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Cuban Home Run Leaders in the World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic has showcased the prodigious power of Cuban hitters over the years. As of January 17, 2026, Alfredo Despaigne leads all Cuban players with seven home runs in the tournament’s history. this article details the top Cuban home run hitters in the World Baseball Classic, highlighting their contributions and memorable moments.
Top Cuban Home Run Hitters
Alfredo Despaigne (7 Home Runs)
Alfredo Despaigne,representing Granma,holds the record for the most home runs by a Cuban player in the World Baseball Classic with seven. his home runs were hit in the 2009 (1), 2013 (3), and 2017 (3) tournaments. He was unable to add to his total in subsequent appearances.
Frederich Cepeda (6 Home Runs)
Frederich Cepeda, a native of Sancti Spíritus, is second with six home runs. He hit two in 2006, three in 2009, and one in 2013. notably, Cepeda is the only Cuban player to have hit a multi-homer game in the Classic, achieving this feat with two home runs against South Africa in the 2006 tournament. Watch Cepeda’s three-run home run here.
Yuli Gurriel (5 Home Runs)
Yuli Gurriel has five home runs to his name, all hit between 2006 (2), 2009 (2), and 2013
