Canada Announces Roster for WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group B – World Baseball Softball Confederation

Softball Canada has announced the roster for the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group B tournament, taking place July 10-14 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

“We are all excited and ready to go for the WBSC World Cup Group Stage,” said John Stuart, head coach of the Canadian men’s national team. “Although some of our veterans will not be available for this event, it is a great opportunity for our coaching staff to see some of our players don the maple leaf and represent Canada for the first time. Our goal remains the same as ever: compete for first place on the final day.”

The following athletes will represent Canada:

1. Bryan Abrey
2. Blake Hunter
3. Cory Jones
4. Dallas Kipfer
5. Justin Laskowski
6. Jeff Lyons
7. Mason McKay
8. Scott Nehaj
9. Steven Normand
10. Tyler Pauli
11. Jordan Pomeroy
12. Tyler Randerson
13. Mathieu Roy
14. Justin Schofield
15. My Sebastian
16. Nick White

Canada currently ranks third in the WBSC/KONAMI Men’s Softball World Ranking and is looking to build on the success it achieved after winning a silver medal at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup New Zealand 2022.

The WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group B competition consists of World No. 1 Argentina, World No. 3 Canada, World No. 10 New Zealand, World No. 11 Singapore, World No. 16 Israel and World No. 24 Hong Kong China.

The Dominican Republic (No. 14) and Australia (No. 2) have already secured their spots in the 2025 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals following the conclusion of Group A in Hermosillo, Mexico last month, leaving six spots up for grabs. The top two teams from each group stage, along with two wildcards, will qualify for the 2025 WBSC World Cup Finals, which will be held July 8-13, also in Prince Albert.

Group C will be played from September 17 to 21 in Oklahoma City, USA.