Seiya Suzuki Off to Strong Start in World Baseball Classic Play

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is performing well in the World Baseball Classic, posting a 3-for-9 start with two home runs, five walks, and only one strikeout. Following a 2025 season where he hit 32 home runs with an increased pull rate, there is optimism that he can build on his power numbers in 2026. Fans are hopeful that the introduction of the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) system will further benefit Suzuki by reducing the impact of poor strike calls on his plate appearances.