Hosmer, Yelich, Stroman highlight All-WBC team
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The 2017 World Baseball Classic came to a thrilling conclusion Wednesday as the United States claimed its first title with an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico.
American right-hander Marcus Stroman was awarded Most Valuable Player of the tournament, and was also named to the all-tournament team.
Runner-up Puerto Rico saw five players named to the all-tournament team, while the United States had three.
Wladimir Balentien finished with a tournament-leading four home runs and 12 RBIs in seven games.
POS. | PLAYER | COUNTRY |
---|---|---|
C | Yadier Molina | Puerto Rico |
1B | Eric Hosmer | United States |
2B | Javy Baez | Puerto Rico |
3B | Carlos Correa | Puerto Rico |
SS | Francisco Lindor | Puerto Rico |
OF | Wladimir Balentien | Netherlands |
OF | Christian Yelich | United States |
OF | Gregory Polanco | Dominican Rep. |
DH | Carlos Beltran | Puerto Rico |
P | Marcus Stroman | United States |
P | Josh Zeid | Israel |
P | Kodai Senga | Japan |