Phillies Prospect Added To Netherlands World Baseball Classic Roster

Jaydenn Estanista, a top prospect for the Philadelphia Phillies, will be playing for the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.
Phillies Prospect Added To Netherlands World Baseball Classic Roster
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Philadelphia Phillies prospect Jaydenn Estanista, ranked No. 26 on MLB Pipeline, will pitch for the Netherlands in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

The right-hander, who hails from Curacao, made his United States debut in 2022 and struck out 10.1 batters per nine in the Florida Complex League.

The 21-year-old can reach the upper 90s with his fastball, according to analysis compiled on MLB.com.

Rosters were officially released Thursday.

The WBC will be played from March 8-21 will feature 20 teams. There are four pools which each include five teams. 

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