Overview
- World Baseball Classic Inc. and MLB announced Griffey will front exclusive interviews and access for tournament coverage across official channels.
- He is currently in Nicaragua filming with national team manager Dusty Baker after recent visits with Dominican Republic players Manny Machado and Junior Caminero.
- Starting March 2, he will embed with Team USA on workout day to capture behind‑the‑scenes content through his photography.
- Griffey played for Team USA in 2006 and served as its hitting coach in 2023, making him the first person to play, coach and take on an ambassador role in the WBC.
- The 2026 Classic begins with Pool C in Tokyo on March 4 (ET), with Pools A in San Juan, B in Houston and D in Miami opening March 6.