In Group B, Japan will play in the first round at the Tokyo Dome.
The Czech Republic will play in the third match on March 11th.
This is the Czech Republic's first appearance in the WBC.
Many Czech players belong to domestic club teams, and the only one with experience playing in the major leagues is Eric Sogard, who has played for the Athletics and Cubs for a total of 11 years and has a total of 26 home runs.
Also, some players have a main job other than baseball.
Captain Peter Zima is a financial analyst, outfielder Arnoszt Duboby is a high school geography teacher, and pitcher Martin Schneider is a firefighter.