Miami. Dominican Republic and the United States prepare for an epic showdown in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The winner will advance to the final, while the loser will bid farewell to the tournament.
Both selections arrive with stellar lineups and impressive statistics, promising a high-caliber duel.
Dominican Republic: Offensive Power and Pitching Solidity
The Dominican offensive has proven to be relentless, leading in runs scored with 51 and in home runs with 14, significantly surpassing the 7 of the United States.
Furthermore, the Quisqueya team displays a batting average of .312, an on-base percentage of .453, and an OPS of 1.090, surpassing their rival in these aspects.
In the mound, the Dominican domain is also evident. Their collective effectiveness is 1.98, much better than the United States’ 3.40. Dominican pitchers have limited their opponents to a batting average of .172, while the United States allows .184.
Statistical Comparison
Here’s a summary of the main collective statistics of both teams in the tournament:
Categoría
República Dominicana
Estados Unidos
Entradas lanzadas (IP)
41.0
45.0
Bateadores enfrentados (TBF)
160
175
Efectividad (ERA)
1.98
3.40
Porcentaje de bases por bolas (BB%)
8.1
4.6
Porcentaje de ponches (K%)
30.0
38.9
WHIP
0.93
0.84
Relación GB/FB
3.23
2.04
Promedio permitido (BAA)
.172
.184
OPS permitido
.492
.608
Ofensiva
Estados Unidos
República Dominicana
Apariciones al plato (PA)
217
201
Carreras (R)
40
51
Hits (H)
49
49
Jonrones (HR)
7
14
Extrabases (XBH)
18
22
BB-K
37-33
39-29
Promedio (BA)
.283
.312
OBP
.415
.453
OPS
.883
1.090
The match promises to be an unmissable spectacle, with two giants of world baseball competing for a place in the World Baseball Classic final. The game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami, where thousands of fans await another chapter in this historic rivalry.
