What happened: Arraez belted two homers on 03/18/2023 vs. USA and again on 03/07/2026 vs. Israel. No other player in tournament history has more than one multi-homer game.
Why it matters: The mark pairs a contact profile with tournament power. The 3-time batting champion also ranks second in home runs among Venezuela WBC hitters.
By the numbers: Multi-HR WBC games: Arraez 2; all others 1 or fewer. Dated games: 2 HR on 3/18/2023, 2 HR on 3/7/2026.
What to watch: The repeat mark stands as the target for the next tournament cycle.