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.