San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is optimistic about the Dominican Republic’s chances in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, claiming they can overcome the defending champions, Team Japan, led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Tatis will represent the Dominican Republic for the first time alongside notable players like Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with his father, Fernando Tatis Sr., as hitting coach. He expressed excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing the significance of playing for his country. The tournament is scheduled for March 5-17 in various locations, including Miami and Tokyo.
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