Bryce Harper (31, Philadelphia Phillies), a two-time major league MVP who is watching the World Baseball Classic (WBC) U.S. national team game on TV, is upset. It’s a big regret because he wanted to run with ‘USA’ engraved on his chest more than anyone else.
‘MLB.com’ reported the news of Harper watching the WBC from afar while recovering after elbow surgery on the 15th (Korean time). Harper underwent right elbow ligament surgery in November last year and was unable to participate in the WBC with the US national team. Harper, who made his major league debut in 2012, failed to participate in the WBC in three consecutive tournaments following 2013 and 2017. 먹튀검증
Harper said, “I wish I was on the WBC USA team, but I am really upset. I want to represent my country and play. I played for the U.S. national team when I was 16 and 18, and there is nothing better than having USA in my chest. I run for something much bigger than myself. It’s a really fun experience to play against top players.”
Harper led the United States to a championship in the 2009 U-18 Pan American Youth Baseball Championship. At that time, the members were Harper, Manny Machado (San Diego), Nick Castellanos (Philadelphia), Kevin Gausman (Toronto), and Robbie Ray (Seattle).
Harper, who had many memories at that time, declared his participation in the WBC early in the season in August of last year. He teamed up with outfielder Mike Trout (LA Angels), the best hitter in the major leagues. Trout, who regretted not attending after watching the first WBC championship of the United States in 2017, decided to participate this time and asked Harper via text message if he would participate, and Harper responded without hesitation.