[2] The teams in this pool consisted of hosts Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, and Panama.

This resulted in the standings being determined by the fewest runs allowed per defensive out recorded.

[4][5] Yu Chang of Chinese Taipei was named the most valuable player of Pool A.

The final standings were determined by the fewest runs allowed per defensive out recorded.

Based on the calculation, Cuba won the pool, while Italy advanced as the runner-up.