WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
2023 World Baseball Classic: Mexico team roster | Arozarena, Verdugo, Sandoval, Tellez
Here’s how Mexico’s roster will look for the 2023 World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against Japan
Mexico will face Japan Monday night in semifinals after an exciting quarterfinal matchup against Puerto Rico. In the group stage in which they beat the US, Canada and Great Britain with their only loss came to Colombia in the first game.
Their strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense has taken Mexico this far. They’ll be facing a tough rival in Japan, who are undefeated and look to be the favorites tonight. Here’s who we think will lineup tonight against Ohtani and company.
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Mexico 2023 World Baseball Classic roster
Coaches
- Manager: Benji Gil
- General manager: Rodrigo Lopez
- Bench coach: Vinny Castilla
- Batting coaches: Jacob Cruz, Ever Magallanes, Bobby Magallanes
- Pitching coaches: Elmer Dessens, Rigoberto Beltran
- 1B coach: Gil Velazquez
- 3B coach: Tony Perezchica
Infielders
- Jonathan Aranda (Rays)
- Joey Meneses (Nationals)
- Isaac Paredes (Rays)
- Rowdy Tellez (Brewers)
- Alan Trejo (Rockies)
- Luis Urías (Brewers)
- Roberto Valenzuela
Outfielders
- Randy Arozarena (Rays)
- Jose Cardona
- Jarren Duran (Red Sox)
- Alek Thomas (D-backs)
- Alex Verdugo (Red Sox)
Catchers
- Austin Barnes (Dodgers)
Pitchers
- Erubiel Armenta (Phillies)
- Javier Assad (Cubs)
- Luis Cessa (Reds)
- Jesus Cruz (Phillies)
- Giovanny Gallegos (Cardinals)
- Adrian Martinez (A’s)
- Gerardo Reyes (Angels)
- Wilmer Rios
- JoJo Romero (Cardinals)
- Jake Sanchez (Padres)
- Patrick Sandoval (Angels)
- Julio Urías (Dodgers)
- José Urquidy (Astros)
- César Vargas
- Taijuan Walker (Phillies)
- Samuel Zazueta