Brewers fans will have plenty of reason to watch the World Baseball Classic as 14 players from the Brewers organization are scheduled to take part.  The full rosters were announced today.  Here is a list of Brewers players on WBC rosters:

 

 

 

 

Ryan Braun

Jonathan Lucroy

 

 

 

 

Hiram Burgos

Martin Maldonado

 

 

 

 

Marco Estrada

Yovani Gallardo

 

 

 

 

John Axford

Taylor Green

Jim Henderson

Rene Tosoni

 

 

 

 

Hainley Statia

 

 

 

 

Mike Walker

 

 

 

 

Carlos Gomez

 

 

 

 

Jeff Bianchi

The Brewers will even be represented behind the scenes during the World Baseball Classic.  In addition to the players on the field, Brewers Visiting Clubhouse Manager Phil Rozewicz will serve as clubhouse manager for the Dominican Republic team and Brewers Vice President – Communications Tyler Barnes will serve as a media liaison for games played at Marlins Park in Miami.

KEY DATES IN THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC FOR BREWERS FANS

Tuesday, March 5; Brewers vs. Team Canada – Maryvale Baseball Park, 1:05 p.m. (Arizona Time); 2:05 p.m. (Milwaukee Time)

In an exhibition game during the exhibition season, the Brewers squad will take on the Canadian team at Maryvale Baseball Park.  There are a lot of Canadian connections in the Brewers organization.  Doug Melvin and Gord Ash are both natives along with a number of players on the Brewers roster.  Personally, I’m a fan of “Oh Canada” and can’t wait to hear that prior to the game.  It will also be interesting to see John Axford, Taylor Green and Jim Henderson suit up in the visiting clubhouse in Team Canada uniforms against their Brewers teammates  (I wonder if they will pop in and say hi!?).  Rene Tosoni, a name that might not be familiar with most Brewers fans, was signed to a minor league contract by the Brewers recently.  The outfielder played with the Minnesota Twins last season.

Friday, March 8; Spain at Puerto Rico – Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan Puerto Rico, 4:30 p.m. (Milwaukee Time)

Hiram Burgos and Martin Maldonado make their WBC debut for Puerto Rico in their native country.

Friday, March 8, Mexico at United States – Chase Field, Phoenix Arizona, 7:00 p.m. (Arizona Time); 8:00 p.m. (Milwaukee Time)

For Brewers fans in Arizona for Spring Training, this is going to be a great day.  Catch the Brewers and Rangers at 1 p.m. in Maryvale and then head downtown to Chase Field to see Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy and Team USA take on Marco Estrada, Yovani Gallardo and Team Mexico.

If you are heading to Arizona for Spring Training to see the Brewers, I would highly recommend fitting in a WBC game into your itinerary.  It is a fun atmosphere and a chance to see some players you might not normally see.  In addition to Chase Field, games will also be held at Salt River Field at Talking Stick.

For full information on the World Baseball Classic including ticket information, schedules and rosters, click here.

–JOHN

johnandcait@brewers.com