World No. 8 Venezuela confirmed their roster for the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup. Frank Ugas will be the ace of the team, after his participation in the Men’s Softball World Cup last year in Auckland, New Zealand, helping his team to a sixth place finish.
Venezuela roster
- Angel Adames
- Juan Castillo
- Michelle Chirinos
- Jose Chirinos
- Yeferson Colmenares
- Joiser Falcon
- Yeison Díaz
- Jesus Gimenez
- Davidson Guevara
- Nishell Gutierrez
- Jose Leon
- Alexander Martinez
- Denny Monje
- Diomar Salas
- Xiomar Tupano
- Frank Ugas
Ugas and Angel Adames are the two players in the roster who appeared in the senior World Cup in December. The right-handed pitcher posted a 2.86 ERA in 7.1 innings, with six strikeouts; Adames played right field for Venezuela, hitting .154.
Venezuela hosted the Americas qualifier for WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, and earned the bronze medal. Ugas was the ace of the team during the qualifier, posting a 0.66 ERA.
Venezuela will open the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup in a very competitive Group B, facing No. 2 Canada, No. 3 Japan, No. 6 New Zealand, No 13 Team WBSC and No. 21 Israel. Venezuela will play Canada on Saturday’s opening day.
