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Torres is Best In WBC
Tuesday, February 23rd , 2066
Nigel Torres took World Baseball Classic by storm this year, and he did it all at the age of 25.
For his spectacular campaign, the West Indies star has been named the 2066 World Baseball Classic Most Valuable Player Award recipient.
"To be considered amongst the best in the league is overwhelming," said the first baseman.
On the season he compiled a .357 batting average to go with a .500 on-base percentage. The native of Sagua la Grande, Cuba also added 4 doubles, no triples, 5 home runs, 8 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
He received 3 first place votes out of a possible 6. Efren Zamora of the West Indies finished second in voting with 2 first place votes, while Tris Chikumbu of the Africa finished third.
Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Nigel Torres - West Indies - 3 - 67 Efren Zamora - West Indies - 2 - 63 Tris Chikumbu - Africa - 0 - 43 Andy Christman - USA - 0 - 35 Rich Mount - USA - 1 - 33 Abdoul Ren - Asia - 0 - 30 Herman Mauleon - Latin American - 0 - 24 Chase Calhoun - West Indies - 0 - 23 Bryson Daly - Asia - 0 - 13 Grant Henry - USA - 0 - 10 Javis Navarro - West Indies - 0 - 6 Brian Van Hook - USA - 0 - 6 Kwazel Aguilar - West Indies - 0 - 1
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Breaking WBC News: The Offseason Begins
Tuesday, February 23rd , 2066
Winners crowned, another exciting World Baseball Classic tournament is in the books. Until next time!
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USA Sweeps West Indies
Sunday, February 21st , 2066
Behold, the champions: USA emerged from a tough field of competitors today as winner of the 2066 World Baseball Classic, topping West Indies in the final game by a score of 5-3.
"I'm proud of this team," said USA manager Kanye Huff. "Nobody made this easy for them -- they earned it."
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