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Baseball’s big personalities weigh in on showmanship concerns as generational cultures collide.
Three years ago, the Dominican Republic put forth a fiery and enthusiastic team to play in the World Baseball Classic. From start to finish, this team showcased both their talents and their theatrics, and the world instantly took notice.
Playing in a series where passion meets patriotism, the high-energy Dominican team took it upon themselves to remind the world how much fun baseball can truly be. As they faced each opponent, from Venezuela to the United States to Puerto Rico, the Dominican baseball culture was front and center for all to see, and all took notice.