Dominican Republic and Panama announce U18 baseball rosters

The Dominican Republic and Panama have announced their respective 20-player rosters for the U18 Baseball Premundial tournament. The competition is scheduled to take place from October 22 to 29 at the IPL Academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic squad will be led by manager Mendy López, with Jesús Lantigua serving as general manager. The roster includes eight pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, two outfielders, and two utility players. The Dominican team will compete on home soil.

Panama's national team will be managed by Rodrigo Merón. Competing in Group C alongside Colombia, Canada, and Puerto Rico, Panama is scheduled to make its debut against Puerto Rico on October 22. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2027 WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup in China, with four available qualifying spots.