Cuba is preparing for the baseball event of the year, the Premier 12, and the island’s Federation announced the intention to put together a “strong” team to compete in Group B.
Recently, the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced the two groups for the Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS, with the 12 participants who qualified through the world ranking.
In the case of Cuba, “the baseball management intends to form a strong team, for which it is holding conversations with players belonging to Major League Baseball clubs,” as detailed Jit.
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It is known that the no. 2 in the world Mexico, no. 3 United States, no. 6 Venezuela, no. 7 Netherlands, no. 10 Panama and no. 12 Puerto Rico will compete in Group A from November 10 to 14 at the Estadio Panamericano Charros de Jalisco in Guadalajara, Jalisco and the Estadio Santa Teresita in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
On the other hand, no. 1 Japan, no. 4 Korea, no. 5 Chinese Taipei, no. 8 Cuba, no. 9 Dominican Republic and no. 11 Australia will play in Group B of the Premier.
The entity indicates that “Group B will open on November 13 with Japan playing Australia at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, in addition to matches at the Taipei Dome and Tianmu Stadium in Taipei City. The Taipei Dome and Tianmu Stadium will host the remaining 12 matches until November 18.”
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However, the directors of Cuban baseball have “made it clear that the first calls to the ranks will be for those who stand out in the 63rd National Baseball Series and then in the elite league,” the portal expands.
Days ago there was talk that the participation in the Premier 12 of active Cuban baseball players on the roster of 40 MLB teams is in doubt. However, other so-called international players could join the national team.
Journalist Carlos Alberto Hernández Luján, who reported the press conference organized by baseball directors on the island, confirmed the information that has been handled since the end of the World Classic and that they would once again have players who were not linked to the Federation to represent to the country.
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2024-04-18 21:07:23
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