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World Baseball Classic to Feature 15 Former Reno Aces Representing Eight Nations

February 10, 2023

Reno, Nev. – Following the World Baseball Classic’s official rosters announcement on Thursday by Major League Baseball, 15 current and former Reno Aces players and coaches will be representing eight nations (Canada, Dominican Republic, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela) in the upcoming tournament beginning on March

Reno, Nev. – Following the World Baseball Classic’s official rosters announcement on Thursday by Major League Baseball, 15 current and former Reno Aces players and coaches will be representing eight nations (Canada, Dominican Republic, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela) in the upcoming tournament beginning on March 8th.

Six members of the 2022 Pacific Coast League Championship winning team, outfielder Dominic Fletcher, pitcher Humberto Mejia, catcher Dominic Miroglio, reliever Mitchell Stumpo, outfielder Alek Thomas, and manager Gil Velazquez will be participating in the tournament.

Below is the complete list of current and former Reno Aces players participating in the World Baseball Classic.

Pool A – Taichung, Taiwan (Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium)

Team Italy

  • Dominic Fletcher, Outfielder (2022)
  • Dominic Miroglio, Catcher (2022)
  • Mitchell Stumpo, Right-handed Pitcher (2021-22)

Team Panama

  • Randall Delgado, Right-handed Pitcher (2013, 2018)
  • Humberto Mejia, Right-handed Pitcher (2021-22)

Pool C – Phoenix, Ariz. (Chase Field)

Team Canada

  • Adam Loewen, Left-handed Pitcher (2016)

Team Great Britain

  • Trayce Thompson, Outfielder (2021)

Team Mexico

  • Alek Thomas, Outfielder (2021-22)
  • Gil Velazquez, Coach (2022)

Pool D – Miami, Fla. (loanDepot Park)

Team Dominican Republic

  • Ketel Marte, Infielder (2017, 2021)
  • Joel Payamps (2017-19)
  • Cesar Valdez, Right-handed Pitcher (2009-10)

Team Puerto Rico

  • Henry Ramos, Outfielder (2021)

Team Venezuela

  • Jhoulys Chacin, Right-handed Pitcher (2015)
  • David Peralta, Outfielder (2016)

The 20-team tournament will begin Pool Play on March 8th in Taichung, Taiwan, with Pool A followed by Pool B playing the next day in Tokyo, Japan. Starting on March 11th, Pools C and D will take place in the United States in Phoenix, Arizona, and Miami, Florida.

Qualifiers from Pool A and B will play the quarterfinals in Tokyo on March 15-16, while qualifiers for Pool C and D will square off in Miami on March 17-18. The WBC’s Semifinals and Finals will also take place in Miami at loanDepot Park from March 19-21.

The Reno Aces are slated to open the 2023 season at Greater Nevada Field on Friday, March 31st, against the Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Season Memberships are available via RenoAces.com, texting “MEMBER” to 21003, or calling (775) 334-7000.

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