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Yadi, Balentien among All-Classic Team standouts

From Team Puerto Rico, which finished as runner-up for a second consecutive tournament, Yadier Molina of the Cardinals (unanimous choice), Javier Baez of the Cubs, Carlos Correa of the Astros, Francisco Lindor of the Indians and Carlos Beltran of the Astros were selected. Molina became only the second two-time All-WBC honoree, joining Matsuzaka (2006, '09).

From the the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wladimir Balentien was selected unanimously. Balentien hit .615 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in the tournament.

From Japan, pitcher Kodai Senga made the All-WBC team after posting a 0.