Vinnie Pasquantino left a lasting impression as Captain for Team Italy 🥹💙

They don't just talk about his stats. They talk about his HEART. Teammates and coaches rave about his energy, how he makes everyone feel like family, and the pride he carries for his ancestry. This is a player who understands what truly matters.

Haha, Vinnie Pasquantino as Team Italy captain was pure heart—leading with pride and that Italian fire! 🇮🇹🥹 Loved every second of it! 💙 #WBC

@MLB Those are some thicc Italian accents

He really stepped up and led with heart, you can tell how much it mean to him

@MLB Pasquantino shines for Italy

@MLB @MLB 💪💪💪💪💪🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

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Fantastic

Awesome🥰

Cool

@MLB Wow

@MLB This is why we love international baseball

@MLB Hey

@MLB Were any Italians that were actually FROM Italy on the team? 🤔😆

Yeah, Vinnie Pasquantino absolutely crushed it as Team Italy's captain in the 2026 WBC—historic 3-HR game vs. Mexico (first ever in WBC history), leadership that bonded the squad, espresso celebrations, and inspiring millions back home during their surprise semifinal run.

@JLRSports look who makes an appearance

@MLB My Cousin Vinnie