HYANNIS, Mass. (Dec. 12, 2025) - As the 2026 World Baseball Classic takes the global stage over the month of March, the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) is proud to announce that more than 70 former players are representing their respective nations in the tournament. This milestone reinforces the Cape League’s long-standing reputation as the premier proving ground for future international superstars.
Spanning rosters across the 20 competing nations, CCBL alumni are making an immediate impact in pool play in Miami, Houston, San Juan and Tokyo. From perennial powerhouses like Team USA and Team Dominican Republic, to rising contenders, the CCBL is represented in every corner of the bracket.
The tournament features several high-profile CCBL alumni who once dazzled fans at iconic venues like Veterans Field in Chatham and Lowell Park in Cotuit. Sticking close to home, Team USA is led by captain and former Brewster Whitecap Aaron Judge. The American roster is bolstered by stars like Kyle Schwarber (Wareham) and Cal Raleigh (Harwich). On the mound, the rotation features dominant arms like Paul Skenes (Wareham) and Joe Ryan (Orleans).
"Seeing over 70 of our alumni on this stage is a testament to the level of talent that comes to the Cape every summer," Cape Cod Baseball League President Andrew Lang said. "The WBC is a celebration of the game’s global growth, and we are honored that the road to international glory often runs through Cape Cod."
In the 2025 MLB season, 400 Cape League alumni appeared on Major League rosters. The transition of these players to the World Baseball Classic highlights the league's role not just in American baseball, but in shaping the global landscape of the sport.
As the tournament moves toward the championship round in Miami on March 17, the CCBL invites fans to follow their favorite former "Cape Leaguers" as they compete for world dominance.
Name, Country, Team, Season
- Carlos Cortes, Puerto Rico, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2017
- Logan Allen, Panama, Harwich Mariners, 2019
- Enrique Bradfield Jr., Panama, Cotuit Kettleers, 2022
- Austin Bergner, Colombia, Chatham Anglers, 2017
- Rio Gomez, Colombia, Cotuit Kettleers, 2016
- Daniel Altavilla, Italy, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2013
- Gordon Graceffo, Italy, Bourne Braves, 2021
- Joe La Sorsa, Italy, Harwich Mariners, 2018
- Michael Lorenzen, Italy, Brewster Whitecaps, 2012
- Kyle Nicolas, Italy, Cotuit Kettleers, 2019
- Aaron Nola, Italy, Harwich Mariners, 2012
- Adam Ottovino, Italy, Harwich Mariners, 2005
- Sam Antonacci, Italy, Chatham Anglers, 2023
- Kyle Teel, Italy, Harwich Mariners, 2022
- Jon Berti, Italy, Brewster Whitecaps, 2010
- Andrew Fischer, Italy, Brewster Whitecaps, 2024
- Vinnie Pasquantino, Italy, Hyannis Harbor Hawks, 2018
- Dominic Canzone, Italy, Brewster Whitecaps, 2018
- Robert Garcia, Mexico, Wareham Gatemen, 2016
- Nick Gonazales, Mexico, Cotuit Kettleers, 2019
- Jarren Duran, Mexico, Wareham Gateman, 2017
- Donovan Benoit, Great Britain, Orleans Firebirds, 2021
- Dylan Covey, Great Britain, Orleans Firebirds, 2012
- Miles Langhorne, Great Britain, Chatham Anglers, 2023
- Ryan Long, Great Britain, Cotuit Kettleers, 2021
- Jack Seppings, Great Britain, Chatham Anglers, 2023
- Najer Victor, Great Britain, Brewster Whitecaps, 2022
- Vance Worley, Great Britain, Chatham Athletics, 2006
- Matt Koperniak, Great Britain, Harwich Mariners, 2019
- Josh Hendrickson, Australia, Orleans Firebirds, 2018
- Travis Bazzana , Australia, Falmouth Commodores, 2023
- Lyle Lin, Chinese Tapei, Bourne Braves, 2018
- Jonathon Long, Chinese Tapei, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2022
- Stuart Fairchild, Chinese Tapei, Chatham Anglers, 2016
- Terrin Vavra, Czechia, Cotuit Kettleers, 2017
- William Escala, Czechia, Brewster Whitecaps, 2019
- Shay Whitcomb, Korea, Orleans Firebirds, 2019
- Austin Wells, Dominican Republic, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2019
- Jeremy Pena, Dominican Republic, Chatham Anglers, 2017
- Harrison Cohen, Israel, Cotuit Kettleers, 2021
- Daniel Federman, Israel, Chatham Anglers, 2019
- Tommy Kahnle, Israel, Orleans Firebirds, 2009/Brewster Whitecaps and Bourne Braves, 2010
- Zach Leban, Israel, Falmouth Commodores, 2017
- Eli Morgan, Israel, Orleans Firebirds, 2016
- Robert Stock, Israel, Cotuit Kettleers, 2007-08
- Zack Weiss, Israel, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2011
- Garrett Stubbs, Israel, Cotuit Kettleers, 2013
- Cole Carrigg, Israel, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, 2022
- Drew Faurot, Israel, Orleans Firebirds, 2023
- Jake Gelof, Israel, Harwich Mariners, 2022
- Colby Halter, Israel, Falmouth Commodores, 2022
- Spencer Horwitz, Israel, Bourne Braves, 2018
- Matt Mervis, Israel, Cotuit Kettleers, 2019
- Harrison Bader, Israel, Bourne Braves, 2014
- RJ Schreck, Israel, Cotuit Kettleers, 2021
- Derek West, Netherlands, Wareham Gateman, 2018
- Micah Ashman, Canada, Chatham Anglers, 2024
- Antoine Jean, Canada, Falmouth Commodores, 2022
- Noah Skirrow, Canada, Orleans Firebirds, 2019
- Matt Wilkinson, Canada, Chatham Anglers, 2023
- Edouard Julien, Canada, Falmouth Commodores, 2018
- Jacob Robson, Canada, Bourne Braves AND Brewster Whitecaps, 2015
- Matthew Boyd, USA, Orleans Firebirds, 2012
- Garrett Cleavinger, USA, Falmouth Commodores, 2014
- Nolan McLean, USA, Chatham Anglers, 2021
- Joe Ryan, USA, Orleans Firebirds, 2015-2016
- Paul Skenes, USA, Wareham Gateman, 2021
- Garrett Whitlock, USA, Chatham Anglers, 2016
- Cal Raleigh, USA, Harwich Mariners, 2016
- Will Smith, USA, Brewster Whitecaps, 2015
- Ernie Clement, USA, Harwich Mariners, 2016
- Aaron Judge, USA, Brewster Whitecaps, 2012
- Kyle Schwarber, USA, Wareham Gateman, 2012
About Cape Cod Baseball League
The Cape Cod Baseball League (Cape League), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the premier collegiate summer baseball league in the United States, officially formed in 1923, but with roots dating back to 1885. Players from across the United States, representing all NCAA college divisions, are recruited to play in the 10-team league. Teams are located across Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Cotuit, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Orleans, Wareham and Yarmouth-Dennis. In 2025, 392 Cape League alumni appeared on MLB team rosters, while more than 1,750 have done so all-time.
For more information, visit CapeCodLeague.com.
