"Oh, my God!' Four consecutive hitters → Former NC Logan also made it to the Canadian national team! Are you from 'KT and Hanwha' in Venezuela?

*This content was translated by AI.

As the opening of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) approaches, the final list of each national team has been revealed, and a large number of foreign players familiar to KBO league fans have been named, drawing attention. In particular, Logan Allen (29, KBO registered name Logan), who played for the NC Dinos last season, joined the Canadian national team in a surprise move.

On the 6th, the WBC Organizing Committee released the final roster of 30 participating countries on its official website. Each national team, including Venezuela, Canada, and Panama, included a number of players with familiar names from the KBO league.

The notable name is left-hander Logan, who defended NC's starting mound last year. Logan, who left a record of 7-12 with a 4.53 ERA in 32 games, was recognized for his strikeout ability during the KBO League, but he also struggled with his undulating pitching. In particular, in one game, Guillermo Herredia, Choi Jung, Han Yu-som and Ryu Hyo-seung left a rare record of "four consecutive home runs" against Changwon SSG on September 16th, leaving a strong impression on fans.

However, the evaluation of the international stage was different. The Canadian national team highly appreciated Logan's left-hander advantage and rich selection experience and included him in the shortlist. Logan, who is currently an independent, seeks to regain his honor and re-enter the big league through this WBC.

On the Canadian batter's side, Jared Young (31), who is from Doosan, has a clear name. Jared Young, who joined the Doosan Bears in the middle of the 2024 season and showed an explosive batting sense, returned to the U.S. after signing with the New York Mets after the end of the season.

Jared Young joined Canada's national team for the second year in a row, especially following the 2023 tournament. It is expected to play a major role in Canada's batting lineup with utility ability and a one-shot hit that does not cover both inside and outside. In particular, Young demonstrated his qualifications as a national team member by showing his long-shot ability even after the major league call-up in the 2025 season. Matt Davidson (35), a member of the NC Dinos, was also listed as a Canadian infielder.

Another team is Venezuela. The 30-man entry announced by the Venezuelan Baseball Association included left-hander Enmanuel de Heissus (30), who started for KT Wiz last season, and left-hander Ricardo Sanchez (29), who played for Hanwha Eagles.

Heysus, who played for Kiwoom Heroes in the 2004 season and KT Wiz in the 2025 season, failed to accompany KT ahead of the 2026 season. In December last year, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers and left to challenge the U.S. stage. He is expected to enter the Major League after showing his value in the WBC. Sanchez is also currently in the Venezuelan league, but WBC is expected to be a showcase.

In addition to them, players from various KBO leagues will participate in WBC. Robert Stock, a former Doosan Bears player, played for the Israeli national team, and Takahashi Bo, a Japanese-Brazilian national who played for the KIA Tigers, was selected as Brazil's national team. Christian Betancourt, who played in NC, also became a representative of Panama.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.