Seiya Suzuki was supposed to be one of Samurai Japan¡¯s stars at the 2023 World Baseball Classic before an injury forced him to withdraw before the tournament.
?He was with the team in spirit during Japan¡¯s run to the title, with the players carrying his jersey to every game and holding it aloft as they celebrated their victory over the United States in the final.
?Suzuki is having a more tangible impact on the 2026 WBC.
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