40 High School Players from all over the United States are participating in a series of trials this week to make the 20-man roster of the Team USA 18U National Team. These 40 players made the first cut out of 80 invitees who participated in a week of trials in late June. The final announcement of the 20-man 18U National Team will be made tonight on MLB at 6 PM.
The 18U National Team will compete in the World Baseball Series Classic in Canada September 1-10.
4 Texas Players made the 40-man roster and are competing to make the 20-man roster. Those players are:
Jonathan Childress, LHP, 6-4 209, Forney HS, 2018
Adam Kloffenstein, RHP, 6-5 230, Magnolia HS, 2018
Joseph Menefee, LHP, 6-1 217, George Ranch HS, 2018
Bobby Witt Jr., RHP/IF, 6-1 174, Colleyville Heritage HS, 2019
Trent Vilade is a 6’5” 220 1B/RHP for the TAPPS D1 District 2 Prestonwood Christian…
Jack Schley is a Sr P/IF for the 29-1A Fayetteville Lions. He is uncommitted. HIGH…
Ryder Starkey is a 6’0” 190 Senior SS for the 4-2A New Home Leopards. He…
Colton Patton is a Senior P/CF for the Boyd Yellowjackets. He has signed with University…
Hunter Rose is a 6’1” 190 Senior LHP/OF for the 14-4A Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks.…