Get the inside scoop on Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic from one of the coahes, Carlos Munoz. MLB Scouting School. Sabermetrics Presenter. BP Catcher 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros. Played in Mexico and Venezuela. Was asked to be on both USA and Venezuela WBC teams, had to make a tough choice, Born Venezuela and moved here, now a US citizen. Been on the show before. Discussed many things: How he made the decision on picking which country he would represent. This is not an easy tournament, special rules, only a couple weeks, single elimination, how you navigated through it all. First time meeting the team of super stars and great coaches. Role in the bull pen as a coach and catcher. Different pitchers' preparations. What did you learn from the players and coaches. How the team jelled so much with so many super stars and possible big egos. Player you were really impressed with. How you guys dealt with after the big loss to Mexico. Mike Trout and how excited he was. Batting practice routines of the players. Pressure of throwing BP to all these super stars, how you dealt with it. Most explosive crowd/game. And much much more.

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