One of only three countries to win the World Baseball Classic – along with Japan (three times) and Team USA (one) – the Dominican Republic has a stacked roster for the 2026 tournament including one of the greatest lineups ever assembled.
The Dominicans won the 2013 WBC and have romped through the first five games of this tournament, going undefeated with 51 runs and 14 home runs in the process. Fernando Tatis Jr. (7-for-16, 2 HR, 11 RBIs) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (7-for-14, 2 HR, 8 RBI) have led the DR’s power surge with Juan Soto, Austin Wells and Oneil Cruz also slugging two homers so far.
Team USA starter Paul Skenes will have his hands full in Sunday’s semifinal with the Dominican lineup that also includes All-Stars in Ketel Marte, Julio Rodriguez and Manny Machado.
Here’s a look at the full Dominican Republic roster:
Dominican Republic roster for 2026 WBC
Infielders
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B)
Erik González (SS/UTIL) — Injury replacement for Jeremy Peña
Outfielders
Pitchers
Cristopher Sánchez (LHP)
Seranthony Domínguez (RHP)
Catchers
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United States shortstop Gunnar Henderson (11) celebrates after hitting a two-run double against Great Britain during the fifth inning at Daikin Park on Mar 7, 2026.
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United States shortstop Gunnar Henderson (11) celebrates after hitting a two-run double against Great Britain during the fifth inning at Daikin Park on Mar 7, 2026.
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Shohei Ohtani of Team Japan is forced out after the grounder of Kensuke Kondo #8 of Team Japan in the seventh inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Australia and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Fans celebrate Taiwan’s victory after the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Pool C game between Taiwan and South Korea at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026.
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Taiwan players celebrate after winning their game against South Korea on March 8, 2026 at the Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan.
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Taiwan’s Shao-Hung Chiang (R) tags out South Korea’s Kim Ju-won at home plate during the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Pool C game between Taiwan and South Korea at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026.
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Fans hold up Korean national flags as they stand for the national anthem prior to the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Chinese Taipei and South Korea at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
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United States shortstop Gunnar Henderson (11), right fielder Roman Anthony (3) and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) celebrate after the game against Great Britain at Daikin Park.
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Venezuela first baseman Luis Arraez reacts from second base after hitting a double against Israel during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park on March 7, 2026 in Miami.
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Bo Gyeong Moon of Team Republic of Korea collides with fence in the seventh inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between South Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Venezuela center fielder Javier Sanoja reacts from third base against Israel during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park on March 7, 2026 in Miami.
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Venezuela first baseman Luis Arraez (2) celebrates with catcher Salvador Perez (13) after hitting a two-run home run against Israel during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park on March 7, 2026 in Miami.
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Italy pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) reacts after getting an out during the seventh inning against Brazil at Daikin Park on March 7, 2026 in Houston.
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Dominican Republic center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against Nicaragua with teammates at loanDepot Park on March 6, 2026 in Miami.
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Brazil first baseman Dante Bichette Jr. (77) looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the United States at Daikin Park on March 6, 2026 in Houston
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Seiya Suzuki #51 of Team Japan celebrates scoring a run by a RBI triple of Masataka Yoshida #34 (not pictured) in the second inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Chinese Taipei at Tokyo Dome on March 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Venezuelan baseball fans show their support for their team against the Netherlands at loanDepot Park on March 6, 2026 in Miami.
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Brazil shortstop Vitor Ito (1) throws to first on an infield single by United States shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (not pictured) during the first inning at Daikin Park on March 6 in Houston.
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Fans cheer as Mexico center fielder Alek Thomas (5) slides to score a run during the ninth inning against Great Britain at Daikin Park on March 6, 2026 in Houston.
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Mexico first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) celebrates with right fielder Jarren Duran (16) after. hitting a home run during the eighth inning against Great Britain at Daikin Park on March 6, 2026 in Houston.
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Robbie Perkins #9 of Team Australia is tagged out at home by Martin Cervenka #55 of Team Czechia in the ninth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Australia and Czechia at Tokyo Dome on March 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Ronald Acu–a Jr. of Team Venezuela throws hit bat after getting walked during the fifth inning of a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Team Kingdom of the Netherlands at loanDepot park on March 6, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
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Venezuela outfielder Ronald Acu–a Jr. celebrates scoring a run in the first inning against the Netherlands at loanDepot Park on March 6, 2026 in Miami.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dominican Republic WBC roster 2026: Juan Soto, Vlad Jr. headline team
