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Baseball Heirs Play for Brazil
17 Feb
Summary
- Three players with famous baseball last names are on Team Brazil.
- Lucas Ramirez, son of Manny Ramirez, makes his WBC debut.
- Joseph Contreras, son of José Contreras, is the youngest WBC player.
Team Brazil's roster for the World Baseball Classic features a compelling narrative beyond its star players. Three individuals with renowned baseball surnames are set to compete, each at a distinct career stage. Dante Bichette Jr., whose father is a four-time All-Star, is returning after helping Brazil qualify.
Lucas Ramirez, son of the 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, and Joseph Contreras, son of former MLB pitcher José Contreras, are both set to make their WBC tournament debuts. Ramirez, a left-handed hitter, was drafted by the Angels and plays in their High-A affiliate, aiming to build his own legacy while wearing his father's number 24.
Contreras, the youngest player on any WBC roster at 17 years old, is a promising right-handed pitcher committed to Vanderbilt. He showcases a fastball topping 98 mph and a repertoire that includes a forkball taught by his father. Despite Brazil's historical winless record in the WBC and a challenging Pool B, this blend of MLB lineage and emerging talent offers hope for their first victory.
