Eugenio Suárez, Venezuela's third baseman and current Arizona Diamondbacks infielder, has frequently credited his Christian faith following standout baseball performances, including pointing skyward after home runs and big hits.[1][2]

Suárez represented Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, where the team went 3-2 in Pool D at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, defeating Puerto Rico 6-5 on March 14 before a 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on March 15.[3][4]

The quarterfinal featured U.S. players including Bryce Harper and Garrett Whitlock, with Venezuela held to seven runs on 11 hits.[3][4]

Venezuela has competed in every WBC since 2006, with a best finish of fourth place in 2009 after semifinal and third-place losses.[5]

• 2006: Quarterfinals
• 2009: Fourth place
• 2013: Quarterfinals
• 2017: Pool stage
• 2023: Quarterfinals

The 2026 WBC championship round, including semifinals and final, is scheduled for loanDepot park from March 11-21.[6]

Suárez, 33, has played 11 MLB seasons, including stints with the Reds and Mariners before signing a one-year, $15 million contract with Arizona in December 2023.[1][2]

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