Netherlands' Didi Gregorius (C) runs between the bases following his three-run homer in the top of the fourth inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool E second round match between Israel and the Netherlands at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 13, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)
He wants to be in the field and at the shortstop position, but Didi Gregorius is making the most of his opportunities as a designated hitter for Team Netherlands.
The 27-year-old Curacao native has been thriving in his hitting-only role for the Dutch in the World Baseball Classic this March, hitting .