MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Caio Araujo has been selected to represent Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, becoming the first player in Alabama State University baseball history to compete in the prestigious international tournament.

Araujo will pitch for the Brazilian national team in Pool B play March 6–11 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. Brazil opens tournament play on March 6 at 8 p.m. ET against the United States and will also face Italy (March 7), Mexico (March 9) and Great Britain (March 10) during opening-round competition.

Brazil secured its place in the 2026 WBC field by advancing through the 2025 qualifiers in Tucson. The top two teams from Pool B will move on to the quarterfinal round, also held in Houston.

Araujo's selection marks a historic milestone for the Hornets program. He is the first Alabama State baseball student-athlete to earn a spot in the World Baseball Classic and is one of only two players from the Southwestern Athletic Conference competing in this year's tournament. Araujo is also the only Brazilian-born NCAA Division I baseball player.

When previously asked about the opportunity to compete in the World Baseball Classic, Araujo said it would be an honor to represent his country on baseball's global stage.

The World Baseball Classic is the premier international baseball tournament, featuring many of the sport's top professional and amateur players representing their home nations. Pool B games in Houston are expected to draw international attention, highlighted by Brazil's opening match up against Team USA.

For Alabama State, Araujo's selection underscores the continued growth and national visibility of the Hornets' baseball program as it reaches an international platform.

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