Panama once again was sent to Puerto Rico for the 2009 World Baseball Classic, this time as part of the double-elimination Pool D. They opened their campaign with a 7-0 defeat to Puerto Rico, setting up an elimination game against the Dominican Republic, which they lost 9-0.
Panama's participation in the 2009 World Baseball Classic involved them being sent to Puerto Rico for the double-elimination Pool D. They faced a loss against Puerto Rico and then a subsequent elimination game against the Dominican Republic.