Will Smith Joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Catcher Will Smith has committed to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, aiming to help the squad win its first title since 2017. Smith, 30, previously participated in the 2023 WBC and hit the decisive home run in Game 7 of the World Series this year. He slashed .296/.404/.497 with 17 homers and 20 doubles for the World Series champions, boasting a .834 OPS since 2019, which is tops among MLB catchers with at least 2,000 plate appearances. Smith will share catching duties with Raleigh.