Team USA Roster Showcases High School Baseball Talent

From California to New York, the World Baseball Classic roster features players who honed their skills at high schools across the country.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic is set to begin on March 6, and the 30-man roster for Team USA features some of the best players in baseball, including Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, and Paul Skenes. Rivals takes a look at where each member of Team USA played their high school baseball, with players hailing from high schools in 16 different states.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international tournament that showcases the top baseball talent from around the globe. By highlighting the high school backgrounds of the Team USA players, this story provides insight into the development of these elite athletes and the diverse talent pool that the United States can draw from.

The details

The Team USA roster includes 16 pitchers, 2 catchers, 7 infielders, and 5 outfielders/designated hitters. The players attended high schools in 16 different states, with California (5 players), Texas (4 players), and Georgia (3 players) being the most represented. Some notable high schools include Highland Park in Dallas, which produced Clayton Kershaw, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida, which is the alma mater of Roman Anthony.

  • The 2026 World Baseball Classic is set to begin on Wednesday, March 6.
  • Team USA's first game of the tournament is on Friday, March 6 against Brazil.

The players

Aaron Judge

An outfielder for Team USA, Judge attended Linden High School in Linden, California.

Bryce Harper

An infielder for Team USA, Harper played high school baseball at Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Paul Skenes

A pitcher for Team USA, Skenes honed his skills at El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The diverse high school backgrounds of the Team USA players highlight the depth of baseball talent across the United States. From small towns to big cities, these athletes honed their skills at high schools that have produced some of the game's greatest players, showcasing the strength of the American baseball pipeline.