Dominican Republic Sets New Home Run Record in the World Baseball Classic
MIAMI – The Dominican Republic’s offense continues to make history in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Dominican team, thanks to Junior Caminero’s home run, has set a new record in the tournament.
With Caminero’s home run, the Dominican selection has a total of 15 home runs in the championship, surpassing the previous record and consolidating itself as the offensive power of the tournament.
Caminero’s hit not only added a new record, but also solidified the reputation of the Dominican offense as one of the most formidable in the tournament. The combination of power, depth, and production in crucial moments has been key to the team’s success.
The previous record of 14 home runs was set by Mexico in the 2009 edition. Now, the Dominican Republic is at the top, demonstrating its offensive dominance and the impact of long-range hitting in this edition of the World Baseball Classic.
Caminero’s historic home run and the established record place the Quisqueyan squad in the tournament’s books, highlighting the great offensive moment the team is experiencing in its quest for the championship.
