MLB analyst Jon Paul Morosi has hailed the Dominican Republic infield for the 2023 World Baseball Classic as the best in the game's history.
The World Baseball Classic is a quadrennial international baseball tournament that showcases the best players from around the world. The tournament provides fans an opportunity to see their favorite players competing on the global stage. The 2023 World Baseball Classic is set to be one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events in recent years. Many experts and analysts have pointed to the Dominican Republic as one of the teams to beat.
The Dominican Republic has a long and rich history in the sport of baseball, with a significant number of its players making their mark in Major League Baseball. The country has consistently produced some of the game's most talented players, including superstars like David Ortiz, Robinson Cano and Jose Bautista. In the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the Dominican Republic will be fielding one of the most talented and formidable infields in tournament history.
Their outfield boasts the likes of Juan Soto and Julio Rodriguez, while the team's infielders include Wander Franco, Willy Adames, Jeremy Pena, Manny Machado and Rafael Devers. Their pitching staff is not too shabby either, with names like Sandy Alcantara, 2022 National League Cy Young winner Christian Javier, Luis Garcia and Johnny Cueto.
Morosi said about the Dominican Republic team:
"We challenge you: Search any roster from the World Baseball Classic -- from the World Series, even the All-Star Game, for that matter -- and it will be difficult to find infield talent comparable to the group Dominican Republic manager Rodney Linares has in the ’23 Classic."
Dominican Republic will look to repeat their 2013 success at 2023 World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic have produced a roster that looks like a serious candidate to challenge for the World Baseball Classic. Their lineup includes names like Juan Soto, Rafael Devers, Jeremy Pena and Manny Machado.
The Dominican Republic infield for the 2023 WBC is shaping up to be one of the greatest ever assembled. With a nice blend of experience, talent, and leadership, the Dominican Republic infield at the '23 Classic is undoubtedly impressive.
If the Dominican Republic can get strong performances from their infield, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the tournament and emulate the exploits of their winning group in 2013.