One of the most significant sporting events of the year ‘2023 World Baseball Classic’, is set to kick off next week, March 21, 2023, at four different venues in the USA, Japan, and Taiwan. World Baseball Classic is returning for its fifth edition. The championship last took place in 2017 and was scheduled to occur in 2021 but was cancelled due to Corona pandemic.
Tournament Viewing
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Where: Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, Tokyo
TV Channel: OolaTV (anywhere)
This year, the number of teams has increased from 16 to 20, divided into four pools of five.Pool/Group A will take place at Taichung, Taiwan. Group B is at the Tokyo Dome; meanwhile, Group C plays at the Diamondbacks’ Chase Field, and Group D is scheduled at the Marlins’ LoanDepot Park.
Beyond finishing in the top two, there is much more at stake. The team that finishes first; will automatically qualify for the next World Baseball Classic edition.The USA, Dominican Republic, and Japan are previous winners and favourites to win this year. On the other hand, Nicaragua and the Czech Republic are all set to make their debut.
How To Watch World Baseball Classic 2023 Live Online
Fans will be able to live stream the significant sporting event through the following streaming services and TV channels:
- OolaTV (anywhere)
- Hulu Live TV (for $39.99 after a seven-day free trial)
- Fubo TV
- Roku TV
- Sling TV ($25)
- Youtube TV ($25)
2023 World Baseball Classic Teams:
Increased from 16, twenty teams will be participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:
- Chinese Taipei
- Netherlands
- Cuba
- Italy
- Panama
- Japan
- Korea
- Australia
- China
- Czech Republic
- USA
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Canada
- Great Britain
- Puerto Rico
- Venezuela
- Dominican Republic
- Israel
- Nicaragua
2023 World Baseball Classic Pools:
Above mentioned twenty teams are divided into four pools, with five teams in each pool.
Pool A: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, Panama
Pool B: Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Czech Republic
Pool C: USA, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Great Britain
Pool D: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua
2023 World Baseball Classic Schedule:
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— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 7, 2023
Following is the complete schedule of the 2023 Baseball Classic:
Tuesday, March 7, 2023:
Cuba vs Netherlands (11:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023:
- Panama vs Chinese TPE (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Australia vs Korea (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Panama vs Netherlands (11:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
Thursday, March 9, 2023:
- China vs Japan (5:00 am ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Italy vs Cuba (6:00 am ET – Tubi)
- Czech Republic vs China (10:00 pm ET – Tubi)
- Cuba vs Panama (11:30 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Friday, March 10, 2023:
- The Republic of Korea vs Japan (5:00 am ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Italy vs Chinese (6:00 am ET – Tubi)
- China vs Australia (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Panama vs Italy (11:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 3)
Saturday, March 11, 2023:
- Czechia vs Japan (5:00 am ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Netherlands vs Taipei (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Nicaragua vs Puerto Rico (12:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Colombia vs Mexico (2:30 pm ET – Fox Sports)
- Dominican Republic vs Venezuela (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Great Britain vs USA (9:00 pm ET – Fox Sports)
- Czechia vs Republic of Korea (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Chinese Taipei vs Cuba (11:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
Sunday, March 12, 2023:
- Japan vs Australia (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Netherlands vs Italy (7:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Nicaragua vs Israel (12:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Great Britain vs Canada (3:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Venezuela vs Puerto Rico (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Mexico vs USA (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Australia vs Czechia (11:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
Monday, March 13, 2023:
- The Republic of Korea vs China (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Dominican Republic vs Nicaragua (12:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Colombia vs Great Britain (3:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Israel vs Puerto Rico (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Canada vs USA (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Tuesday, March 14, 2023:
- Nicaragua vs Venezuela (12:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Canada vs Colombia (3:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Israel vs Dominican Republic (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- Great Britain vs Mexico (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Wednesday, March 15, 2023:
- Quarter-final 1: TBD vs TBD (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Venezuela vs Israel (12:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Mexico vs Canada (3:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 2)
- Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
- USA vs Colombia (10:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Thursday, March 16, 2023:
- Quarter-final 2: TBD vs TBD (6:00 am ET – Fox Sports 2)
Friday, March 17, 2023:
- Quarter-final: TBD vs TBD (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Saturday, March 18, 2023:
- Quarter-final: TBD vs TBD (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports)
Sunday, March 19, 2023:
- Semi-final: TBD vs TBD (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Monday, March 20, 2023:
- Semi-final: TBD vs TBD (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
Tuesday, March 21, 2023:
- Final: TBD vs TBD (7:00 pm ET – Fox Sports 1)
2023 World Baseball Classic Prize Money Breakdown:
The money purse of the ‘2023 World Baseball Classic’ is $14.4 million, and each time will receive $300,000 just for playing in the fifth edition of the baseball world cup. With the prizes mentioned above, each federation will get $150,000. Then, quarter-finalist sides will receive $400,000. Semi-finalist sides will receive $500,000, while the final winning side will get the whooping price of $100,0000.
World Baseball Classic 2023 Team Rosters:
Below are the rosters of all the twenty participants mentioned above teams:
Chinese Taipei:
Manager: Lin Yueh-ping
Pitchers: Lee Chen-ch’ang (aka C.C. Lee), Sung Chia-hao, Hu Chih-wei, Tseng Jen-ho, Tseng Jyun-yue, Teng Kai-wei, Chen Kuan-wei, Chen Kuan-yu, Chiang Shao-ching, Chen Shih-peng, Huang Tzu-peng, Wang Wei-chung, Lu Yen-ching, Chen Yu-hsun
Catchers: Lin Dai-an, Giljegiljaw Kungkuan, Kao Yu-chieh
Infielders: Chiang Kun-yu, Fan Kuo-chen, Lin Li, Wu Nien-ting, Cheng Tsung-che, Lin Tzu-wei, Wang Wei-chen, Chang Yu-cheng (aka Yu Chang)
Outfielders: Chen Chen-wei, Chen Chieh-hsien, Cheng Chin, Wang Po-jung, Kuo Tien-hsin
Netherlands:
Manager: Hensley Meulens
Pitchers: Mike Bolsenbroek, Dennis Burgersdijk, Jiorgeny Casimiri, Tom de Blok, Aaron de Groot, Jaydenn Estanista, Dylan Farley, Wendell Floranus, Arij Fransen, Lars Huijer, Ryan Huntington, Kenley Jansen, Jair Jurrjens, Antwone Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Shairon Martis, Eric Méndez, Scott Prins, Pedro Strop, J.C. Sulbaran, Franklin van Gurp, Derek West
Catchers: Sicnarf Loopstok, Dashenko Ricardo, Chadwick Tromp
Infielders: Xander Bogaerts, Didi Gregorius, Dwayne Kemp, Richie Palacios, Juremi Profar, Jonathan Schoop, Sharlon Schoop, Andrelton Simmons, Zander Wiel
Outfielders: Wladimir Balentien, Roger Bernadina, Ray-Patrick Didder, Josh Palacios, Jurickson Profar
Cuba:
Manager: Armando Johnson
Pitchers: Frank Álvarez, Ronald Bolaños, Naykel Cruz, Roenis Elías, Onelki Farcía, Elián Leyva, Raidel Martínez, Liván Moinelo, Yeudis Reyes, José Rodríguez, Yariel Rodríguez, Miguel Romero, Carlos Viera, Yoennis
Catchers: Ariel Martínez, Andrys Pérez, Lorenzo Quintana
Infielders: Erisbel Arruebarrena, Dayán García, Yurisbel Gracial, Andy Ibáñez, Luis Mateo, Yadil Mujica, Yoán Moncada
Outfielders: Yoenis Céspedes, Alfredo Despaigne, Yadir Drake, Yoelkis Guibert, Luis Robert, Roel Santos
Italy:
Manager: Mike Piazza
Pitchers: Vincenzo Aiello, Glenn Albanese Jr, Alex Bassani, Joe Biagini, Matteo Bocchi, Ryan Castellani, Tiago da Silva, Alessandro Ercolani, Nick Fanti, Matt Festa, Sam Gaviglio, Matt Harvey, Joe LaSorsa, Braxton Lorenzini, Joey Marciano, Brian Marconi, Vinny Nittoli, Andre Pallante, Jeffrey Pasantino, Nicolo Pinazzi, Claudio Scotti, Mitchell Stumpo, Vin Timpanelli, Michele Vassalotti, Stephen Woods Jr
Catchers: Vito Friscia, Alberto Mineo, Dominic Miroglio, Brett Sullivan
Infielders: David Fletcher, Robel García, Nicky Lopez, Miles Mastrobuoni, Vinnie Pasquantino, John Valente
Outfielders: Ben DeLuzio, Dominic Fletcher, Sal Frelick
Panama:
Manager: Luis Ortiz
Pitchers: Harold Araúz, Alberto Baldonado, Jaime Barría, Miguel Cienfuegos, Randall Delgado, Paolo Espino, Steven Fuentes, James González, Severino González, Javy Guerra, Alberto Guerrero, Matt Hardy, Justin Lawrence, Carlos Luna, Humberto Mejía, Andy Otero, Wilfredo Pereira, Davis Romero
Catchers: Erasmo Caballero, Iván Herrera
Infielders: Jonathan Araúz, Christian Bethancourt, José Caballero, Gerald Chin, Allen Córdoba, Edgar Muñoz, Rubén Tejada, Joshwan Wright
Outfielders: Luis Castillo, L.J. Jones, Rodrigo Orozco, José Ramos, Jahdiel Santamaría, Jhonny Santos
Japan:
Manager: Kuriyama Hideki, Two-way player:, Ohtani Shohei
Pitchers: Darvish Yu, Kuribayashi Ryoji, Imanaga Shota, Itoh Hiromi, Matsui Yuki, Miyagi Hiroya, Ota Taisei, Sasaki Roki, Takahashi Hiroto, Takahashi Keiji, Togo Shosei, Udagawa Yuki, Yamamoto Yoshinobu, Yuasa Atsuki
Catchers: Kai Takuya, Nakamura Yuhei, Ohshiro Takumi
Infielders: Genda Sosuke, Maki Shugo, Murakami Munetaka, Nakano Takumu, Okamoto Kazuma, Shuto Ukyo, Suzuki Seiya, Yamada Tetsuto, Yamakawa Hotaka
Outfielders: Ondo Kensuke, Lars Nootbaar (aka Enokida Tatsuji in Japanese), Yoshida Masataka
Republic of Korea:
Manager: Lee Kang-chul
Pitchers: Go woo-suk, Gwak Been, Jeong Cheol-won, Jung Woo-young, Kim Kwang-hyun, Kim Won-jung, Kim Yun-sik, Ko Young-pyo, Koo Chang-mo, Lee Eui-lee, Lee Yong-chan, Park Se-woong, So Hyeong-jun, Won Tae-in, Yang Hyeon-jong
Catchers: Lee Ji-young, Yang Eui-ji
Infielders: Choi Jeong, Tommy Edman, Kang Baek-ho, Kim Ha-seong, Kim Hye-, Oh Ji-hwan, Park Byung-ho
Outfielders: Choi Ji-hoon, Kim Hyun-soo, Lee Jung-hoo, Na Sung-bum, Park Hae-min, Park Kun-woo
Australia:
Manager: David Nilsson
Pitchers: Tim Atherton, Matt Beattie, Liam Doolan, Kyle Glogoski, Josh Guyer, Sam Holland, Jon Kennedy, Tim Kennelly, Steve Kent, Daniel McGrath, Mitch Neunborn, Jack O’Loughlin, Chris Oxspring, Warwick Saupold, Will Sherriff, Josh Tols, Blake Townsend, Todd van Steensel, Luke Wilkins, Coen Wynne
Catchers: Ryan Battaglia, Alex Hall, Jordan McArdle, Robbie Perkins
Infielders: Jake Bowey, Jarryd Dale, Darryl George, Robbie Glendinning, Liam Spence, Logan Wade, Rixon Wingrove
Outfielders: Ulrich Bojarski, Andrew Campbell, Aaron Whitefield
People’s Republic of China:
Manager: Dean Treanor
Pitchers: Alan Carter, Gong Hai-cheng, Ju Kwon (aka Zhu Quan), Lin Qiang, Qi Xin, Su Changlong, Sun Hailong, Wang Weiyi, Wang Xiang, Wang Yuchen, Yi Jian, Zhang Hao, Zhao Fuyang, Zheng Chaoqun
Catchers: Chen Chen (not to be confused with the infielder), Li Ning, Li Yifan, Lu Yun
Infielders: Cao Jie, Ray Chang, Chen Chen (not to be confused with the catcher), Luan Chenchen, Kou Yongkang, Yang Jin
Outfielders: Han Xiao, Liang Pei, Liang Rongji, Luo Jinjun, Lyu Yuheng, Masago Yusuke
Czech Republic:
Manager: Pavel Chadim
Pitchers: Jeff Barto, Filip Čapka, Tomáš Duffek, Lukáš Ercoli, Lukáš Hlouch, Michal Kovala, David Mergans, Marek Minařík, Jan Novák, Daniel Padyšák, Ondřej Satoria, Martin Schneider, Jan Tomek, Boris Večerka, Marek Krejčiřík, Jake Rabinowitz
Catchers: Martin Červenka, Daniel Vavruša
Infielders: Willie Escala, Jakub Hajtmar, Jakub Kubica, Vojtěch Menšík, Milan Prokop, Filip Smola, Eric Sogard, Petr Zýma
Outfielders: Marek Chlup, Arnošt Dubový, Jakub Grepl, Marek Krejcirik, Matěj Menšík, Martin Mužík
United States:
Manager: Mark DeRosa
Pitchers: Jason Adam, Daniel Bard, David Bednar, Kyle Freeland, Kendall Graveman, Merrill Kelly, Clayton Kershaw, Lance Lynn, Miles Mikolas, Adam Ottavino, Ryan Pressly, Brooks Raley, Brady Singer, Adam Wainwright, Devin Williams
Catchers: Kyle Higashioka, J.T. Realmuto, Will Smith
Infielders: Pete Alonso, Tim Anderson, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Trea Turner, Bobby Witt Jr
Outfielders: Mookie Betts, Jeff McNeil, Cedric Mullins, Kyle Schwarber, Mike Trout, Kyle Tucker
Mexico:
Manager: Benji Gil
Pitchers: Erubiel Armenta, Javier Assad, Manny Barreda, Victor Castaneda, Luis Cessa, Jesús Cruz, Giovanny Gallegos, Felipe González, Adrián Martínez, Óliver Pérez, Roel Ramírez, Alan Rangel, Gerardo Reyes, Wilmer Rios, JoJo Romero, Jake Sánchez, Patrick Sandoval, Julio Urías, José Urquidy, César Vargas, Taijuan Walker, Samuel Zazueta
Catchers: Austin Barnes, Alejandro Kirk
Infielders: Jonathan Aranda, Joey Meneses, Isaac Paredes, Rowdy Tellez, Alan Trejo, Luis Urías, Roberto Valenzuela
Outfielders: Randy Arozarena, José Cardona, Jarren Duran, Alek Thomas, Alex Verdugo
Colombia:
Manager: Jolbert Cabrera
Pitchers: Elkin Alcalá, Adrián Almeida, Danis Correa, Nabil Crismatt, William Cuevas, Luis De Ávila, Luis Escobar, Santiago Flórez, Rubén Galindo, Pedro García, Río Gómez, Yapson Gómez, Tayron Guerrero, Jasier Herrera, Jeffry Niño, Carlos Ocampo, José Quintana, Jhon Romero, Reiver Sanmartín, Julio Teherán, José Torres, Ezequiel Zabaleta, Guillermo Zúñiga
Catchers: Jorge Alfaro, Gustavo Campero, Elías Díaz, Meibrys Viloria
Infielders: Jordan Díaz, Dayán Frías, Evan Mendoza, Fabián Pertuz, Adrián Sánchez, Donovan Solano, Giovanny Urshela
Outfielders: Oscar Mercado, Tito Polo, Harold Ramírez
Canada:
Manager: Ernie Whitt
Pitchers: Andrew Albers, Philippe Aumont, John Axford, Matt Brash, Mitch Bratt, Trevor Brigden, Indigo Diaz, R.J. Freure, Adam Loewen, Scott Mathieson, Nick Pivetta, Cal Quantrill, Evan Rutckyj, Noah Skirrow, Cade Smith, Curtis Taylor, Rob Zastryzny
Catchers: Kellin Deglan, Bo Naylor, Andy Yerzy
Infielders: Freddie Freeman, Edouard Julien, Otto López, Damiano Palmegiani, Abraham Toro, Jared Young
Outfielders: Owen Caissie, Denzel Clarke, Tyler O’Neill, Jacob Robson
Great Britain:
Manager: Drew Spencer
Pitchers: Donovan Benoit, Malik Binns, Richard Brereton, Daniel Cooper, Jake Esch, Chavez Fernander, Ian Gibaut, Gunnar Groen, Joseph King, Ryan Long, McKenzie Mills, Akeel Morris, Branden Noriega, Cam Opp, Michael Petersen, Chris Reed, Michael Roth, Andre Scrubb, Jack Seppings, Matteo Sollecito, Graham Spraker, Tahnaj Thomas, Tyler Viza, Alex Webb, Vance World
Catchers: Ural Forbes, Harry Ford
Infielders: Lucius Fox, B.J. Murray, Nick Ward, Justin Wylie
Outfielders: Alex Crosby, D’Shawn Knowles, Matt Koperniak, Andernee Seymour, Darnell Sweeney, Trayce Thompson, Chavez Young
Puerto Rico:
Manager: Yadier Molina
Pitchers: Jordan Bermudez, José Berríos, Alex Claudio, Fernando Cruz, José De León, Alexis Díaz, Edwin Díaz (not to be confused with the infielder), José Espada, Dominic Hamel, Jorge López, Anthony Maldonado, Jovani Morán, Nicholas Padilla, Emilio Pagán, Luis Queñones, Yacksel Ríos, Dereck Rodríguez, Héctor Santiago, Marcus Stroman, Duane Underwood Jr
Catchers: Martín Maldonado, MJ Melendez, Christian Vázquez
Infielders: Javier Báez, Edwin Díaz (not to be confused with the pitcher), Enrique Hernández, Francisco Lindor, Vimael Machín, José Miranda, Emmanuel Rivera, Neftalí Soto
Outfielders: Henry Ramos, Eddie Rosario, Nelson Velázquez
Venezuela:
Manager: Omar López
Pitchers: José Alvarado, Silvino Bracho, Endrys Briceño, Max Castillo, Jhoulys Chacín, Enmanuel De Jesús, Edwin Escobar, Luis García, Norwith Gudiño, Carlos Hernández, Darwinzon Hernández, Elieser Herneandez, Pablo López, Jesús Luzardo, Jhonathan Díaz, Andrés Machado, Germán Márquez, Martín Pérez, José Quijada, Eduwardo Rodríguez, José Ruiz, Ranger Suárez, Anthony Vizcaya, Catchers: Robinson Chirinos, Omar Narváez, Salvador Pérez
Infielders: José Altuve, Luis Arráez, Eduardo Escobar, Andrés Giménez, Luis Rengifo, Miguel Rojas, Eugenio Suárez, Gleyber Torres
Outfielders: Ronald Acuña Jr, David , Anthony Santander
Designated Hitter: Miguel Cabrera
Dominican Republic:
Manager: Rodney Linares
Pitchers: Bryan Abreu, Sandy Alcántara, Ronel Blanco, Génesis Cabrera, Diego Castillo, Roansy Contreras, Johnny Cueto, Enyel De Los Santos, Camilo Doval, Carlos Estévez, Jarlín García, Luis García, Yimi García, Cristian Javier, José Leclerc, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris, Joel Payamps, Gregory Soto, César Valde
Catchers: Francisco Mejí Gary Sánchez
Infielders: Willy Adames, Robinson Canó, Nelson Cruz, Rafael Devers, Wander Franco, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Manny Machado, Ketel Marte, Jeremy Peña, Jean Segura
Outfielders: Teoscar Hernández, Eloy Jiménez, Julio Rodríguez, Juan Soto
Israel:
Manager: Ian Kinsler
Pitchers: Jake Bird, Richard Bleier, Daniel Federman, Jake Fishman, Brandon Gold, Colton Gordon, Andrew Gross, Jake Kalish, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Katz, Adam Kolarek, Evan Kravetz, Drean Kremer, Shlomo Lipetz, Jake Miednik, Kyle Molnar, Bubby Rossman, Jacob Steinmetz, Robert Stock, Joey Wagman, Josh Wolf, Zack Weiss
Catchers: Jakob Goldfarb, Ryan Lavarnway, Garrett Stubbs
Infielders: Zack Gelof, Spencer Horwitz, Ty Kelly, Assaf Lowengart, Noah Mendlinger, Matt Mervis, Danny Valencia, Michael Wielansky
Outfielders: Alex Dickerson, Joc Pederson
Nicaragua:
Manager: Sandor Guido
Pitchers: Joaquín Acuña, Leo Crawford, Fidencio Flores, Kevin Gadea, Osman Gutiérrez, Duque Hebbert, Jonathan Loáisiga, Ronald Medrano, Erasmo Ramírez, J.C. Ramírez, Roniel Raudes, Carlos Rodríguez, Carlos Teller, Junior Tellez, Rodney Theophile
Catchers: Rodolfo Bone, Melvin Novoa
Infielders: Benjamín Aledría, Alex Blandino, Cheslor Cuthbert, Steven Leyton, Iván Marín, Elían Miranda, Juan Montes, Milkar Pérez, Wuillians Vásquez
Outfielders: Isaac Benard, Sandy Bermúdez, Dwight Britton, Norlando Valle
