Los Angeles, CA - March 22: Team USAs Marcus Stroman, #6, walks off the mound after getting another strike out against Team Puerto Rico in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Former WBC MVP Stroman to play for Puerto Rico in 2023

Bryan Mcwilliam
4 years ago
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Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman will play for Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the pitcher announced on Sunday.

The 31-year-old hurler pitched for Team USA at the 2017 edition of the tournament.

Stroman was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player in 2017 after posting a 2.35 ERA in three starts for the Americans, who wound up winning the event. He held Puerto Rico scoreless and allowed just one hit across six innings during USA's 8-0 win in the finals.

Stroman was born in Medford, New York. His mother is Puerto Rican.

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