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Ken Griffey Jr. Named 2026 World Baseball Classic Global Ambassador

He will front exclusive interviews with inside access across WBC platforms and MLB Network as coverage ramps up.

Overview

  • World Baseball Classic Inc. announced the appointment on Wednesday, positioning the Hall of Famer as a central on-air presence for the tournament.
  • Griffey is currently in Nicaragua filming content with Team Nicaragua manager Dusty Baker to highlight the sport’s cultural reach.
  • Beginning March 2, he will embed with Team USA on workout day to capture behind-the-scenes material through his photography.
  • Media reports say he will assist with player interviews and provide inside access across all 20 participating national teams.
  • Pool play opens March 4 (ET) in Tokyo, with the remaining pools starting March 6 in San Juan, Houston and Miami.