Israel probable staring lineup and pitcher against the Netherlands at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Israel brings power and experience to the table and will need to play some excellent baseball to keep their chances alive as they face a dominant Dominican Republic. Israel’s talented pitching staff will face some tough competition in Pool D.

Team Israel lineup against the Netherlands on March 10, 2026

1. Spencer Horwitz 2B
2. Harrison Bader DH
3. RJ Schreck CF
4. Zach Levenson LF
5. Cole Carrigg SS
6. Noah Mendlinger RF
7. Jake Gelof 3B
8. Matt Mervis 1B
9. Garrett Stubbs C

Starting pitcher for Israel against the Netherlands: Carlos Lequerica

Team Israel 2026 World Baseball Classic roster

Coaching staff

• Manager: Brad Ausmus
• Bench coach: Kevin Youkilis
• Pitching coach: Brad Goldberg
• Hitting coach: Tyger Pederson
• Hitting coach: Blake Gailen
• First base coach: Jason Bell
• Third base coach: Mark Loretta
• Bullpen coach: Jason Marquis

Infielders

• Cole Carrigg
• Colby Halter
• Jake Gelof
• Spencer Horwitz
• Noah Mendlinger
• Matt Mervis
• Benjamin Rosengard

Outfielders

• Harrison Bader
• Troy Johnston
• Zach Levenson
• Assaf Lowengart
• RJ Schreck

Catchers

• CJ Stubbs
• Garrett Stubbs

Pitchers

• Jaydenn Estanista
• Wendell Floranus
• Arij Fransen
• Lars Huijer
• Kenley Jansen
• Antwone Kelly
• Jaitoine Kelly
• Kevin Kelly
• Shairon Martis
• Eric Mendez
• Justin Morales
• Shawndrick Oduber
• JC Sulbaran
• Derek West
• Dylan Wilson
• Jamdrick Cornelia
• Ryjeteri Merite

With a strong bullpen and a good mix of pitchers, they were able to give account of themselves, even if they are in the grindingly tough Pool D. Venezuela and Dominican Republic managed to top this group, so pulling off an upset was just too much to ask in this difficult Pool D.

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