NEW YORK.– The famous coffee maker used by the Italian Baseball Team during the 2026 World Baseball Classic was auctioned for a total of $16,510, becoming one of the most curious and valuable pieces related to the tournament.
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The Italian team popularized the celebration with espresso coffee in the dugout during the tournament, especially after the home runs hit by their players, including Vinnie Pasquantino, who starred in the first three-homerun game in the history of the World Baseball Classic. The coffee maker accompanied the team throughout the competition and was considered a good luck charm in Italy’s historic participation, which reached the semifinals.
The machine was authenticated by its use during important tournament matches, including the victory over the United States in the group stage and the triumph against Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center.
The Italian leader, Francisco Cervelli, highlighted that the coffee maker accompanied the team everywhere, becoming part of the team’s culture during the tournament.
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On the other hand, several players have stood out with significant numbers in the Major League Baseball spring training, showing statistics that could anticipate a great season in 2026.
Among the most outstanding hitters are Drake Baldwin, Wyatt Langford, Chase DeLauter, Addison Barger, Samuel Basallo, Jac Caglianone and Matt McLain, who have presented outstanding offensive metrics during the preseason.
In pitching, pitchers such as the Dominican Cristopher Sánchez have also stood out, as well as Cam Schlittler, Kodai Senga, Shane McClanahan, Mason Montgomery, Mick Abel and Cody Ponce, who have shown dominance and improvements in their repertoires during Spring Training.
Performances in spring training don’t always guarantee success in the regular season, but these players’ performance and advanced metrics indicate that they could be important protagonists during the 2026 Major League campaign.
