Ebel returns to same role he had during the 2023 WBC
Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel on Friday was named the third base coach for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
It'll be the second straight WBC for Ebel, who had the same role in 2023.
Other former Dodgers players on the United States coaching staff are former major league managers Skip Schumaker (bench coach) and David Ross (bullpen cach), as well as Michael young as assistant manager. George Lombard, who was the Dodgers first base coach from 2016-20 and is currently the Tigers bench coach, will be the first base coach for Team USA.
110 big-league seasons.
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24 All-Star Game appearances.
11 World Series titles.
8,566 career hits.
Our coaching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is LOADED
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Earlier this week, the structure of the tournament was finalized. Team USA is in Pool B along with Mexico, Italy, Brazil, and Great Britain, which will play at Daikin Park in Houston from March 6-11, 2026. Half of the quarterfinals — between two teams from each of Pool A and Pool B — will also play in Houston, on March 13-14.
The World Baseball Classic semifinals and championship game will be played from March 15-17 at loanDepot Park in Miami.
