World Baseball Classic

Let's start out by saying, I for one, love the World Baseball Classic. I think it's good for the game. Shows the sport on the world stage. Different then the Olympics. The Olympics are the best amateurs we have. This is what the Olympics would be if baseball used a dream team. 

Baseball season is different in different countries. This is the best time for this event. MLB has players on multiple teams. NPB, KBO (which seasons mirror MLB) and ABL whos season is from Nov - Feb. 

With MLB players in the WBC, this gives some minor league players more playing time. And the major leaguers will get more playing time and not platooning. Pitchers will be watched so not to overwork them. 

Minor leaguers can get some extra playing time when playing for a different country. Players from other countries can show off their skills and maybe get that chance they are looking for. 

The attendance and viewership numbers prove people like this too. 

Japan went undefeated in the tournament, winning it for the third time. More and more Japanese players are coming to the US to play. But I'm not so sure if that is always a move up. It is a move to make more money. 

-Andy