Baltimore Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson Sends Disappointing Message After World Baseball Classic

The Baltimore Orioles are turning their focus back to the regular season after a busy spring, but one of their brightest stars is coming off a bittersweet experience on the international stage. Gunnar Henderson represented Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and while the team made a deep run, his role throughout the tournament sparked plenty of discussion. Henderson made his first appearance in the WBC and quickly proved he belonged among the game’s elite.

Despite limited opportunities, he was one of Team USA’s most productive hitters, flashing the same offensive upside that has made him a foundational piece of Baltimore’s lineup. Still, the way his playing time unfolded left more to be desired. “The competitor in me, yeah.

Yeah, I wish I could have gotten in there a little bit more. Just it was not the way the cards came out,” Henderson said when asked about his experience during the tournament (h/t Jake Rill of MLB. com).

Is Gunnar Henderson disappointed he didn’t play more in World Baseball Classic? “The competitor in me, yeah. Yeah, I wish I could have gotten in there a little bit more.