We know Czech and Extraliga rosters for All Star Game at PBW
The Czech national team will play at All Star Game at Prague Baseball Week this weekend. Fans already know who they can look forward to.
We get to see a lot of newcomers on the national team roster. Manager Pavel Chadim added 10 of them, 5 of which are under 20 years old. One could say he is starting the preparation phase for World Baseball Classic 2026, which he confirmed for baseball.cz. “We would like to give a chance to the younger players in the 10 games, who could be a part of the national team in the future. We want to use this year without European Championship to extend the portfolio of the players who could represent Czech baseball at WBC in 2026. “
The oldest players on the roster are due Petr Zýma and Tomáš Duffek. Martin Červenka is also nominated and naturally, the team is missing the players who play abroad.
13 pitchers, 12 position players and 3 catchers nominated for Prague Baseball Week! ⚡️Roster includes ten newcomers, while the returnees to the national team are pitchers Tomas Duffek & Lukas Ercoli. 👋🏻 Who are you most looking forward to seeing on the field?
— BaseballCzech (@BaseballCzech) June 20, 2024
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Extraliga team roster
The Extraliga roster was also announced. Majority of it came from the fan votes, where 1622 of them participate from all across the world. There are 4 foreigners who will play in the starting lineup. Japanese Natsuki Tamba will be the starter, along with his Eagles Praha teammate Willie De La Barcena who will DH. Cameron Liss (Nuclears) was picked as a closer. Tempo Praha, who hosts the event, will have a trio Šimon Drápela, Michal Zelenka, and Elvys Castro in the starting lineup. The remainder of the players are from Hroši and Draci.
#ALLSTARGAME All-Star lineup is complete! ⭐️ Natsuki Tamba will take the hill for the national team, with the home guy behind the dish and outfield in pure Hrosi colors. 👋🏻 You voted for the starting lineup by an incredible 1,622 votes. Thank you and see you on June 29th at… pic.twitter.com/qnwi7N5mqh
— BaseballCzech (@BaseballCzech) June 12, 2024
The entire All Star Game program starts on Saturday on 10:30 when the U10 and U13 games starts. The traditional and popular Homerun Derby start at 14:30. It will be followed by a concert from Sound City and the main event start at 17:00.
#ALLSTARGAME All-Star lineup is complete! ⭐️ Natsuki Tamba will take the hill for the national team, with the home guy behind the dish and outfield in pure Hrosi colors. 👋🏻 You voted for the starting lineup by an incredible 1,622 votes. Thank you and see you on June 29th at… pic.twitter.com/qnwi7N5mqh
— BaseballCzech (@BaseballCzech) June 12, 2024
