Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has committed to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining notable players like Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. This season, he has made an impressive impact, hitting 38 homers and achieving 82 RBIs with a 1.011 OPS in just 94 games. The World Baseball Classic is scheduled for March 5 to March 17, 2026, with Team USA competing in Group B against Britain, Brazil, Italy, and Mexico. Mark DeRosa will manage the team once again, after their runner-up finish in 2023.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has committed to playing for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining other star players like Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr.
Raleigh has an American League-record 38 homers before the All-Star Game this season, just shy of Barry Bonds' record for homers before the break.
In just 94 games this season, Raleigh has 82 RBIs and an impressive 1.011 OPS, threatening existing single-season homer records.
The World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5 to March 17, 2026, with Team USA placed in Group B alongside Britain, Brazil, Italy, and Mexico.
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