The Dominican Republic is absolutely fanatical about its baseball. The Caribbean nation, with a population of just over 11 million, boasts some of the world's most talented players.The fifth edition of the WBC is set to take place from March 8-21 and will be jointly hosted by Japan, Taiwan and the United States. The D.R. will compete in Pool D alongside Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Israel and Nicaragua will round out one of the most difficult groups in the tournament.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_The Dominican Republic could legitimately have the the best baseball team assembled... ever?2402284The Dominican Republic could legitimately have the the best baseball team assembled... ever? https://t.co/UR5DzGKqvgThe rosters are finally out for the 20 teams competing at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and the Dominican Republic is stacked with talent. The team will go into the tournament as one of the favorites to win it all.Many fans insist that with the power, speed and experience this D.R. lineup has, they will be the team to beat. Others, however, believe that this D.R. team is not even the best team in the tournament, let alone ever. MLB fans took to Twitter to debate whether this really was the most talented roster at the WBC.lauren 🫧@Lrbrock95B@TalkinBaseball_ this is the most stacked team, goodnight to every other team1@TalkinBaseball_ this is the most stacked team, goodnight to every other teamMitch@shwayze09@nocryinbball @TalkinBaseball_ USA’s is arguably better. Best team ever assembled is crazy when it isn’t even clearly the best team of the 2023 WBC lol2@nocryinbball @TalkinBaseball_ USA’s is arguably better. Best team ever assembled is crazy when it isn’t even clearly the best team of the 2023 WBC lol https://t.co/kHdIMZWIuGNo Cryin In Baseball@nocryinbball@TalkinBaseball_ It’s great. But best team ever assembled? Not even remotely close.10@TalkinBaseball_ It’s great. But best team ever assembled? Not even remotely close.TheBearJew@TheBear53000195@TalkinBaseball_ USA will beat them@TalkinBaseball_ USA will beat themC&M Cards@wittyhandle46@TalkinBaseball_ I think the US hitters are better as a squad.@TalkinBaseball_ I think the US hitters are better as a squad.Carlos De León@CarlosD47424382@TalkinBaseball_ It is great, great. They can do the job. Just imagine if Luis Castillo and Framber Valdez have made the team. Then it would have been excellent, 3xcellent.1@TalkinBaseball_ It is great, great. They can do the job. Just imagine if Luis Castillo and Framber Valdez have made the team. Then it would have been excellent, 3xcellent.stever20@StatmasterSteve@TalkinBaseball_ And to think that Tatis if he wasn't suspended would be on the team as well.62@TalkinBaseball_ And to think that Tatis if he wasn't suspended would be on the team as well.Alex VanMeter@AlexVanMeter13@TalkinBaseball_ I’m ngl there’s an argument for USA over DR right now1@TalkinBaseball_ I’m ngl there’s an argument for USA over DR right nowSteven@StevenSansone24@TalkinBaseball_ Damn, this team is absolutely stacked!3@TalkinBaseball_ Damn, this team is absolutely stacked!Juan Soto, Rafael Devers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Manny Machado and Sandy Alcantara are just some of the stars representing the Dominican Republic. The lineup possesses a great mix of experienced veterans (Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz) and talented up-and-comers (Julio Rodriguez, Jeremy Pena).The United States will bring MLB MVPs like Paul Goldschmidt, Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. Former Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will also be on the roster.The Dominican Republic will look to win their 2nd ever World Baseball Classic in 2023Fernando Rodney celebrates after winning the Championship Round of the 2013 World Baseball ClassicThe United States and D.R. have each won the prestigious tournament on one occasion. D.R. defeated Puerto Rico to win the tournament in 2013. The United States won their first championship in 2017.Team Japan is the only team with more than one championship, winning the tournament in 2006 and 2009.Whether this Dominican team is the best team in the history of baseball is debatable. What we can say with certainty is that it is very good on paper. The United States, Japan, South Korea, Venezuela and Puerto Rico will likely have to go through the Dominican Republic in order to win the championship.