6. What Player We’ve Never Heard Of Will Become a Future MLB Star?
Indeed, the WBC has been a showcase for upcoming international talent. Think Aroldis Chapman of Cuba in 2013 or Yu Darvish of Japan in 2009. This year, prospects like Colombia’s Dilson Herrera, Cuba’s Victor Mesa and Japan’s Sho Nakata and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo could open some eyes.
7. Is This The Last Stand for the World Baseball Classic?
Since the Olympics seeks to absorb baseball back in time for 2020 and this tournament hasn’t caught on in the U.S., there are murmurs MLB may not bring back The Classic unless serious money is made this year.
See – more reason to watch it! You can’t ask for a better way to inject some baseball sabor into March.