Webb, Lee, Ramos headline SF Giants participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Eight Giants players and several coaches will represent their home countries in this year's tournament

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The San Francisco Giants will be well-represented at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with eight players from their 40-man roster set to participate in the tournament. This includes star pitcher Logan Webb (United States), outfielder Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico), and infielder Jung Hoo Lee (Korea), who will captain the Korean team. In addition, several Giants coaches and staff will also be involved, including head trainer Dave Groeschner with Team USA and bench coach Ron Wotus with Team Italy.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that showcases the top talent from around the world. For the Giants, having so many players and staff members participate is a testament to the depth and quality of their organization. It also provides valuable experience for the players to compete on the global stage, which can benefit the team in the long run.

The details

The Giants' 40-man roster will be well-represented at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with eight players set to participate. This includes Logan Webb (United States), Luis Arraez (Venezuela), Heliot Ramos (Puerto Rico), Jung Hoo Lee (Korea), Harrison Bader (Israel), Tristan Beck (Great Britain), José Buttó (Venezuela), and Reiver Sanmartin (Colombia). Lee, who is playing in his second WBC tournament, will captain the Korean team. In addition, several Giants coaches and staff will also be involved, including head trainer Dave Groeschner with Team USA, bench coach Ron Wotus, pitching coach Dave Righetti, and third base coach Lipso Nava with Team Italy, and special advisor Dusty Baker managing Team Nicaragua.

  • The 2026 World Baseball Classic officially begins on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Team USA, led by Giants pitcher Logan Webb, will play their first game of pool play against Brazil on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Assuming Team USA advances, Webb's second appearance of the tournament will be in the quarterfinals on either March 13 or March 14, 2026.

The players

Logan Webb

A two-time All-Star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who will represent Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Jung Hoo Lee

An infielder for the San Francisco Giants who will captain the Korean team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Heliot Ramos

An outfielder for the San Francisco Giants who will represent Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, playing in front of friends and family at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.

Dave Groeschner

The San Francisco Giants' vice president of medical and performance, who will serve as the head trainer for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Dusty Baker

A special advisor to baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, who will manage Team Nicaragua in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“It's an honor just to play for the team, let alone pitch the first game. It's kind of my job to set the tone, so I'm excited about it.”

— Logan Webb (montereyherald.com)

“It's a proud moment for me and my family. When my mom, my dad, my family and friends found out, they were all excited about it. Everybody's waiting for it. It's something that I never imagined would happen. Representing Puerto Rico at my house, it's tight. Out of this world.”

— Heliot Ramos (montereyherald.com)

“I played in Latin America — Venezuela, Mexico and Puerto Rico — and it was the most exciting time, the most exciting baseball that I've ever (played).”

— Dusty Baker, special advisor to baseball operations (montereyherald.com)

What’s next

Assuming Team USA advances as expected, Logan Webb's second appearance of the tournament will be in the quarterfinals on either March 13 or March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Giants' strong representation at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with eight players and several coaches participating, showcases the depth and quality of the organization's talent pool. This experience on the global stage can provide valuable benefits for the Giants in the long run as their players and staff gain exposure and compete against the best players from around the world.