[ESP/ENG] Llegó la hora | Opinión
Cuando se lleva éso a otras disciplinas, sucede lo mismo, el representar a la nación la cual le da a un individuo la oportunidad de nacer y crecer como ciudadano, es sinónimo de orgullo, es un extra que se obtiene, y que lleva a que el nivel, y la táctica deportiva, sea mayor. Con el béisbol se ha tratado de hacer lo mismo desde el 2006 para acá, logrando un crecimiento exponencial a lo largo de los años con la creación del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, estando por momentos, cerca de igualar a un mundial de fútbol, si, ese evento de nacionalidades que ya no parece ser el único con un éxito garantizado.
Perhaps the best international tournament in all sports today is soccer, yes, that famous competition held every four years that moves masses, a way to bring different nations together and establish a competition that generates healthy rivalry, which translates into high-performance athletes proudly representing their countries. We believe that it will be difficult to surpass an event like this, since the practice of a particular sport takes on extra value when it becomes international, and even more so when it is played in different countries.
When this is applied to other disciplines, the same thing happens: representing the nation that gives you the opportunity to be born and grow up as a citizen is synonymous with pride. It is an added bonus that leads to higher levels of performance and better sports tactics. Baseball has been trying to do the same thing since 2006, achieving exponential growth over the years with the creation of the World Baseball Classic, at times coming close to equaling the World Cup, yes, that event of nationalities that no longer seems to be the only one with guaranteed success.
Desde el terreno de juego | On the field
Ya han pasado 20 años desde ese 2006, y en este 2026, en el 6to Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, son muchas cosas las que han cambiado, más equipos, nuevas sedes, y una alta expectativa, que crece a medida que pasan los días para el inicio del mismo, que nos llevan a un escenario, invitandonos a descubrir, quien en realidad es el mejor país que práctica el béisbol en la actualidad, si solamente son los asiáticos representando por Japón, y quiénes ya acumulan 3 títulos, o los de occidente, los creadores del deporte del guante, bate y pelota.
When it was discovered during the first edition of the World Baseball Classic in 2006 that the Japanese team was more powerful than previously known, the motivation for the other teams grew in 2009. Players from other teams took the event more seriously and added that extra motivation that the tournament needed to become a spectacular competition and resemble the World Cup. And it wasn't a matter of resembling it, it was a matter of showing pride in competition on the field.
Twenty years have passed since 2006, and now in 2026, at the 6th World Baseball Classic, many things have changed: more teams, new venues, and high expectations that grow as the days pass until the start of the tournament, leading us to a scenario that invites us to discover which country is really the best at baseball today: is it only the Asians represented by Japan, who already have three titles, or the Westerners, the creators of the sport of glove, bat, and ball.
Las novenas de República Dominicana, Puerto Rico y Venezuela, parecen ser el resto de las representaciones, que tienen el material para embellecer este torneo, o para darle ese toque de resistencia deportiva a los elencos ya mencionados, pues son los equipos cuyo jugadores, están en gran número en la MLB, y no solo eso, sino que son las figuras principales de cada uno de sus organizaciones, que de llegar a estar en plenitud de sus condiciones físicas, estaremos a las puertas, de uno de los Clásicos Mundiales de Béisbol, de mayor espectáculo y rendimiento deportivo de toda la historia de este tipo de torneos. ¿Será nuevamente Japón el ganador? ¿O regresará la corona a occidente? El béisbol está aquí, y ya estamos listos para vivirlo. Play! Ball!
The United States team for this edition seems to have everything going for it. They are the clear favorites, with a very complete roster that, beyond the names, has demonstrated in these two exhibition games prior to the start of the tournament that they are focused on one thing: reaching the final stages and winning their second championship, regardless of who their opponent is in the final. They have the proven experience of their players and the presence of their manager, Mark De Rosa, who was already in the last edition of this tournament, reaching the final, which adds a plus. He is thirsty for revenge and to win that final game this time around.
The teams from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela seem to be the rest of the representatives that have what it takes to embellish this tournament or to give that touch of sporting resilience to the aforementioned teams, as they are the teams whose players are in large numbers in the MLB, and not only that, but they are the leading figures in each of their organizations. If they are in peak physical condition, we will be on the verge of one of the most spectacular and athletic World Baseball Classics in the history of this type of tournament. Will Japan be the winner again? Or will the crown return to the West? Baseball is here, and we are ready to experience it. Play ball!
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