Mets star Francisco Lindor fired up to represent his country in World Baseball Classic

Francisco Lindor, the Puerto Rican shortstop for the New York Mets, is eager to represent his country in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The tournament, which features national teams from around the world, is one of the most exciting events in baseball. Lindor is fired up to don the Puerto Rican uniform.

In a recent interview, Lindor expressed his enthusiasm for the WBC, saying that it's one of the best events of the year. He noted that representing his country is a tremendous honor and that it means the world to him. Lindor has a deep love for Puerto Rico and its culture and is proud to be able to showcase his skills on the international stage.

In a recent interview with SNY, Lindor spoke of his excitement to compete in the WBC again:

"It’s one of the best events of the year, if not the best event of the year. Representing our countries, it means the world.”

Lindor has a strong track record in international competition. He played for Puerto Rico in the 2017 WBC, where he led them to a second-place finish.

He was one of the best players in the tournament, hitting .370 with two home runs and four RBIs in eight games. Lindor was named to the All-WBC team for his performance, and he has fond memories of the experience.

In the years since the 2017 WBC, Francisco Lindor has become one of the best players in the game. He has earned four All-Star selections, two Gold Gloves and two Silver Sluggers, establishing himself as one of the most exciting and dynamic players in baseball.

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Francisco Lindor and Puerto Rico look to go all the way in WBC

While training with the New York Mets ahead of the MLB season, Francisco Lindor is also looking forward to the opportunity to compete in the 2023 WBC and represent Puerto Rico once again.

He knows that the tournament will be tough, with strong teams from around the world vying for the championship. Nevertheless, he's confident in his abilities and in his teammates and reckons Puerto Rico have what it takes to win it all.

Puerto Rico are one of the strongest teams in the WBC, boasting the likes of Martin Maldonado, Javier Baez and Edwin Diaz, to name a few. After finishing in second place in the last two editions, they will look to go all the way this time.