According to Sponichi, Luciano Fernando was selected to Brazil’s World Baseball Classic qualifying roster. Brazil is scheduled to play the Qualifier 4, Qualifying Round at MCU Park in New York City in September.
Source: Sponichi 8/9/2016
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The Hanshin Tigers’ Naruohama facilities is being considered as a practice facility for teams participating in the World Baseball Classic’s Tokyo Pool.
Source: Sponichi 8/5/2016
0 CommentsPreliminary details for the Tokyo and Seoul Pools of the 2017 World Baseball Classic were released today.
First Round
Tokyo Pool
Seoul Pool
Second Round
Tokyo Pool
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Practice Games
Source: Samurai Japan announcement
0 CommentsThe Japan Professional Baseball Players Association (JPBPA) met with the NPB earlier today in Tokyo. They discussed a number of issues, including when to start the 2017 season.
The NPB is currently planning to start the 2017 season on March 31, however the JPBPA would like the league to consider the condition of players returning from the World Baseball Classic and push the start of the season back to April 7.
Players that participated in the 2013 World Baseball Classic had only about a week to prepare for the season. The JPBPA would like to give WBC players two weeks next year.
Source: Sponichi 6/13/2016, Nikkan Sports 6/13/2016
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