Pools Composition
The teams selected for the inaugural World Baseball Classic were chosen because they were judged to be the "best baseball-playing nations in the world and provide global representation for the event." There was no official qualifying competition.
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Canada | Cuba | Australia |
| Chinese Taipei | Mexico | Netherlands | Dominican Republic |
| Japan | South Africa | Panama | Italy |
| South Korea | United States | Puerto Rico | Venezuela |
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