This Tuesday, Cuba unveiled the roster of 24 players who will represent the Tunas Lumberjacks in the upcoming Baseball Champions League. The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 8 to 13 at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.
Following extensive evaluations, the team, which includes several reinforcements, is comprised of three catchers, six infielders, four outfielders, and 11 pitchers. Notably, the lineup features some players who have been contracted in professional leagues.
The squad, under the guidance of manager Abeyci Pantoja, will compete against five clubs from various regional leagues, as reported by Prensa Latina. This event is organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). Participants are split into two groups: Group A includes the local team and invited squads such as the Florida Titans (Super Double A League of Puerto Rico) and the Chinandega Tigers (Nicaragua).
Meanwhile, Group B features the Tunas Lumberjacks, the Kane County Cougars (from the American Association of Professional Baseball, affiliated with MLB), and the Santa María Pirates (Curaçao).
According to JIT, the inaugural 2023 edition, also held in Mexico, was marked by the success of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a minor league team based in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
Tunas Lumberjacks Roster:
Catchers: Yosvani Alarcón (LTU), Rafael Viñales (LTU), Andrys Pérez (MTZ).
Infielders: Denis Peña (LTU), Yordanis Alarcón (LTU), Jean Lucas Baldoquín (LTU), Roberto Baldoquín (LTU), Luis Vicente Mateo (CFG), Tailon Sánchez (PRI).
Outfielders: Yunieski Larduet (LTU), Héctor Castillo (LTU), Yoelkis Guibert (SCU), Roel Santos (GRA).
Pitchers: Frank Luis Medina (PRI), Dariel Góngora (CMG), Yoennis Yera (MTZ), Andy Vargas (IND), Yadián Martínez (MAY), Yankiel Mauris (SSP), Alberto Pablo Civil (LTU), Albert Valladares (MAY), Keniel Ferraz (LTU), Rodolfo Díaz (LTU), Frank Abel Álvarez (PRI).
FAQs about the Tunas Lumberjacks in the Champions League
When will the Baseball Champions League take place?
The Baseball Champions League is scheduled from April 8 to 13.
Who is managing the Tunas Lumberjacks team?
The team is managed by Abeyci Pantoja.
Which teams are in Group B along with the Tunas Lumberjacks?
Group B includes the Tunas Lumberjacks, Kane County Cougars, and Santa María Pirates.