Machado Defines the Dominican Vision for the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Miami – The captain of the Dominican baseball team, Manny Machado, has made the team’s focus clear for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The instruction is simple: compete to the fullest in every game, regardless of the opponent.The stellar third baseman highlighted that, in addition to individual talent, emotional intelligence and camaraderie among the players have been fundamental in maintaining unity within the team. Machado also praised the presence of young prospects like Junior Caminero, who has had an outstanding performance in the tournament. Machado sees a bright future in Caminero.“The message for the whole team from day one was that. All teams are the same, no matter who is in front of us or who we are playing against; the important thing is to play our game,” Machado expressed.
Manny Machado
The Dominican captain explained that his role as a leader focuses on maintaining trust and a positive environment within the team, allowing each player to perform to the best of their ability.“It’s the first time I’ve played with him on the same field. He’s a kid who wants to learn, he loves the ball and asks me a lot of questions about defense and batting. He’s young and has a lot of talent; he has a very bright future,” he pointed out.
Manny Machado
Machado emphasized that the primary objective for the Dominican team is for each player to feel comfortable and prepared to contribute to the collective success.“To win you need leaders, and on this team we have many. We are 26 leaders ready for battle every night”, he affirmed.
Manny Machado
“At the end of the day we want to win. That’s the most important thing,” he concluded.
Manny Machado
