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After the 2023 season, Kiwoom captain Lee Jeong-hoo (25), who aims to advance to the MLB (US Professional Baseball), was selected as one of the best outfielders to win the 5th WBC (World Baseball Classic ) to be maintained. in March.
On the 12th, MLB.com, the official home page of MLB, announced the top players by position among the players participating in the WBC.
Lee Jung-hoo was named in the outfield category along with MLB stars Mike Trout (LA Angels) and Mookie Betts (U.S.A., LA Dodgers). Trout and Betts are MLB superstars who have won the American League MVP (Most Valuable Player) 3 times and 1 time, respectively.
Among the representative players for each position selected that day, Lee Jung-hoo was the only player who did not play in the MLB. MLB.com said, “Lee Jung-hoo may not be the best outfielder in this year’s WBC, but he is one of the most interesting players.” He was chosen league MVP.” “Kiwoom has already allowed Lee Jung-hoo to move on to overseas stages after this season. This competition will be an opportunity for Lee Jung-hoo to show his skills on the international stage.” In fact, Lee Jung-hoo signed a contract with ‘big agent’ Scott Boras last month and started preparing to enter the MLB.
The media then selected 2020 National League MVP Freddie Freeman (Canada, Los Angeles Dodgers) as the best first baseman, 2017 American League MVP second baseman Jose Altuve (Venezuela, Houston Astros), third baseman Manny Machado (Dominican Republic), and shortstop To select Xander Bogaerts (Netherlands, above San Diego Padres).
Sandy Alcantara (Dominican Republic, Miami Marlins), 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner, was honored for a right-handed selection. Left-hander Julio Urias (Mexico, Los Angeles Dodgers), reliever Edwin Dias (Puerto Rico, New York Mets), and catcher JT Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies, USA) were also on the list.
The designated hitter was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Dominican Republic, Toronto Blue Jays), and two-time pitcher Shohei Ohtani (Japan, LA Angels) was selected.
Meanwhile, Korea (director Lee Kang-chul), who are in Group B of the first round of the WBC finals, will face Australia (March 9), Japan (10), Czech Republic (12) and China (13) at the Dome Tokyo in Japan. The best 2 teams out of 5 progress to the quarter finals.
