Who Is On The 2020 US Olympic Baseball Team?
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The official 2020 US Olympic baseball team has not yet been announced. However, we can take a look at who might make the team based on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team’s success in recent years.
2020 US Olympic Baseball Team
The 2020 United States Olympic baseball team will be the national baseball team representing the United States of America at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be selected in July 2020.
Roster
The following is the roster of the 2020 United States Olympic baseball team.
Pitchers
Drew Rasmussen
Luke Heimlich
Jeff Hoffman
Kodi Medeiros
Matt Festa
J.B. Bukauskas
Tanner Houck
Ethan Hankins
Brady Singer
Jake Cronenworth
Outfielders
Andrew Benintendi
Dylan Carlson
Austin Hays
Mike Yastrzemski
Infielders LinkedIn Profile: Logan Warmoth Wisdom Ademilola David Durden Carter Kieboom Nolan Gorman Tristan Pompey Braden Shewmake Catchers Spencer Torkelson Will Wilson
Qualifying
In order to qualify for the Olympics, a team must first participate in a qualifying tournament. In the case of baseball, there are six qualifying tournaments that are each comprised of four teams. The top two teams from each tournament will then advance to the Olympic Games.
The 2020 US Olympic baseball team will be made up of the following players:
-Pitcher J.T. Gromek
-Pitcher Tanner Houck
-Pitcher Zach Pop
-Catcher Brandon Eisert
-Infielder Luke Williams
-Infielder Nickfor slugger Jimmy Yacabonis
Team USA
The United States last won an Olympic gold medal in baseball in 2000, but the team is looking to make a comeback this summer in Tokyo. The 2020 US Olympic baseball team is composed of some of the best young talent in the country. Let’s take a look at who is on the team.
History
Baseball was first introduced as an Olympic sport at the Games in Barcelona in 1992. It featured as a demonstration event eight times between 1912 and 1988. Team USA went undefeated en route to the gold medal in Barcelona, and also topped the podium in Atlanta in 1996.
Notable Players
USA Baseball announced its provisional roster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on January 16, 2020. The roster is highlighted by several notable names, including:
Travis d’Arnaud: A veteran catcher who has played in parts of eight MLB seasons with the Mets, Blue Jays and Braves. d’Arnaud is a two-time All-Star and was part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Marcus Stroman: A right-handed starting pitcher who has played in parts of six MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Mets. Stroman was an All-Star in 2017 and was also part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Robinson Canó: A veteran second baseman who has played in parts of 17 MLB seasons with the Yankees, Mets, Mariners and Padres. Canó is a nine-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He was also part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning team at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
The 2020 Olympics
The 2020 Summer Olympics are an upcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Baseball and softball will return to the Summer Olympics for the first time since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Location
The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan.
Schedule
The 2020 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 July to 9 August 2020. Baseball and softball will return to the programme for the first time since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Baseball at the Olympics
The United States has not won an Olympic gold medal in baseball since the game was reintroduced to the Summer Games in 1992. The Americans are the only team to have played in all six Olympic baseball tournaments. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 24 to August 9.
Format
The format for baseball at the Olympics has changed several times. In 2020, the tournament will consist of six teams. The top four teams will advance to the medal round, with the semifinals and finals being played on consecutive days.
The United States has qualified for the 2020 Olympic baseball tournament by winning the 2019 WBSC Premier12. The team will be made up of professional players from Major League Baseball (MLB).
Results
The United States won its first medal in baseball at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, when the U.S. team took home the gold. The team repeated as gold medalists at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and won the bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. After baseball was dropped from the Olympic program following the 2008 Beijing Games, the U.S. team failed to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
The current roster for Team USA is:
Pitchers:
-Brady Aiken
-AJ Puk
-Ian Anderson
-Matt Manning
-Bryan Mata
-Asa Lacy
Conclusion
The 2020 US Olympic baseball team is a talented group of young athletes who are committed to representing their country on the global stage. With a mix of experience and youthful exuberance, this team has the potential to bring home a gold medal for the United States.
