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) /

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Paul Goldschmidt #46 and Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals look on after the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14, 2021 in New York City. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 7-6 in eleven innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

2. Team USA

Coming in at number two on the list is Team USA. The reigning WBC champions are looking to win back-to-back trophies.

Here’s how they stack up.

Infielders:

JT Realmuto
Kyle Higashioka
Will Smith
Pete Alonso
Paul Goldschmidt
Tim Anderson
Trea Turner
Jeff McNeil
Trea Turner
Bobby Witt Jr.
Nolan Arenado

Outfielders:

Mookie Betts
Cedric Mullins
Kyle Schwarber
Mike Trout
Kyle Tucker

Starting Pitchers:

Nestor Cortes
Merrill Kelly
Clayton Kershaw
Lance Lynn
Miles Mikolas
Brady Singer
Adam Wainwright

Relief Pitchers:

Jason Adam
Daniel Bard
David Bednar
Kendall Graveman
Nick Martinez
Adam Ottavino
Ryan Pressly
Brooks Raley
Devin Williams

Potential Lineup:

SS Trea Turner
LF Mookie Betts
CF Mike Trout
1B Paul Goldschmidt
3B Nolan Arenado
DH Pete Alonso
C J.T. Realmuto
2B Jeff McNeil
RF Kyle Tucker

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