The excitement of top-tier baseball is just around the corner! Although the 2026 MLB season is on its way, there’s no need to wait to enjoy the best talent in the sport. The 2026 World Baseball Classic kicks off this Thursday, promising an unforgettable spectacle. This global tournament, held every three years, pits the brightest stars of baseball against each other in an international competition. Twenty teams, representing countries and sporting nations, will compete for glory. The tournament is notable for the participation of MLB players, who join their compatriots to represent their countries. It’s a unique opportunity to see these stars play together, forming teams full of talent and passion.
MLB Stars in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Below, we present a list of the Top 100 MLB players in 2026 who will participate in the WBC, organized by country:
United States
A total of 17 Top 100 players will represent the United States in the tournament:- Aaron Judge, OF (No. 2)
- Bobby Witt Jr., SS (3)
- Tarik Skubal, SP (4)
- Paul Skenes, SP (6)
- Cal Raleigh, C (7)
- Gunnar Henderson, SS (13)
- Kyle Schwarber, DH (21)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF (22)
- Logan Webb, SP (27)
- Roman Anthony, OF (33)
- Will Smith, C (34)
- Bryce Harper, 1B (42)
- Mason Miller, RP (60)
- Alex Bregman, 3B (61)
- Byron Buxton, OF (63)
- Brice Turang, 2B (74)
- Nolan McLean, SP (100)
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic will have 10 Top 100 players:- Juan Soto, OF (5)
- Julio Rodriguez, OF (9)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B (11)
- Fernando Tatis Jr., OF (14)
- Cristopher Sanchez, SP (19)
- Ketel Marte, 2B (20)
- Junior Caminero, 3B (23)
- Geraldo Perdomo, SS (32)
- Manny Machado, 3B (47)
- Jeremy Peña, SS (48)
Venezuela
Venezuela will present 6 players from the Top 100:- Ronald Acuña Jr., OF (10)
- William Contreras, C (28)
- Jackson Chourio, OF (45)
- Maikel Garcia, 3B (71)
- Ranger Suarez, SP (85)
- Eugenio Suarez, 3B (96)
Japan
Japan will be represented by 3 players from the Top 100:- Shohei Ohtani, DH (1)
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, SP (17)
- Seiya Suzuki, OF (92)
Mexico
Mexico will have 2 players in the Top 100:- Alejandro Kirk, C (54)
- Jarren Duran, OF (67)
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico will have a player in the Top 100:- Edwin Diaz, RP (73)
Great Britain
Great Britain will be represented by:- Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B (78)
Netherlands
Netherlands will have:- Ceddanne Rafaela, OF (88)
Canada
Canada will have:- Josh Naylor, 1B (97)
