Eugenio Suárez, a third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball, has represented Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic and frequently credits his faith following key performances.[1][4]
Suárez featured for Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic Pool B at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, including a March 11 matchup against the United States, which the U.S. won 9-7.[2][5] He went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in the first inning.[5]
loanDepot park will again host the semifinals and final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, scheduled from early to late March 2026. Venezuela is placed in Pool C in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[3]
In a post-season interview, Suárez stated: "God is good. All the glory to God. I’m very thankful to him."[4] He has emphasized gratitude and faith amid career milestones, including multiple 30-home-run seasons.
Suárez, 33, debuted in MLB with the Detroit Tigers in 2013 and has played for several clubs. Entering 2025, he has 1,031 career hits and 321 home runs.[1]
Sources
- MLB.com
Eugenio Suárez Player Page
Accessed October 2024
https://www.mlb.com/player/eugenio-suarez-608032 - World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
United States tops Venezuela in WBC Pool B
March 12, 2023
https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/usa-defeats-ven-9-7-advances-to-quarterfinals - World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)
2026 World Baseball Classic pools, venues announced
September 27, 2024
https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbc2026-pools-venues-announced - Arizona Sports
Eugenio Suárez on faith, family and finding a home with D-backs
October 2, 2023
https://arizonasports.com/national-sports/mlb/diamondbacks/3136693/eugenio-suarez-on-faith-family-and-finding-a-home-with-d-backs/ - MLB.com
United States 9, Venezuela 7 Final Score (March 11, 2023)
March 11, 2023
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/united-states-vs-venezuela/2023/03/11/999999123/final/box
