Pools Composition
The 16 teams that participated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic were all invited back for the 2009 tournament. The WBCI changed the members of each pool as compared with the 2006 Classic, however, except for Pool A. There was no official qualifying competition.
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Australia | Canada | Dominican Republic |
| Chinese Taipei | Cuba | Italy | Netherlands |
| Japan | Mexico | United States | Panama |
| South Korea | South Africa | Venezuela | Puerto Rico |
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