{"id":161663,"date":"2026-03-09T09:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=161663"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:19:04","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8%f0%9f%9a%a8-hot-news-craig-albernaz-of-the-baltimore-orioles-has-shared-his-thoughts-on-gunnar-hendersons-performance-at-the-world-baseball-classic-the-rising-stars-ou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=161663","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 HOT NEWS: Craig Albernaz of the Baltimore Orioles has shared his thoughts on Gunnar Henderson\u2019s performance at the World Baseball Classic. The rising star\u2019s outing sparked plenty of discussion among fans and analysts. Now Albernaz\u2019s assessment may reveal what it really means for Henderson\u2019s growth."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_758,y_836,w_2027,h_1140\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_orioles\/01kk7pebnhe1eaq5hsxf.jpg\" alt=\"United States shortstop Gunnar Henderson\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5d5d8d58-849f-4704-a4e6-454d7b5837c9-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"057a4806-4534-446e-8ac5-66612c753820\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\">Craig Albernaz Reacts to Gunnar Henderson\u2019s Breakout Performance at the 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"535\">While the <strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Baltimore Orioles<\/span><\/span><\/strong> continue preparing for the upcoming MLB season, one of their brightest stars is already turning heads on the international stage. Shortstop <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gunnar Henderson<\/span><\/span><\/strong> delivered an outstanding performance for <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"421\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">United States national baseball team<\/span><\/span><\/strong> during the <strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"474\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">World Baseball Classic<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, earning praise from fans and his manager back in Baltimore.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qv4qqv\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"579\">Henderson Shines Against Great Britain<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,e_improve,h_640,w_1600,x_0,y_74\/c_fill,f_auto,h_320,q_auto,w_800\/v1\/m\/d\/6\/d60dbbf7292ca28d544a7589a73744c3d1c99ddf\/Gunnar-Henderson-of-the-Baltimore-Orioles.jpg\" alt=\"Gunnar Henderson: Breaking News, Rumors &amp; Highlights | Yardbarker\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"826\">Henderson made the most of his opportunity on <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\">March 7<\/strong>, starting at shortstop against the <strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"715\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Great Britain national baseball team<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Despite playing on a roster loaded with elite talent, he stood out as the most productive hitter of the game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"857\">His stat line was impressive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"913\">\n<li data-section-id=\"177grua\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"885\">\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"885\">4-for-5 at the plate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"boysmk\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"900\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"900\"><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"900\">1 double<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9n2usw\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"913\">\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"913\">2 RBIs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1124\">The strong performance helped propel Team USA to a <strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"981\">9\u20131 victory<\/strong>, improving their tournament record to <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1027\">2\u20130<\/strong> heading into a highly anticipated matchup against the <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1123\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mexico national baseball team<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1384\">With so many stars on the roster \u2014 including <strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1212\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bobby Witt Jr.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> of the <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1261\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kansas City Royals<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2014 it was unclear how many chances Henderson would get to start. But when his number was called, he delivered in a big way.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fqhxkb\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1433\">Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Was Watching<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_3600,h_2025\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_orioles\/01kc1wfte0c24zc16b57.jpg\" alt=\"Orioles' Gunnar Henderson named to Team USA for WBC\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1545\">Back in camp, first-year Orioles manager <strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1517\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Craig Albernaz<\/span><\/span><\/strong> was glued to the broadcast.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1685\">Speaking to reporters on March 8, Albernaz admitted he was so energized by Henderson\u2019s performance that he had trouble sleeping afterward.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1884\">\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1884\"><em>\u201cI\u2019ll tell you one thing: It was a good thing we had a show-and-go planned today, after the split-squad and daylight saving, because I couldn\u2019t sleep. I was fired up watching it. It was so cool.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2093\">Albernaz said seeing Henderson thrive on such a large international stage was exciting not just for the Orioles organization, but also for baseball fans who may not watch him regularly during the MLB season.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2241\">\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2241\"><em>\u201cSo cool for Gunnar, and also the rest of the fans to kind of see what Gunnar can do on the big stage, and the impact player we all know he is.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"151fuhu\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2279\">Emotion and Intensity on Display<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2428\">One moment that stood out to Albernaz was Henderson\u2019s visible emotion and intensity during the game \u2014 something rarely seen during exhibition play.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2598\">The Orioles skipper highlighted Henderson\u2019s hustle on extra-base hits, noting that the competitive environment of the tournament brings out a different level of energy.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2764\">\n<p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2764\"><em>\u201cYou don\u2019t get those emotions in spring training\u2026 To see those emotions \u2014 especially the hustle double like that \u2014 I think that just shows how he plays the game.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2900\">According to Albernaz, this kind of stage is exactly why the <strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2853\">World Baseball Classic<\/strong> has become such a beloved international event.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2988\"><em>\u201cThat\u2019s why the WBC is so cool\u2026 you get thrust into those competitive environments.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"175n9sx\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3024\">Orioles Fans Loving the Moment<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3247\">Fans of both Team USA and the <strong data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3097\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Baltimore Orioles<\/span><\/span><\/strong> echoed Albernaz\u2019s excitement online, celebrating Henderson\u2019s dominant showing and hoping it\u2019s a preview of what\u2019s to come when the MLB season begins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3410\">For Baltimore, seeing their franchise cornerstone shine against international competition is an encouraging sign as the team aims to build on its recent success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3536\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">And if Henderson keeps performing like this, both <strong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3474\">Team USA<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3494\">Orioles<\/strong> could be in for a very exciting year. \u26be\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craig Albernaz Reacts to Gunnar Henderson\u2019s Breakout Performance at the 2026 World Baseball Classic While the Baltimore Orioles continue preparing for the upcoming MLB season, one of&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":161687,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-161663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8 HOT NEWS: Craig Albernaz of the Baltimore Orioles has shared his thoughts on Gunnar Henderson\u2019s performance at the World Baseball Classic. 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