The European presence at the World Baseball Classic continues to deepen, and the confirmed rosters for Czechia , Great Britain, Italy and the Netherlands underline how diverse the continent’s baseball pathways have become. From homegrown development systems to players embedded in MLB organizations, these four teams showcase very different roster-building philosophies.
Below is a roster-specific, player-driven analysis of each European WBC squad, strictly based on the attached rosters. Find all 20 rosters here.
Czechia
Pitchers Position Players Jeff Barto, — Matouš Bubeník (C) — Filip Čapka, — Martin Červenka (C) — Tomáš Dufek, — Martin Zelenka (C) — Lukáš Ercoli, — Martin Červenka (INF) — Lukáš Hlouš, — Ryan Johnson (INF) — Filip Kollman, — Vojtěch Mensík (INF) — Michal Kovala, — Martin Muzik (INF) — Marek Minařík, — Jan Pospíšil (INF) — Jan Novák, — Milan Prokop (INF) — Tomáš Ondra, — Terin Vavra (INF) — Daniel Padyšák, — Marek Chlup (OF) — Ondřej Satoria, — William Escala (OF) — Martin Schneider, — Marek Krejčík (OF) — Ondřej Vaník, — Max Přida (OF) — Boris Večerka, — Michal Šindelka (OF) —
Great Britain
Pitchers Position Players Jack Anderson, Red Sox Will Cresswell (C), Blue Jays Brendan Beck, Yankees Harry Ford (C), Nationals Tristan Beck, Giants Jazz Chisholm Jr. (INF), Yankees Donovan Benoit, — Nate Eaton (INF), Red Sox Chavez Fernandez, — Lucius Fox (INF), — Gary Gill Hill, Rays Ivan Johnson (INF), Reds Antonio Knowles, Dodgers Ian Lewis Jr. (INF), Marlins Miles Langhorne, Brewers BJ Murray (INF), Cubs Ryan Long, Orioles Nick Ward (INF), — Michael Petersen, Marlins Matt Koperniak (OF), Cardinals Jack Seppings, Brewers Kristian Robinson (OF), Diamondbacks Graham Spraker, — Treyce Thompson (OF), — Nakev Victor, Angels Justin Wylie (OF), — Ryler Viza, — Nick Wells, — Owen Wild, Rays Vance Worley, —
Italy
Pitchers Position Players Sam Aldegheri, Angels Alberto Mineo (C), — Dan Altavilla, Twins Kyle Teel (C), White Sox Dylan DeLucia, Guardians Sam Antoci (INF), White Sox Alessandro Ercolani, Pirates Jon Berti (INF), — Matt Festa, Guardians Zach Dezenzo (INF), Astros Gordon Graceffo, Cardinals Andrew Fischer (INF), Brewers Alek Jacob, Padres Giacomo LaSarcina (INF), — Joe La Sorsa, Pirates Miles Mastrobuoni (INF), Mariners Michael Lorenzen, — Vinnie Pasquantino (INF), Royals Ron Marinaccio, Padres Thomas Saggese (INF), Cardinals Kyle Nicolas, Pirates Jac Caglianone (OF), Royals Aaron Nola, Phillies Dominic Canzone (OF), Mariners David Ottavino, — Jakob Marsee (OF), Marlins Gabriele Quattrini, — Nick Morabito (OF), Mets Greg Weissert, Red Sox Dante Nori (OF), Phillies
Netherlands
Pitchers Position Players Jairdrick Cornelia, Mets Hendrick Clementina (C), — Jayden Estanista, Phillies Chadwick Tromp (C), Braves Wendell Floranus, — Ozzie Albies (INF), Braves Arik Fansen, — Xander Bogaerts (INF), Padres Lars Huijer, — Didi Gregorius (INF), — Kenley Jansen, Tigers Jurickson Profar (OF), Braves Antwone Kelly, Pirates Jonathan Schoop (INF), — Jairon Kelly, Diamondbacks Ray-Patrick Didder (OF), — Kevin Kelly, — Drew Jones (OF), Diamondbacks Shairon Martis, — Cedanne Rafaela (OF), Red Sox Eric Mendez, — Delano Selassa (OF), — Rhyjet Miller, Reds Justin Morales, — Shandrick Oduber, Dodgers Juan Carlos Sulbaran, — Derek West, — Dysh Wilson, Mariners