Although none of their players plays in the MLB, Cuba is regarded as one of the favorites in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. There’s no doubting the talent on this roster. If all things were equal, a number of these players would make it in the major leagues. Here’s Cuba’s roster in the 2009 WBC:
Abreu Correa, Jose Dariel – Infielder
Anderson Stephes, Leslie – Outfielder
Bell Quintero, Alexeis – Outfielder
Bello Velozo, Yenier Eduardo – Catcher
Cepeda Cruz, Frederich – Outfielder
Cespedes Milanes, Yoennis – Outfielder
Champan de la Cruz, Albertin Aroldis – Pitcher
Charles Martinez, Yorelvis – Infielder
Despaigne Rodriguez, Alfredo – Outfielder
Durante Hernandez, Donal – Infielder
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South Korea beat Cuba in the gold medal game in a game considered by many to be a major upset. Cuba has long been a power in Olympic baseball, however South Korea proved to be too good and too clutch as they won all nine of their games in the tournament.
Going into the tournament, many experts claimed that Cuba and Japan were the favorites. However, South Korea is the team that will go home with the gold medal for baseball.
Leading 3-2 in the ninth inning, the South Koreans forced a game-ending double play with the bases loaded. …read more