SANTO DOMINGO, RD. – Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a renowned first baseman, shared his expectations for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. One of the moments most longed for by the player is to witness the reaction of his father, the legendary Vladimir Guerrero, a member of the Hall of Fame, when he sees him in uniform with the Dominican Republic national team.
Guerrero Jr. is on his way to join his Dominican teammates. The player expressed his enthusiasm for representing his country in this prestigious international tournament, highlighting his motivation and optimal physical condition to contribute to the team.
The star batter recalled his absence from the 2023 edition due to an injury, which prevented him from fulfilling his dream of competing with the Quisqueyan team. However, he assured that this time he is fully recovered and ready to be part of the team.
During his statements, he also shared a friendly moment with Japanese player Kazuma Okamoto. In a joking tone, Guerrero Jr. commented that “since Saturday they are enemies”, referring to the start of the competition and the competitive spirit between the teams, always within the framework of sportsmanship.
The incorporation of Guerrero Jr. significantly strengthens the Dominican team, which will seek to make its mark in the World Baseball Classic, one of the most important baseball events internationally.
