Country | Dominican Republic |
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Federation | Federación Dominicana de Béisbol |
Confederation | COPABE |
World Baseball Classic | |
Appearances | 3 (First in 2006) |
Best result | 1st (2013) |
World Cup | |
Appearances | 22 (First in 1941) |
Best result | 1st (1948) |
Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic |
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Tournament Results | |
Puerto Rico / United States 2006 | 4th |
Puerto Rico 2009 | 9th |
Puerto Rico / United States 2013 | 1st |
Medal Tally | |
Gold | 2013 |
Silver | - |
Bronze | - |
The Dominican Republic national baseball team is the national baseball team of the Dominican Republic. The team has won the Baseball World Cup in 1948, and they are the reigning champions of the World Baseball Classic.
The Dominican Republic was invited to play at the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006. Placed in Pool D for the opening round, the Dominican Republic swept through the group, defeating Venezuela, Italy, and Australia at Cracker Jack Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, United States. After falling to Puerto Rico in the first game of the 2nd round in Puerto Rico, the Dominicans recovered to qualify for the semifinals by virtue of winning their last two games. They would fall in the semifinals, however, to Cuba.
The Dominicans were placed in Pool D of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, playing their opening round games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Considered one of the pre-tournament favorites with multiple Major League Baseball All-Stars, they were upset in their opening game of the modified double-elimination pool by the Netherlands. After eliminating Panama, they faced the Dutch again for the right to advance but were stunned in 11 innings and eliminated from the competition.