Trea Turner isn't known for his home run prowess, but the ex-Dodger has been delivering plenty of power for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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“I think he’s one of the best players in the game,” Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said. “That’s what I think, honestly. I mean, the Phillies gave him $300 million for a reason. The guy can flat play.” Turner has excelled from the No. 9 spot over the last two games, surpassing his typical March production by a mile for the baseball world to see, after having never batted ninth as a professional. Without him, the Americans aren’t in Tuesday’s final against Japan or Mexico, whichever team wins Monday’s semifinal. With him, they are a win away from their second consecutive WBC title.
“I kept saying every time he went deep, ‘Who is the idiot that’s hitting him ninth?’ ” DeRosa said. “But that’s the way this lineup’s built. So I’m going to leave him alone right now.”
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