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GALLERY: Members Of The USA Baseball Team

GALLERY: Members Of The USA Baseball Team

The 2020 USA Olympic Baseball Team is made up of professional baseball players from the minor and major leagues, as well as a couple of free agents.

From young players to seasoned players, here is the 2020 Olympic roster for our boys of summer:

Nick Allen - INF

United States infielder Nick Allen is congratulated by fellow teammates on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning during a Baseball Americas Qualifier against Puerto Rico at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The game ended after the fourth inning due to inclement weather with the United States winning 6-1. Tcn Olympic Basebsall 02 Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Eddy Alvarez - INF

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, USA; USA second baseman Eddy Alvarez (2) gets the force out of Venezuela third baseman Ali Castillo (22) while turning a double play in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Austin - OF

Sep 8, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Tyler Austin (29) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Shane Baz - RHP

Mar 13, 2021; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (89) pitches in the seventh inning during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Carter - RHP

Mar 2, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Anthony Carter poses for a portrait during photo day at the training center at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Triston Casas - INF

May 31, 2021; St. Lucie, Florida, USA; United States first baseman Triston Casas (26) reacts after striking out in the first inning of the game against Nicaragua during the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series of baseball games at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

David Robertson - RHP

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher David Robertson (30) delivers a pitch in the 9th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Dickson - RHP

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher Brandon Dickson (32) delivers a pitch in the 6th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Federowicz - C

Jun 3, 2021; St. Lucie, Florida, USA; United States catcher Tim Federowicz (34) connects for a base hit in the third inning of the game against Puerto Rico during the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Filia - OF

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Todd Frazier - INF

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA third baseman Todd Frazier (25) points to his chest while he rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the 7th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Gose - LHP

Mar 12, 2021; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Indians pitcher Anthony Gose pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Edwin Jackson - RHP

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) reacts while walking to the dugout between innings against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Kazmir - LHP

May 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Scott Kazmir (16) throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Kivlehan - OF/INF

May 16, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Patrick Kivlehan (18) reacts after striking out during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Kolozsvary - C

Jun 4, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; United States relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (7) celebrates with catcher Mark Kolozsvary (8) after winning the game against Canada during the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Jack Lopez - UTL

Jack Lopez drove in the winning run in the top of the ninth to help Worcester top Syracuse, 5-3, on Friday. LEDE 1 Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Martinez - RHP

Sep 27, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Martinez (22) delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott McGough - RHP

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Scott McGough of the Miami Marlins poses for photos on media day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 24, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) Marc Serota/Getty Images

David Robertson - RHP

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA relief pitcher David Robertson (30) delivers a pitch in the 9th inning against Venezuela in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Ryan - RHP

Mar 1, 2021; Sarasota, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays Joe Ryan (67) poses during media day at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB Photos via USA Today Sports MLB Photos via USA Today Sports

Ryder Ryan - RHP

Mar 6, 2020; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Ryder Ryan pitches against the Houston Astros in the third inning at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Bubba Starling - OF

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Jamie Westbrook - INF/OF

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Simeon Woods Richardson - RHP

Mar 1, 2021; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays Simeon Woods Richardson #76 poses during media day at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports
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