The World Baseball Classic is finally here.
In just a few short days, Team USA, who won the title back in 2017 when the Classic was last played, will get started and begin their title defense.
Returning to the team are stars such as Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Also on the team are Trea Turner, Mookie Betts, Pete Alonso, Mike Trout, Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, and Cedric Mullins.
But as the start of their schedule approaches, Team USA is putting in the work.
On Twitter, MLB posted a video of several Team USA stars putting the work in and making their preparations for the start of WBC play.
A day with Team USA. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZeZjF9iSPV
—MLB (@MLB) March 8, 2023
The video shows members of the team heading out to a field to begin their preparations and practice drills.
Betts was shown taking some ground balls at second base, a position which the former MVP is familiar with, but does not play on a regular basis.
The video also shows players such as Tucker, Schwarber, Mullins, and Trout taking batting practice and mashing some baseballs.
Other stars such as Turner, Alonso, Arenado, Tim Anderson, and Jeff McNeil were shown making some solid plays in the infield during Wednesday’s practice.
Team USA is led by former MLB star Mark DeRosa, who split time with the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, and Toronto Blue Jays.
The team will look to start the Classic on a good note and make an early statement.
Adam Wainwright will pitch Game 1 on Saturday against Great Britain.
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