Summary
Jonah Tong, a pitcher for the New York Mets, has chosen not to play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. Instead, he will focus on earning a spot in the Mets' starting rotation during spring training. Tong sees this as a good opportunity for his career with the Mets.
Key Facts
- Jonah Tong is a pitcher for the New York Mets.
- He decided not to play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
- Tong wants to focus on Mets' spring training to earn a spot in their starting rotation.
- Last season, Tong made five starts for the Mets.
- He recorded a 7.71 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings pitched.
- Tong gave up 24 hits and walked nine batters in those games.
- He is competing with two other players, Kodai Senga and David Peterson, for a spot in the Mets' rotation.
- There will be opportunities in the future, such as the 2028 Olympics and future World Baseball Classics, where Tong can represent Canada.
