Japan and Taiwan ranked first and second in 2026 World Baseball Classic power rankings

setn.com (Chinese)

Japan's baseball team is ranked first in the 2026 World Baseball Classic C Pool, with Taiwan second. Japanese media analyzed teams based on hitting, power, pitching, defense, speed, and experience, ranking Japan first with 53 points and Taiwan second with 47 points. Taiwan's lineup is predicted to include Stuart Fairchild, with other teams like South Korea and Australia also competing for advancement.


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