Cuba achieved a historic milestone with 26 players on Major League Baseball's opening-day rosters, outperforming its previous record of 23. While the total percentage of international players born outside the U.S. remained stable at 27.8%, it highlights a slow recovery since its peak in 2017. The Dominican Republic remains the leader in foreign player representation, despite a slight decline. Houston and San Diego topped teams with 16 international players each, emphasizing their focus on global talent.
Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball's opening-day rosters, surpassing its previous high of 23, marking a significant increase in Cuban representation in the league.
The percentage of players born outside the contiguous United States remained at 27.8%, matching its lowest level since 2016, indicating a stable, yet low international presence.
The Dominican Republic continues to dominate international player representation in MLB with 100 players, although this number has decreased from previous years.
Houston and San Diego lead teams with 16 international players each, showcasing their commitment to leveraging diverse talent from around the globe.
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