Premier12
USA in the Premier12: Calendar, games, scores, roster and players
The USA Baseball team is gearing up for the 2024 WBSC Premier12 tournament, which kicks off on November 9, 2024.
The USA Baseball team is set to compete in the 2024 WBSC Premier12 tournament, beginning on November 9, 2024. This event held every four years, features the top 12 national teams from around the world, making it one of the most competitive tournaments in international baseball. Full schedule here.
The USA will play their group stage games in Guadalajara and Tepic, Mexico, facing off against Puerto Rico, the Netherlands, Venezuela, Panama, and Mexico.
What is the USA roster for the Premier 12 tournament?
The USA roster for the Premier12 is a mix of seasoned veterans and promising young talents. The 28-player roster includes 15 pitchers and 13 position players, none of whom are currently on Major League Baseball 40-man rosters.
Notable players include:
- Termarr Johnson (Pittsburgh Pirates), a top MLB prospect
- Anthony Gose, a Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic silver medalist
- Chris Okey (Los Angeles Dodgers), a five-time USA Baseball alum
- Touki Toussaint, a former 16U National Team player
USA roster Premier12
Pitchers
- Eric Adler; RHP; Chicago White Sox (AA)
- Dan Altavilla; RHP; Free Agent
- Sam Benschoter; RHP; Cincinnati Reds (AAA)
- Dylan Covey; RHP; Philadelphia Phillies (AAA)
- *Anthony Gose; LHP; Free Agent
- Zac Grotz; RHP; Acereros de Monclova (MEX)
- Rich Hill; LHP; Free Agent
- Casey Lawrence; RHP; Seattle Mariners (AAA)
- Antonio Menendez; RHP; Tampa Bay Rays (AA)
- Zane Mills; RHP; St. Louis Cardinals (AA)
- Spencer Patton; RHP; Olmecas de Tabasco (MEX)
- Evan Sisk; LHP; Kansas City Royals (AAA)
- Devin Sweet; RHP; Detroit Tigers (AAA)
- *Touki Toussaint; RHP; Free Agent
- Austin Vernon; RHP; Tampa Bay Rays (AA)
Catchers
- Drake Baldwin; C; Atlanta Braves (AAA)
- Willie MacIver; C; Colorado Rockies (AAA)
- *Chris Okey; C; Los Angeles Dodgers (AAA
Outfielders
- Justin Crawford; OF; Philadelphia Phillies (AA)
- Cam Devanney; INF/OF; Kansas City Royals (AAA)
- Chandler Simpson; OF; Tampa Bay Rays (AA)
- Luke Ritter; INF/OF; New York Mets (AAA)
- Ryan Ward; INF/OF; Los Angeles Dodgers (AAA)
Infielders
- Tim Elko; 1B; Chicago White Sox (AAA)
- *Termarr Johnson; INF; Pittsburgh Pirates (AA)
- Matt Shaw; INF; Chicago Cubs (AAA)
- Colby Thomas; OF; Oakland Athletics (AAA)
- Carson Williams; INF; Tampa Bay Rays (AA)
The Premier12 tournament was first held in 2015, and it quickly established itself as a key event in the international baseball calendar. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Olympic Games, adding an extra layer of significance to the competition
Team USA Premier12 opening round schedule
USA schedule
Nov. 9: Puerto Rico vs USA at 4 p.m. at Santa Teresita Stadium
Nov. 10: Netherlands vs USA at 4 p.m. at Santa Teresita Stadium
Nov. 11: USA vs Venezuela at 7 p.m. at Santa Teresita Stadium
Nov. 12: Panama vs USA at 7 p.m. at Santa Teresita Stadium
Nov. 13: USA vs Mexico at 8 p.m. at Estadio Panamericano, Guadalajara
Fans in the United States can catch all the action live on Fubo Sports Network, with the first game against Puerto Rico scheduled for 6:00 PM ET.