For the second time a European selection will participate in the six-team Asia Winter Baseball League in Taiwan. After Gilberto Gerali led the team in 2015, the USSSA is taking care of the coaching staff. Former Major Leaguer Desmond Relaford was appointed as manager. He will be supported by bench coach Andrea D’Auria, who is also the general manager of the team, pitching coach Manu Olivera, infield coach Seth La Fera and catching instructor Danny Gorrin. Team Europe starts on November 26 into the winter ball season, which lasts through December 18.
European roster:
- Pitchers: Alvarez, Perez (Spain); Ciarla, Clemente, Coveri, Crepaldi, Fabiani (Italy); Habek (France); Harcksen, Ismail, Schutte, Taveras (Netherlands); Pirvu (Romania); Woeck (USA/Germany), Clemensia (Netherlands); Strzalka (Poland)
- Catchers: Ahrens (Germany), Pollock (USA/Germany), Brands (Netherlands). Muzik (Czech Republic)
- Infielders: Helder, Leonora, Weijgertse (Netherlands); Mercuri (Italy), Leo Rodriguez, Ustariz (Spain)
- Outfielders: Celli, Giordani (Italy); Urving Kemp (Netherlands)
Pirvu??This is a joke? He injured the shoulder (shoulder went off from the pond) in August. to this very poorly to throw the qualifying Group C in Poland.