The 2026 World Baseball Classic wrapped up in thrilling fashion as Venezuela clinched the title, besting the USA in an unforgettable showdown. This year’s tournament showcased talent from around the globe, with the Milwaukee Brewers making a significant impact through their 14 players representing eight different countries. Let's dive into how each player performed on the international stage.
Canada: Tyler Black & Rob Zastryzny
Canada made history by advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time, only to be halted by Team USA. Tyler Black had a challenging series, going 1-for-10 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, and a stolen base over four games. Meanwhile, lefty Rob Zastryzny made a single appearance, delivering a scoreless inning despite allowing two hits.
Dominican Republic: Abner Uribe
The Dominican Republic reached the semifinals but fell short against the USA. Abner Uribe struggled a bit, allowing two runs (one earned) over three appearances. His two innings were marked by a hit, three walks, and three strikeouts.
Great Britain: Miles Langhorne & Jack Seppings
Great Britain couldn't advance past pool play, finishing with a 1-3 record. Miles Langhorne and Jack Seppings each took the mound once. Langhorne managed to record two outs without conceding a run, while Seppings allowed two runs over 1 1/3 innings.
Italy: Andrew Fischer
Italy turned heads by going 5-0 before being stopped by Venezuela in the semifinals. Andrew Fischer, a rising star for Milwaukee, shined with a .357/.438/.714 slash line, hitting a homer, two doubles, and driving in five runs across four games.
Mexico: Joey Ortiz
Joey Ortiz contributed to Mexico’s efforts in pool play, going 3-for-10 with a double, an RBI, and two runs over four games.
Nicaragua: Stiven Cruz, Carlos Rodríguez, & Freddy Zamora
Freddy Zamora played all four pool games for Nicaragua, finishing 1-for-9 with a double. Carlos Rodríguez, the most experienced of the trio, pitched four innings in one start, allowing a run and striking out four. Stiven Cruz made two relief appearances, allowing two runs over 3 1/3 innings with four strikeouts.
United States: Brice Turang
Brice Turang stood out for Team USA despite their final loss, posting an impressive .364/.391/.545 across six games. He notched eight hits, including four doubles, and added five RBIs and two steals to his stat line.
Venezuela: Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, & Ángel Zerpa
Venezuela's victory was bolstered by the largest Brewer contingent. Jackson Chourio played in five games, going 3-for-15 with an RBI and three runs.
William Contreras didn't find success at the plate, going hitless in 13 at-bats but drawing three walks. Ángel Zerpa was a standout on the mound, pitching in six games without allowing a run and striking out eight over 5 1/3 innings.
The Brewers' international presence was felt throughout the Classic, showcasing their depth and the global reach of baseball talent. As the dust settles on another thrilling tournament, fans are left eagerly anticipating what these players will bring to the upcoming MLB season.