Panama national baseball team

The Panama national baseball team is the national team of Panama. They are currently the 12th ranked baseball team in the world.[1]

Panama national baseball team
Information
Country Panama
FederationFedebeis
ConfederationCOPABE
ManagerLuis Ortiz
World Baseball Classic
Appearances2 (First in 2006)
Best result14

Current roster
2021 World Baseball Classic Qualifier roster
PlayersCoaches
Pitchers
 Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

  • Rodrigo Orozco
  • Jhonny Santos
  • Isaías Velásquez
 Manager
  • Luis Ortiz

Coaches

World Baseball Classic
 Panama
World Baseball Classic
Tournament Results
Puerto Rico 200614th
Puerto Rico 200915th
Medal Tally
Gold		-
Silver		-
Bronze		-
World Baseball Classic record Qualification record
Year Round Position W L RS RA W L RS RA
2006 Round 1 14th 0 3 7 20 No qualifiers held
2009 Round 1 15th 0 2 0 16 No qualifiers held
2013 Did not qualify 2 2 17 13
2017 Did not qualify 2 2 20 14
Total 2/4 0 5 7 36 4 4 37 27

2006
See also: 2006 World Baseball Classic rosters § Panama

Panama was placed in Pool C of the inaugural World Baseball Classic, playing at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico. In their opening game, they fell to hosts, 2-1, before losing to Cuba, 8-6, in extra innings. They concluded play with a 10-0, 7-inning loss to Netherlands, failing to get a hit off Dutch pitcher Shairon Martis.

2009
See also: 2009 World Baseball Classic rosters § Panama

Panama once again was sent to Puerto Rico for the 2009 World Baseball Classic, this time as part of the double-elimination Pool D. They opened their campaign with a 7-0 defeat to Puerto Rico, setting up an elimination game against the Dominican Republic, which they lost 9-0. Having failed to score a single run, Panama finished in 15th place overall, just ahead of South Africa.

2013
See also: 2013 World Baseball Classic – Qualifier 3

After finishing last in their pool for the 2009 Classic, Panama was forced to qualify for the 2013 edition. They were selected as the host for Qualifier 3 and were favored to qualify.[2] However, they were upset by Brazil, 3-2, in their opener. After defeating Nicaragua and Colombia in elimination matches, they faced off with Brazil again. Despite having multiple Major League Baseball players to Brazil's one, Panama fell again, 1-0, and missed the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

2017
See also: 2017 World Baseball Classic – Qualifier 3

Panama was again forced to qualify for the 2017 edition. They were selected as the host for Qualifier 3. After defeating France in their opener they fell to Colombia. After defeating France again, they set up a rematch with Colombia but lost the elimination game after Colombia's Dilson Herrera hit a late homer.[3]

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References
  1. https://rankings.wbsc.org/
  2. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/11/16/3654562/brazil-stuns-panama-in-world-baseball-classic-chinese-taipei-rolls
  3. http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/news/article/168318270/
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