Brice Turang living dream with Team USA selection Brice Turang, the Brewers’ second baseman, is living out his dream after being selected to represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement came in early December, and while Turang has been communicating with his teammates through a group chat, the moment he received the call remains etched in his memory. “When I got the call, I was so excited,” he said, reflecting on the moment he learned of his selection. Turang admitted the reality of the situation hasn’t fully sunk in yet, but he’s eager for the experience. “Honestly, it still doesn’t totally feel real,” he said. “I know I’m going, but I think it’ll really hit me when I get there. It’s really cool. I’m super excited for it.” Turang’s journey to this moment began with a deep appreciation for the World Baseball Classic, which he first developed during the 2017 tournament. The U.S. victory over Puerto Rico in the championship game, which drew 51,565 fans to Dodger Stadium, marked a turning point for him. “That’s about when I started paying attention,” he recalled. “I’ve always heard of the tournament and kind of knew it’s around, but I never knew what it was until I started getting older. It’s really cool. It’s very competitive, for sure.” Born into a baseball family, Turang has always been surrounded by the sport. His father, Brian Turang, played for the Mariners in the 1990s, while his mother, Carrie, competed in the Women’s College World Series during her college softball career. Turang himself showed early promise, winning a silver medal with Team USA at age 15 in the World Cup and a gold medal at 17. Drafted by the Brewers out of high school, he made his Major League debut at 23 and quickly established himself as a key player, securing the starting second-base position.#world_baseball_classic #team_usa #brice_turang #brian_turang #carrie_turang
