Israel team roster: Probable lineup and pitching rotation at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Israel brings power and experience to the table with a club that has all the gaps plugged. Hitting coach Kevin Youkilis should be able to squeeze the best out of a hard-hitting Harrison Bader and Spencer Horowitz, while a talented pitching staff will face some tough competition in Pool D.

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

Probable pitching rotation

1. Dean Kremer vs Venezuela on March 7
2. Rob Kaminsky vs Nicaragua on March 8
3. Ryan Prager vs Dominican Republic on March 9
4. Jordan Geber vs Netherlands March 10

Possible lineup

1. Cole Carrigg SS
2. RJ Schreck CF
3. Jake Gelof 3B
4. Garrett Stubbs C
5. Zach Levenson RF
6. Noah Mendlinger LF
7. CJ Stubbs DH
8. Colby Halter 2B
9. Jason Agresti 1B

We’ll keep you posted on Israel’s pitching rotation and lineup as the tournament approaches.

With a strong bullpen and a good mix of pitchers, they should be able to give account of themselves, even if they are in the grindingly tough Pool D. Venezuela and Dominican Republic are expected to top this group, but pulling off an upset is not beyond the reach of this Israeli side by any means.

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