The Midland RockHounds have a cadre of current and former players participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic next month.
The team said nine players who are currently with or have previously played for the RockHounds are on rosters for the international tournament. The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to take place from March 5 to 17 and will be hosted by the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan. The top two teams from the Americas, along with the U.S., will qualify for the 2028 Olympic baseball tournament in Los Angeles.