World Baseball Classic sets attendance records
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Major League Baseball has a history stretching back to the 1870s, and tens of thousands of players have earned the right to play in at least one game
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a massive hit. From attendance to TV to sponsors, it all added up to a financial win for MLB. Here's the numbers.
Venezuela vs. Team USA averaged over 10 million viewers.
The World Baseball Classic is home to some competitive baseball and electric atmospheres, but there’s still room for global beatdowns. South Korea scored a record-breaking 22 runs in the 2023 group stage – and the team only needed five innings to do it.