussey, Hitting Alex Derhak, Third base 17 David Winkler, First base Michael Griffin, Bullpen 25 Dusan Randak, Catching David Neveril
United States announced their squad on January 18, 2023. [27] [28] [29]
Manager: 4 Mark DeRosa
Coaches: Bench 11 Jerry Manuel, 34 Brian McCann, Pitching 13 Andy Pettitte, Hitting 24 Ken Griffey Jr., First Base 6 Lou Collier, Third Base 14 Dino Ebel, Bullpen 19 Dave Righetti
Mexico announced their squad on February 9, 2023. [30] [31] [32] [33]
Manager: 30 Benji Gil
Coaches: Bench 9 Vinny Castilla, Hitting 18 Jacob Cruz, 70 Bobby Magallanes, Pitching 26 Horacio Ramírez, First base 12 Gil Velazquez, Third base 21 Tony Perezchica, Bullpen 45 Elmer Dessens
Colombia announced their squad on February 9, 2023. [34]
Manager: 8 Jolbert Cabrera
Coaches: Bench 15 Jose Mosquera, Hitting 23 Jorge Cortés, Pitching 44 Walter Miranda, First base 10 Ronald Ramirez, Third base 5 Jair Fernandez, Assistant 18 Orlando Cabrera, Assistant 16 Édgar Rentería
Canada announced their squad on 2023. [35]
Manager: 12 Ernie Whitt
Coaches: Pitching 35 Denis Boucher, Coach 8 Greg Hamilton, Third base 34 Tim Leiper, Bullpen 45 Paul Quantrill, First base 33 Larry Walker, Bullpen 22 Jordan Procyshen
Great Britain announced their squad on 2023. [36] [37]
Manager: 13 Drew Spencer
Coaches: First base 34 Albert Cartwright, Pitching 36 Zach Graefser, Third base 21 TS Reed, Bench 7 Brad Marcelino, 0 Antoan Richardson, Bullpen 51 Conor Brooks, Associate hitting 3 Jonathon Cramman
Israel announced their squad on 2023. [38]
Manager: 3 Ian Kinsler
Coaches: Hitting 20 Kevin Youkilis, Bench 12 Brad Ausmus, 48 Jerry Narron, Pitching 28 Josh Zeid, First base 5 Tyger Pederson, Third base 2 Blake Gailen, Bullpen 16 Nate Fish
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 35 | Richard Bleier | April 16, 1987 (aged 35) | L | L | Boston Red Sox |
P | 99 | Daniel Federman | September 18, 1998 (aged 24) | L | R | Baltimore Orioles (minors) |
P | 31 | Jake Fishman | February 8, 1995 (aged 28) | L | L | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
P | 10 | Brandon Gold | September 16, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | |
P | 26 | Colton Gordon | December 20, 1998 (aged 24) | L | L | Houston Astros (minors) |
P | 66 | Andrew Gross | September 19, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Tampa Bay Rays (minors) |
P | 37 | Jake Kalish | July 9, 1991 (aged 31) | S | L | Los Angeles Angels |
P | 22 | Rob Kaminsky | September 2, 1994 (aged 28) | R | L | Colorado Rockies |
P | 47 | Alex Katz | October 12, 1994 (aged 28) | L | L | Staten Island FerryHawks |
P | 56 | Adam Kolarek | January 14, 1989 (aged 34) | L | L | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
P | 32 | Evan Kravetz | December 19, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
P | 17 | Dean Kremer | January 7, 1996 (aged 27) | R | R | Baltimore Orioles |
P | 25 | Shlomo Lipetz | February 11, 1979 (aged 44) | R | R | |
P | 53 | Jake Miednik | May 1, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | |
P | 41 | Kyle Molnar | November 14, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | |
P | 0 | Bubby Rossman | June 29, 1992 (aged 30) | S | R | Adelaide Giants |
P | 45 | Jacob Steinmetz | July 19, 2003 (aged 19) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
P | 89 | Robert Stock | November 21, 1989 (aged 33) | L | R | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
P | 14 | Joey Wagman | July 25, 1991 (aged 31) | L | R | Bravos de León |
P | 57 | Zack Weiss | June 16, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Los Angeles Angels |
P | 30 | Josh Wolf | September 1, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | Cleveland Guardians (minors) |
C | 8 | Jakub Goldfarb | June 23, 1996 (aged 26) | L | R | Tri-City Valley Cats |
C | 36 | Ryan Lavarnway | August 7, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Melbourne Aces |
C | 21 | Garrett Stubbs | May 26, 1993 (aged 29) | L | R | Philadelphia Phillies |
IF | 18 | Zack Gelof | October 19, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Oakland Athletics (minors) |
IF | 4 | Spencer Horwitz | November 14, 1997 (aged 25) | L | R | Toronto Blue Jays (minors) |
IF | 55 | Ty Kelly | July 20, 1988 (aged 34) | S | R | |
IF | 6 | Noah Mendlinger | August 9, 2000 (aged 22) | L | R | St. Louis Cardinals (minors) |
IF | 27 | Matt Mervis | April 16, 1998 (aged 24) | L | R | Chicago Cubs (minors) |
IF | 19 | Danny Valencia | September 19, 1984 (aged 38) | R | R | |
IF | 38 | Michael Wielansky | March 18, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Southern Maryland Blue Crabs |
OF | 40 | Alex Dickerson | May 26, 1990 (aged 32) | L | L | Chunichi Dragons |
OF | 23 | Joc Pederson | April 21, 1992 (aged 30) | L | L | San Francisco Giants |
Nicaragua announced their squad on 2023. [39] [40]
Manager: 7 Sandor Guido
Coaches: Bench 26 Julio Sanchez, Hitting 18 Luis Alen, Pitching 57 Jorge DePaula, 4 Cairo Murillo, First base 59 Jenrry Roa, Third base 2 Franklin Lopez, Batting practice 23 Yader Roa
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
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P | 79 | Joaquín Acuña | January 31, 1992 (aged 31) | L | R | Tiburones de La Guaira |
P | 94 | Leo Crawford | February 2, 1997 (aged 26) | L | L | Tri-City Valley Cats |
P | 30 | Fidencio Flores | September 10, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Gigantes de Rivas |
P | 18 | Kevin Gadea | December 6, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Leones de León |
P | 41 | Osman Gutiérrez | December 15, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Tiburones de La Guaira |
P | 62 | Duque Hebbert | October 29, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Tren del Norte |
P | 43 | Jonathan Loáisiga | February 11, 1994 (aged 29) | R | R | New York Yankees |
P | 36 | Ronald Medrano | September 17, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Gigantes de Rivas |
P | 61 | Erasmo Ramírez | May 2, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Washington Nationals |
P | 66 | J. C. Ramírez | August 16, 1988 (aged 34) | R | R | Leones del Caracas |
P | 55 | Roniel Raudes | January 16, 1998 (aged 25) | R | R | York Revolution |
P | 12 | Carlos Rodríguez | November 27, 2001 (aged 21) | R | R | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
P | 88 | Carlos Teller | November 3, 1986 (aged 36) | L | L | Gigantes de Rivas |
P | 77 | Junior Tellez | July 1, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Leones de León |
P | 14 | Rodney Theophile | September 16, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Washington Nationals (minors) |
C | 85 | Rodolfo Bone | March 22, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | Tren del Norte |
C | 91 | Melvin Novoa | June 17, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Indios del Bóer |
IF | 1 | Benjamín Alegría | August 6, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Leones de León |
IF | 10 | Alex Blandino | November 6, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Free agent |
IF | 24 | Cheslor Cuthbert | November 16, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Gigantes de Rivas |
IF | 5 | Steven Leyton | December 17, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
IF | 8 | Iván Marín | December 21, 1988 (aged 34) | R | R | Gigantes de Rivas |
IF | 28 | Elian Miranda | May 31, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Lake Erie Crushers |
IF | 17 | Milkar Pérez | October 16, 2001 (aged 21) | S | R | Seattle Mariners (minors) |
IF | 38 | Wuillians Vásquez | July 23, 1983 (aged 39) | S | R | Gigantes de Rivas |
OF | 44 | Isaac Benard | January 2, 1996 (aged 27) | L | R | Gateway Grizzlies |
OF | 9 | Sandy Bermúdez | September 8, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Tren del Norte |
OF | 3 | Dwight Britton | July 17, 1987 (aged 35) | R | R | Leones de León |
IF | 99 | Juan Montes | May 15, 1995 (aged 27) | S | R | Tren del Norte |
OF | 19 | Norlando Valle | September 8, 1994 (aged 28) | L | L | Tigres de Chinandega |
Puerto Rico announced their squad on 2023. [41]
Manager: 4 Yadier Molina
Coaches: Bench 73 Alex Cintrón, Hitting 23 Victor Rodriguez, Assistant hitting 19 Juan González, Pitching 27 Ricky Bones, First base 6 José Molina, Third base 2 Luis Rivera, Bullpen 50 José Rosado
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 54 | Jonathan Bermúdez | September 28, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | San Francisco Giants (minors) |
P | 37 | José Berríos | May 27, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Toronto Blue Jays |
P | 58 | Alex Claudio | January 31, 1992 (aged 31) | L | L | Milwaukee Brewers (minors) |
P | 28 | Fernando Cruz | March 28, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Cincinnati Reds |
P | 87 | José De León | August 7, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Minnesota Twins (minors) |
P | 43 | Alexis Díaz | September 28, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Cincinnati Reds |
P | 39 | Edwin Díaz | March 22, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | New York Mets |
P | 35 | José Espada | February 22, 1997 (aged 26) | R | R | San Diego Padres (minors) |
P | 52 | Dominic Hamel | March 2, 1999 (aged 24) | R | R | New York Mets (minors) |
P | 48 | Jorge López | February 10, 1993 (aged 30) | R | R | Minnesota Twins |
P | 64 | Anthony Maldonado | February 6, 1998 (aged 25) | R | R | Miami Marlins (minors) |
P | 16 | Jovani Morán | April 24, 1997 (aged 25) | L | L | Minnesota Twins |
P | 41 | Nicholas Padilla | December 24, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Chicago White Sox |
P | 13 | Emilio Pagán | May 7, 1991 (aged 31) | L | R | Minnesota Twins |
P | 45 | Luis Quiñones | July 2, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Toronto Blue Jays (minors) |
P | 75 | Yacksel Ríos | June 27, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Atlanta Braves (minors) |
P | 30 | Dereck Rodríguez | June 5, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Minnesota Twins (minors) |
P | 53 | Hector Santiago | December 16, 1987 (aged 35) | R | L | Gigantes de Carolina |
P | 0 | Marcus Stroman | May 1, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Chicago Cubs |
P | 56 | Duane Underwood Jr. | July 20, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Pittsburgh Pirates |
C | 15 | Martín Maldonado | August 16, 1986 (aged 36) | R | R | Houston Astros |
C | 10 | MJ Melendez | November 29, 1998 (aged 24) | L | R | Kansas City Royals |
C | 7 | Christian Vázquez | August 21, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Minnesota Twins |
IF | 9 | Javier Báez | December 1, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Detroit Tigers |
IF | 18 | Edwin Díaz | August 25, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Boston Red Sox (minors) |
IF | 5 | Enrique Hernández | August 24, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Boston Red Sox |
IF | 12 | Francisco Lindor | November 14, 1993 (aged 29) | S | R | New York Mets |
IF | 31 | Vimael Machín | September 25, 1993 (aged 29) | L | R | Philadelphia Phillies (minors) |
IF | 26 | Emmanuel Rivera | June 29, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks |
IF | 99 | Neftalí Soto | February 28, 1989 (aged 34) | R | R | Yokohama DeNA BayStars |
OF | 14 | Henry Ramos | April 15, 1992 (aged 30) | S | R | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
OF | 17 | Eddie Rosario | September 28, 1991 (aged 31) | L | R | Atlanta Braves |
OF | 40 | Nelson Velázquez | December 26, 1998 (aged 24) | R | R | Chicago Cubs |
OF | 32 | Johneshwy Fargas | December 15, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Free agent |
Venezuela announced their squad on 2023. [42]
Manager: 22 Omar López
Coaches: Pitching 72 Iván Arteaga, Third base 23 Ramón Borrego, Hitting 63 Rodolfo Hernández, Bench 64 Carlos Mendoza, First base 12 Rouglas Odor, Bullpen 19 Luis Ramírez, Assistant hitting 52 Wilfredo Romero
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 46 | José Alvarado | May 21, 1995 (aged 27) | L | L | Philadelphia Phillies |
P | 56 | Silvino Bracho | July 17, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Cincinnati Reds (minors) |
P | 58 | Endrys Briceño | February 7, 1992 (aged 31) | R | R | Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) |
P | 5 | Max Castillo | May 4, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Kansas City Royals |
P | 45 | Jhoulys Chacín | January 7, 1988 (aged 35) | R | R | Leones del Caracas |
P | 37 | Enmanuel De Jesus | December 10, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | Miami Marlins (minors) |
P | 47 | Edwin Escobar | April 22, 1992 (aged 30) | L | L | Yokohama DeNA BayStars |
P | 77 | Luis García | December 13, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Houston Astros |
P | 38 | Norwith Gudiño | November 22, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Boston Red Sox (minors) |
P | 43 | Carlos Hernández | March 11, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Kansas City Royals |
P | 60 | Darwinzon Hernández | December 17, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | Baltimore Orioles (minors) |
P | 3 | Elieser Hernández | May 3, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | New York Mets |
P | 35 | Erick Leal | March 17, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Navegantes del Magallanes |
P | 49 | Pablo López | March 7, 1996 (aged 27) | L | R | Minnesota Twins |
P | 44 | Jesús Luzardo | September 30, 1997 (aged 25) | L | L | Miami Marlins |
P | 59 | Andrés Machado | April 22, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Washington Nationals (minors) |
P | 54 | Martín Pérez | April 4, 1991 (aged 31) | L | L | Texas Rangers |
P | 65 | José Quijada | November 9, 1995 (aged 27) | L | L | Los Angeles Angels |
P | 8 | Alexis Rivero | October 18, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Leones de Ponce |
P | 57 | Eduardo Rodríguez | April 7, 1993 (aged 29) | L | L | Detroit Tigers |
P | 66 | José Ruiz | October 21, 1994 (aged 28) | R | R | Chicago White Sox |
P | 55 | Ranger Suárez | August 26, 1995 (aged 27) | L | L | Philadelphia Phillies |
P | 18 | Anthony Vizcaya | October 24, 1993 (aged 29) | R | R | Navegantes del Magallanes |
C | 28 | Robinson Chirinos | June 5, 1984 (aged 38) | R | R | Navegantes del Magallanes |
C | 16 | Omar Narváez | January 2, 1990 (aged 33) | L | R | New York Mets |
C | 13 | Salvador Pérez | May 10, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Kansas City Royals |
IF | 27 | Jose Altuve | May 6, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Houston Astros |
IF | 2 | Luis Arráez | April 9, 1997 (aged 25) | L | R | Miami Marlins |
IF | 24 | Miguel Cabrera | April 18, 1983 (aged 39) | R | R | Detroit Tigers |
IF | 10 | Eduardo Escobar | January 5, 1988 (aged 35) | S | R | New York Mets |
IF | 0 | Andrés Giménez | September 4, 1998 (aged 24) | L | R | Cleveland Guardians |
IF | 15 | Hernán Pérez | March 26, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Cardenales de Lara |
IF | 1 | Luis Rengifo | February 26, 1997 (aged 26) | S | R | Los Angeles Angels |
IF | 7 | Eugenio Suárez | July 18, 1991 (aged 31) | R | R | Seattle Mariners |
IF | 14 | Gleyber Torres | December 13, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | New York Yankees |
OF | 42 | Ronald Acuña Jr. | December 18, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Atlanta Braves |
OF | 6 | David Peralta | August 14, 1987 (aged 35) | L | L | Los Angeles Dodgers |
OF | 25 | Anthony Santander | October 19, 1994 (aged 28) | S | R | Baltimore Orioles |
Dominican Republic announced their squad on January 18, 2023. [43] [44]
Manager: 10 Rodney Linares
Coaches: Bench 46 Tony Diaz, Hitting 54 Luis Ortiz, Assistant hitting 90 Frank Valdez, Pitching 68 Wellington Cepeda, Assistant pitching 45 José Canó, First base 29 Julio Borbón, Third base 39 Ramón Santiago
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 52 | Bryan Abreu | April 22, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Houston Astros |
P | 20 | Sandy Alcántara | September 7, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Miami Marlins |
P | 92 | Génesis Cabrera | October 10, 1996 (aged 26) | L | L | St. Louis Cardinals |
P | 63 | Diego Castillo | January 18, 1994 (aged 29) | R | R | Seattle Mariners |
P | 59 | Roansy Contreras | November 17, 1999 (aged 23) | R | R | Pittsburgh Pirates |
P | 47 | Johnny Cueto | February 15, 1986 (aged 37) | R | R | Miami Marlins |
P | 75 | Camilo Doval | July 4, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | San Francisco Giants |
P | 66 | Luis García | January 30, 1987 (aged 36) | R | R | San Diego Padres |
P | 93 | Yimi García | August 18, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Toronto Blue Jays |
P | 53 | Cristian Javier | March 26, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Houston Astros |
P | 48 | Rafael Montero | October 17, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Houston Astros |
P | 50 | Héctor Neris | June 14, 1989 (aged 33) | R | R | Houston Astros |
P | 72 | Luis Ortiz | January 27, 1999 (aged 24) | R | R | Pittsburgh Pirates |
P | 30 | César Valdez | March 17, 1985 (aged 37) | R | R | Los Angeles Angels |
C | 21 | Francisco Mejía | October 27, 1995 (aged 27) | S | R | Tampa Bay Rays |
C | 35 | Gary Sánchez | December 2, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Free agent |
IF | 27 | Willy Adames | September 25, 1995 (aged 27) | R | R | Milwaukee Brewers |
IF | 7 | Jeimer Candelario | November 24, 1993 (aged 29) | S | R | Washington Nationals |
IF | 24 | Robinson Canó | October 22, 1982 (aged 40) | L | R | Free agent |
IF | 11 | Rafael Devers | October 24, 1996 (aged 26) | L | R | Boston Red Sox |
IF | 5 | Wander Franco | February 1, 2001 (aged 22) | S | R | Tampa Bay Rays |
IF | 13 | Manny Machado | July 6, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | San Diego Padres |
IF | 4 | Ketel Marte | October 12, 1993 (aged 29) | S | R | Arizona Diamondbacks |
IF | 3 | Jeremy Peña | September 22, 1997 (aged 25) | R | R | Houston Astros |
IF | 9 | Jean Segura | March 17, 1990 (aged 32) | R | R | Miami Marlins |
OF | 37 | Teoscar Hernández | October 15, 1992 (aged 30) | R | R | Seattle Mariners |
OF | 74 | Eloy Jiménez | November 27, 1996 (aged 26) | R | R | Chicago White Sox |
OF | 44 | Julio Rodríguez | December 29, 2000 (aged 22) | R | R | Seattle Mariners |
OF | 22 | Juan Soto | October 25, 1998 (aged 24) | L | L | San Diego Padres |
DH | 23 | Nelson Cruz | June 1, 1980 (aged 42) | R | R | San Diego Padres |
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