Summary
Team USA is returning to the World Baseball Classic and is predicted to do well with a strong roster. Kansas City Royals player Bobby Witt Jr. is expected to be a key player and is predicted to win the MVP award for the tournament. The team will start the competition against Brazil.
Key Facts
- Team USA is competing in the World Baseball Classic after losing to Japan in 2023.
- Shohei Ohtani was a standout player for Japan in the 2023 tournament.
- MLB.com predicts Bobby Witt Jr. could win the MVP award this year.
- Witt is a Kansas City Royals player and is seen as one of baseball's top young talents.
- In past seasons, Witt nearly won the American League MVP award.
- He has been an All-Star two times and won the Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards.
- Team USA will play their first game against Brazil on Friday.
