Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang was officially announced Tuesday, Dec. 9, as one of the latest additions to Team USA’s 2026 World Baseball Classic roster. He joins a star-studded group revealed by manager Mark DeRosa, Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber, Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson, and Los Angeles’ Will Smith, bolstering an already stacked American squad.

For Turang, the selection marks a major milestone in a rapidly rising MLB career. Still just 26, he has developed from a promising prospect into a core piece of a Brewers team that posted the best record in baseball in 2025. While Milwaukee featured plenty of standout contributors, Turang often emerged as the heartbeat of the club, an everyday presence whose influence stretched from the top of the lineup to the center of the infield.

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His defensive tools have long been his signature. Turang captured a Gold Glove Award in 2024, showcasing the elite range, glove consistency, and baseball IQ that made him one of the most reliable middle infielders in the league. By the time the 2025 season arrived, he had already earned a reputation as someone who could take away hits on a nightly basis and elevate the Brewers’ overall run prevention.

But what truly cemented his rise to national recognition was his offensive breakout. In 2025, his third MLB season, Turang delivered his most complete campaign at the plate, slashing .288/.359/.435 while contributing 18 home runs and 28 doubles. His improved swing decisions and growing gap-to-gap power transformed him into a more well-rounded threat and gave Milwaukee a spark at a position where offense isn’t always guaranteed.

Turang’s skill set makes him an intriguing addition to Team USA’s WBC roster. His speed, left-handed bat, and defensive versatility give the coaching staff flexibility in configuring the lineup, especially in tournament play, where matchups can shift quickly. And for Turang personally, the opportunity to represent the United States on an international stage offers both a recognition of his growth and a chance to showcase his game to a global audience.

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For a player who has steadily earned respect across MLB, the 2026 World Baseball Classic could be another defining chapter, one that highlights just how far Turang has come and how high his ceiling might still be.