Maikel Garcia Named 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP

Maikel Garcia earned MVP honors after leading Venezuela to their first-ever World Baseball Classic title. The 26-year-old infielder slashed .385/.435/.652 across seven games, tallying 10 hits, one home run, and seven RBI. Garcia delivered a clutch sacrifice fly in the championship win over Team USA and was instrumental in Venezuela's semifinal rally against Italy. He carries significant momentum into the 2026 MLB season following a breakout 2025 campaign where he posted an .800 OPS.