Israel names 14 core players, staff for WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup

Israel names 14 core players, staff for WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup
20/03/2023
The European team unveiled a 14-player list for the first WBSC softball tournament of the year.

World No. 21 Israel announced today a 14-man list for the inaugural edition of the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, to be played at Nafaldo Cargnel Stadium in Parana, Argentina, from 15-23 April. Israel will be managed by Corey Vyner.

Israel qualified for this World Cup after a bronze medal finish at the European Championship, played in July last year. No. 6 Czechia claimed the title, followed by No. 11 Denmark.

Israel U-23 Men’s National Softball Team

  1. Gil Alon
  2. Itai Dabush
  3. Oren Bobrov
  4. Liam Forberg
  5. Omer Hanegbi
  6. Shani Hadar
  7. Ben Kantor
  8. Keir Leon
  9. Adi Leon
  10. Alon Paz
  11. Avinoam Sachs
  12. Seth Ross
  13. Avi Segal
  14. Bar Shrim

Staff

  • Corey Vyner- Head Coach
  • Ben Ten Pas - Assistent Coach
  • Sisko Sabate - Assistent Coach
  • Cathy Grubber - Carolina Marchioli
  • Delegation Leader - Trainer
  • Jay Ross - Manager

Israel will open the World Cup in Group B, against No. 2 Canada, No. 3 Japan, No. 7 New Zealand, No. 8 Venezuela, and Team WBSC. The top three finishers from each group will advance to the Super Round. On Opening Day, Israel will play against New Zealand at 12:30 local time.