For the first time this contest is included in the saga. In this way, any of the 16 participating teams of the first edition of the 2006 World Baseball Classic can be chosen.
Group A
 Japan
 China
 Korea
 Taiwan
Group B
 USA
 Mexico
 Canada
 South Africa
Group C
 Puerto Rico
 Cuba
 Netherlands
 Panama
Group D
 Dominican Republic
 Venezuela
 Italy
 Australia