Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Team squads
The following contains the team squads for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.
Canada
The roster for the Canada national baseball team was as follows.[1][2]
- Manager: Terry Puhl, Greg Hamilton.
- Coaches: Denis Boucher (Pitching coach), Rob Ducey.
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 24 | James Avery | June 10, 1984 | Chattanooga Lookouts (AA) | ||
P | 35 | Chris Begg | September 12, 1979 | San Jose Giants (A+) | ||
P | 22 | Tim Burton | July 30, 1983 | Akron Aeros (AA) | ||
P | 37 | Rhéal Cormier | April 23, 1967 | Moncton Mets | ||
P | 23 | David Davidson | April 23, 1984 | Altoona Curve (AA) | ||
P | 31 | Steve Green | January 26, 1978 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) | ||
P | 25 | Mike Johnson | October 3, 1975 | La New Bears | ||
P | 32 | Brooks McNiven | June 19, 1981 | Connecticut Defenders (AA) | ||
P | 34 | Chris Reitsma | December 31, 1977 | Free agent | ||
P | 42 | R.J. Swindle | July 7, 1983 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) | ||
C | 28 | David Corrente | October 13, 1983 | Dunedin Blue Jays (A) | ||
C | 30 | Chris Robinson | May 12, 1984 | Tennessee Smokies (AA) | ||
17 | Emerson Frostad | January 13, 1983 | Frisco RoughRiders (AA) | |||
14 | Brett Lawrie | January 18, 1990 | Langley Blaze | |||
IF | 11 | Stubby Clapp | February 24, 1973 | Lexington Legends (coach) | ||
IF | 15 | Emmanuel Garcia | March 4, 1986 | Binghamton Mets (AA) | ||
IF | 9 | Matt Rogelstad | September 13, 1982 | Harrisburg Senators (AA) | ||
IF | 40 | Scott Thorman | January 6, 1982 | Richmond Braves (AAA) | ||
29 | Jimmy Van Ostrand | August 7, 1984 | Salem Avalanche (A) | |||
OF | 19 | Ryan Radmanovich | August 9, 1971 | Somerset Patriots | ||
OF | 20 | Michael Saunders | November 19, 1986 | Tacoma Rainiers (AAA) | ||
OF | 7 | Adam Stern | February 12, 1980 | Norfolk Tides (AAA) | ||
OF | 33 | Nick Weglarz | March 11, 1981 | Kinston Indians (A+) |
Pete Orr was originally named to the team, but pulled out when he was called up to the major league roster of the Washington Nationals.[3] He was replaced by 22-year-old Emmanuel Garcia.[4] Scott Richmond was also removed from the team when he was called up by the Toronto Blue Jays. Pitcher James Avery was named as a replacement.[5]
China
The roster for the China national baseball team was as follows.[6]
- Manager: Jim Lefebvre.
- Coaches: Steven Ontiveros (Pitching coach).
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | Bu Tao | January 1, 1983 | Sichuan Dragons | |||
P | Chen Junyi | August 26, 1981 | Guangdong Leopards | |||
P | Chen Kun | March 5, 1980 | Sichuan Dragons | |||
P | Guo Youhua | September 29, 1983 | Sichuan Dragons | |||
P | Li Chenhao | July 2, 1977 | Beijing Tigers | |||
P | Li Weiliang | September 2, 1980 | Beijing Tigers | |||
P | Liu Kai | October 11, 1987 | Gulf Coast Yankees | |||
P | Lu Jiangang | February 19, 1979 | Tianjin Lions | |||
P | Sun Guoqiang | August 11, 1974 | Jiangsu Hope Stars | |||
P | Wang Nan | October 7, 1981 | Beijing Tigers | |||
P | Xu Zheng | May 10, 1981 | Beijing Tigers | |||
P | Zhang Li | February 3, 1980 | Shanghai Eagles | |||
C | Wang Wei | December 25, 1978 | Arizona League Mariners | |||
C | Yang Yang | May 19, 1986 | Beijing Tigers | |||
IF | Jia Yubing | February 18, 1983 | Arizona League Mariners | |||
IF | Zhang Yufeng | February 9, 1977 | Shanghai Eagles | |||
IF | Sun Wei | September 11, 1976 | Beijing Tigers | |||
IF | Hou Fenglian | July 11, 1980 | Tianjin Lions | |||
IF | Jia Delong | July 4, 1985 | Guangdong Leopards | |||
OF | Feng Fei | February 18, 1983 | Sichuan Dragons | |||
OF | Li Lei | June 24, 1984 | Beijing Tigers | |||
OF | Sun Lingfeng | August 14, 1978 | Beijing Tigers | |||
OF | Wang Chao | March 23, 1985 | Tianjin Lions | |||
OF | Zhang Hongbo | June 6, 1980 | Guangdong Leopards |
Chinese Taipei
The roster for the Chinese Taipei national baseball team was as follows.
- Manager: Hung I-Chung [zh] (La New Bears).
- Coaches: Hsieh Chang-Heng (Chinatrust Whales), Lu Ming-Tsu [zh] La New Bears), Kung Jung-Tang (National Training Team).
- On August 13, 2008, right before the Chinese Taipei vs. Netherlands match, Chang Tai-Shan was banned by the IBAF on showing up in the Olympic Games after he was tested positive for a banned substance.[7] The Chinese Taipei National baseball team could only finish the Olympics with the remaining 23 players.
Cuba
The roster for the Cuba national baseball team was as follows.
- Manager: Antonio Pacheco.
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 99 | Pedro Luis Lazo | April 15, 1973 | Pinar del Río | ||
P | 42 | Miguel Lahera | January 24, 1985 | La Habana | ||
P | 45 | Jonder Martínez | June 22, 1978 | La Habana | ||
P | 64 | Elier Sánchez | October 4, 1986 | Camagüey | ||
P | 62 | Yadier Pedroso | April 9, 1986 | La Habana | ||
P | 23 | Vicyohandri Odelín | June 26, 1980 | Camagüey | ||
P | 16 | Adiel Palma | August 20, 1970 | Cienfuegos | ||
P | 32 | Norberto González | October 10, 1979 | Cienfuegos | ||
P | 20 | Norge Luis Vera | October 3, 1971 | Santiago de Cuba | ||
P | 74 | Luis Miguel Rodríguez | June 3, 1973 | Holguín | ||
C | 8 | Ariel Pestano | January 31, 1974 | Villa Clara | ||
C | 40 | Rolando Meriño | February 17, 1971 | Santiago de Cuba | ||
C | Eriel Sánchez | April 12, 1975 | Sancti Spíritus | |||
IF | 55 | Alexander Mayeta | February 22, 1977 | Industriales | ||
IF | 28 | Héctor Olivera | April 5, 1985 | Santiago de Cuba | ||
IF | 10 | Yulieski Gourriel | June 9, 1984 | Sancti Spíritus | ||
IF | 12 | Michel Enríquez | February 11, 1979 | Isla de la Juventud | ||
IF | 2 | Eduardo Paret | October 23, 1972 | Villa Clara | ||
IF | 3 | Luis Miguel Navas | February 2, 1980 | Santiago de Cuba | ||
OF | 1 | Giorvis Duvergel | September 8, 1979 | Guantánamo | ||
OF | 14 | Yoandry Urgellés | July 28, 1981 | Industriales | ||
OF | 88 | Alexei Bell | October 2, 1983 | Santiago de Cuba | ||
OF | 24 | Frederich Cepeda | April 8, 1980 | Sancti Spíritus | ||
OF | 54 | Alfredo Despaigne | June 17, 1986 | Granma |
Yunieski Maya and Yulieski González were originally named, but were replaced with Miguel Lahera and Elier Sánchez.
Japan
The roster for the Japan national baseball team was as follows.
- Manager: Senichi Hoshino.
- Coaches: Kōichi Tabuchi, Koji Yamamoto, Yutaka Oono.
South Korea
The roster for the South Korea national baseball team was as follows.
- Manager: Kim Kyung-Moon (Doosan Bears).
- Coaches: Cho Kye-Hyun [ko] (Samsung Lions), Kim Gwang-Soo [ko] (Doosan Bears), Kim Ki-Tae (Yomiuri Giants).
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 11 | Oh Seung-Hwan | July 15, 1982 | Samsung Lions | ||
P | 22 | Han Ki-Joo | April 29, 1987 | Kia Tigers | ||
P | 28 | Yoon Suk-Min | July 24, 1986 | Kia Tigers | ||
P | 91 | Song Seung-Jun | June 29, 1980 | Lotte Giants | ||
P | 51 | Jung Keun Bong | July 15, 1980 | LG Twins | ||
P | 17 | Kim Kwang-Hyun | July 22, 1988 | SK Wyverns | ||
P | 13 | Jang Won-Sam | June 9, 1983 | Woori Heroes | ||
P | 47 | Kwon Hyuk | November 6, 1983 | Samsung Lions | ||
P | 99 | Ryu Hyun-Jin | March 25, 1987 | Hanwha Eagles | ||
P | 21 | Chong Tae-Hyon | November 10, 1978 | SK Wyverns | ||
C | 20 | Jin Kab-Yong | May 8, 1974 | Samsung Lions | ||
C | 37 | Kang Min-Ho | August 18, 1985 | Lotte Giants | ||
IF | 10 | Lee Dae-Ho | June 21, 1982 | Lotte Giants | ||
IF | 25 | Lee Seung-Yeop | August 18, 1976 | Yomiuri Giants | ||
IF | 3 | Ko Young-Min | February 8, 1984 | Doosan Bears | ||
IF | 8 | Jeong Keun-Woo | October 2, 1982 | SK Wyverns | ||
IF | 18 | Kim Dong-Joo | February 3, 1976 | Doosan Bears | ||
IF | 7 | Park Jin-Man | November 30, 1976 | Samsung Lions | ||
IF | 14 | Kim Min-Jae | January 3, 1973 | Hanwha Eagles | ||
OF | 35 | Lee Jin-Young | June 15, 1980 | SK Wyverns | ||
OF | 15 | Lee Yong-Kyu | August 26, 1985 | Kia Tigers | ||
OF | 29 | Lee Taek-Keun | July 10, 1980 | Woori Heroes | ||
OF | 50 | Kim Hyun-Soo | January 12, 1988 | Doosan Bears | ||
OF | 39 | Lee Jong-Wook | June 18, 1980 | Doosan Bears |
Im Tae-Hoon had been originally named, but was replaced with Yoon Suk-Min.
Netherlands
The roster for the Netherlands national baseball team was a follows.|[8]
- Manager: Robert Eenhoorn
- Coaches: Brian Farley – Pitching coach, Wim Martinus – 1st base coach, Jack Hubbard – 3rd base coach, Paul van den Oever – Coach.
United States
The roster for the United States national baseball team was as follows.
- General Manager: Bob Watson
- Manager: Davey Johnson[9][10]
Pos. | No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Bats | Throws | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P | 40 | Brett Anderson | February 1, 1988 | Midland RockHounds (AA) | ||
P | 34 | Jake Arrieta | March 6, 1986 | Frederick Keys (A) | ||
IF | 18 | Brian Barden | April 2, 1981 | Memphis Redbirds (AAA) | ||
IF | 17 | Matthew Brown | August 8, 1982 | Salt Lake Bees (AAA) | ||
P | 30 | Trevor Cahill | March 1, 1988 | Midland RockHounds (AA) | ||
P | 47 | Jeremy Cummings | November 7, 1976 | Durham Bulls (AAA) | ||
IF | 2 | Jason Donald | September 4, 1984 | Reading Phillies (AA) | ||
P | 45 | Brian Duensing | February 22, 1983 | Rochester Red Wings (AAA) | ||
OF | 24 | Dexter Fowler | March 22, 1986 | Tulsa Drillers (AA) | ||
OF | 7 | John Gall | April 2, 1978 | Albuquerque Isotopes (AAA) | ||
IF | 10 | Mike Hessman | March 5, 1978 | Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) | ||
P | 39 | Kevin Jepsen | July 26, 1984 | Salt Lake Bees (AAA) | ||
P | 15 | Brandon Knight | October 1, 1975 | New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA) | ||
P | 21 | Mike Koplove | August 30, 1976 | Las Vegas 51s (AAA) | ||
OF | 44 | Matthew LaPorta | January 8, 1985 | Akron Aeros (AA) | ||
C | 6 | Louis Marson | June 26, 1986 | Reading Phillies (AA) | ||
P | 49 | Blaine Neal | April 6, 1978 | Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) | ||
IF | 3 | Jayson Nix | August 26, 1982 | Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA) | ||
OF | 14 | Nate Schierholtz | February 15, 1984 | Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) | ||
P | 37 | Jeff Stevens | September 5, 1983 | Buffalo Bisons (AAA) | ||
P | 29 | Stephen Strasburg | July 20, 1988 | San Diego State University | ||
C | 19 | Taylor Teagarden | December 21, 1983 | Oklahoma RedHawks (AAA) | ||
IF | 26 | Terry Tiffee | April 21, 1979 | Las Vegas 51s (AAA) | ||
P | 35 | Casey Weathers | June 10, 1985 | Tulsa Drillers (AA) |
Notes
- ^ Team Canada Olympic baseball roster Archived 2008-09-11 at the Wayback Machine accessed July 18, 2008
- ^ Baseball Canada Olympic Team Media Guide 2008 Archived March 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine accessed July 18, 2008
- ^ CBC Olympics – Orr backs out of Canadian Olympic Team accessed July 28, 2008
- ^ Emmanuel Garcia headed to Beijing accessed July 28, 2008
- ^ Avery tabbed to replace pitcher Richmond on Olympic team accessed August 1, 2008
- ^ Team China Olympic Roster (pdf)
- ^ Taiwan win minus doping test dropout Archived 2011-05-24 at the Wayback Machine AAP – August 13, 2008, 6:05 pm. Accessed August 13, 2008.
- ^ Netherlands Olympic Roster Finalized[permanent dead link] accessed July 18, 2008
- ^ mlb.mlb.com http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3142921&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
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