2023 Italy World Baseball Classic Roster

While a majority of Team Italy's roster is comprised of American players, it has several familiar names on the roster.

A strong infield group includes Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, Angels utilityman David Fletcher and Royals infielder Nick Lopez. The outfield pairs D-Backs farmhands Ben DeLuzio and Dominic Fletcher with Top 100 prospect Sal Frelick of the Brewers. The pitching staff is led by Cardinals righthander Andre Pallante and former Mets star Matt Harvey.

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