STACKED TEAM USA TAKES ON WBC FIELD

The 2023 World Baseball Classic was set to begin March 7 with a star-studded United States team looking to defend its 2017 title, the Americans’ first time winning the tournament that began in 2006.

The Americans begin pool play on March 11, playing four games in five days against Great Britain, Mexico, Canada and Colombia at Chase Field in Arizona. The top two teams advance from the group stage, followed by the singleelimination quarterfinals, semifinals and final at LoanDepot Park in Miami.

Here’s a look at the United States’ full roster and coaching staff:

Pitchers

Jason Adam (Rays) Daniel Bard (Rockies) David Bednar (Pirates) Kyle Freeland (Rockies) Kendall Graveman (White Sox) Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks) Lance Lynn (White Sox) Nick Martinez (Padres) Miles Mikolas (Cardinals) Adam Ottavino (Mets) Ryan Pressly (Astros) Brooks Raley (Mets) Brady Singer (Royals)

Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) Devin Williams (Brewers)

Catchers

Kyle Higashioka (Yankees) J.T. Realmuto (Phillies) Will Smith (Dodgers)

Infielders

Pete Alonso (Mets)

Tim Anderson (White Sox) Nolan Arenado (Cardinals) Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals) Trea Turner (Phillies) Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)

Outfielders

Mookie Betts (Dodgers) Jeff McNeil (Mets) Cedric Mullins (Orioles) Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) Mike Trout (Angels) Kyle Tucker (Astros)

Team USA coaching staff

Mark DeRosa (manager)

Jerry Manuel (bench coach)

Brian McCann (bench coach)

Ken Griffey Jr. (hitting coach)

Andy Pettitte (pitching coach)

Lou Collier (first base coach)

Dino Ebel (third base coach)

Dave Righetti (bullpen coach) Michael Young (batting practice pitcher) Carlos Munoz (bullpen catcher)