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Two-time MVP Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies introduced his dedication to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Tuesday.
‘Put the colours on my chest for the first time once I was 15. No different feeling prefer it,’ Harper posted on Instagram. ‘I’m excited to announce I might be representing Team USA this yr within the WBC. Merica! us #forglory’
Harper, 33, was unable to play within the 2023 World Baseball Classic whereas recovering from offseason elbow surgical procedure.
An eight-time All-Star, Harper batted .261 with 27 homers and 75 RBIs in 132 video games final season whereas taking part in nearly completely at first base.
He is a profession .280 hitter with a .905 OPS, 363 homers and 1,051 RBIs in 1,785 video games with the Washington Nationals (2012-18) and Phillies. He was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 2012 and the Most Valuable Player in 2015 and 2021.
Team USA supervisor Mark DeRosa’s roster additionally consists of crew captain Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh and Bobby Witt Jr. and pitchers Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller.
The United States gained the World Baseball Classic in 2017 however completed runner-up to Japan in 2023.
Team USA’s first recreation of the 2026 competitors is towards Brazil in Pool B motion on March 6 in Houston.
–Field Level Media