article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ Team USA baseball schedule, roster & how to watch 2021 Olympics @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ 1948, which was produced for a study sponsored by Major League provided by Larry Lester, Wayne Stivers and Dick Clark of the Negro [11][12] Amateur pitcher Jean Ortega was a last minute addition due to an injury suffered by Acevedo. By the time that the series resumed in 1963, Major League Baseball had become the primary employer of Puerto Rican talent, making them ineligible to play in the Amateur World Series and the team did not participate in this edition. Pitcher Efrain Contreras set an Amateur World Series record by striking out 19 against the Netherlands Antilles. Puerto Rico was an inaugural member of the World Baseball Classic, making its debut in the first edition. Ducks and Sun Devils meet in crucial series at PK Park MLB fans will know the man behind Team Puerto Rico well. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true']{-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ Fixture, This article is about the men's team. Also representing the Red Sox, Kik Hernndez will be in centerfield. .ihHuHi{font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g118[id="sc-global-iSmFBW1"]{content:"sc-global-iSmFBW1,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#081c3b;width:145px;-ms-overflow-style:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ However, losses to Canada, Nicaragua and South Korea kept the team out of the final four. In the 1986 Amateur World Series, Puerto Rico tied for 7th at 56, despite outscoring opponents 5645. .groqnz{margin-bottom:32px;}/*!sc*/ The top two teams of each group will advance to the Super Round. h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ button:-moz-focusring,[type="button"]:-moz-focusring,[type="reset"]:-moz-focusring,[type="submit"]:-moz-focusring{outline:1px dotted ButtonText;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:last-child{border:none;}/*!sc*/ Puerto Rico's roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by former major leaguers Ivan De Jesus, Jesmuel Valentin and Noel Cuevas. their records to light as soon as suitable records are available for [5] In the first two games, Andy Gonzlez scored four doubles and Carlos Rivera hit his second home run of the round. After being absent from two World Cups, the team returned in 2005 but Puerto Rico Puerto Rico, managed by Bert Pea, went 65 despite being outscored overall, 6056. @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr.youtube iframe{width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ Does not apply. Within each position, players are listed in alphabetical order, with any affiliation to an MLB organization noted in parentheses.\n\n**Catchers: Martn Maldonado (Astros), MJ Melendez (Royals), Christian Vzquez (Twins)**\n\nOne of the strongest catching units in the tournament, Puerto Rico has a nice mix of experience with veterans Maldonado and Vzquez to go along with up-and-comer Melendez.\n\n**Infielders: Javier Bez (Tigers), Edwin Daz (Red Sox), Kik Hernndez (Red Sox), Francisco Lindor (Mets), Vimael Machn (Phillies), Jose Miranda (Twins), Emmanuel Rivera (D-backs), Neftali Soto**\n\nLindor and Bez are the most notable names in this group, and both players will be hungry to win after being part of the starting lineup that lost to Team USA in the title game in 2017. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Below is Puerto Rico's roster for the Americas Qualifier, led by former major leaguers Ivan De Jesus, Jesmuel Valentin and Noel Cuevas. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo{-webkit-flex:0 1 auto;-ms-flex:0 1 auto;flex:0 1 auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;text-align:left;height:56px;padding:0 16px 0 0;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{padding:0 16px;}}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g142[id="Share-sc-1t9fdg-0"]{content:"koKsQt,"}/*!sc*/ Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ A fun thing about this squad is its "team of the future" vibe, with 12 of its players currently playing in MiLB pipelines. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ Caribbean Leagues The Dominican Winter League, Mexican Pacific League, Puerto Rican League and Venezuelan Winter League send their league champions to compete in the annual Caribbean Series in February. This was followed by wins over the Dominican Republic (4:1) and Mexico (7:1). .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container{margin-bottom:32px;padding:43px 0 16px 0;position:relative;text-align:center;width:343px;}/*!sc*/ 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:8px;min-height:48px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input.left{padding-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ They finished 8th overall. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ Playing statistics and biographical data for this portion of our USA baseball doesn't exactly have a star-studded roster. Puerto Rico hosted Pool D of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, debuting with a 70 victory over Panama. [8] Puerto Rico won the 2008 Americas Baseball Cup on October 5, 2008, defeating Nicaragua in the final. article > header{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Luckily, the 2021 edition of . Selecting a player's name will bring up his statistics page and selecting a column title (Birthplace, Debut Year, Final Year) will allow you to re-sort the data. @media only screen and (min-width:568px){.hYmwpY{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ This fact severely limited the quantity of talent available for the national baseball team, due to the protective behavior exhibited by the MLB teams that signed these players since their teenage years. The team went on to gather six more medals during the tournament's existence, finishing second twice and third four times. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ Minor league Total Zone (Rctch&Rtz, 2005-2009) data provided by Caribbean Series Baseball Roster and Team Records - ESPN Of Puerto Rico's 30-man roster, 16 of them are pitchers. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{color:#aaaaaa;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;background-color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;}/*!sc*/ At the Olympics in 2021 it faced Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United States . Kevin Skiver is a content producer at The Sporting News. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ The outfielders named in the roster are Hibraim Cordova, Cesar Rivera, Aldemar Burgos, Edwin Gmez andBrahiam Maldonado. 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Future MLB player Hector Villanueva was part of the roster, but had an unsuccessful tournament going 2 for 13 with a double and no walks. J. Fontanez led in average (.432). body.side-nav-open{max-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;touch-action:none;position:fixed;top:0;width:100vw;}/*!sc*/ Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Photo courtesy of SB Nation. [type="checkbox"],[type="radio"]{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Puerto Rico has a lot of players in the MiLB pipeline, including third baseman Edwin Daz for the Red Sox, Vimael Machin for the Phillies, and Dereck Rodrguez for the Twins. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ After missing out another version of the Amateur World Series, the team returned in 1984, finishing behind Panama with a record of 67, despite gathering a 5446 advantage in runs. "We had great competition for each position. 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New York Yankees. *{box-sizing:border-box;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g154[id="newsletterLogostyle__NewsletterLogoContainer-sc-j5dgcz-0"]{content:"bZhBFV,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary.resizing{overflow-y:hidden;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g143[id="Styles__SocialContainer-sc-1h38xz1-0"]{content:"blLcNM,"}/*!sc*/ The team closed the round by losing the seeding game to the Dominican Republic, 42. data-styled.g120[id="headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0"]{content:"jDETbc,hSQYJO,"}/*!sc*/ Well have a great team., After a month of training and evaluation we have finished the team to represent Puerto Rico and qualify for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, said Jos Quiles Rosas, President of the National Federation. data-styled.g160[id="newsletterOptinstyle__InputWrapper-sc-d7sh2p-5"]{content:"hYmwpY,"}/*!sc*/ Puerto Rico is no stranger to the World Baseball Classic, nor is it unaccustomed to success. Beyond the MLB talent, however, the exciting thing about Puerto Rico isn't just its stars of today. researchers, including Cliff Blau, Art Cantu, Frank Hamilton, Reed Howard, information is continually unearthed, these numbers will continue to .blUWSx .share-button__link{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ due to ongoing research and/or limitations in published sources, so . Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Birth City Pre-NBA Draft Team Nationality; Jordan Cintron: F: 6-8: 220: Jun 11, 1998: Durham (NC) Indios de Mayaguez (United States) United States .bZhBFV img{max-width:220px;}/*!sc*/ Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Puerto Rico may not be in the Tier A group of favorites in this year's World Baseball Classic, but there is a lot of optimism for the two-time runner ups. Puerto Rico repeated their previous WBC performance in 2017, finishing as the tournament's runner-up. 1) The Negro Leagues Researchers and Authors Group put together by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thanks to a grant provided by Major League Baseball. Edwin Daz was the breakout star of 2022, Bez has been an MLB fixture, and Lindor is one of the biggest names in the sport already. Puerto Rico is playing in a crowded Pool D alongside the likes of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, so its competition is going to be fierce early and often. New York Riptide. A splinter cell of the national team won the bronze at the event's Federacin Mundial de Bisbol Amateur version with a record of 82. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ In the 1990 Baseball World Cup, Puerto Rico went 72 but finished 4th thanks to the format. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Facing the United States in an elimination game, Puerto Rico lost 65 after losing the lead during the final inning. 4-3, 24 Runs, 23 Runs Allowed. Puerto Rico World Baseball Classic roster: Edwin Daz, Francisco Lindor headline 2023 WBC team | Sporting News BAL DET 9:10a -124 PIT WAS 10:05a -160 KAN MIN 11:10a -225 SEA TOR 12:07p. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{padding-left:20px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ "The squad is . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Both have represented Puerto Rico in the WBC before, part of the starting lineup in 2017. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ Gonzalez, 51, won a pair of Most Valuable Player Awards during his playing days . Both have represented Puerto Rico in the WBC before, part of the starting lineup in 2017. The WBSC is recognised as the sole competent authority in Baseball and Softball by the International Olympic Committee. data-styled.g156[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Fieldset-sc-d7sh2p-1"]{content:"HQoYx,"}/*!sc*/ Infielders: Javier Bez (Tigers), Edwin Daz (Red Sox), Kik Hernndez (Red Sox), Francisco Lindor (Mets), Vimael Machn (Phillies), Jose Miranda (Twins), Emmanuel Rivera (D-backs), Neftali Soto. @media (min-width:1024px){.hUHmCp > article{margin:auto;max-width:967px;}.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.hUHmCp > article > aside{display:block;grid-column:9 / 13;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search{display:block;position:relative;color:#333333;width:inherit;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:56px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;-webkit-flex:99 1 45%;-ms-flex:99 1 45%;flex:99 1 45%;}/*!sc*/