Lucas Harrell, Ehren Wassermann and Josh Kroeger were named to Team USA for the upcoming World Cup.

Harrell, 24, is one of six starting pitchers for the Americans. Harrell pitched in the Arizona Fall League last year and struggled, but it is a huge hitters’ league. The World Cup could be a good proving grounds for Harrell to show he can handle players with Major League experience. This year Harrell has a 3.27 ERA between AA Birmingham and AAA Charlotte. He has a great groundball rate at both levels, but has struggled with his control, especially at Charlotte. His home and away splits suggest that he is struggling to adjust to the bandbox in Charlotte, but his overall numbers are decent enough.

Wassermann, 28, has 42.2 innings of Major League experience, but seems to have fallen out of favor this year. This is his third straight year spending time with the Knights, splitting time with the big league club each of the last two years as well. His stats aren’t as pretty, though his peripherals have stayed intact. His ERA is at 3.71, but his fielding independent ERA (FIP) is just 2.84. His inclusion on the roster means he will not get a September call-up, though this may be a sign that he wasn’t going to receive one anyway. The sidearmer probably still has some minimal value as one of the last guys on a bullpen, but the White Sox may not be the team he gets his next shot with.

The 26 year-old Kroeger appears to be a “AAAA” type player that also has Major League experience. He has 54 career AB to his name, but doesn’t appear to have a future with the White Sox. He is one of just three listed outfielders on the roster so he will see regular playing time.

Catcher Cole Armstrong was named to Team Canada. Armstrong was a prospect going into the season, but has struggled with the Knights. Armstrong was hitting just .252 this season.

For the rest of the roster and other information about the 2009 Baseball World Cup visit their Web site.