We've known for a while that Team USA is positively bursting at the seams with superstar names, but it hit a little differently to see them in a real batting order.
With the squad facing the Giants in an exhibition game at Scottsdale Stadium Tuesday on ESPN, we got a look at how manager Mark DeRosa might deploy his All-Stars in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Just look at these names in the starting lineup!
1. Bobby Witt Jr., SS
2. Bryce Harper, 1B
3. Aaron Judge, RF
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH
5. Alex Bregman, 3B
6. Cal Raleigh, C
7. Roman Anthony, LF
8. Byron Buxton, CF
9. Brice Turang, 2B
Unsurprisingly, Team USA piled on the runs in a 15-1 victory.
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The lineup combines for 26 All-Star selections and five MVP Awards, but there's definitely a hankering for championship hardware; only Bregman and Schwarber have won the World Series in their careers.
Team USA's drive toward its second World Baseball Classic title officially begins Friday against Brazil (8 p.m. ET on FOX).