The World Baseball Classic features (mostly) the best of what 20 countries have to offer, making it must-see TV. 13 of the 20 participating countries have at least one MLB All-Star, but not every roster is created equally. Which rosters have the most All-Star appearances among them? Let’s dive in.
USA
Total All-Star appearances: 62
| Player | Position | All-Star Appearances | Current MLB Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LHP | 11 | Retired |
| Bryce Harper | 1B | 8 | Phillies |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | 7 | Yankees |
| Aaron Judge | OF | 7 | Yankees |
| Alex Bregman | 3B | 3 | Cubs |
| Kyle Schwarber | DH | 3 | Phillies |
| Will Smith | C | 3 | Dodgers |
| David Bednar | RHP | 2 | Yankees |
| Byron Buxton | OF | 2 | Twins |
| Clay Holmes | RHP | 2 | Mets |
| Paul Skenes | RHP | 2 | Pirates |
| Tarik Skubal | LHP | 2 | Tigers |
| Logan Webb | RHP | 2 | Giants |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | SS | 2 | Royals |
| Matthew Boyd | LHP | 1 | Cubs |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | OF | 1 | Cubs |
| Gunnar Henderson | SS | 1 | Orioles |
| Mason Miller | RHP | 1 | Padres |
| Cal Raleigh | C | 1 | Mariners |
| Michael Wacha | RHP | 1 | Royals |
Honestly, it’d be easier to highlight players who haven’t made an All-Star team yet on Team USA, as 20 of the 30 players participating in the WBC for the United States have participated in the Midsummer Classic. Had Joe Ryan participating, that number would’ve been 21 of 30, or fully 70 percent. That is absurd, and assuming young phenoms like Roman Anthony, Nolan McLean and Bryce Turang get there eventually, the number could be even higher.
All but six of the above All-Stars have been selected more than once, proving that getting to the game was no fluke. It’s widely known that Team USA has one of, if not the, best overall rosters in this tournament. All this data does is prove it even further.
Dominican Republic
Total All-Star appearances: 39
| Player | Position | All-Star Appearances | Current MLB Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | 3B | 7 | Padres |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1B | 5 | Blue Jays |
| Juan Soto | OF | 4 | Mets |
| Ketel Marte | 2B | 3 | Diamondbacks |
| Julio Rodriguez | OF | 3 | Mariners |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | OF | 3 | Padres |
| Sandy Alcantara | RHP | 2 | Marlins |
| Carlos Estevez | RHP | 2 | Royals |
| Luis Severino | RHP | 2 | Athletics |
| Gregory Soto | LHP | 2 | Pirates |
| Junior Caminero | 3B | 1 | Rays |
| Camilo Doval | RHP | 1 | Yankees |
| Jeremy Pena | SS | 1 | Astros |
| Geraldo Perdomo | SS | 1 | Diamondbacks |
| Cristopher Sanchez | LHP | 1 | Phillies |
| Carlos Santana | 1B | 1 | Diamondbacks |
If we added Albert Pujols’ 11 All-Star appearances, the Dominican Republic would’ve been much closer to Team USA’s total, but Pujols is a manager nowadays. And even without his appearances, you can see how stacked the Dominicans’ roster is: 16 of the DR’s 30 players have made at least one All-Star team, and 10 of the 16 have made more than one. This list doesn’t even include young guys like Augstin Ramirez and Abner Uribe, who could easily make their Midsummer Classic debuts in 2026.
Manny Machado leads the way in terms of appearances, but the players behind him, like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto and Ketel Marte, are the ones the opposition will fear the most (again, showing just how loaded the Dominican Republic is in this tournament). Those who say the U.S. and D.R. are on a collision course to a date in the final can point to this list as the reason why.
Venezuela
Total All-Star appearances: 30
| Player | Position | All-Star Appearances | Current MLB Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | C/1B | 9 | Royals |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | OF | 5 | Braves |
| Luis Arraez | 1B/2B | 3 | Giants |
| Willson Contreras | 1B | 3 | Red Sox |
| Gleyber Torres | 2B | 3 | Tigers |
| William Contreras | C | 2 | Brewers |
| Eugenio Suarez | 3B | 2 | Reds |
| Maikel Garcia | 3B | 1 | Royals |
| Andres Gimenez | SS/2B | 1 | Blue Jays |
| Ranger Suarez | LHP | 1 | Red Sox |
Venezuela is often overlooked in the context of big threats to win the whole tournament, but they shouldn’t be. The country’s 30 All-Star appearances rank third in the WBC field, and given the fact that young star outfielder Jackson Chourio hasn’t even made one appearance yet, there’s reason to believe there’s even more talent here than this list shows.
What stands out about Venezuela is the lack of pitching on this list. Ranger Suarez is the only arm who has been named an All-Star, making Pablo Lopez’s injury sting even more. This lineup is as good as any, but the pitching could be what holds Venezuela back.
Puerto Rico
Total All-Star appearances: 15
| Player | Position | All-Star Appearances | Current MLB Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 3B | 8 | Diamondbacks |
| Edwin Diaz | RHP | 3 | Dodgers |
| Willi Castro | INF/OF | 1 | Rockies |
| Jorge Lopez | RHP | 1 | Free Agent |
| Seth Lugo | RHP | 1 | Royals |
| Heliot Ramos | OF | 1 | Giants |
Puerto Rico has the fourth-most All-Star appearances, but it feels as if it’s a bit misleading relative to how good the team really is. Nolan Arenado account for more than half of those All-Star nods, but Arenado is nowhere near the player he once was. He won’t be carrying this team the way his resume might indicate.
Puerto Rico has several stars, including Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez, Carlos Correa and Riley Greene, on the sidelines for varying reasons. With their fully healthy roster, they might’ve had a shot at winning the whole thing. Without them, even with a healthy Edwin Diaz, they face an uphill battle.
