Baseball Canada reveals roster for WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Finals

Baseball Canada has revealed its 20-member roster for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals 2024 presented by CARNEXT, set to take place in Thunder Bay, Canada from 28 July to 3 August.

“We are really happy with the group of players that havebeen selected to represent Canada in Thunder Bay,” said team manager AnthonyPluta. “The talent level of the players selected speaks to the quality ofathlete in Canada. We can’t wait to get to Thunder Bay and compete with thisgroup for a World Championship.”

The roster was finalised following the women’s national team selection camp in Ottawa earlier this month.

Fourteen of the selected players, including Amy Johnson, Madison Willan, and Sena Catterall, were part of the team that secured a second-place finish behind USA at the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group A stage last year in Thunder Bay. Returnees like Liz Gilder and Mia Valcke, who helped Canada to a bronze medal in the 2018 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup, are also included.

Sophy Gagné, from the 2019 squad that earned bronze at the WBSC Americas Women’s Baseball World Cup Qualifier, is back on the roster. Newcomers Andréanne Leblanc, Cassie Matlock and Michelle Roche will be representing Canada for the first time in international competition.

The experienced coaching staff, led by Pluta, includes Patricia Landry, Aaron Myette, Kate Psota and Ashley Stephenson.

Canada will start its campaign on 28 July at Port Arthur Stadium in Thunder Bay, competing against Japan, USA, Venezuela, and Chinese Taipei. The World Championship Final and Bronze Medal games are scheduled for 3 August.

Prior to the tournament, Canada will hold a training camp at Baseball Central in Thunder Bay from 23-26 July, featuring exhibition games against the Thunder Bay Lakers on 24 July and USA on 26 July.

Canada Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals Roster

1. Amy Johnson
2. Madison Willan
3. Sena Catterall
4. Lucie Anctil
5. Zoe Hicks
6. Kaitlyn Ross
7. Allison Schroder
8. Tess Sawkins
9. Raine Padgham
10. Emily Baxter
11. Ela Day-Bédard
12. Alizée Gélinas
13. Jaida Lee
14. Alexane Fournier
15. Liz Gilder
16. Mia Valcke
17. Sophy Gagné
18. Andréanne Leblanc
19. Cassie Matlock
20. Michelle Roche

Coaches:

Head coach: Anthony Pluta
Coach: Patricia Landry
Pitching coach: Aaron Myette
Coach: Kate Psota
Coach: Ashley Stephenson