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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Sep 18, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Manny Machado (13) celebrates with San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Manny Machado (13) celebrates with San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

1. Team Dominican Republic

Coming in at number one on this list is none other than Team Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic has housed Major League Baseball legends like David Ortiz, Robinson Cano, Albert Pujols, and many more. Every year, there are always excited players coming from the country.

Here is how they stack up as they look to bring home the trophy.

Infielders:

  • Gary Sanchez
  • Francisco Mejia
  • Robinson Cano
  • Rafael Devers
  • Wander Franco
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • Manny Machado
  • Ketel Marte
  • Jeremy Peña
  • Jean Segura

Outfielders:

  • Juan Soto
  • Nelson Cruz
  • Teoscar Hernandez
  • Eloy Jimenez
  • Julio Rodriguez

Starting Pitchers:

  • Sandy Alcantara
  • Johnny Cueto
  • Christian Javier
  • Roansy Contreras

Relief Pitchers:

  • Bryan Abreu
  • Ronel Blanco
  • Genesis Cabrera
  • Diego Castillo
  • Enyel De Los Santos
  • Camilo Doval
  • Carlos Estevez
  • Jarlin Garcia
  • Luis Garcia
  • Yimi Garcia
  • Jose LeClerc
  • Rafael Montero
  • Hector Neris
  • Joel Payamps
  • Gregory Soto
  • Cesar Valdez

Potential Lineup:

  1. CF Julio Rodriguez
  2. LF Juan Soto
  3. 3B Manny Machado
  4. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  5. 2B Jose Ramirez
  6. DH Rafael Devers
  7. RF Teoscar Hernandez
  8. C Gary Sanchez
  9. SS Jeremy Peña