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USA Baseball Reveals Coaching Staff for 2026 18U Team

2/14/2026

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USA Baseball Coaches

USA Baseball announced the coaching staff for the 2026 18U National Team, featuring Luke Gregerson, Doug Mientkiewicz, Tim Raines Jr., and Brian Schneider, and the team aims to defend its title.
All three assistants are making their national team coaching debuts.
Luke Gregerson will serve as pitching coach.
Doug Mientkiewicz is a 12-year MLB veteran with Olympic gold in 2000 and has coached at various levels since 2012.

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Raines Jr. Joins Coaching

USA Baseball named Tim Raines Jr. as an assistant coach for the 2026 18U National Team.
He previously attended the 18U National Team Training Camp and debuted in MLB in 2001.
Raines Jr. has played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League and served as a hitting coach for the Aberdeen IronBirds.
The 18U National Team prepares to defend its title at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier.

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USA Baseball Coaches

USA Baseball announced the coaching staff for the 2026 18U National Team, featuring Luke Gregerson, Doug Mientkiewicz, Tim Raines Jr., and Brian Schneider, and the team aims to defend its title.
All three assistants are making their national team coaching debuts.
Luke Gregerson will serve as pitching coach.
Doug Mientkiewicz is a 12-year MLB veteran with Olympic gold in 2000 and has coached at various levels since 2012.

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