2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

AUSTRALIA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Anderson, Craig Claxton Shield (Australia) New South Wales Patriots Pitcher Left/Left
2 Balfour, Grant MLB Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Right/Right
3 Blackley, Adam Claxton Shield (Australia) Victoria Aces Pitcher Left/Left
4 Blackley, Travis MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Left/Left
5 Bright, Adam MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Left/Left
6 Burnside, Adrian NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Pitcher Left/Left
7 Crawford, Tristan Claxton Shield (Australia) Queensland Rams Pitcher Right/Right
8 Hendriks, Liam MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
9 Hill, Joshua MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
10 Lundgren, Wayne Claxton Shield (Australia) New South Wales Patriots Pitcher Right/Right
11 Mildren, Paul MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Right/Left
12 Mitchinson, Scott MLB Oakland Athletics Pitcher Right/Right
13 Moss, Damian Free Agent Pitcher Right/Left
14 Nakamura, Michael NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Pitcher Right/Right
15 Naylor, Drew MLB Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Right/Right
16 Oxspring, Christopher KBO (Korea) LG Twins Pitcher Left/Right
17 Rowland-Smith, Ryan MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Left/Left
18 Searle, Ryan MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
19 Stockman, Philip MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
20 Thomas, Bradley KBO (Korea) Hanwha Eagles Pitcher Left/Left
21 Thompson, Richard MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
22 Tippett, Bradley MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
23 Welch, David MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Right/Left
24 Williams, Matthew MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
25 Wise, Brendan MLB Detroit Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
26 De San Miguel, Allan MLB Minnesota Twins Catcher Right/Right
27 Graham, Andrew MLB Detroit Tigers Catcher Right/Right
28 Kennelly, Matthew MLB Atlanta Braves Catcher Right/Right
29 Naughton, Joel MLB Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Left/Right
30 Beresford, James MLB Minnesota Twins Infielder Switch/Right
31 Collins, Michael Claxton Shield (Australia) Queensland Rams Infielder Right/Right
32 Dutton, Bradley Claxton Shield (Australia) Queensland Rams Infielder Right/Right
33 Harman, Bradley MLB Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Right/Right
34 Hughes, Luke MLB Minnesota Twins Infielder Right/Right
35 Morrissey, Adam Free Agent Infielder Right/Right
36 Risinger, Benjamin Free Agent Infielder Right/Right
37 Welch, Stefan MLB New York Mets Infielder Left/Right
38 Berg, Daniel MLB Minnesota Twins Outfielder Right/Right
39 Brice, Thomas Claxton Shield (Australia) South Australia Outfielder Left/Left
40 Dening, Mitchell MLB Boston Red Sox Outfielder Left/Right
41 Huber, Justin Claxton Shield (Australia) Victoria Aces Outfielder Right/Right
42 Kimpton, Nicholas Claxton Shield (Australia) Perth Heat Outfielder Left/Left
43 Oeltjen, Trent MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Outfielder Left/Left
44 Roneberg, Brett Claxton Shield (Australia) Queensland Rams Outfielder Left/Left
45 Snelling, Christopher Free Agent Outfielder Left/Left
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

CANADA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Aumont, Phillippe MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Left/Right
2 Avery, James MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
3 Begg, Chris Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
4 Burton, Tim MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Left/Right
5 Crain, Jesse MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
6 Cyr, Eric Free Agent Pitcher Right/Left
7 Davidson, David MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Left/Left
8 Diamond, Scott MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Left/Left
9 Dumesnil, Bryan MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Left
10 Francis, Jeff MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Left/Left
11 Gagne, Eric Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
12 Green, Steve Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
13 Harden, Rich MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
14 Hawksworth, Blake MLB St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Right/Right
15 Johnson, Mike Free Agent Pitcher Left/Right
16 Leroux, Chris MLB Florida Marlins Pitcher Left/Right
17 Lotzkar, Kyle MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Left/Right
18 McNiven, Brooks MLB San Francisco Giants Pitcher Right/Right
19 Periard, Alexandre MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Left/Right
20 Perkins, Vince MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Left/Right
21 Richmond, Scott MLB Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Right/Right
22 Swindle, Robert MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Left/Left
23 Valiquette, Philippe-Alexandre MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Left/Left
24 Armstrong, Cole MLB Chicago White Sox Catcher Left/Right
25 Carlin, Luke MLB San Diego Padres Catcher Switch/Right
26 Kottaras, George MLB Boston Red Sox Catcher Left/Right
27 Laforest, Pierre-Luc Free Agent Catcher Left/Right
28 Martin, Russell MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Right/Right
29 Robinson, Chris MLB Chicago Cubs Catcher Right/Right
30 St. Pierre, Maxim MLB Detroit Tigers Catcher Right/Right
31 Barnwell, Chris MLB Houston Astros Infielder Right/Right
32 Bowman, Shawn MLB New York Mets Infielder Right/Right
33 Clapp, Richard Free Agent Infielder Left/Right
34 Iorg, Cale MLB Detroit Tigers Infielder Right/Right
35 Morneau, Justin MLB Minnesota Twins Infielder Left/Right
36 Orr, Peter MLB Washington Nationals Infielder Left/Right
37 Teahen, Mark MLB Kansas City Royals Infielder Left/Right
38 Votto, Joey MLB Cincinnati Reds Infielder Left/Right
39 Bay, Jason MLB Boston Red Sox Outfielder Right/Right
40 Guiel, Aaron NPB (Japan) Yakult Swallows Outfielder Left/Right
41 Romak, Jamie MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Right/Right
42 Stairs, Matt MLB Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Left/Right
43 Stern, Adam Free Agent Outfielder Left/Right
44 Weglarz, Nick MLB Cleveland Indians Outfielder Left/Left
45 Lawrie, Brett MLB Milwaukee Brewers Utility Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

CHINA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Bu, Tao CBA (China) Sichuan Dragons Pitcher Left/Left
2 Chang, Raymond MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
3 Chen, Haifeng CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
4 Chen, Junyi CBA (China) Guangdong Leopards Pitcher Left/Left
5 Chen, Kun CBA (China) Sichuan Dragons Pitcher Right/Right
6 Chen, Wei CBA (China) Tian Lions Pitcher Right/Right
7 Dong, Shi CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
8 Li, Chenhao CBA (China) Beijing Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
9 Li, Weiliang CBA (China) Beijing Tigers Pitcher Left/Left
10 Liu, Kai MLB New York Yankees Pitcher Left/Left
11 Lu, Jiangang CBA (China) Tian Lions Pitcher Right/Right
12 Sun, Guoqiang CBA (China) Jiangsu Hopestar Pitcher Right/Right
13 Wang, Nan CBA (China) Beijing Tigers Pitcher Right/Left
14 Xia, Kangnan CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
15 Zhang, Li CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
16 Zhao, Xuelin CBA (China) Guangdong Leopards Pitcher Right/Right
17 Zhu, Dawei NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Pitcher Right/Right
18 Dong, Chunhua CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Catcher Right/Right
19 Yang, Yang CBA (China) Beijing Tigers Catcher Right/Right
20 Zhang, Zhenwang MLB New York Yankees Catcher Right/Right
21 Chu, Fujia CBA (China) Jiangsu Hopestar Infielder Left/Left
22 Hou, Fenglian CBA (China) Tian Lions Infielder Switch/Right
23 Jia, Delong CBA (China) Guangdong Leopards Infielder Right/Right
24 Liu, Guangbiao CBA (China) Guangdong Leopards Infielder Right/Right
25 Wang, Jingchao CBA (China) Tian Lions Infielder Right/Right
26 Zhang, Fujia CBA (China) Sichuan Dragons Infielder Right/Right
27 Zhang, Xiaotian CBA (China) Jiangsu Hopestar Infielder Right/Right
28 Zhang, Yufeng CBA (China) Shanghai Eagles Infielder Right/Right
29 Chen, Hao CBA (China) Jiangsu Hopestar Outfielder Left/Left
30 Feng, Fei CBA (China) Sichuan Dragons Outfielder Right/Right
31 Feng, Yi CBA (China) Guangdong Leopards Outfielder Right/Right
32 Sun, Lingfeng CBA (China) Beijing Tigers Outfielder Right/Right
33 Wang, Chao CBA (China) Tian Lions Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

CHINESE TAIPEI

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Chen, Hung-Wen MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
2 Cheng, Chi-Hung MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Left/Left
3 Cheng, Kai-Wen College (Chinese Taipei) Culture University Pitcher Right/Right
4 Chiang, Chein-Ming CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Sinon Bulls Pitcher Right/Right
5 Hsiao, Yi-Chieh NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
6 Hsiao, Yu-Chi College (Chinese Taipei) Fu-Jen University Pitcher Left/Left
7 Keng, Po-Hsuan CPBL (Chinese Taipei) La New Bears Pitcher Right/Right
8 Lee, Chen-Chang MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
9 Lee, Wei-Hua CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Pitcher Left/Left
10 Liao, Yu-Cheng CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Pitcher Right/Right
11 Lin, Ko-Chein CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Sinon Bulls Pitcher Right/Right
12 Lin, Po-Yu Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
13 Lin, Yueh-Ping CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Pitcher Right/Right
14 Lo, Cheng-Long Amateur Pitcher Left/Left
15 Lo, Chia-Jen MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Right/Right
16 Lo, Ching -Long MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Right/Right
17 Ni, Fu-Te MLB Detroit Tigers Pitcher Left/Left
18 Tang, Chia-Chun Amateur Pitcher Left/Left
19 Tsao, Chin-Hui CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Pitcher Right/Right
20 Tseng, Sung-Wei MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
21 Kao, Chih-Kang CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Catcher Right/Right
22 Kuo, Yi-Feng CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Catcher Right/Right
23 Lin, Kun-Sheng Amateur Catcher Right/Right
24 Wu, Cheng-Ta Free Agent Catcher Right/Right
25 Chiang, Chih-Hsien MLB Boston Red Sox Infielder Right/Left
26 Huang, Chih-Hsiang CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Infielder Right/Right
27 Kao, Kuo-Ching CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Infielder Right/Right
28 Kuo, Yen-Wen MLB Cincinnati Reds Infielder Right/Left
29 Lee, Bing-Yen NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Infielder Right/Right
30 Lin, Han CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Infielder Right/Right
31 Lin, Yi-Chuan CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Sinon Bulls Infielder Right/Right
32 Peng, Cheng-Min CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Infielder Right/Right
33 Wang, Sheng-Wei CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Infielder Right/Right
34 Yang, Chung-Shou NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Infielder Right/Right
35 Chan, Chih-Yao CPBL (Chinese Taipei) La New Bears Outfielder Left/Left
36 Chen, Chih-Yuan CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Outfielder Right/Right
37 Chou, Szu-Chi CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Outfielder Left/Left
38 Huang, Cheng-Wei CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Brother Elephants Outfielder Right/Right
39 Kuo, Tai-Chi CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Outfielder Right/Left
40 Liao, Yin-Chieh Free Agent Outfielder Right/Right
41 Lin, Che-Hsuan MLB Houston Astros Outfielder Right/Right
42 Lin, Wei-Chu NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Outfielder Left/Left
43 Lo, Kuo-Hui MLB Seattle Mariners Outfielder Right/Right
44 Pan, Wu-Hsiung CPBL (Chinese Taipei) Uni-President Lions Outfielder Left/Left
45 Wang, Chuan-Chia Free Agent Outfielder Left/Left
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

CUBA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Champan de la Cruz, Albertin Aroldis CBL (Cuba) Holguín Pitcher Left/Left
2 Folch Vera, Maikel CBL (Cuba) Ciego de Avila Pitcher Left/Left
3 Garcia Escalante, Vladimir CBL (Cuba) Ciego de Avila Pitcher Right/Right
4 Gonzalez Ledesma, Yulieski CBL (Cuba) Habana Province Pitcher Left/Left
5 Gonzalez Miranda, Norberto CBL (Cuba) Cienfuegos Pitcher Left/Left
6 Jimenez Santiago, Ismel CBL (Cuba) Sancti Spíritus Pitcher Right/Right
7 Lahera Betancourt, Miguel CBL (Cuba) Habana Province Pitcher Right/Right
8 Lazo Iglesias, Pedro Luis CBL (Cuba) Pinar del Río Pitcher Right/Right
9 Martinez Martinez, Jonder CBL (Cuba) Habana Province Pitcher Right/Right
10 Maya Mendiluza, Yunesky CBL (Cuba) Pinar del Río Pitcher Right/Right
11 Odelin Saname, Vicyohandrys CBL (Cuba) Camagüey Pitcher Right/Right
12 Pedroso Gonzalez, Yadier CBL (Cuba) Habana Province Pitcher Right/Right
13 Perez Rodriguez, Wilber CBL (Cuba) Isla de la Juventud Pitcher Left/Left
14 Rodriguez Ricardo, Luis Miguel CBL (Cuba) Holguín Pitcher Right/Right
15 Roibal Martinez, Reinier CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Pitcher Right/Right
16 Sanchez Dominguez, Yaumier CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Pitcher Right/Right
17 Ulacia Carrazana, Yolexis CBL (Cuba) Villa Clara Pitcher Right/Right
18 Vera Peralta, Norge Luis CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Pitcher Right/Right
19 Bello Velozo, Yenier Eduardo CBL (Cuba) Sancti Spiritus Catcher Right/Right
20 Estano Valdes, Ariel Osvaldo CBL (Cuba) Villa Clara Catcher Right/Right
21 Merino Betancourt, Rolando CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Catcher Right/Right
22 Peraza Marin, Yosbany CBL (Cuba) Pinar del Rio Catcher Right/Right
23 Sanchez Leon, Eriel CBL (Cuba) Sancti Spíritus Catcher Right/Right
24 Abreu Correa, Jose Dariel CBL (Cuba) Cienfuegos Infielder Right/Right
25 Charles Martinez, Yorelvis CBL (Cuba) Ciego de Avila Infielder Right/Right
26 Durante Hernandez, Donal CBL (Cuba) Pinar del Río Infielder Right/Right
27 Enriquez Tamayo, Michel CBL (Cuba) Isla de la Juventud Infielder Right/Right
28 Garlobo Romay, Yoandry CBL (Cuba) Matanzas Infielder Right/Right
29 Gurriel Castillo, Yulieski CBL (Cuba) Sancti Spiritus Infielder Right/Right
30 Mayeta Kerr, Alexander CBL (Cuba) Industriales Infielder Left/Left
31 Mujica Diaz, Yadil Orestes CBL (Cuba) Matanzas Infielder Left/Right
32 Nava Gonzalez, Luis Miguel CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Infielder Right/Right
33 Olivera Amaro, Hector CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Infielder Right/Right
34 Paret Perez, Eduardo CBL (Cuba) Villa Clara Infielder Right/Right
35 Reyes Erice, Rudith CBL (Cuba) Industriales Infielder Right/Right
36 Anderson Stephes, Leslie CBL (Cuba) Camagüey Outfielder Right/Right
37 Bell Quintero, Alexeis CBL (Cuba) Santiago de Cuba Outfielder Right/Right
38 Cepeda Cruz, Frederich CBL (Cuba) Sancti Spíritus Outfielder Switch/Right
39 Cespedes Milanes, Yoennis CBL (Cuba) Granma Outfielder Right/Right
40 Despaigne Rodriguez, Alfredo CBL (Cuba) Granma Outfielder Right/Right
41 Duvergel Rojas, Giorbis CBL (Cuba) Guantánamo Outfielder Left/Left
42 Fiss Morales, Yoelvis CBL (Cuba) Ciego de Avila Outfielder Right/Right
43 Martin Tapanes, Leonys CBL (Cuba) Villa Clara Outfielder Left/Right
44 Urgelles Cobas, Yoandris CBL (Cuba) Industriales Outfielder Left/Left
45 Urrutia Ramirez, Osmanis CBL (Cuba) Las Tunas Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Arredondo, Jose MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
2 Cabrera, Daniel MLB Washington Nationals Pitcher Right/Right
3 Carmona, Fausto MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
4 Casilla, Santiago MLB Oakland Athletics Pitcher Right/Right
5 Cordero, Francisco MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
6 Cruz, Juan Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
7 Cueto, Johnny MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
8 Dotel, Octavio MLB Chicago White Sox Pitcher Right/Right
9 Jimenez, Ubaldo MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Right/Right
10 Liriano, Francisco MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Left/Left
11 Marmol, Carlos MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
12 Marte, Damaso MLB New York Yankees Pitcher Left/Left
13 Martinez, Pedro Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
14 Pena, Tony MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Right/Right
15 Perez, Odalis Free Agent Pitcher Left/Left
16 Perez, Rafael MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Left/Left
17 Ramirez, Edwar MLB New York Yankees Pitcher Right/Right
18 Ramirez, Ramon MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
19 Rodney, Fernando MLB Detroit Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
20 Rodriguez, Wandy MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Left/Left
21 Santana, Ervin MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
22 Valverde, Jose MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Right/Right
23 Veras, Jose MLB New York Yankees Pitcher Right/Right
24 Volquez, Edinson MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
25 Castillo, Wilkin MLB Cincinnati Reds Catcher Right/Right
26 Olivo, Miguel MLB Kansas City Royals Catcher Right/Right
27 Paulino, Ronny MLB Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Right/Right
28 Beltre, Adrian MLB Seattle Mariners Infielder Right/Right
29 Cano, Robinson MLB New York Yankees Infielder Left/Right
30 Pena, Carlos MLB Tampa Bay Rays Infielder Left/Left
31 Peralta, Jhonny MLB Cleveland Indians Infielder Right/Right
32 Polanco, Placido MLB Detroit Tigers Infielder Right/Right
33 Pujols, Albert MLB St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Right/Right
34 Ramirez, Aramis MLB Chicago Cubs Infielder Right/Right
35 Ramirez, Hanley MLB Florida Marlins Infielder Right/Right
36 Reyes, Jose MLB New York Mets Infielder Switch/Right
37 Rodriguez, Alex MLB New York Yankees Infielder Right/Right
38 Tejada, Miguel MLB Houston Astros Infielder Right/Right
39 Alou, Moises Free Agent Outfielder Right/Right
40 Cabrera, Melky MLB New York Yankees Outfielder Switch/Left
41 Guerrero, Vladimir MLB Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Right/Right
42 Guillen, Jose MLB Kansas City Royals Outfielder Right/Right
43 Soriano, Alfonso MLB Chicago Cubs Outfielder Right/Right
44 Taveras, Willy MLB Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Right/Right
45 Ortiz, David MLB Boston Red Sox DH Left/Left
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

ITALY

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Barzilla, Philip Joseph MLB San Diego Padres Pitcher Left/Left
2 Cillo, Cody FIBS (Italy) Bologna Pitcher Right/Right
3 Cooper, Christopher Daniel FIBS (Italy) Grosseto Pitcher Left/Left
4 Corradini, Roberto FIBS (Italy) Parma Pitcher Right/Right
5 Costantini, Marco FIBS (Italy) Nettuno Pitcher Right/Right
6 Da Silva, Tiago FIBS (Italy) San Marino Pitcher Right/Right
7 DiFelice, Mark Andrew MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Right/Right
8 DiNardo, Leonard Edward MLB Kansas City Royals Pitcher Left/Left
9 Fiore, Anthony Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
10 Flagello, Clifford MLB Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Right/Right
11 Grilli, Jason Michael MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Right/Right
12 Lamacchia, Marc Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
13 Lamura, William Joseph Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
14 Maestri, Alessando MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
15 Mazone, Brian Keith MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Left/Left
16 Olenberger, Kasey Garret MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
17 Ottavino, Adam Robert MLB St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Right/Right
18 Panerati, Luca MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Left/Left
19 Pizziconi, Matteo MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Left/Left
20 Richetti, Carlos FIBS (Italy) Nettuno Pitcher Right/Right
21 Schiavoni, Mauro MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
22 Serafini, Daniel Joseph Free Agent Pitcher Right/Left
23 Ularetti, Alessandro FIBS (Italy) Bologna Pitcher Right/Right
24 Cervelli, Francisco MLB New York Yankees Catcher Right/Right
25 Fasano, Salvatore Free Agent Catcher Right/Right
26 Napoli, Michael Anthony MLB Los Angeles Angels Catcher Right/Right
27 Rottino, Vincent Antonio MLB Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Right/Right
28 Catalanotto, Frank John MLB Texas Rangers Infielder Left/Right
29 Costanzo, Michael A. MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Left/Right
30 Dallospedale, Davide FIBS (Italy) Grosseto Infielder Right/Right
31 Fick, Robert Free Agent Infielder Left/Right
32 Liddi, Alex MLB Seattle Mariners Infielder Right/Right
33 Mazzanti, Giuseppe FIBS (Italy) Nettuno Infielder Right/Right
34 Mazzuca, Joe FIBS (Italy) Bologna Infielder Right/Right
35 Punto, Nicholas Paul MLB Minnesota Twins Infielder Switch/Right
36 Santora, Jack FIBS (Italy) Rimini Infielder Switch/Right
37 Chiarini, Mario FIBS (Italy) Rimini Outfielder Right/Right
38 Ciofrone, Peter James MLB San Diego Padres Outfielder Left/Right
39 De Santis, Andrea FIBS (Italy) Grosseto Outfielder Right/Right
40 Denorfia, Christopher Anthony MLB Oakland Athletics Outfielder Right/Right
41 Fiorentino, Jeffery Philip MLB Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Left/Right
42 Pascucci, Valentino Martin MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Right/Right
43 Sinisi, Vincent James MLB San Diego Padres Outfielder Left/Left
44 Spidale, Michael Charles MLB Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Right/Right
45 Zileri, Leonardo FIBS (Italy) Parma Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

JAPAN

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Darvish, Yu NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Pitcher Right/Right
2 Fujikawa, Kyuji NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Pitcher Left/Right
3 Iwakuma, Hisashi NPB (Japan) Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
4 Iwata, Minoru NPB (Japan) Hanshin Tigers Pitcher Left/Left
5 Kishi, Takayuki NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Pitcher Right/Right
6 Kobayashi, Masahide MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
7 Komatsu, Satoshi NPB (Japan) Orix Buffaloes Pitcher Right/Right
8 Mahara, Takahiro NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Pitcher Right/Right
9 Matsuzaka, Daisuke MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
10 Nagakawa, Katsuhiro NPB (Japan) Hiroshima Toyo Carp Pitcher Right/Right
11 Okajima, Hideki MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Left/Left
12 Sugiuchi, Toshiya NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Pitcher Left/Left
13 Takeda, Masaru NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Pitcher Left/Left
14 Tanaka, Masahiro NPB (Japan) Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
15 Terahara, Hayato NPB (Japan) Yokohama BayStars Pitcher Right/Right
16 Utsumi, Tetsuya NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Pitcher Left/Left
17 Wada, Tsuyoshi NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Pitcher Left/Left
18 Wakui, Hideaki NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Pitcher Right/Right
19 Watanabe, Shunsuke NPB (Japan) Chiba Lotte Marines Pitcher Right/Right
20 Yamaguchi, Tetsuya NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Pitcher Left/Left
21 Abe, Shinnosuke NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Catcher Left/Right
22 Hosokawa, Toru NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Catcher Right/Right
23 Ishihara, Yoshiyuki NPB (Japan) Hiroshima Toyo Carp Catcher Right/Right
24 Johjima, Kenji MLB Seattle Mariners Catcher Right/Right
25 Takahashi, Shinji NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Catcher Right/Right
26 Iwamura, Akinori MLB Tampa Bay Rays Infielder Left/Right
27 Kataoka, Yasuyuki NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Infielder Right/Right
28 Kawasaki, Munenori NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Infielder Left/Right
29 Kurihara, Kenta NPB (Japan) Hiroshima Toyo Carp Infielder Right/Right
30 Matsunaka, Nobuhiko NPB (Japan) Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Infielder Left/Left
31 Murata, Shuichi NPB (Japan) Yokohama BayStars Infielder Right/Right
32 Nakajima, Hiroyuki NPB (Japan) Seibu Lions Infielder Right/Right
33 Nishioka, Tsuyoshi NPB (Japan) Chiba Lotte Marines Infielder Switch/Right
34 Ogasawara, Michihiro NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Infielder Left/Right
35 Tanaka, Kensuke NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Infielder Left/Right
36 Aoki, Norichika NPB (Japan) Yakult Swallows Outfielder Left/Right
37 Fukuchi, Kazuki NPB (Japan) Yakult Swallows Outfielder Switch/Right
38 Fukudome, Kosuke MLB Chicago Cubs Outfielder Left/Right
39 Inaba, Atsunori NPB (Japan) Nippon Ham Fighters Outfielder Left/Left
40 Kamei, Yoshiyuki NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Outfielder Left/Right
41 Suzuki, Ichiro MLB Seattle Mariners Outfielder Left/Right
42 Uchikawa, Seiichi NPB (Japan) Yokohama BayStars Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

KOREA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Bong, Jungkeun KBO (Korea) LG Twins Pitcher Left/Left
2 Chong, Taehyon KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Pitcher Right/Right
3 Han, Kijoo KBO (Korea) KIA Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
4 Hwang, Doosung KBO (Korea) Woori Heroes Pitcher Right/Right
5 Jang, Wonsam KBO (Korea) Woori Heroes Pitcher Left/Left
6 Jong, Hyun Wook KBO (Korea) Samsung Lions Pitcher Right/Right
7 Kim, Byung Hyun Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
8 Kim, Kwanghyun KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Pitcher Left/Left
9 Lee, Hei Chun NPB (Japan) Yakult Swallows Pitcher Left/Left
10 Lee, Jae Woo KBO (Korea) Doosan Bears Pitcher Right/Right
11 Lee, Seung Ho KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Pitcher Left/Left
12 Lim, Chang Yong NPB (Japan) Yakult Swallows Pitcher Right/Right
13 Ma, Il Young KBO (Korea) Woori Heroes Pitcher Left/Left
14 Oh, Seung Hwan KBO (Korea) Samsung Lions Pitcher Right/Right
15 Ryu, Hyunjin KBO (Korea) Hanwha Eagles Pitcher Left/Left
16 Seo, Jae Weong KBO (Korea) KIA Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
17 Son, Min Han KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Pitcher Right/Right
18 Song, Seung Jun KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Pitcher Right/Right
19 Yoon, Suk Min KBO (Korea) KIA Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
20 Yun, Kyu Jin KBO (Korea) Hanwha Eagles Pitcher Right/Right
21 Cho, In Sung KBO (Korea) LG Twins Catcher Right/Right
22 Jin, Kabyong KBO (Korea) Samsung Lions Catcher Right/Right
23 Kang, Min Ho KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Catcher Right/Right
24 Park, Kyung Oan KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Catcher Right/Right
25 Cho, Sung Hwan KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Infielder Right/Right
26 Choi, Jeong KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Infielder Switch/Right
27 Jang, Sung Ho KBO (Korea) KIA Tigers Infielder Left/Left
28 Jeong, Keunwoo KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Infielder Right/Right
29 Kim, Tae Kyun KBO (Korea) Hanwha Eagles Infielder Right/Right
30 Ko, Young Min KBO (Korea) Doosan Bears Infielder Right/Right
31 Lee, Bum Ho KBO (Korea) Hanwha Eagles Infielder Right/Right
32 Lee, Dae Ho KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Infielder Right/Right
33 Lee, Seung Yuop NPB (Japan) Yomiuri Giants Infielder Right/Right
34 Park, Jinman KBO (Korea) Samsung Lions Infielder Right/Right
35 Park, Ki Hyuk KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Infielder Right/Right
36 Son, Si Hyun KBO (Korea) Doosan Bears Infielder Right/Right
37 Choo, Shin Soo MLB Cleveland Indians Outfielder Left/Left
38 Kim, Hyun Soo KBO (Korea) Doosan Bears Outfielder Left/Right
39 Kim, Joo Chan KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Outfielder Right/Right
40 Lee, Byung Kyu NPB (Japan) Chunichi Dragons Outfielder Left/Left
41 Lee, Jin Young KBO (Korea) LG Twins Outfielder Left/Left
42 Lee, Jong Wook KBO (Korea) Doosan Bears Outfielder Left/Left
43 Lee, Taek Keyn KBO (Korea) Woori Heroes Outfielder Right/Right
44 Lee, Yongkyu KBO (Korea) KIA Tigers Outfielder Left/Left
45 Park, Jae Hong KBO (Korea) Sk Wyverns Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

MEXICO

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Aceves, Alfredo MLB New York Yankees Pitcher Right/Right
2 Ayala, Luis Ignacio MLB New York Mets Pitcher Right/Right
3 Campillo, Jorge MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
4 Campos, Francisco LMB (Mexico) Piratas de Campeche Pitcher Right/Right
5 Cortes, David LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Pitcher Right/Right
6 De la Rosa, Jorge MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Left/Left
7 Dessens, Elmer MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
8 Diaz, Rafael LMB (Mexico) Saraperos de Saltillo Pitcher Left/Right
9 Gallardo, Yovani MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Right/Right
10 Garza, Matt MLB Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Right/Right
11 Gonzalez, Edgar MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Right/Right
12 Guardado, Eddie Free Agent Pitcher Right/Left
13 Lopez, Arturo LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Pitcher Left/Left
14 Lopez, Rodrigo MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Right/Right
15 Mendoza, Luis Alonso MLB Texas Rangers Pitcher Right/Right
16 Ortega, Pablo LMB (Mexico) Tigres de Quintana Roo Pitcher Right/Right
17 Perez, Oliver MLB New York Mets Pitcher Left/Left
18 Reyes, Dennis MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Left/Left
19 Rincon, Ricardo MLB New York Mets Pitcher Left/Left
20 Ruelas, Heriberto LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Pitcher Left/Left
21 Silva, Walter LMB (Mexico) Sultanes de Monterrey Pitcher Right/Right
22 Soria, Joakim MLB Kansas City Royals Pitcher Right/Right
23 Villarreal, Oscar MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Right/Right
24 Barajas, Rod MLB Toronto Blue Jays Catcher Right/Right
25 Cota, Humberto MLB Colorado Rockies Catcher Right/Right
26 Gil, Geronimo LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Catcher Right/Right
27 Ojeda, Miguel LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Catcher Right/Right
28 Cantu, Jorge MLB Florida Marlins Infielder Right/Right
29 Castro, Juan Gabriel MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Right/Right
30 Cruz, Luis Alfonso MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Infielder Right/Right
31 Durazo, Erubiel LMB (Mexico) Sultanes de Monterrey Infielder Left/Left
32 Gonzalez, Adrian MLB San Diego Padres Infielder Left/Left
33 Gonzalez, Edgar MLB San Diego Padres Infielder Right/Right
34 Murillo, Agustin LMB (Mexico) Sultanes de Monterrey Infielder Right/Right
35 Quintanilla, Omar MLB Colorado Rockies Infielder Left/Right
36 Robles, Oscar MLB Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Left/Right
37 Sandoval, Freddy MLB Los Angeles Angels Infielder Switch/Right
38 Vasquez, Jorge Alberto LMB (Mexico) Tigres de Quintana Roo Infielder Right/Right
39 Amezaga, Alfredo MLB Florida Marlins Outfielder Switch/Right
40 Garcia, Karim KBO (Korea) Lotte Giants Outfielder Left/Right
41 Hairston, Jerry MLB Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Right/Right
42 Hairston, Scott MLB San Diego Padres Outfielder Right/Right
43 Ojeda, Augie MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Outfielder Switch/Right
44 Presichi, Christian LMB (Mexico) Saraperos de Saltillo Outfielder Right/Right
45 Valenzuela, Mario LMB (Mexico) Diablos Rojos del Mexico Outfielder Right/Right
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KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Bergman, David KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Pitcher Right/Right
2 Berkenbosch, Kenneth (Kenny) KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
3 Bolsenbroek, Mike MLB Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Right/Right
4 Boyd, Leon KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Pitcher Right/Right
5 Cordemans, Robbie (Rob) KNBSB (Netherlands) Sparta/Feyenoord Pitcher Right/Right
6 Draijer, Dorotheus (Dave) KNBSB (Netherlands) Pioneers Pitcher Right/Right
7 Driel van, Berry KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Pitcher Right/Right
8 Hurk van de, Rick MLB Florida Marlins Pitcher Right/Right
9 Jong de, Jos KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
10 Jurriens, Jair MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
11 Kampen van, Michiel KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Pitcher Right/Right
12 Markwell, Diegomar KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Pitcher Left/Left
13 Martis, Shairon MLB Washington Nationals Pitcher Right/Right
14 Neuman, Dennis MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
15 Ponson, Sidney Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
16 Smit, Alexander MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Left/Left
17 Stuifbergen, Nicky (Nick) KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
18 Stuifbergen, Tom MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
19 Sulbaran, Juan Carlos MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
20 Walsma, Pim KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
21 Jansen, Kenley MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Catcher Switch/Right
22 Jong de, Sidney KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Catcher Right/Right
23 Meeuwis, Martijn KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Catcher Right/Right
24 Ricardo, Dashenko MLB Baltimore Orioles Catcher Right/Right
25 Smeets, Tjerk KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Catcher Right/Right
26 Adriana, Sharnol LMB (Mexico) Rohos de Aguilla de Veracruz Infielder Right/Right
27 DeCaster, Yurendell Free Agent Infielder Right/Right
28 Duursma, Michael KNBSB (Netherlands) Pioneers Infielder Right/Right
29 Isenia, Percy KNBSB (Netherlands) Sparta/Feyenoord Infielder Right/Right
30 Kemp, Dwayne MLB Chicago Cubs Infielder Switch/Right
31 Legito, Raylinoe (Raily) KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Infielder Right/Right
32 Rooi, McVince (Vince) KNBSB (Netherlands) Pirates Infielder Right/Right
33 Schoop, Sharlon MLB San Francisco Giants Infielder Right/Right
34 Simon, Randall Atlantic League (USA) Newark Bears Infielder Left/Left
35 Sluyter, Jeroen KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Infielder Right/Right
36 Smith, Curt MLB St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Right/Right
37 Statia, Hainley MLB Los Angeles Angels Infielder Switch/Right
38 Bernadina, Rogearvin (Rogear) MLB Washington Nationals Outfielder Left/Left
39 Doran, Raynard MLB Minnesota Twins Outfielder Right/Right
40 Engelhardt, Bryan KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Outfielder Left/Left
41 Halman, Gregory MLB Seattle Mariners Outfielder Right/Right
42 Kingsale, Eugene KNBSB (Netherlands) Neptunus Outfielder Switch/Right
43 Klooster van ‘t, Dirk KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Outfielder Left/Left
44 Rombley, Danny KNBSB (Netherlands) Kinheim Outfielder Right/Right
45 Sams, Kalian MLB Seattle Mariners Outfielder Right/Right
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PANAMA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Acosta, Alberto Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
2 Acosta, Manuel MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
3 Atencio, Abraham Free Agent Pitcher Left/Left
4 Campos, Manuel MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Right/Right
5 Castro, Yeliar MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
6 Chen, Bruce Free Agent Pitcher Left/Left
7 Corpas, Manuel MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Right/Right
8 Cortes, Jorge Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
9 Cuan, Angel Antonio MLB New York Mets Pitcher Left/Left
10 Deago, Roger Free Agent Pitcher Left/Left
11 Delgado, Dimasther MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Left/Left
12 Delgado, Randall MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
13 Espino, Paolo MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
14 Garcia, Diomedes MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
15 Gomez, Miguel Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
16 Machuca, Luis MLB Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Right/Right
17 Medina, Rafael Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
18 Mendez, Gilberto Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
19 Mendoza, Ramiro Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
20 Navarro, Eliecer MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Left/Left
21 Nieto, Arquimedes MLB St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Right/Right
22 Peñalba, Ricardo MLB Oakland Athletics Pitcher Right/Right
23 Camarena, Jose MLB Atlanta Braves Catcher Right/Right
24 Espino, Damaso MLB Cleveland Indians Catcher Right/Right
25 Quintero , Cesar A. Free Agent Catcher Right/Right
26 Ruiz, Carlos J. MLB Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Right/Right
27 Asprilla, Avelino Free Agent Infielder Right/Right
28 Castillo, Javier MLB Chicago White Sox Infielder Right/Right
29 Chavez, Angel A. MLB Boston Red Sox Infielder Right/Right
30 De Leon, Audes Free Agent Infielder Right/Left
31 Garcia, Isaias MLB St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Right/Right
32 Macias, Jose P. Free Agent Infielder Switch/Left
33 Ramos, Kevin MLB Los Angeles Angels Infielder Right/Right
34 Rodriguez, Manuel O. MLB Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Left/Left
35 Tejada, Ruben MLB New York Mets Infielder Right/Right
36 Zuleta, Julio NPB (Japan) Chiba Lotte Marines Infielder Right/Right
37 Agnoly, Earl Free Agent Outfielder Right/Right
38 Cumberbatch, Cirilo MLB Cleveland Indians Outfielder Right/Right
39 Durango, Luis MLB San Diego Padres Outfielder Switch/Right
40 Lee, Carlos N. MLB Houston Astros Outfielder Right/Right
41 Rivera, Ruben LMB (Mexico) Venados de Mazatlan Outfielder Right/Right
42 Rodriguez, Concepcion MLB Atlanta Braves Outfielder Right/Right
43 Rosero, Ciro MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Right/Right
44 Santamaria, Jahdiel MLB New York Yankees Outfielder Right/Right
45 Seguignol, Fernando NPB (Japan) Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Outfielder Switch/Right
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PUERTO RICO

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Alvarado, Giancarlo Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
2 Baez, Federico Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
3 Cabrera, Fernando MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
4 Calero, Enrique "Kiko" Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
5 Feliciano, Pedro MLB New York Mets Pitcher Left/Left
6 Figueroa, Nelson Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
7 Gutierrez, Carlos MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
8 Lopez, Javier MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Left/Left
9 Maldonado, Ivan Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
10 Matos, Josue Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
11 Padilla, Juan Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
12 Pineiro, Joel MLB St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Right/Right
13 Rivera, Rabell “Saul” MLB Washington Nationals Pitcher Switch/Right
14 Roman, Orlando MLB Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Right/Right
15 Romero, Juan “J.C.” MLB Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Switch/Left
16 Sanchez, Jonathan MLB San Francisco Giants Pitcher Left/Left
17 Santiago, Jose Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
18 Santiago, Tomas Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
19 Snell, Ian MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Right/Right
20 Vazquez, Javier MLB Atlanta Braves Pitcher Right/Right
21 Casanova, Raul Free Agent Catcher Switch/Right
22 Molina, Bengie MLB San Francisco Giants Catcher Right/Right
23 Molina, Yadier MLB St. Louis Cardinals Catcher Right/Right
24 Rodriguez, Ivan Free Agent Catcher Right/Right
25 Soto, Geovany MLB Chicago Cubs Catcher Right/Right
26 Valentin, Jose “Javier” Free Agent Catcher Switch/Right
27 Aviles, Michael MLB Kansas City Royals Infielder Right/Right
28 Cora, Alex “Jose” Free Agent Infielder Left/Right
29 DeJesus, Jr., Ivan MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Infielder Right/Right
30 Delgado, Carlos MLB New York Mets Infielder Left/Right
31 Figueroa, Luis MLB Los Angeles Angels Infielder Switch/Right
32 Gonzalez, Angel “Andy” MLB Florida Marlins Infielder Right/Right
33 Lopez, Felipe MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Infielder Switch/Right
34 Lowell, Mike MLB Boston Red Sox Infielder Right/Right
35 Valentin, Jose A. Free Agent Infielder Switch/Right
36 Vazquez, Ramon MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Infielder Left/Right
37 Beltran, Carlos MLB New York Mets Outfielder Switch/Right
38 Bocachica, Hiram Free Agent Outfielder Right/Right
39 Feliciano, Jesus MLB New York Mets Outfielder Left/Left
40 Matos, Luis MLB Minnesota Twins Outfielder Right/Right
41 Montanez, Luis MLB Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Right/Right
42 Padilla, Jorge MLB Washington Nationals Outfielder Right/Right
43 Rios, Alex MLB Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Right/Right
44 Torres, Andres MLB San Francisco Giants Outfielder Switch/Right
45 Williams, Bernabe “Bernie” Free Agent Outfielder Switch/Right
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SOUTH AFRICA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Scott, Ashley College (USA) Tacoma Community College Utility Right/Right
2 Angelucci, Alessio MLB San Diego Padres Pitcher Right/Right
3 Armitage, Barry Free Agent Pitcher Right/Right
4 Dancer, Matthew SABU (South Africa) Sluggers Pitcher Right/Right
5 Ekermans, Shannon College (USA) North Dakota State Unviversity Pitcher Left/Left
6 Elario, Jared SABU (South Africa) Bothasig Pitcher Right/Right
7 Erasmus, Justin MLB Boston Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
8 Hendricks, Donavon Claxton Shield (Australia) Victoria Aces Pitcher Left/Left
9 Jeffries, Gavin SABU (South Africa) Bellville Pitcher Right/Right
10 Lindsay, Dylan K MLB Kansas City Royals Pitcher Right/Right
11 Mostert, Jakobus A SABU (South Africa) Bothasig Pitcher Right/Right
12 Robb, Hein MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Left/Left
13 Sawyer, Jean SABU (South Africa) Bothasig Pitcher Right/Right
14 Smith, Darryn SABU (South Africa) Rockets Pitcher Right/Right
15 Thorne, Aaron SABU (South Africa) North Shore Pitcher Right/Right
16 Verschuren, Robert SABU (South Africa) Kempton Red Sox Pitcher Right/Right
17 Botha, Kyle SABU (South Africa) Bothasig Catcher Right/Right
18 Herman, Warren SABU (South Africa) Athlone Athletics Catcher Right/Right
19 Weitz, Karl SABU (South Africa) Varsity Old Boys Catcher Right/Right
20 White, Terence SABU (South Africa) Boksburg Cardinals Catcher Right/Right
21 Johnson, Michael College (USA) California State University Infielder Right/Right
22 Lazarus, Justin B SABU (South Africa) Bothasig Infielder Right/Right
23 Mitchell, Brendon J SABU (South Africa) Giants Infielder Left/Right
24 Ngoepe, Gift MLB Pittsburgh Pirates Infielder Switch/Right
25 Phillips, Anthony G MLB Seattle Mariners Infielder Switch/Right
26 Phillips, Johnathan L SABU (South Africa) Bellville Infielder Right/Right
27 Randall, Allan P SABU (South Africa) Bellville Infielder Right/Right
28 Spanjer-Furstenburg, Riaan College (USA) Nova Southeastern University Infielder Right/Right
29 Willemburg, Brett SABU (South Africa) Varsity Old Boys Infielder Switch/Right
30 Gordon, Martin College (USA) Francis Marion University Outfielder Switch/Right
31 Haynes , Dylan SABU (South Africa) Mustangs Outfielder Right/Right
32 Hendricks, Moegamat-Zaid SABU (South Africa) Giants Outfielder Right/Right
33 Holgate, Richard SABU (South Africa) Rockets Outfielder Right/Right
34 Hoskins, Wesley SABU (South Africa) Blaauwberg Outfielder Right/Right
35 Ray, Gavin SABU (South Africa) Mustangs Outfielder Right/Right
36 Rutgers, Paul Claxton Shield (Australia) Victoria Aces Outfielder Right/Right
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USA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 DeRosa, Mark MLB Cleveland Indians Utility Right/Right
2 Broxton, Jonathan MLB Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Right/Right
3 Danks, John MLB Chicago White Sox Pitcher Left/Left
4 Devine, Joey MLB Oakland Athletics Pitcher Right/Right
5 Fuentes, Brian MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Left/Left
6 Guthrie, Jeremy MLB Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Right/Right
7 Howell, J.P. MLB Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Left/Left
8 Kazmir, Scott MLB Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Left/Left
9 Lackey, John MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
10 Lilly, Ted MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Left/Left
11 Lindstrom, Matt MLB Florida Marlins Pitcher Right/Right
12 Nathan, Joe MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Right/Right
13 Oswalt, Roy MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Right/Right
14 Peavy, Jake MLB San Diego Padres Pitcher Right/Right
15 Putz, J.J. MLB New York Mets Pitcher Right/Right
16 Qualls, Chad MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Right/Right
17 Ryan, B.J. MLB Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Left/Left
18 Sherrill, George MLB Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Left/Left
19 Shields, Scot MLB Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Right/Right
20 Thornton, Matt MLB Chicago White Sox Pitcher Left/Left
21 Verlander, Justin MLB Detroit Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
22 Ziegler, Brad MLB Oakland Athletics Pitcher Right/Right
23 Iannetta, Chris MLB Colorado Rockies Catcher Right/Right
24 McCann, Brian MLB Atlanta Braves Catcher Left/Right
25 Pierzynski, A.J. MLB Chicago White Sox Catcher Left/Right
26 Schneider, Brian MLB New York Mets Catcher Left/Right
27 Jeter, Derek MLB New York Yankees Infielder Right/Right
28 Jones, Chipper MLB Atlanta Braves Infielder Switch/Right
29 Lee, Derrek MLB Chicago Cubs Infielder Right/Right
30 Longoria, Evan MLB Tampa Bay Rays Infielder Right/Right
31 Pedroia, Dustin MLB Boston Red Sox Infielder Right/Right
32 Roberts, Brian MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Switch/Right
33 Rollins, Jimmy MLB Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Switch/Right
34 Wright, David MLB New York Mets Infielder Right/Right
35 Youkilis, Kevin MLB Boston Red Sox Infielder Right/Right
36 Braun, Ryan MLB Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Right/Right
37 Granderson, Curtis MLB Detroit Tigers Outfielder Left/Right
38 Hawpe, Brad MLB Colorado Rockies Outfielder Left/Left
39 Ludwick, Ryan MLB St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Right/Left
40 Quentin, Carlos MLB Chicago White Sox Outfielder Right/Right
41 Sizemore, Grady MLB Cleveland Indians Outfielder Left/Left
42 Victorino, Shane MLB Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Switch/Right
43 Wells, Vernon MLB Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Right/Right
2009 World Baseball Classic - Provisional Roster

VENEZUELA

Name League Organization Position Bats/Throws

1 Ascanio, José MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
2 Betancourt, Rafael MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
3 Carrasco, Carlos MLB Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Right/Right
4 Galarraga, Armando MLB Detroit Tigers Pitcher Right/Right
5 Guzmán, Ángel MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Right/Right
6 Hernández, Félix MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Right/Right
7 Jiménez, César MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Left/Left
8 Julio, Jorge MLB Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Right/Right
9 Mijares, José MLB Minnesota Twins Pitcher Left/Left
10 Moreno, Victor LVBP (Venezuela) Aruega Tigres Pitcher Right/Right
11 Nieve, Fernando MLB Houston Astros Pitcher Right/Right
12 Pinto, Renyel MLB Florida Marlins Pitcher Left/Left
13 Rincón, Juan MLB Cleveland Indians Pitcher Right/Right
14 Rodríguez, Francisco MLB New York Mets Pitcher Right/Right
15 Sánchez, Aníbal MLB Florida Marlins Pitcher Right/Right
16 Santana, Johan MLB New York Mets Pitcher Left/Left
17 Silva, Carlos MLB Seattle Mariners Pitcher Right/Right
18 Zambrano, Carlos MLB Chicago Cubs Pitcher Switch/Right
19 Zambrano, Víctor MLB Colorado Rockies Pitcher Switch/Right
20 Blanco, Henry MLB Chicago Cubs Catcher Right/Right
21 Hernández, Ramón MLB Cincinnati Reds Catcher Right/Right
22 Navarro, Dioner MLB Tampa Bay Rays Catcher Switch/Right
23 Quintero, Humberto MLB Houston Astros Catcher Right/Right
24 Ramírez, Max MLB Texas Rangers Catcher Right/Right
25 Sandoval, Pablo MLB San Francisco Giants Catcher Switch/Right
26 Alfonzo, Edgardo Atlantic League (USA) Long Island Ducks Infielder Right/Right
27 Cabrera, Alex NPB (Japan) Orix Buffaloes Infielder Right/Right
28 Cabrera, Miguel MLB Detroit Tigers Infielder Right/Right
29 Castillo, José MLB Washington Nationals Infielder Right/Right
30 Guzmán, Jesús MLB San Francisco Giants Infielder Right/Right
31 Izturis, César MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Switch/Right
32 Izturis, Maicer MLB Los Angeles Angels Infielder Switch/Right
33 López, José MLB Seattle Mariners Infielder Right/Right
34 Mora, Melvin MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Right/Right
35 Salazar, Oscar MLB Baltimore Orioles Infielder Right/Right
36 Scutero, Marco MLB Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Right/Right
37 Vizquel, Omar MLB San Francisco Giants Infielder Switch/Right
38 Abreu, Bob Free Agent Outfielder Left/Right
39 Blanco, Gregor MLB Atlanta Braves Outfielder Left/Left
40 Chávez, Endy MLB Seattle Mariners Outfielder Left/Left
41 González, Carlos MLB Colorado Rockies Outfielder Left/Left
42 Guillén, Carlos MLB Detroit Tigers Outfielder Switch/Right
43 Ordóñez, Magglio MLB Detroit Tigers Outfielder Right/Right
44 Parra, Gerardo MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Outfielder Left/Left
45 Rivera, Juan MLB Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Right/Right