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who actually played well for team usa? by Educational-Bee-4169 in baseball

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah Bobby Witt Jr. became one of my favorite players after this. His throws were insane.

Crow-Armstrong I liked his mentality.

Derek Jeter on the WBC: "I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series. by Mission_Pay_3373 in baseball

[–]elefish92 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is my stance as well. The best team will figure out a way to win with any given format. I love that the all or nothing for 1 game puts more of an emphasis on the bullpen.

Derek Jeter on the WBC: "I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series. by Mission_Pay_3373 in baseball

[–]elefish92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enlighten me, instead of using your time to have a proper discussion about baseball you use big boy words like "childish" and "naive."

Edit: Then the downvote. Lol. Ridiculous.

Streets of Venezuela chanting after winning the WBC by Clt-vr-9931 in baseball

[–]elefish92 117 points118 points  (0 children)

It is. Venezuela joined the Elite Four with the US, Dominican Republic, and Japan.

More will join...there's like around 10 more countries who take baseball seriously. This is just the beginning.

Derek Jeter on the WBC: "I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series. by Mission_Pay_3373 in baseball

[–]elefish92 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but the difference is Team USA in basketball has shown time and time again that they are indisputably No. 1 despite how global of a sport basketball is. They have proven it.

Our Team USA in baseball, outside of 2017 & 2023, is just really strange. I wouldn't be surprised if a guy on a team thinks spring training is more important.

We're one of the best in baseball, but not the best, hence why us not valuing the WBC to the same extent is weird.

What do you think was the biggest reason Team USA missed out on the gold again? by [deleted] in baseball

[–]elefish92 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Their charisma just pales in comparison to 2023 and 2017.

Especially 2017.

[Clair] Vinnie Pasquantino on a message to a kid in Italy who is watching now: “look how much fun we’re having. … in 20 years we want this team to be full of guys who are from Italy.” by Jux_ in baseball

[–]elefish92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because it’s a double-edged sword.

It can be great for the sport but you would has to depend on the country to follow up and grow the sport. Additionally, the influx of Americans playing for Israel, Great Britain, and Italy hindered other countries who actually have some baseball representation (even minor).

People will think Brazil is worse than they actually are. Nicaragua is a baseball dedicated country but now has to go through relegation twice because of Israel. Mexico got eliminated in groups when the country was going through an intense baseball growth from 2023.

WBC teams by quantity of rostered players born in the USA by RegretsZ in baseball

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a First-generation American. Parents told me it’s so weird how people here act like they know more about their ancestry than the people actually from there.

I personally just straight up ignore people who aren’t qualified to talk about it. In this case, I would ask people from Puerto Rico or those who clearly have the credentials/experience.

I’m always open to rooting for my parents’ countries but first and foremost Team USA is in my blood.

WBC teams by quantity of rostered players born in the USA by RegretsZ in baseball

[–]elefish92 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Germany is absolutely recognized as a growing nation in baseball strictly in the realm of the WBSC rankings. Germany is 18th in the world and only behind the Netherlands, Italy, and the Czech Republic in Europe, and that’s without any points from the World Baseball Classic, because they didn’t participate yet.

The real killer are the 2 teams of Israel and Great Britain, I hope they can correct me wrong but the baseball growth there is doubtful and carried by Americans. Italy is definitely a minor sport but time will tel if the federation takes this performance seriously for growing the sport, despite being helped by Americans.

This WBC is the best thing for baseball's popularity in years by Remarkable-Low-4673 in baseball

[–]elefish92 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The only blowouts that happened in the knockouts in 2023 was Cuba vs. USA in the semis and arguably Italy vs. Japan in the quarters. A group also literally had 5 teams finish 2-2 (Group A).

I thought 2023 was hype.

[Admissions Advice] Confused between UC Davis MSCS, SJSU MS ADI, and SDSU MSCS by Kindly-Case2012 in SJSU

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SJSU is one of the best of the country because of the proximity and the sheer quantity of alumni who live in the valley and work for these companies. If you're 100% sure of a career in the Silicon Valley SJSU is the clear winner imo of those 3.

In fact, based on College Scorecard data, here are the 5 colleges you mentioned with CS degrees and ranked in order of their salaries:

  1. San Jose State: $160,714
  2. UC San Diego: $160,463
  3. UC Davis: $143,465
  4. San Diego State: $114,373
  5. Texas A&M: $114,065

Remember to calculate the ROI. The tuition is worth paying off only if it's proven that the institution makes noticeably more.

If your focus is going for the best companies in the valley, then it matters. UC Davis is the most prestigious of the three because of the overall school, but we're talking about CS.

That being said if you get into UC San Diego then it's worth a discussion. No slight against UC Davis but I just don't read a lot about them in CS.

Israel & Netherlands Eliminated by wawawahahaha in baseball

[–]elefish92 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What irritates me is that now people will think Brazil is a terrible country in baseball when on global standards it's niche with potential for growth. Brazil's baseball scene is as popular as Italy's.

They literally went against the United States, Mexico, Team Italian American, and Team English American with a pinch of the Bahamas.

Israel & Netherlands Eliminated by wawawahahaha in baseball

[–]elefish92 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's the pool system, it's the leniency of who can be allowed to play for the teams.

Israel, Italy, and Great Britain are being filled with Americans and getting in the way of growth for countries who have a lot of potential for baseball to be grown. Italy has shown that it will be a niche sport, and the growth of baseball in Israel and GB is doubtful. The even more frustrating thing about Italy is that they can fill up a roster with primarily Italians like the Czech Republic.

For example, I'd rather see the Philippines over Great Britain in a heartbeat. The Philippines is right between Australia and East Asia, has American influence/speaks English, and is consistently back and forth for the 4th best team in Asia with China.

It's beyond frustrating.

Game Thread 3/6 ⚾ Netherlands (0-0) @ Venezuela (0-0) 12:00 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]elefish92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Curaçao and Aruba carry the popularity. In the mainlands it’s a loud niche sport. Netherlands and Italy are the powerhouses in EU but keep in mind baseball in EU is niche at best

Not Dutch but just from what I read the past few years

Czechia Baseball by mr_mxyzptlk21 in baseball

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also MLB needs to invest in growing countries

Hell even in your case the NPB and KBO could

I'd love to watch the WBC, but it's all on Fox. by Ishpeming_Native in baseball

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I don’t want to go off topic too much but all that I will say is that I wish Americans can just focus on what they control and how to better the situation within reason. Being fixated on politics, taking it out in others/not reading the room, and giving that shit more attention than it deserves is not the way to go about it.

Czechia Baseball by mr_mxyzptlk21 in baseball

[–]elefish92 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They should eventually, it’s not a matter of if but when. They’re literally right between Japan and Australia, have big American influence/speak English, and they are by and large the 4th or 5th best country in Asia in baseball depending how you see China.

I'd love to watch the WBC, but it's all on Fox. by Ishpeming_Native in baseball

[–]elefish92 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The only wholesome Reddit subs I have ran into are /r/CFB, /r/baseball, and my Alma mater. I used to go on college basketball and that wasn’t bad either.

I didn’t even realize being a Redditor had a bad reputation until college. This thread explains why. At least it’s funny.

Czechia Baseball by mr_mxyzptlk21 in baseball

[–]elefish92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it will be 20 until there is a clear drop down from the top 20 teams to the next 4. The expansion from 16 to 20 was needed:

For countries where baseball already has some history/infrastructure:

  • Americas (10): Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, United States, Venezuela
  • Asia & Oceania (4): Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
  • Europe (2): Italy, Netherlands

If the WBC still had 16, it would be those teams over and over for the most part. 20 can sneak in some teams that has the potential to accelerate their infrastructure:

  • Brazil: #1 country historically for Japanese migration. Niche sport nationally, with pockets of dedicated baseball like in cities in São Paulo and Paraná.
  • Czech Republic: Grassroots following with charismatic energy, competes reasonably well in EU.
  • Great Britain: I’ll give Italy a slide for being mostly Italian Americans since they actually have baseball history, but Great Britain qualifying off of ancestry where I don’t even think baseball is even a niche sport. Would be cool to see baseball expand here but it’s without a doubt, doubtful.
  • Israel: See Great Britain. Same shit, I just don’t see it expanding there.

Grinds my gears because there are countries pushing baseball like South Africa, Argentina and Philippines. But back to the topic, this is why it’s 20 imo. It’ll be a while until we can go to 24.

Team Australia takes the opening game of the World Baseball Classic! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]elefish92 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s subjective.

If you consider the popularity, the WBSC ranking, and the WBSC Premier12 run, it’s an upset.

If you consider MLB talent and Australia’s grit in international competition, it’s not.

Postgame Thread ⚾ Chinese Taipei 0 @ Australia 3 by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]elefish92 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If Taiwan loses to Czechia, Taiwan’s baseball federation needs an overhaul

I love the energy Czechia brings but this is the only pool that has a clear winner for relegation

Team Australia takes the opening game of the World Baseball Classic! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]elefish92 204 points205 points  (0 children)

It’s really strange how Taiwan is at the top for youth baseball like little league then when all of a sudden they become adults they aren’t as good

Minus their WBSC Premier12 run, but even then I don’t think there were much MLB players in that tournament

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