Joseph Contreras, pitcher from the Brazilian Baseball National Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and son of former MLB All-Star and 2005 World Series champion José Contreras, holds his cap during practice at the Daikin Stadium in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2026. Considered as an underdog in this competition but with a Silver Medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, the Team Brazil roster is a mix of Brazilian-born players, Japanese-Brazilian talent, children of MLB players, and athletes developed in the US minor leagues. (Photo by Moisés ÁVILA / AFP via Getty Images)