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Derek Jeter Urges Star Players to Join World Baseball Classic

1/27/2026

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Derek Jeter, a former New York Yankees shortstop, reflected on his time with Team USA during the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
He played against the Yankees in an exhibition game and recorded two hits.
Jeter emphasized that top players' participation in the World Baseball Classic is crucial for baseball's growth.
For 2023, Team USA features stars such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout.
Japan returns 15 members from its championship team, including Shohei Ohtani.

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Derek Jeter, a former New York Yankees shortstop, reflected on his time with Team USA during the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
He played against the Yankees in an exhibition game and recorded two hits.
Jeter emphasized that top players' participation in the World Baseball Classic is crucial for baseball's growth.
For 2023, Team USA features stars such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout.
Japan returns 15 members from its championship team, including Shohei Ohtani.