Fernando Tatis Jr. Confident Dominican Republic Will Beat Japan in WBC

Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is set to debut in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (March 5-17) for the Dominican Republic, playing under his father, Fernando Tatis Sr., who serves as hitting coach. Tatis Jr. expressed strong confidence in his team's ability to defeat reigning champion Team Japan, stating, 'They’re nasty, but we’re going to beat them.' He joins a star-studded roster including Juan Soto and Manny Machado, calling the experience a childhood dream and a bid for global glory.