2023 World Baseball Classic: Nicaragua team roster | Loaisiga, Ramirez, Cuthbert, Blandino
Here’s how Team Nicaragua’s roster will look for the 2023 World Baseball Classic held from March 8 to March 21.
Team Nicaragua have made it to World Baseball Classic for the first time ever with an impressive finish in the qualifying round, beating both Pakistan and Argentina. But just because this is their first WBC, don’t make the mistake of underestimating them. They have a long history in the WBC’s predecessor, the Baseball World Cup, where they finished as runner up five times. There is a sting in their tail for those who don’t show them respect.
Team Nicaragua 2023 World Baseball Classic roster
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Sandor Guido
- Bench coach: Julio Sanchez
- Pitching coach: Jorge De Paula
- Pitching coach: Cairo Murillo
- Hitting coach: Luis Alen
- First base coach: Jenrry Roa
- Third base coach: Franklin Lopez
- Batting practice coach: Yader Roa
Infielders
- Benjamin Alegria
- Alex Blandino
- Cheslor Cuthbert
- Brandon Leyton (Reds)
- Ivan Marin
- Elian Miranda
- Juan Diego Montes
- Milkar Perez (Mariners)
- Norlando Valle
Outfielders
- Isaac Benard
- Sandy Bermudez
- Dwight Britton
- Wuillians Vasquez
Catchers
- Rodolfo Bone
- Melvin Novoa
Pitchers
- Ronald Medrano R/R
- Erasmo Ramirez (Nationals) R/R
- Juan Carlos Ramirez R/R
- Carlos Rodriguez (Brewers) R/R
- Joaquin Acuña L/R
- Leonardo Crawford L/L
- Fidencio Flores R/R
- Kevin Gadea R/R
- Osman Gutierrez R/R
- Duque Hebbert R/R
- Jonathan Loaisiga (Yankees) R/R
- Carlos Teller L/L
- Junior Tellez R/R
- Rodney Theophile (Nationals) R/R
- Roniel Raudes R/R
Along with Panama, Nicaragua are one of the strongest sides in Central America, and this baseball-mad country reacted with euphoria to their qualification. Landing in Pool D, they will play their group stage games in Miami’s LoanDepot Park, where a strong and vocal fan base can be expected to push them on. They are in what is perhaps the toughest group with Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico looking to top the table, not to mention a very solid Israeli side who will put up a struggle for every run.