How Many Times has Japan Won the World Baseball Classic?

Japan's Shohei Ohtani, center, celebrates with teammates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami.
AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File

Japan has won the World Baseball Classic three times. No other team has won the WBC more than once.

After winning the first WBC in 2006, Japan repeated as champions in 2009. The last time Japan won the World Baseball Classic was in 2023, when they recorded a 3-2 win over the USA in the championship game.

Check out Japan’s history in the World Baseball Classic:

Japan’s History in the World Baseball Classic

YearResult
2023Won WBC
2017Lost Semifinal
2013Lost Semifinal
2009Won WBC
2006Won WBC

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.