MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – USA Baseball unveiled the roster for the 2024 Women’s National Team last week, which will compete in the upcoming World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay, Ontario, from July 28 to August 3.
“After a great week of training, we are ecstatic to name the twenty players that will join us in our search for a world title,” said Women’s National Team Program Director Ann Claire Roberson. “This was one of the most competitive camps we have held, and I have no doubt these players will step up to the challenge of playing away from home and on a big stage. We are excited to see what this team brings to the table as we shift our focus to the next steps required to ensure a gold medal comes home with us from Canada.”
Key Players and Highlights
The final 20-player roster includes experienced veterans and promising newcomers. Among them is Temecula’s own Kelsie Whitmore, who brings years of experience and skill to the team. Notably, 17 members of the roster were part of last summer’s WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup qualifying team.
Seasoned Veterans: Anna Kimbrell, Maggie Meidlinger, and Kelsie Whitmore – Combined 29 years of experience on the Women’s National Team.
Rising Stars: Alex Hugo, Kylee Lahners, and Ashton Lansdell – Each making their fifth appearance. Denae Benites – Fourth appearance. Olivia Pichardo and Naomi Ryan – Third and second appearances, respectively.
Newcomers: Sophia Broderick – Making her first national team appearance.
The team will be managed by Veronica Alvarez, a five-time Team USA player and three-time manager. She will be supported by pitching coach Rey Mendoza and assistant coaches Alex Oglesby and Malaika Underwood.
The Women’s National Team will continue training at Siebert Field, University of Minnesota’s baseball facility, from July 22-24. The first game of the World Cup Finals will see the team face Venezuela on July 28.
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2024 Women’s National Team Roster
Jillian Albayati; RHP/INF; Anaheim, Calif.
Jamie Baum; INF/RHP; Los Altos, Calif.
Denae Benites; C/INF; Las Vegas, Nev.
Elise Berger; RHP; Shelburne, Vt.
Kate Blunt; INF/RHP; Ladera Ranch, Calif.
Sophia Broderick; RHP/INF; Geneva, Ill.
Niki Eckert; LHP/OF; Englewood, N.J.
Amanda Gianelloni; INF/OF; Gretna, La.
Beth Greenwood; C/OF; Amherst, N.H.
Alex Hugo; INF/OF; Olathe, Kan.
Anna Kimbrell; C/INF; Fort Mill, S.C.
Kylee Lahners; INF; Laguna Hills, Calif.
Ashton Lansdell; INF/OF; Marietta, Ga.
Alana Martinez; OF/INF; Cooper City, Fla.
Meggie Meidlinger; RHP; Sterling, Va.
Valerie Perez; INF; Corpus Christi, Texas
Olivia Pichardo; RHP/OF; Forest Hills, N.Y.
Naomi Ryan; LHP/OF; North Chesterfield, Va.
Remi Schaber; INF/RHP; Memphis, Tenn.
Kelsie Whitmore; OF/RHP; Temecula, Calif.
denotes National Team alumna
^ denotes National Team Development Program participant
Located in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball is the national governing body for baseball in the United States. It serves and supports the sport’s 15.6 million participants. The organization has won a combined 69 gold medals in international competition. USA Baseball is dedicated to the growth and health of the sport through various development initiatives, including BASE, Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, and the Prospect Development Pipeline. For more information, visit USABaseball.com and USABDevelops.com.
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