Although his name is known for what he does with the bat in Major League Baseball, Randy Arozarena took a moment to talk about the Mexican national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Randy Arozarena is currently playing in the World Baseball Classic, and before the game between the United States and Mexico, the Seattle Mariners player spoke with David Faitelson about the Mexican national soccer team, and even revealed who his favorite players are.
Who is Randy Arozarena’s favorite player from the Mexican national team?
During the interview with Faitelson, Randy Arozarena made it clear that he follows El Tri’s performance and that he has several favorite players, among the names he mentioned are: Raul Jimenez and Santiago Gimenez
He also mentioned ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez, although Arozarena said that CH14 not so much anymore, because he is already retired. But what was most surprising is that Randy Arozarena mentioned Diego Lainez:
I also remember one who had a fight with a big player… he was tiny.
It was later clarified that he was referring to Diego Lainez, the current Tigres player, who is famous for his competitive nature despite his height.
The choice was surprising because Lainez does not usually appear in lists of favorites among international fans. Interestingly, just as Diego Lainez had a ‘pique’ with a United States player, so did Randy Arozarena face Cal Raleigh, a player from the American team
Randy Arozarena’s message for the Mexican national team
In addition to talking about players, baseball player Randy Arozarena sent a message of support to Mexican soccer ahead of the upcoming international matches. For him, the country’s sporting success should be seen as a joint effort between disciplines.
Mexico has… football and the ball have to come together to achieve the same goal.
Why is Randy Arozarena Mexican?
Although he was born in Cuba in 1995, Randy Arozarena officially became a Mexican citizen in 2022. The player arrived in Mexico in 2015 to begin his professional career in the Mexican Baseball League, where he played with the Toros de Tijuana before making the leap to Major League Baseball.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching and Mexico as one of the hosts, it would not be unusual to see Randy Arozarena following every match of El Tri. And if it were up to him, the ideal celebration would be clear: for both Mexican soccer and baseball to win.
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