2023 World Baseball Classic rosters

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2023 World Baseball Classic rosters
2023 World Baseball Classic
← 2017

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.

Key
Pos. Position
P Pitcher
C Catcher
IF Infielder
OF Outfielder

Pool A[edit]

 Chinese Taipei[edit]

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
P 15 Yen-Ching Lu (1996-03-10)March 10, 1996 (aged 26) L L CTBC Brothers
P 16 Wei-Chung Wang (1992-04-25)April 25, 1992 (aged 30) L L Wei Chuan Dragons
P 17 Chen Kuan-yu (1991-07-09)July 9, 1991 (aged 31) L L Rakuten Monkeys
P 21 C. C. Lee (1986-10-21)October 21, 1986 (aged 36) R R CTBC Brothers
P 29 Kai-Wei Teng (1998-11-01)November 1, 1998 (aged 24) R R San Francisco Giants (minors)
P 32 Yu-Hsun Chen (1989-05-20)May 20, 1989 (aged 33) R R Rakuten Monkeys
P 43 Sung Chia-hao (1992-09-06)September 6, 1992 (aged 30) L R Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
P 58 Chih-Wei Hu (1993-11-04)November 4, 1993 (aged 29) R R Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
P 59 Kuan-Wei Chen (1996-10-28)October 28, 1996 (aged 26) R R Wei Chuan Dragons
P 60 Jyun-Yue Tseng (2001-11-07)November 7, 2001 (aged 21) R R Fubon Guardians
P 69 Tzu-Peng Huang (1994-03-19)March 19, 1994 (aged 28) L R Rakuten Monkeys
P 71 Shao-Ching Chiang (1993-11-10)November 10, 1993 (aged 29) R R Fubon Guardians
P 81 Shih-Peng Chen (1997-09-20)September 20, 1997 (aged 25) L L Fubon Guardians
P 93 Che-Yuan Wu (1994-08-12)August 12, 1994 (aged 28) R R CTBC Brothers
C 4 Kungkuan Giljegiljaw (1994-03-13)March 13, 1994 (aged 28) R R Wei Chuan Dragons
C 31 Dai-An Lin (1992-06-23)June 23, 1992 (aged 30) R R Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
C 65 Yu-Chieh Kao (1997-07-17)July 17, 1997 (aged 25) R R CTBC Brothers
IF 1 Cheng Tsung-che (2001-07-26)July 26, 2001 (aged 21) L R Pittsburgh Pirates (minors)
IF 5 Tzu-Wei Lin (1994-02-15)February 15, 1994 (aged 29) L R Long Island Ducks
IF 6 Wei-Chen Wang (1991-07-03)July 3, 1991 (aged 31) L R CTBC Brothers
IF 18 Yu Chang (1995-08-18)August 18, 1995 (aged 27) R R Boston Red Sox
IF 39 Nien-Ting Wu (1993-06-07)June 7, 1993 (aged 29) L R Saitama Seibu Lions
IF 46 Kuo-Chen Fan (1994-11-25)November 25, 1994 (aged 28) R R Fubon Guardians
IF 83 Li Lin (1995-12-01)December 1, 1995 (aged 27) R R Rakuten Monkeys
IF 90 Kun-Yu Chiang (2000-07-04)July 4, 2000 (aged 22) R R CTBC Brothers
OF 2 Tien-Hsin Kuo (2000-04-15)April 15, 2000 (aged 22) L R Wei Chuan Dragons
OF 9 Wang Po-jung (1993-09-09)September 9, 1993 (aged 29) L R Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (farm)
OF 12 Chen-Wei Chen (1997-12-12)December 12, 1997 (aged 25) L R Rakuten Monkeys
OF 24 Chieh-Hsien Chen (1994-01-07)January 7, 1994 (aged 29) L R Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
OF 35 Chin Cheng (1998-11-13)November 13, 1998 (aged 24) R R Rakuten Monkeys

 Cuba[edit]

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
P 22 Frank Álvarez (1999-01-16)January 16, 1999 (aged 24) R R Chunichi Dragons (farm)
P 57 Ronald Bolaños (1996-08-23)August 23, 1996 (aged 26) R R Kansas City Royals (minors)
P 21 Naykel Cruz (1999-09-29)September 29, 1999 (aged 23) L L Piratas de Campeche
P 55 Roenis Elías (1988-08-01)August 1, 1988 (aged 34) L L Chicago Cubs (minors)
P 98 Onelki García (1989-08-02)August 2, 1989 (aged 33) L L Leones de Yucatán
P 53 Elián Leyva (1989-03-17)March 17, 1989 (aged 33) R R Rakuten Monkeys
P 92 Raidel Martínez (1996-10-11)October 11, 1996 (aged 26) L R Chunichi Dragons
P 89 Liván Moinelo (1995-12-08)December 8, 1995 (aged 27) L L Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
P 91 Yeudis Reyes (1995-11-17)November 17, 1995 (aged 27) R R Indios de Guantánamo
P 82 José Rodríguez (1992-08-18)August 18, 1992 (aged 30) R R Ganaderos de Camagüey
P 29 Yariel Rodríguez (1997-03-10)March 10, 1997 (aged 25) R R Free Agent
P 45 Miguel Romero (1994-04-23)April 23, 1994 (aged 28) R R Oakland Athletics (minors)
P 83 Carlos Viera (1988-12-06)December 6, 1988 (aged 34) R R Saraperos de Saltillo
P 58 Yoennis Yera (1989-10-18)October 18, 1989 (aged 33) L L Olmecas de Tabasco
C 40 Ariel Martínez (1996-05-28)May 28, 1996 (aged 26) R R Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
C 17 Andrys Pérez (2001-02-09)February 9, 2001 (aged 22) R R Cocodrilos de Matanzas
C 16 Lorenzo Quintana (1989-03-01)March 1, 1989 (aged 34) R R Tigres del Licey
IF 71 Erisbel Arruebarrena (1990-03-25)March 25, 1990 (aged 32) R R Cocodrilos de Matanzas
IF 42 Dayán García (1987-06-16)June 16, 1987 (aged 35) R R Cazadores de Artemisa
IF 47 Yurisbel Gracial (1985-10-14)October 14, 1985 (aged 37) R R Cocodrilos de Matanzas
IF 77 Andy Ibáñez (1993-04-03)April 3, 1993 (aged 29) R R Detroit Tigers (minors)
IF 8 Luis Mateo (1996-01-01)January 1, 1996 (aged 27) R R Elefantes de Cienfuegos
IF 5 Yadil Mujica (1985-01-01)January 1, 1985 (aged 38) L R Cocodrilos de Matanzas
IF 10 Yoán Moncada (1995-05-27)May 27, 1995 (aged 27) R R Chicago White Sox
OF 52 Yoenis Céspedes (1985-10-18)October 18, 1985 (aged 37) R R Aguilas Cibaeñas
OF 54 Alfredo Despaigne (1986-06-17)June 17, 1986 (aged 36) R R Free Agent
OF 33 Yadir Drake (1990-04-12)April 12, 1990 (aged 32) R R Leones de Yucatán
OF 7 Yoelkis Guibert (1994-08-29)August 29, 1994 (aged 28) L L Québec Capitales
OF 88 Luis Robert (1997-08-03)August 3, 1997 (aged 25) R R Chicago White Sox
OF 1 Roel Santos (1987-09-15)September 15, 1987 (aged 35) L L Olmecas de Tabasco

 Italy[edit]

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
P 39 Vincenzo Aiello (1994-08-06)August 6, 1994 (aged 28) R R Staten Island FerryHawks
P 23 Glenn Albanese Jr. (1998-10-22)October 22, 1998 (aged 24) R R Los Angeles Angels (minors)
P 40 Alex Bassani (1990-11-25)November 25, 1990 (aged 32) R R UnipolSai Bologna
P 35 Joe Biagini (1990-05-29)May 29, 1990 (aged 32) R R Free agent
P 46 Matteo Bocchi (1999-07-19)July 19, 1999 (aged 23) R R Parmaclima
P 38 Ryan Castellani (1996-03-01)March 1, 1996 (aged 27) R R Kansas City Monarchs
P Tiago da Silva (1985-03-28)March 28, 1985 (aged 37) R R Generales de Durango
P 28 Alessandro Ercolani (2004-04-20)April 20, 2004 (aged 18) R R Pittsburgh Pirates (minors)
P 67 Matt Festa (1993-03-11)March 11, 1993 (aged 29) R R Seattle Mariners
P 32 Sam Gaviglio (1990-05-22)May 22, 1990 (aged 32) R R Free agent
P 43 Matt Harvey (1989-03-27)March 27, 1989 (aged 33) R R Free agent
P 75 Joe LaSorsa (1998-04-29)April 29, 1998 (aged 24) L L Tampa Bay Rays (minors)
P 52 Braxton Lorenzini (1995-04-05)April 5, 1995 (aged 27) R R Free agent
P 25 Joey Marciano (1995-01-11)January 11, 1995 (aged 28) L L San Francisco Giants (minors)
P 19 Brian Marconi (1997-05-09)May 9, 1997 (aged 25) R L Philadelphia Phillies (minors)
P 48 Vinny Nittoli (1990-11-11)November 11, 1990 (aged 32) R R Chicago Cubs (minors)
P 53 Andre Pallante (1999-09-18)September 18, 1999 (aged 23) R R St. Louis Cardinals
P 16 Jeffrey Passantino (1995-09-24)September 24, 1995 (aged 27) R R Gigantes de Carolina
P 99 Nicolo Pinazzi (1999-10-25)October 25, 1999 (aged 23) L L Cincinnati Reds (minors)
P 44 Claudio Scotti (1998-07-08)July 8, 1998 (aged 24) R R New York Mets (minors)
P 18 Mitchell Stumpo (1996-06-17)June 17, 1996 (aged 26) R R Arizona Diamondbacks (minors)
P 37 Michele Vassalotti (2000-09-02)September 2, 2000 (aged 22) R R Milwaukee Brewers (minors)
P 21 Stephen Woods Jr. (1995-06-10)June 10, 1995 (aged 27) R R Free agent
C 27 Vito Friscia (1996-12-19)December 19, 1996 (aged 26) R R Philadelphia Phillies (minors)
C 36 Alberto Mineo (1994-07-23)July 23, 1994 (aged 28) L R Parmaclima
C 29 Dominic Miroglio (1995-03-10)March 10, 1995 (aged 27) R R Arizona Diamondbacks (minors)
C 12 Brett Sullivan (1994-02-22)February 22, 1994 (aged 29) L R San Diego Padres (minors)
IF 22 David Fletcher (1996-12-19)December 19, 1996 (aged 26) R R Los Angeles Angels
IF 15 Robel García (1993-03-28)March 28, 1993 (aged 29) R R Toros del Este
IF 2 Nicky Lopez (1995-03-13)March 13, 1995 (aged 27) L R Kansas City Royals
IF 1 Miles Mastrobuoni (1995-10-31)October 31, 1995 (aged 27) L R Chicago Cubs
IF 9 Vinnie Pasquantino (1997-10-10)October 10, 1997 (aged 25) L L Kansas City Royals
IF 6 John Valente (1995-06-23)June 23, 1995 (aged 27) R R Detroit Tigers (minors)
OF 26 Ben DeLuzio (1994-08-09)August 9, 1994 (aged 28) R R Chicago Cubs (minors)
OF 5 Dominic Fletcher (1997-09-02)September 2, 1997 (aged 25) R R Arizona Diamondbacks (minors)
OF 11 Sal Frelick (1997-04-19)April 19, 1997 (aged 25) L R Milwaukee Brewers (minors)

 Netherlands[edit]

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
P 20 Mike Bolsenbroek (1987-03-11)March 11, 1987 (aged 35) R R Heidenheim Heideköpfe
P 30 Dennis Burgersdijk (1988-07-19)July 19, 1988 (aged 34) R R HCAW
P 36 Jiorgeny Casimiri (2001-07-12)July 12, 2001 (aged 21) R R Toronto Blue Jays (minors)
P 37 Tom de Blok (1996-05-08)May 8, 1996 (aged 26) R R Curaçao Neptunus
P 66 Aaron de Groot (1999-05-21)May 21, 1999 (aged 23) R R Curaçao Neptunus
P 32 Jaydenn Estanista (2001-10-03)October 3, 2001 (aged 21) R R Philadelphia Phillies (minors)
P 51 Dylan Farley (2001-12-26)December 26, 2001 (aged 21) L L Amsterdam Pirates
P 99 Wendell Floranus (1995-04-16)April 16, 1995 (aged 27) R R Gigantes del Cibao
P 17 Arij Fransen (2001-05-20)May 20, 2001 (aged 21) R R Cincinnati Reds (minors)
P 16 Lars Huijer (1993-09-22)September 22, 1993 (aged 29) R R HCAW
P 41 Ryan Huntington (1996-08-25)August 25, 1996 (aged 26) R L Curaçao Neptunus
P 74 Kenley Jansen (1987-09-30)September 30, 1987 (aged 35) S R Boston Red Sox
P 49 Jair Jurrjens (1986-01-29)January 29, 1986 (aged 37) R R Tigres de Aragua
P 58 Antwone Kelly (2003-09-01)September 1, 2003 (aged 19) R R Pittsburgh Pirates (minors)
P 33 Kevin Kelly (1990-05-27)May 27, 1990 (aged 32) R R Curaçao Neptunus
P 39 Shairon Martis (1987-03-30)March 30, 1987 (aged 35) R R Amsterdam Pirates
P 29 Eric Méndez (1999-12-03)December 3, 1999 (aged 23) R R Arizona Diamondbacks (minors)
P 62 Scott Prins (2001-02-09)February 9, 2001 (aged 22) R R Amsterdam Pirates
P 46 Pedro Strop (1985-06-13)June 13, 1985 (aged 37) R R Leones del Escogido
P 45 J. C. Sulbaran (1989-11-09)November 9, 1989 (aged 33) R R Indios del Bóer
P 55 Franklin Van Gurp (1995-10-26)October 26, 1995 (aged 27) R R Estrellas Orientales
P 00 Derek West (1996-12-02)December 2, 1996 (aged 26) R R Houston Astros (minors)
C 26 Sicnarf Loopstok (1995-03-21)March 21, 1995 (aged 27) R R Amsterdam Pirates
C 21 Dashenko Ricardo (1990-03-01)March 1, 1990 (aged 33) R R Curaçao Neptunus
C 14 Chadwick Tromp (1993-04-26)April 26, 1993 (aged 29) R R Atlanta Braves
IF 2 Xander Bogaerts (1992-01-10)January 10, 1992 (aged 31) R R San Diego Padres
IF 18 Didi Gregorius (1990-02-18)February 18, 1990 (aged 33) L R Cangrejeros de Santurce
IF 3 Richie Palacios (1997-05-16)May 16, 1997 (aged 25) L R Cleveland Guardians
IF 13 Juremi Profar (1996-01-30)January 30, 1996 (aged 27) R R Bravos de León
IF 7 Jonathan Schoop (1991-10-16)October 16, 1991 (aged 31) R R Detroit Tigers
IF 15 Sharlon Schoop (1987-04-15)April 15, 1987 (aged 35) R R Amsterdam Pirates
IF 9 Andrelton Simmons (1989-09-04)September 4, 1989 (aged 33) R R Free agent
IF 40 Zander Wiel (1993-01-11)January 11, 1993 (aged 30) R R High Point Rockers
OF 4 Wladimir Balentien (1984-07-02)July 2, 1984 (aged 38) R R Gigantes del Cibao
OF 50 Roger Bernadina (1984-06-12)June 12, 1984 (aged 38) L L Leones de León
OF 11 Ray-Patrick Didder (1994-01-10)January 10, 1994 (aged 29) R R Free agent
OF 77 Josh Palacios (1995-07-30)July 30, 1995 (aged 27) L R Pittsburgh Pirates (minors)
OF 10 Jurickson Profar (1993-02-20)February 20, 1993 (aged 30) R R Free agent

 Panama[edit]

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
P 92 Harold Araúz (1995-05-29)May 29, 1995 (aged 27) R R Federales de Chiriquí
P 25 Alberto Baldonado (1993-02-01)February 1, 1993 (aged 30) L L Yomiuri Giants
P 51 Jaime Barría (1996-07-18)July 18, 1996 (aged 26) R R Los Angeles Angels
P 48 Randall Delgado (1990-02-09)February 9, 1990 (aged 33) R R Águilas Cibaeñas
P 23 James González (2000-09-15)September 15, 2000 (aged 22) L L Oakland Athletics (minors)
P 52 Severino González (1992-09-29)September 29, 1992 (aged 30) L L Federales de Chiriquí
P 12 Javy Guerra (1995-09-25)September 25, 1995 (aged 27) L R Hanshin Tigers
P 41 Alberto Guerrero (1997-12-13)December 13, 1997 (aged 25) R R Tomateros de Culiacán
P 18 Matt Hardy (1995-07-15)July 15, 1995 (aged 27) L R Milwaukee Brewers (minors)
P 61 Justin Lawrence (1994-01-25)January 25, 1994 (aged 29) R R Colorado Rockies
P 62 Humberto Mejía (1997-03-03)March 3, 1997 (aged 26) R R Chunichi Dragons
P 43 Andy Otero (1992-06-03)June 3, 1992 (aged 30) L L CTBC Brothers
P 26 Wilfredo Pereira (1999-04-26)April 26, 1999 (aged 23) R R St. Louis Cardinals (minors)
P 88 Davis Romero (1983-03-30)March 30, 1983 (aged 39) L R Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón
C 80 Pedro Aguilar (1989-05-20)May 20, 1989 (aged 33) R R
C 22 Christian Bethancourt (1991-09-02)September 2, 1991 (aged 31) R R Tampa Bay Rays
C 5 Carlos Sánchez (1993-11-05)November 5, 1993 (aged 29) R R
IF 3 Jonathan Araúz (1998-08-03)August 3, 1998 (aged 24) S R New York Mets (minors)
IF 98 Erasmo Caballero (2001-05-25)May 25, 2001 (aged 21) S R Federales de Chiriquí
IF 77 José Caballero (1996-08-30)August 30, 1996 (aged 26) R R Seattle Mariners (minors)
IF 24 Gerald Chin (1993-05-29)May 29, 1993 (aged 29) L R Águilas Metropolitanas
IF 10 Edgar Muñoz (1991-10-30)October 30, 1991 (aged 31) R R Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón
IF 11 Rubén Tejada (1989-10-27)October 27, 1989 (aged 33) R R Long Island Ducks
IF 39 Joshwan Wright (2000-11-09)November 9, 2000 (aged 22) R R Oakland Athletics (minors)
OF 89 Luis Castillo (1989-05-15)May 15, 1989 (aged 33) S R Atlánticos de Bocas del Toro y Colón
OF 13 Allen Córdoba (1995-12-06)December 6, 1995 (aged 27) R R Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
OF 42 Rodrigo Orozco (1995-04-02)April 2, 1995 (aged 27) S R Ottawa Titans
OF 99 José Ramos (2001-01-01)January 1, 2001 (aged 22) R R Los Angeles Dodgers (minors)
OF 81 Jahdiel Santamaría (1987-04-05)April 5, 1987 (aged 35) R R Federales de Chiriquí
OF 94 Jhonny Santos (1996-10-02)October 2, 1996 (aged 26) R R Federales de Chiriquí

Pool B[edit]

 Australia[edit]

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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Tim Atherton 37 P (1989-11-07)November 7, 1989 (aged 33) Australia Brisbane Bandits Australian Baseball League Australia Kempsey, New South Wales
Liam Doolan 54 P (1998-10-11)October 11, 1998 (aged 24) Australia Sydney Blue Sox Australian Baseball League Australia Blacktown, New South Wales
Kyle Glogoski 61 P (1999-01-06)January 6, 1999 (aged 24) United States Cincinnati Reds (minors) Major League Baseball New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand
Josh Guyer 20 P (1994-05-27)May 27, 1994 (aged 28) Australia Sydney Blue Sox Australian Baseball League Australia Tamworth, New South Wales
Samuel Holland 40 P (1994-02-20)February 20, 1994 (aged 29) Australia Brisbane Bandits Australian Baseball League Australia Brisbane, Queensland
Jon Kennedy 55 P (1994-09-20)September 20, 1994 (aged 28) Australia Melbourne Aces Australian Baseball League Australia Melbourne, Victoria
Steven Kent 25 P (1989-05-08)May 8, 1989 (aged 33) Australia Melbourne Aces Australian Baseball League Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Daniel McGrath 11 P (1994-07-07)July 7, 1994 (aged 28) Australia Melbourne Aces Australian Baseball League Australia Melbourne, Victoria
Mitch Neunborn 22 P (1997-06-27)June 27, 1997 (aged 25) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Perth, Western Australia
Jack O'Loughlin 59 P (2000-03-14)March 14, 2000 (aged 22) United States Detroit Tigers (minors) Major League Baseball Australia Adelaide, South Australia
Warwick Saupold 30 P (1990-01-16)January 16, 1990 (aged 33) Australia Perth Heat Australian Baseball League Australia Perth, Western Australia
Will Sherriff 56 P (2002-06-02)June 2, 2002 (aged 20) United States Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) Major League Baseball Australia Perth, Western Australia
Blake Townsend 39 P (2001-04-05)April 5, 2001 (aged 21) United States Seattle Mariners (minors) Major League Baseball Australia Traralgon, Victoria
Todd Van Steensel 21 P (1991-01-14)January 14, 1991 (aged 32) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Sydney, New South Wales
Coen Wynne 49 P (1999-01-25)January 25, 1999 (aged 24) Australia Sydney Blue Sox Australian Baseball League Australia Westmead, New South Wales
Luke Wilkins 26 P (1989-12-27)December 27, 1989 (aged 33) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Sydney, New South Wales
Ryan Battaglia 24 C (1992-06-29)June 29, 1992 (aged 30) Australia Brisbane Bandits Australian Baseball League Australia Brisbane, Queensland
Alex Hall 10 C (1999-06-08)June 8, 1999 (aged 23) United States Milwaukee Brewers (minors) Major League Baseball Australia Perth, Western Australia
Jordan McArdle 48 C (1998-05-02)May 2, 1998 (aged 24) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Adelaide, South Australia
Robbie Perkins 9 C (1994-05-29)May 29, 1994 (aged 28) Australia Canberra Cavalry Australian Baseball League Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Jake Bowey 58 IF (1996-07-16)July 16, 1996 (aged 26) Australia Perth Heat Australian Baseball League Australia Perth, Western Australia
Jarryd Dale 43 IF (2000-09-11)September 11, 2000 (aged 22) Australia Melbourne Aces Australian Baseball League Australia Melbourne, Victoria
Darryl George 7 IF (1993-03-14)March 14, 1993 (aged 29) Australia Melbourne Aces Australian Baseball League Australia Melbourne, Victoria
Robbie Glendinning 6 IF (1995-10-06)October 6, 1995 (aged 27) United States Kansas City Royals (minors) Major League Baseball Australia Perth, Western Australia
Liam Spence 15 IF (1998-04-09)April 9, 1998 (aged 24) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Geelong, Victoria
Logan Wade 4 IF (1991-11-13)November 13, 1991 (aged 31) Australia Brisbane Bandits Australian Baseball League Australia Brisbane, Queensland
Rixon Wingrove 52 IF (2000-05-23)May 23, 2000 (aged 22) Australia Adelaide Giants Australian Baseball League Australia Newcastle, New South Wales
Ulrich Bojarski 60 OF (1998-09-15)September 15, 1998 (aged 24) Australia Perth Heat Australian Baseball League South Africa East London, South Africa
Andrew Campbell 17 OF (1992-02-18)February 18, 1992 (aged 31) Australia Brisbane Bandits Australian Baseball League Australia Ipswich, Queensland
Tim Kennelly 23 OF (1986-12-05)December 5, 1986 (aged 36) Australia Perth Heat Australian Baseball League Australia Perth, Western Australia
Aaron Whitefield 2 OF (1996-09-02)September 2, 1996 (aged 26) United States Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Australia Brisbane, Queensland

 Japan[edit]

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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Yu Darvish 11 P (1986-08-16)August 16, 1986 (aged 36) United States San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Japan Habikino, Osaka
Shosei Togo 12 P (2000-04-04)April 4, 2000 (aged 22) Japan Yomiuri Giants Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Miyakonojō, Miyazaki
Yuki Matsui 13 P (1995-10-30)October 30, 1995 (aged 27) Japan Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Roki Sasaki 14 P (2001-11-03)November 3, 2001 (aged 21) Japan Chiba Lotte Marines Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Rikuzentakata, Iwate
Taisei Ota 15 P (1999-06-29)June 29, 1999 (aged 23) Japan Yomiuri Giants Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Taka, Hyōgo
Shohei Ohtani 16 P (1994-07-05)July 5, 1994 (aged 28) United States Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Japan Ōshū, Iwate
Hiromi Itoh 17 P (1997-08-31)August 31, 1997 (aged 25) Japan Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Shikabe, Hokkaido
Yoshinobu Yamamoto 18 P (1998-08-17)August 17, 1998 (aged 24) Japan Orix Buffaloes Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Bizen, Okayama
Ryoji Kuribayashi 20 P (1996-07-09)July 9, 1996 (aged 26) Japan Hiroshima Toyo Carp Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Aisai, Aichi
Shota Imanaga 21 P (1993-09-01)September 1, 1993 (aged 29) Japan Yokohama DeNA BayStars Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Atsuki Yuasa 22 P (1999-07-17)July 17, 1999 (aged 23) Japan Hanshin Tigers Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Owase, Mie
Yuki Udagawa 26 P (1998-11-10)November 10, 1998 (aged 24) Japan Orix Buffaloes Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Koshigaya, Saitama
Hiroto Takahashi 28 P (2002-08-09)August 9, 2002 (aged 20) Japan Chunichi Dragons Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Owariasahi, Aichi
Hiroya Miyagi 29 P (2001-08-25)August 25, 2001 (aged 21) Japan Orix Buffaloes Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Ginowan, Okinawa
Keiji Takahashi 47 P (1997-05-14)May 14, 1997 (aged 25) Japan Tokyo Yakult Swallows Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Kameoka, Kyoto
Soichiro Yamazaki 63 P (1998-06-15)June 15, 1998 (aged 24) Japan Orix Buffaloes Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Kaga, Ishikawa
Takuya Kai 10 C (1992-11-05)November 5, 1992 (aged 30) Japan Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Ōita, Ōita
Takumi Ohshiro 24 C (1993-02-11)February 11, 1993 (aged 30) Japan Yomiuri Giants Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Naha, Okinawa
Yuhei Nakamura 27 C (1990-06-17)June 17, 1990 (aged 32) Japan Tokyo Yakult Swallows Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Ōno, Fukui
Tetsuto Yamada 1 IF (1992-07-16)July 16, 1992 (aged 30) Japan Tokyo Yakult Swallows Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Toyooka, Hyōgo
Sosuke Genda 2 IF (1993-02-16)February 16, 1993 (aged 30) Japan Saitama Seibu Lions Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Ōita, Ōita
Shugo Maki 3 IF (1998-04-21)April 21, 1998 (aged 24) Japan Yokohama DeNA BayStars Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Nakano, Nagano
Taisei Makihara 5 IF (1992-10-15)October 15, 1992 (aged 30) Japan Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Kurume, Fukuoka
Takumu Nakano 7 IF (1996-06-28)June 28, 1996 (aged 26) Japan Hanshin Tigers Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Tendō, Yamagata
Kazuma Okamoto 25 IF (1996-06-30)June 30, 1996 (aged 26) Japan Yomiuri Giants Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Gojō, Nara
Hotaka Yamakawa 33 IF (1991-11-23)November 23, 1991 (aged 31) Japan Saitama Seibu Lions Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Naha, Okinawa
Munetaka Murakami 55 IF (2000-02-02)February 2, 2000 (aged 23) Japan Tokyo Yakult Swallows Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Kensuke Kondo 8 OF (1993-08-09)August 9, 1993 (aged 29) Japan Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Midori-ku, Chiba, Chiba
Ukyo Shuto 9 OF (1996-02-10)February 10, 1996 (aged 27) Japan Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Nippon Professional Baseball Japan Ōta, Gunma
Lars Nootbaar 23 OF (1997-09-08)September 8, 1997 (aged 25) United States St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball United States El Segundo, California, United States
Masataka Yoshida 34 OF (1993-07-15)July 15, 1993 (aged 29) United States Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball Japan Fukui, Fukui

 South Korea[edit]

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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Go Woo-suk 19 P (1998-08-06)August 6, 1998 (aged 24) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Incheon
Gwak Been 61 P (1999-05-28)May 28, 1999 (aged 23) South Korea Doosan Bears KBO League South Korea Seoul
Jeong Cheol-won 65 P (1999-03-27)March 27, 1999 (aged 23) South Korea Doosan Bears KBO League South Korea Ansan
Jung Woo-young 18 P (1999-08-19)August 19, 1999 (aged 23) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Seoul
Kim Kwang-hyun 29 P (1988-07-22)July 22, 1988 (aged 34) South Korea SSG Landers KBO League South Korea Seoul
Kim Won-jung 34 P (1993-06-14)June 14, 1993 (aged 29) South Korea Lotte Giants KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Kim Yun-sik 57 P (2000-04-03)April 3, 2000 (aged 22) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Ko Young-pyo 1 P (1991-09-16)September 16, 1991 (aged 31) South Korea KT Wiz KBO League South Korea Naju
Koo Chang-mo 59 P (1997-02-17)February 17, 1997 (aged 26) South Korea NC Dinos KBO League South Korea Cheonan
Lee Eui-lee 48 P (2002-06-16)June 16, 2002 (aged 20) South Korea Kia Tigers KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Lee Yong-chan 45 P (1989-01-02)January 2, 1989 (aged 34) South Korea NC Dinos KBO League South Korea Seoul
Park Se-woong 21 P (1995-11-30)November 30, 1995 (aged 27) South Korea Lotte Giants KBO League South Korea Daegu
So Hyeong-jun 30 P (2001-09-16)September 16, 2001 (aged 21) South Korea KT Wiz KBO League South Korea Suwon
Won Tae-in 46 P (2000-04-06)April 6, 2000 (aged 22) South Korea Samsung Lions KBO League South Korea Daegu
Yang Hyeon-jong 54 P (1988-03-01)March 1, 1988 (aged 35) South Korea Kia Tigers KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Lee Ji-young 56 C (1986-02-27)February 27, 1986 (aged 37) South Korea Kiwoom Heroes KBO League South Korea Incheon
Yang Eui-ji 25 C (1987-06-05)June 5, 1987 (aged 35) South Korea Doosan Bears KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Choi Jeong 14 IF (1987-02-28)February 28, 1987 (aged 36) South Korea SSG Landers KBO League South Korea Icheon
Tommy Edman 11 IF (1995-05-09)May 9, 1995 (aged 27) United States St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball United States Pontiac, Michigan
Kang Baek-ho 50 IF (1999-07-29)July 29, 1999 (aged 23) South Korea KT Wiz KBO League South Korea Incheon
Kim Ha-seong 7 IF (1995-10-17)October 17, 1995 (aged 27) United States San Diego Padres Major League Baseball South Korea Bucheon
Kim Hye-seong 2 IF (1999-01-27)January 27, 1999 (aged 24) South Korea Kiwoom Heroes KBO League South Korea Goyang
Oh Ji-hwan 10 IF (1990-07-02)July 2, 1990 (aged 32) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Gunsan
Park Byung-ho 52 IF (1986-07-10)July 10, 1986 (aged 36) South Korea KT Wiz KBO League South Korea Seoul
Choi Ji-hoon 53 OF (1997-07-23)July 23, 1997 (aged 25) South Korea SSG Landers KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Kim Hyun-soo 22 OF (1988-01-12)January 12, 1988 (aged 35) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Seoul
Lee Jung-hoo 51 OF (1998-08-20)August 20, 1998 (aged 24) South Korea Kiwoom Heroes KBO League Japan Nagoya
Na Sung-bum 47 OF (1989-10-03)October 3, 1989 (aged 33) South Korea Kia Tigers KBO League South Korea Gwangju
Park Hae-min 17 OF (1990-02-24)February 24, 1990 (aged 33) South Korea LG Twins KBO League South Korea Seoul
Park Kun-woo 37 OF (1990-09-08)September 8, 1990 (aged 32) South Korea NC Dinos KBO League South Korea Seoul

 China[edit]

China announced their squad on February 10, 2023.[23]

Manager: United States 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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Alan Carter 38 P (1997-12-16)December 16, 1997 (aged 25) United States Los Angeles Angels (minors) Major League Baseball Singapore Singapore, Singapore
Hai-Cheng Gong 11 P (1998-12-28)December 28, 1998 (aged 24) China Shanghai Golden Eagles China National Baseball League China Bengbu, Anhui
Ju Kwon 68 P (1995-05-31)May 31, 1995 (aged 27) South Korea KT Wiz KBO League China Jilin Province
Lin Qiang 32 P China Henan Elephants China National Baseball League China
Qi Xin 12 P (1997-02-13)February 13, 1997 (aged 26) China Beijing Tigers China National Baseball League China Beijing
Su Changlong 58 P (1982-01-28)January 28, 1982 (aged 41) China Tianjin Lions China National Baseball League China Tianjin
Sun Hailong 18 P China Shanghai Golden Eagles China National Baseball League China
Wang Weiyi 13 P (2002-07-07)July 7, 2002 (aged 20) China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Shaanxi
Wang Xiang 42 P (2003-11-28)November 28, 2003 (aged 19) China Shanghai Golden Eagles China National Baseball League China Shanghai
Wang Yuchen 5 P China Shanghai Golden Eagles China National Baseball League China
Yi Jian 15 P (2001-02-09)February 9, 2001 (aged 22) China Guangdong Leopards China National Baseball League China Langfang
Zhang Hao 59 P China Sichuan Dragons China National Baseball League China Sichuan
Zhao Fuyang 17 P China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Jiangsu
Zheng Chaoqun 23 P (1993-02-09)February 9, 1993 (aged 30) China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Jiangsu
Chen Chen 33 C China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China
Li Ning 9 C (1994-11-12)November 12, 1994 (aged 28) China Shanghai Golden Eagles China National Baseball League China Inner Mongolia
Li Yifan 69 C China Beijing Tigers China National Baseball League China
Lu Yun 2 C China Beijing Tigers China National Baseball League China
Cao Jie 20 IF (1998-02-17)February 17, 1998 (aged 25) China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Jiangsu
Ray Chang 21 IF (1983-08-24)August 24, 1983 (aged 39) United States Kansas City, Missouri
Chen Chen 19 IF (1995-03-18)March 18, 1995 (aged 27) China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Jiangsu
Luan Chenchen 52 IF (1996-01-16)January 16, 1996 (aged 27) China Jiangsu Pegasus China National Baseball League China Jiangsu
Kou Yongkang 8 IF (2001-01-29)January 29, 2001 (aged 22) China Shanghai Eagles China National Baseball League China Suzhou
Yang Jin 7 IF (1998-11-18)November 18, 1998 (aged 24) China Shanghai Eagles China National Baseball League China Shanghai
Xudong Zhu 51 IF China Guangdong
Han Xiao 22 OF (1996-04-11)April 11, 1996 (aged 26) China Shanghai Eagles China National Baseball League China
Liang Pei 6 OF (1998-04-14)April 14, 1998 (aged 24) China Beijing Tigers China National Baseball League China
Liang Rongji 27 OF China MLB Development Center China China
Luo Jinjun 29 OF (1995-01-08)January 8, 1995 (aged 28) China Guangdong Leopards China National Baseball League China Guangdong
Lyu Yuheng 1 OF (1995-11-11)November 11, 1995 (aged 27) China Beijing Tigers China National Baseball League China
Yusuke Masago 10 OF (1994-05-04)May 4, 1994 (aged 28) Japan Hitachi Japanese Industrial League Japan Kyoto City, Kyoto

 Czech Republic[edit]

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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Jeff Barto P (1989-09-15)September 15, 1989 (aged 33) Czech Republic Třebíč Nuclears Extraliga United States Boise, Idaho
Filip Čapka 14 P (1998-11-04)November 4, 1998 (aged 24) Czech Republic Draci Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Tomáš Duffek 7 P (1989-09-12)September 12, 1989 (aged 33) Czech Republic Eagles Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Prague
Lukáš Ercoli 63 P (1996-04-17)April 17, 1996 (aged 26) Czech Republic Hroši Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Roudnice
Lukáš Hlouch 60 P (2000-12-12)December 12, 2000 (aged 22) Czech Republic Hroši Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Třebíč
Michal Kovala 1 P (2003-12-28)December 28, 2003 (aged 19) Czech Republic Arrows Ostrava Extraliga Czech Republic Ostrava
David Mergans 43 P (2002-02-27)February 27, 2002 (aged 21) Italy Milano Baseball Serie B Czech Republic Brno
Marek Minařík 15 P (1993-06-28)June 28, 1993 (aged 29) Czech Republic Tempo Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Louny
Jan Novák 34 P (1994-01-19)January 19, 1994 (aged 29) Czech Republic Sokol Hluboká Extraliga Czech Republic Prague
Daniel Padyšák 23 P (2000-07-02)July 2, 2000 (aged 22) United States Charleston Southern Buccaneers Big South Conference Czech Republic Prague
Ondřej Satoria 35 P (1997-02-26)February 26, 1997 (aged 26) Czech Republic Arrows Ostrava Extraliga Czech Republic Ostrava
Martin Schneider 13 P (1986-03-04)March 4, 1986 (aged 37) Czech Republic Draci Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Olomouc
Jan Tomek 8 P (1992-01-29)January 29, 1992 (aged 31) Germany Regensburg Legionäre Bundesliga Czech Republic Frýdek-Místek
Boris Večerka P (2003-08-11)August 11, 2003 (aged 19) United States Arizona Diamondbacks (minors) Major League Baseball Czech Republic Brno
Marek Krejčiřík 97 P (2001-06-27)June 27, 2001 (aged 21) Czech Republic Hroši Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Jake Rabinowitz 57 P (1987-10-29)October 29, 1987 (aged 35) Czech Republic Tempo Praha Extraliga United States New York, New York, United States
Martin Červenka 55 C (1992-08-03)August 3, 1992 (aged 30) Czech Republic Eagles Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Prague
Daniel Vavruša 32 C (1991-07-09)July 9, 1991 (aged 31) Germany Heidenheim Heideköpfe Bundesliga Czech Republic Prague
Willie Escala 5 IF (1998-12-11)December 11, 1998 (aged 24) United States Sussex County Miners Frontier League United States Miami, Florida, United States
Jakub Hajtmar 2 IF (1987-06-14)June 14, 1987 (aged 35) Czech Republic Draci Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Jakub Kubica 40 IF (1998-03-13)March 13, 1998 (aged 24) Czech Republic Arrows Ostrava Extraliga Czech Republic Ostrava
Vojtěch Menšík 74 IF (1998-05-24)May 24, 1998 (aged 24) Czech Republic Hroši Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Milan Prokop 31 IF (2003-02-12)February 12, 2003 (aged 20) Czech Republic Draci Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Filip Smola 16 IF (1997-10-04)October 4, 1997 (aged 25) Czech Republic Tempo Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Prague
Eric Sogard 4 IF (1986-05-22)May 22, 1986 (aged 36) United States Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Petr Zýma 99 IF (1989-07-28)July 28, 1989 (aged 33) Czech Republic Eagles Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Prague
Marek Chlup 73 OF (1999-01-09)January 9, 1999 (aged 24) Czech Republic Eagles Praha Extraliga Czech Republic Turnov
Arnošt Dubový 20 OF (1992-04-01)April 1, 1992 (aged 30) Czech Republic Draci Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Jakub Grepl 30 OF (1999-10-14)October 14, 1999 (aged 23) Czech Republic Arrows Ostrava Extraliga Czech Republic Ostrava
Matěj Menšík 33 OF (1992-05-11)May 11, 1992 (aged 30) Czech Republic Technika Brno Extraliga Czech Republic Brno
Martin Mužík 49 OF (1996-04-23)April 23, 1996 (aged 26) Czech Republic Sokol Hluboká Extraliga Czech Republic České Budějovice

Pool C[edit]

 United States[edit]

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

Player No. Pos. Date of birth (age) Team League Birthplace
Jason Adam 47 P (1991-08-04)August 4, 1991 (aged 31) United States Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball United States Omaha, Nebraska
Daniel Bard 52 P (1985-06-25)June 25, 1985 (aged 37)

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