Australia is kicking off preparations for the 2013 World Baseball Classic with an exhibition series against the Sydney Blue Sox from October 26 to 28. Manager Jon Deeble will use the so-called Australia Series to give some of Australia’s best prospects and amateur players a chance to make an impression for consideration to make the final roster for the WBC. Dushan Ruzic and Paul Mildren are players with European ties on the team. This year’s signees Robbie Perkins, Daniel McGrath and Zac Shepherd are also on the team, alongside former Major Leaguers Justin Huber and Luke Hughes.
| ROSTER | ||
| Corey Adamson | Outfielder | WA |
| Tim Atherton | Pitcher | ACT |
| Ryan Battaglia | Catcher | QLD |
| Adam Bright | LH Pitcher | VIC |
| Jeremy Cresswell | Short Stop | SA |
| Mitch Dening | Outfielder | NSW |
| Justin Erasmus | RH Pitcher | QLD |
| Darryl George | Third Base | VIC |
| Justin Huber | Utility | VIC |
| Luke Hughes | Infielder | WA |
| Tim Kennelly | Outfield/Pitcher | WA |
| Cameron Lamb | Pitcher | WA |
| Daniel McGRATH | LH Pitcher | VIC |
| Paul Mildren | LH Pitcher | SA |
| Scott Mitchinson | RH Pitcher | WA |
| Mitch Nilsson | Catcher | QLD |
| Richard Olson | RH Pitcher | SA |
| Kyle Perkins | RH Pitcher | ACT |
| Robbie Perkins | Catcher | ACT |
| Josh Roberts | Outfielder | QLD |
| Dushan Ruzic | RH Pitcher | SA |
| Zac Shepherd | Infielder | NSW |