Sandy Alcantara (28, Miami Marlins) finished the inspection. He also predicted a great performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC).
Alcantara started on the 2nd (Korean time) in an exhibition game against the New York Mets in the ‘2023 Major League Baseball’ held at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, USA. On this day, he recorded 2 hits and no runs in 2 innings. After two actual appearances, Alcantara will join the WBC team in the Dominican Republic on the 6th.
Alcantara made his major league debut in 2017 with the St. Louis Cardinals. The following year he moved to Miami. Alcantara, who has continued his growth by step by step, has been reborn as the best pitcher. He dominated the league with a fastball that reached 102 mph (164 km) and a sharp breaking ball. He went 14-9 with a 2.28 earned run average in 32 games last season. He won the first National League Cy Young Award in his career.
He stood at the top, but Alcantara devoted himself to training by looking at a higher place. From November, he conducted individual training at the training center. “I want to become a bigger person. To be a great leader, you have to work non-stop,” he said.
Miami coach Skip Shoemaker also said, “Great players aren’t satisfied with even the best seasons. The same goes for MVP-level players like Albert Pujols and Clayton Kershaw. Alcantara thinks he can do even better. Keep working hard.” I’m watching,” he said with satisfaction.
Alcantara improved his fitness earlier than usual. It is to prepare for the WBC to be held in March. The Dominican Republic will play Venezuela in their first round 1 match on March 12. Alcantara said, “I want to represent my country and I will do my best to win the game.”토토사이트
On the other hand, the Dominican Republic is considered a strong WBC. According to data from the American sports media ‘FOX Sports’, the Dominican Republic recorded an odds rate of 0.750 with 18 wins and 6 losses in the previous WBC. Ranked 1st in win rate. Japan (22-8, odds ratio of 0.733) ranked second, and Puerto Rico (20-9, odds ratio of 0.690) ranked third. Attention is focusing on whether the Dominican Republic, with Alcantara at the forefront, will be able to continue its strength.