World Baseball Classic: Ranking the top 3 star-studded rosters

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Marcus Stroman #6 of team United States is awarded with the MVP trophy after their 8-0 win over team Puerto Rico during Game 3 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Marcus Stroman #6 of team United States is awarded with the MVP trophy after their 8-0 win over team Puerto Rico during Game 3 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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It’s that time again! Teams are stacking up with players to represent their country in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and go for the win. Across several countries, the World Baseball Classic is a must-see event every time it rolls around.

Let’s take a look at the World Baseball Classic rosters and rank the top three rosters in the event

3. Team Venezuela

Coming in at number three on my list is Venezuela. The World Baseball Classic has been around since 2006 and you can always count on Venezuela to have a solid team. In 2023, the squad features Ronald Acuña Jr, Luis Arraez, Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve, along with more!

Infielders:

  • Salvador Perez
  • Robinson Chirinos
  • Omar Narvaez
  • Luis Arraez
  • Miguel Cabrera
  • Jose Altuve
  • Andres Gimenez
  • Miguel Rojas
  • Luis Rengifo
  • Eugenio Suarez
  • Gleyber Torres
  • Eduardo Escobar

Outfielders:

  • Ronald Acuña Jr
  • David Peralta
  • Anthony Santander

Starting Pitchers:

  • Max Castillo
  • Luis Garcia
  • Jhoulys Chacin
  • Jhonathan Diaz
  • Eleiser Hernandez
  • Pablo Lopez
  • Jesus Luzardo
  • German Marquez
  • Martin Perez
  • Eduardo Rodriguez
  • Ranger Suarez
  • Angel Zerpa

Relief Pitchers:

  • Silvino Bracho
  • Endrys Briceno
  • Enmanuel De Jesus
  • Norwith Gudino
  • Carlos Hernandez
  • Darwinzon Hernandez
  • Andres Machado
  • Jose Quijada
  • Jose Ruiz
  • Anthony Vizcaya

Potential Lineup:

  1. CF Ronald Acuna Jr
  2. 2B Jose Altuve
  3. 1B Luis Arraez
  4. C Salvador Perez
  5. DH Eugenio Suarez
  6. RF Anthony Santander
  7. LF David Peralta
  8. SS Gleyber Torres
  9. 3B Eduardo Escobar