by British Baseball, www.britishbaseball.org
The Great Britain Baseball coaching staff has announced a 40-man preliminary roster of players, one step away from the 24 players who will ultimately be selected to compete in the World Cup to be held in Europe from September 9-27.
The 40 players selected are listed below in alphabetical order along with their age, primary position and current team. More detailed information about the squad will published over the next month.
World Cup: GB 40-man preliminary roster
Ryan Baker
24
Catcher
Staten Island Yankees, USA (A)
Chris Berset
21
Catcher
University of Michigan, USA
Drew Bignall
23
Right-handed pitcher
Formerly of Trinity University, Texas
Tom Boleska
23
Right-handed pitcher
Lynchburg Hillcats, USA (A)
Brook Coatsworth
27
Right-handed pitcher
Olympia Haarlem, Holland
Tim Collins
27
Infield
St Catharines Metros, Canada
Brian Essery
35
Right-handed pitcher
St Catharines Metros, Canada
Mitch Evans
28
Catcher
No current team
Chris Falls
26
Infield
Mannheim Tornados, Germany
Darren Heath
29
Outfield
No current team
Raef Hobbs-Brown
23
Outfield
Mainz Athletics, Germany
Jason Holowaty
35
Infield
Namur Angels, Belgium
Sam Jew
22
Right-handed pitcher
Arkansas State University, USA
Michael Johnson
21
Outfield
California State University Stanislaus, USA
Richard Klijn
19
Outfield
Regensburg Legionaere, Germany
Will Lintern
25
Catcher
Gauting Indians, Germany
Matt McGraw
24
Outfield
Neptunus, Holland
Aeden McQueary
24
Right-handed pitcher
ADO, Holland
Matt Maitland
23
Right-handed pitcher
Bracknell Blazers, UK
Alex Malihoudis
30
Outfield
Senart Templiers, France
Brad Marcelino
27
Outfield
San Diego Astros, USA
Dave Mercado
23
Right-handed pitcher
Harrowgate Tigers, UK
Chris Mowday
28
Right-handed pitcher
RCH, Holland
Mike Nickeas
26
Catcher
Binghamton Mets, USA (AA)
Craig Pycock
30
Right-handed pitcher
Mannheim Tornados, Germany
Jason Rees
25
Outfield
HCAW, Holland
Evan Romanchuk
24
Infield
Namur Angels, Belgium
Gary Rose
25
Left-handed pitcher
Oshawa Royals, Canada
James Rutherford
29
Outfield
Leafside Leafs, Canada
Alex Smith
28
Right-handed pitcher
No current team
Stephen Spragg
26
Right-handed pitcher
Eurostars, Holland
Tom Stack-Babich
23
Outfield
Southern Illinois Miners, USA
Drew Taylor
27
Left-handed pitcher
Toronto Maple Leafs, Canada
Gary Tongue
29
Right-handed pitcher
Dortmund Wanderers, Germany
Ryan Trask
24
Outfield
Bracknell Blazers, UK
Sam Wiley
22
Infield
Dodgers Eastern Elite, USA
Brant Ust
31
Infielder
Formerly of Tacoma Rainers, USA (AAA)
Paul Waterman
24
Left-handed pitcher
Gauting Indians, Germany
Sam Whitehead
26
Right-handed pitcher
Heidenheim Heidekoepfe Germany
Ian Young
29
Infield
Rouen Huskies, France
The Great Britain staff for the World Cup will be:
Head Coach
Stephan Rapaglia
Pitching Coach
Brian Cleary
Assistant Coach
Charlie Sullivan
Trainer
Alan Dean
General Manager
Alan Smith