DURHAM, N.C. – Three former Duke baseball standouts are set to play in the first round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic starting March 6. Right-hander Marcus Stroman joins the United States, while first baseman Nate Freiman and right-hander Kenny Koplove represent Israel.
A member of Pool A, Israel takes the field against South Korea, Chinese Taipei and The Netherlands in Seoul, South Korea. The United States joins Canada, the Dominican Republic and Colombia in Pool C with games at Marlins Park in Miami.
The top two teams from Pool A and Pool B meet March 14-19 in Tokyo, while Pool C and Pool D winners face off during that time in San Diego.