Shohei Ohtani's Participation in the WBC 2026 Announced

• Shohei Ohtani has announced his participation in the WBC 2026.
• The opening tournament will take place on March 6 in Tokyo.
• Ohtani was named MVP of the WBC 2023 and won his fourth MVP award in MLB.

This was reported by The Yomiuri Shimbun, Marca.

Shohei Ohtani, star of the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced his participation in the World Baseball Championship (WBC) 2026. This happened on November 25, 2025, when he shared the news through social media.

Ohtani, who helped Japan win the WBC 2023, is now eager to replicate this success. He was named MVP of the tournament and also received his fourth MVP award in his MLB career. In 2023, his performances included a standout game where he struck out 10 batters and hit three home runs in the playoffs.

In a post on Instagram, Ohtani expressed his excitement about the opportunity to represent Japan: "I thank all the fans for a wonderful season. I will be diligently training and I look forward to meeting you next year." However, he did not clarify whether he would play in the position of pitcher during the WBC.

The World Baseball Championship 2026 will begin on March 6 in Tokyo, where Japan will face teams from China, Korea, Australia, and the Czech Republic.

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