and all his fastballs were 100mph+ against Trout. That shows Ohtani was really pumped up in that situation. You won't see Ohtani throwing 4 100mph+ fastballs in a row in midseason.
The fans and the media are solely focused on Ohtani but this game demonstrates how criminally underrated the Japanese baseball league is. Five NPB pitchers combining for one run in 7 innings against this stacked US lineup and two homers coming out of the best sluggers in the Japanese league
Ohtani is an amazing Orval player. USA plays with speed and power. Japan has finesse and fundamentals. Overall an amazing game. I thank all of the Japanese the came to our stadium
Guys, I will be honest with you all. I grew up breathing baseball - I mean playing it at the park, watching the pros every night, devouring the box scores in the morning paper, studying all the strategy, the stats, the beautiful history of the Bambino, Teddy Ballgame, Jackie, all the way up to Griffey, Jeter and Chipper in my childhood. Well, I admit I have fallen away. I hate, hate some of these rule changes like the random extra inning base runners. I sigh at the expense of the games, concessions, apparel. I am mad at all the anti-dramatic strikeouts, walks, solo homers and guys not stealing bases and putting the ball in play. I’ve stopped watching a few years back, because I’ve felt they’re trying to turn baseball into something it isn’t supposed to be. Baseball is cerebral: its drama comes not from an overstimulated race against a clock, but rather from one’s imagination of the endless possibilities, the hundreds of parallel strands that just might all somehow weave together. But tonight - Samurai Japan vs. Team USA. Ohtani vs. Trout. How can you not be a romantic, my friend. What a flood of emotion: everything I have ever loved about this beautiful game. Thank you Japan 🇯🇵for your talent, teamwork, selfless play, pure class, and for your legendary hero Shohei Ohtani. Truly deserving. Thank you to 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇺🇵🇷🇻🇪and all the others. Long live this incredible sport and much love to everyone across the globe who got to enjoy a spectacular moment. 🥇⚾️❤️
Hands down the best World Baseball Classic I’ve ever watched-and the most poetically fitting ending to it! Ohtani vs Trout, Captain vs Captain, teammate vs teammate, in a 3-2 thriller!
@@rafaelisslaam1894 You don't seem to understand why Japan has won the WBC 3 out of 5 already. Besides, Japan were missing some of their best players and pitchers too. Japan is better than US at elemination tournament, because of their baseball style. USA won't win even if they had Cole, Scherzer with them. But, if the WBC championship game was like a 7 game World Series style, then USA will do better than Japan. As long as WBC takes the Soccer World Cup style tournament, Japan will always be the favorite team to win.
Can’t ask for more in the finals: 1. defending champions vs. two-time champions 2. American sluggers vs. Japanese excellent pitchers 3. three-time American League MVP (hitting) vs. American League MVP & two-way player (pitching). Both of them happened to be the captains. Ultimate face-off in the ninth inning. 4. evenly-matched game 2:3 Definitely the supreme classic in WBC history!!
Well said..👏👏👏 As a Canadian, I didn't have a dog in the fight but DAMN.... what a game!! The two best Baseball nations going head to head... pitch for pitch, hit by hit. Outstanding game. Congrats to Japan for the Win, but both teams played AMAZING.
In the final showdown, Otani didn't allow Trout's bat to touch the ball and struck out swinging, but the special fight for proud by teammates touched our heartstrings.
Damn near brings a tear to my eye seeing how many different kinds of people enjoyed this wonderful game. I love professional sports for the pure passion it can bring out.
I have always admired Japanese baseball. Ichiro is the best baseball player I have ever seen. And as a Yankees fan I have great respect for Matsui. Congratulations from the USA.
I clearly rember what Ichiro said at press conference after his retirement match. "Shohei will and must become the best player in the world". 4 years after that, Shohei became the best player in the world by winning WBC, and not only that he cloed the game and got MVP. How can we not be romantic about baseball ?
It was a great match. I didn't expect a lot of scoring because it was a match between the top players in the world. Japan held back America's offense well, and in the 9th inning, Ohtani and Trout had a dream showdown. The number of baseball fans will increase all over the world.
In Japan, baseball is deeply rooted in the culture and played at every level, from elementary school to college. Even outside of formal teams, kids frequently play catch, and there are countless private clubs for both children and adults, as well as independent leagues. On Sunday mornings, you can see people playing in riverbed baseball grounds. This culture has matured over generations since baseball was imported to Japan about 150 years ago. They all knew the USA was the best baseball country, but dreamed of “someday…” This victory also belongs to those nameless people who have played and loved baseball. It was an absolutely great game made not only by these amazing players but also everyone who have loved this sport, most likely including you. Thank you, everyone.
@@Huyle18 won the championship 3 out of 5 times since WBC began in 2006. That's a huge feat thus far considering no other country including USA won more than once.
Ohtani is a freak of nature! I still would have given him the MVP last year for his hitting and pitching over 62 HR man Aaron Judge! To hit 34 home runs and 95 RBI AND have a 15-9 pitching record is something that not many have ever been able to accomplish !! 😵💫
What a great match! I'm happy not that Japan won but that two great teams from the two countries showed their best performance. It was in the late 70s that I spend my childhood in N.Y., went to public school, collected baseball cards, watched ball games in Yankee Stadium, and played baseball in a little league. Never imagined in those days that I could ever watch such a great game as this one.
First of all, as a Japanese, I would like to thank Mike Trout. I heard he called on his MLB stars to join him in the WBC. That made this tournament even better. He's the leader in all of baseball. It's not easy for a champion to stay champion, but USA continues to prove it can be done. Enjoy this dreamy time a little more, and tomorrow we'll be back to reality... And I am convinced that the MVP of this tournament is Google's translation function.
This game, this tournament was the best ever in the WBC. Being from the US, I wanted the win, but if we couldn't do it, I'm glad Japan won. They deserved it. They played better when it counted. For those out there not familiar with the NPB, you should check it out. Great quality BB and I highly recommend going to some games if you're ever in Japan. You won't be disappointed.
Which game have you watched in Japan? I’m just curious 🥰 I am a Tokyo Giants fan…but would love to go to Hiroshima to watch Carp for their intensity 😂 I also want to watch Roki pitch in person ❤
NPB pitchers are just insane. Didn't know they had this much talent. It seems they have a good baseball system. Everyone throwing 95+ with good control. Ohtani great as usual. Congrats to Japan.
In the US 🇺🇸 football 🏈 is the top sports but in Japan 🇯🇵 Baseball ⚾️ is their top passion and sports and now the World Undefeated Champions🏆 for the 3rd time
Adam Jones, who used to play in Japan, mentioned the split as a reason why he struggled in Japan, and I hear that these types of pitches are not used much in mlb, as there are many moving balls.
I saw all of Ohtani's games in this WBC he hit .435 with 8 RBIs and a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings and a save Ohtani MVP ⚾️🏆
Not even a huge baseball fan, but you gotta love the outcome of this game. Captain verse captain, teammates in the MLB, finishing the series in a 3-2 count. Congrats 🇯🇵
hopefully one day you give teams that aren't on TV a chance. some of the best baseball games I have seen were from people being barely paid and just doing it because they love the sport.
What a beautiful moment, I can’t believe we had a 1-run game, 2 out, top of the ninth, full count with the two best players in the world facing off. Congrats to Japan, they earned this-what a moment for baseball!
The WBC gives the sport the chance to grow way beyond its current boundaries. I’ve barely any interest in MLB but found myself waking up in UK this morning and wanting to watch the highlights of this immediately!! Hopefully the powers that be realise how powerful this tournament could be for the growth of the sport and give it the chance to become as big as world cups in other sports! Well done Japan and their supporters!!
I love both football and baseball as an ordinary Japanese guy. These two sports are equally entertaining and worth attention. Hope WBC 2023 have boosted international interest in baseball
Big congratulations japan!!!!! You guys fought hard and deserve the win!! USA will try harder next time but good game!! From USA, Minnesota, much love to yall!
As an American, great game, period! Congratulations to Japan! You earned it, you deserve it. As well as all other teams who played. This was an incredibly memorable moment in time and our shared history.
@@fredarosado4470 We Japan have a manner of praising the opponent team after the game, but we do not have a culture of cursing the losing team had no luck. The fact that the US ware not be able to win a single game does never mean that the US does no longer have great players. US’s big league is always the role model to achieve some day.
@@fredarosado4470 I disagree, USA didnt even take their best pitchers. They still have the elites in their team, Japan played great n they deserve the win but dont disrespect USA.
This is the greatest modern game I've ever watched. Incredible story line especially with ohtani vs trout right at the end. Watched the replays so many times today but still so exciting to relive this game.
That Full Count match up between Trout and Ohtani was legendary. Last out last count all set up perfectly for Team USA captain vs Team Japan Captain! Gunna be a super memorable moment for years to come!
This was an amazing tournament. Seeing teams with little recognition fighting hard in the pool games, and seeing my team Puerto Rico fight hard in this tournament. So much change of events, excitement all around. Truly one of the best WBC all around. Props to Japan for their effort since the beginning of the tournament, they fought hard and their win was well deserved. I will love to see a Puerto Rico vs Japan in the next one. From the land of the Team Rubio, thank you for this amazing sport of Baseball!⚾️🇵🇷
Been watching Ohtani for a few years now and he just keeps getting better and better. Absolute poetry in motion watching both his pitching and batting techniques, especially in slomo.
Geez what a game. Dream match right there! I hope MLB seriously ramps up this tournament and keeps the support. This is as good as it gets if you're a Baseball fan! Japan, what an amazing team and USA also!
Shohei's last ball, the sweeper.. It is incredible!! I can just say nothing but WOW. Team Japan. You deserve to win. And Team America. You also well done.
Thank you Ohtani for proving to the baseball world “Dream big, and go for it!!” So glad you really did it, winning the MVP and most importantly, the championship!! I bet not just the people there in Japan, many fans in other countries are happy to see that baseball can be so much fun! You rock!! Congratulations!!
I Agree, that's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate ⚾️ I saw all of his games in this WBC Ohtani hit .435 with 8 RBIs with a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings Ohtani MVP
@@raymondthomas1574 neither has Trout or Judge. People figured out a long time ago that one player even the best player doesn't win you a world series.
I have watched this over and over again! I still feel the excitement of this game. I have never enjoyed baseball this much until the WBC. Looking forward to 2026!!!
Completely agree. That is why we need to grow this game even further, and MLB has an obligation to do so. For a start, we want to make all exiled players eligible to participate, so that the Cuban national team can have a full squad. We would also like to encourage the participation of ace-level pitchers from MLB teams by giving them some advantages or somehow removing the disadvantages they currently have. If we can improve on just these two points at the next tournament, this classic will grow a lot. Eventually, we want to achieve the same global spread in baseball as in football! I have already learnt my lesson from people saying that baseball is only exciting in North and Central America, the Caribbean and East Asia!
Congratulations Japan, no doubt, best baseball team. Felicitaciones para el mejor equipo del Clásico. Un abrazo desde Brasil. Best wishes since Brasil.
Japan！Best in the world！congratulation！Impressed！amazing！Best！wonderful！ Winning the MLB star-studded United States in the finals and being number one in the world is truly amazing！ Through this tournament, I was able to realize once again the fun and charm of the sport of baseball！
It was a moment when not only Japanese baseball but also the baseball world took a step forward. Thank you for all the elements of the WBC: the spirit of respect, the passion for the game shown by the fans and players, and the inspiring drama that awaited at the end. Big congratulations to all the teams. With love, respect and blessings from Japan🇯🇵.
Congratulations Japan!🇯🇵 Thank you America!🇺🇸 I thank and admire the two nations. And in the last round, I was moved to tears when I saw Otani and Trout, the aces who are active in the same team, fighting. As baseball powerhouses, I am happy that the United States and Japan were able to play in the finals. Thank you again! A friend for life! And rivals! I love America!🇺🇸❤🇯🇵
a great baseball game to me is like this, when the number of runs are low because both are fighting so hard. I love watching baseball games like this. congrats to japan!
I am from south east asia never played baseball in life. Watched couple of baseball tutorials/rules video in youtube and this was first full game i watched.
Congratulations to Japan! Very talented team! Also, love the discipline they have and the respect they have for their opponents. Very well deserved! That last at bat was epic. Ohtani vs Trout. Man, that was art.
What a fitting ending Ohtani vs Trout, 2 captains of their teams and teammates on the Angels. Glad for Ohtani to finish it, he is a generational talent and so fun to watch whether hitting or pitching.
It sure was. How this ended at the last inning with full count was insane. Even it wouldn’t make it as an anime because it’s just too much to be true 😂😂😂
If MLB wants to know how to make baseball a big, worldwide game, this is it right here. MLB needs to continue to invest in the WBC and make it one of the big single-sport tournaments in the world.
@@Henriette187 That's because baseball is an American sport and part of our culture. Why aren't you demanding there are more international sumo matches which are not just in Japan?
@@badcornflakes6374 My personal opinion: PR boiii, the win would mean so much to us after all our island has been through in its history; All that win mean is, "we are here (our presence in the world), we are strong, we are Borinquen from now to the next life" however, root for who ever doesn't get knocked out first in your case lolol
Japón sigue demostrando que tiene el mejor equipo, con mucho talento creo que si tuvieran un equipo en la MLB cada año estarían compitiendo por el campeonato, porque ellos saben jugar béisbol. Mis felicitaciones al equipo de Japón 🎉🎉🎉
No exageres amigo, esto es una selección, es muy diferente a nivel de clubes, unas que otras pudieran estar en post temporada, los clubes de MLB se preparan mucho mejor que la selección, porque es temporada larga
@@carlosperezperez-pu5my en Japón hay una liga profesional similar a la MLB por si no sabías, no es tan popular en América pero existe, y muchos equipos de MLB han casado muchos talentos de allá. Ichiro suzuki, Alfonso Soriano, Matsui, Darvish, Ohtani, Etc
Los japonés entrenan calladitos y no hablan de su rival ni habla mal tampcoo ni tampoco se mantienen d bocones juegan y demuestran quienes son muy humildes esa cultura los lleva siempre al éxito 🎉❤
Gracias Japon y Estados Unidos por esta final... la mejor final en la historia del World Baseball Classic. Vi a Messi vs Mbappe; el duelo de Ohtani vs Trout fue también igual de epico. Dos de los mejores beisbolistas, y compañeros enfrentandose en duelo.
Bro, la semi con México estuvo brutal, era la final adelantada, más con el antecedente que México apaleó a US en el mismo clásico. México merecía esa final contra Japón no EU
if you don't understand baseball, you still don't fully understand how special he is. a pitcher who can hit as well as him is unheard of. pitchers are usually a guaranteed strikeout.
Well-deserved win, and such a poetic ending! Regardless of the outcome, I'm happy to have witnessed such a great game. Congratulations to Japan! Much love, from America!
USA gave birth to baseball and raised talents like Ichiro, Matsuzaka, Darvish, and Ohtani. Japan was luckier to have the best possible squad including Ohtani. Baseball has won. A real classic game to be remembered forever.
As a person that never plays baseball this inspired me so much, it made me want to play. I could imagine how the young kids of the new generation dreamed of having the title of "World Champions".
As a St. Louis Cardinals fan born and raised in USA I say CONGRATULATIONS JAPAN! You guys are absolute studs in baseball and will always be! Great game!🇺🇸🇯🇵❤
Please remember Japan fell in love with Nootbaar and will miss him. I can promise that there will more Japanese fans rooting for Cardinals. Lars said hello to So Taguchi when Team Japan faced his team.
@@1024bukanah, noones gonna watch the baseball there. Just do it in states, or cohost with neighbors like mexico, puertorico dominica atleast. Cohost in east asia (japan korea taiwan)would be good too.
@@einzelganger09 I would love the US players to play an away game ( or though you could argue they do that already😅)...seriously they should try to incorporate a regional home and away format especially in the group stages. Why limit the big games to 1 game...why not have korea v japan twice ( home and away) in the groups.The semis and final will always be in the US though for tv and commercial interests...and the bigger stadiums. However, it would be fascinating to see the US in Japan or korea at some point...it would be some experience for the fans and players. Maybe one day a finals could be played there.
Well done Japan ! Well deserved victory! Whole Czech celebrates with you 🎉 🇯🇵 🇨🇿 true heroes ! Respect
🇨🇿❤🇯🇵
🇨🇿👍✨🇯🇵🫶🏻✨🇨🇿
チェコ大好き❤ フロムジャパン
Thank you(ありがとう！) from Japan🇯🇵😊
👍👍👍
Trout vs Ohtani with 2 outs in the 9th, You couldn't have wrote a better script! This tournament just got me back into baseball!
And the count was 3-2 as well. It was like straight out of a movie!
and all his fastballs were 100mph+ against Trout. That shows Ohtani was really pumped up in that situation. You won't see Ohtani throwing 4 100mph+ fastballs in a row in midseason.
Where you been you missed some good ball these past couple of seasons
baseball is minor sports
@@ああ-v7b2d baseball is more popular than soccer in Japan
国を背負って戦った全ての選手に敬意を表します。
な阪関
何でや阪神関係ないやろ
33-4😅
33-4
お会計334円でーす
袋1枚334円でーす
Japan did not disappoint, this was a very well played game.
The fans and the media are solely focused on Ohtani but this game demonstrates how criminally underrated the Japanese baseball league is. Five NPB pitchers combining for one run in 7 innings against this stacked US lineup and two homers coming out of the best sluggers in the Japanese league
Agreed Ohtani gets the credit, but he doesn’t get a chance in the 9th, w/o his team keeping the lead.
Americans live under the rocks in their own little world, facts
NPB > MLB
The elite pitchers in the current NPB will be successful in the Big Leagues, not sure about the hitters though
Ohtani is an amazing Orval player. USA plays with speed and power. Japan has finesse and fundamentals. Overall an amazing game. I thank all of the Japanese the came to our stadium
Guys, I will be honest with you all. I grew up breathing baseball - I mean playing it at the park, watching the pros every night, devouring the box scores in the morning paper, studying all the strategy, the stats, the beautiful history of the Bambino, Teddy Ballgame, Jackie, all the way up to Griffey, Jeter and Chipper in my childhood.
Well, I admit I have fallen away. I hate, hate some of these rule changes like the random extra inning base runners. I sigh at the expense of the games, concessions, apparel. I am mad at all the anti-dramatic strikeouts, walks, solo homers and guys not stealing bases and putting the ball in play. I’ve stopped watching a few years back, because I’ve felt they’re trying to turn baseball into something it isn’t supposed to be. Baseball is cerebral: its drama comes not from an overstimulated race against a clock, but rather from one’s imagination of the endless possibilities, the hundreds of parallel strands that just might all somehow weave together.
But tonight - Samurai Japan vs. Team USA. Ohtani vs. Trout. How can you not be a romantic, my friend. What a flood of emotion: everything I have ever loved about this beautiful game.
Thank you Japan 🇯🇵for your talent, teamwork, selfless play, pure class, and for your legendary hero Shohei Ohtani. Truly deserving. Thank you to 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇺🇵🇷🇻🇪and all the others. Long live this incredible sport and much love to everyone across the globe who got to enjoy a spectacular moment. 🥇⚾️❤️
Thank you and Godbless you
I feel the same way. A beautifully articulate eulogy to the game I once loved.
Tonight made me fall in love all over again, it was magic.
lets go mets
got chills reading your comment, couldn't agree more
Thanks for your awesome comment!
Hands down the best World Baseball Classic I’ve ever watched-and the most poetically fitting ending to it!
Ohtani vs Trout, Captain vs Captain, teammate vs teammate, in a 3-2 thriller!
USA no longer has the best baseball
@@fredarosado4470 yes they do, they just didnt take their best pitchers.
@@rafaelisslaam1894 yep. Mia Taylor, the fan of USA Baseball Team also feeling mad that USA lost against Japan.
2009 wbc final was crazy match too
@@rafaelisslaam1894
You don't seem to understand why Japan has won the WBC 3 out of 5 already. Besides, Japan were missing some of their best players and pitchers too.
Japan is better than US at elemination tournament, because of their baseball style. USA won't win even if they had Cole, Scherzer with them. But, if the WBC championship game was like a 7 game World Series style, then USA will do better than Japan. As long as WBC takes the Soccer World Cup style tournament, Japan will always be the favorite team to win.
9:14 シュワーバーの脳筋ホームラン本当に好き
これぞメジャーみたいなね笑
@@DuelMasters_Player Did you guys see the kid almost fall off the upper deck? 😂 people need to be careful!
Can’t ask for more in the finals:
1. defending champions vs. two-time champions
2. American sluggers vs. Japanese excellent pitchers
3. three-time American League MVP (hitting) vs. American League MVP & two-way player (pitching). Both of them happened to be the captains. Ultimate face-off in the ninth inning.
4. evenly-matched game 2:3
Definitely the supreme classic in WBC history!!
Japanese sluggers - am I a joke to you?
@@JS-te2vj Murakami & Okamoto. Respect!!
Well said..👏👏👏
As a Canadian, I didn't have a dog in the fight but DAMN.... what a game!!
The two best Baseball nations going head to head... pitch for pitch, hit by hit. Outstanding game.
Congrats to Japan for the Win, but both teams played AMAZING.
互角？山本由伸が投げてたら完封されてやろw
@@ああ-v7b2d アメリカだって精鋭のピッチャーを招集できてない
Congratulation from Italy!
Well deserved! 🇮🇹🤝🇯🇵
ありがとう Italy
イタリアも台中での激戦を見事に勝ち抜きました。
ヨーロッパにも、イタリアのような野球強豪国がもっと増えますように！
🤝🇮🇹🇯🇵🇩🇪
@@voxyron9560 日本語になってないぞ、某K国人。
@@voxyron9560 おもんな
I’m so happy to see Trout and Ohtani play meaningful games. Feels like a movie script to see these two face each other for the final at bat.
Yeah the only way we probably will if they stay on the angels
In the final showdown, Otani didn't allow Trout's bat to touch the ball and struck out swinging, but the special fight for proud by teammates touched our heartstrings.
Yeah. This will be rare as long as they play for the Angels.
Damn near brings a tear to my eye seeing how many different kinds of people enjoyed this wonderful game. I love professional sports for the pure passion it can bring out.
調子の悪い選手がいても一つの試合ごとに、誰かが誰かを補っていて、支え合っているのがとても好きだ❤
I have always admired Japanese baseball. Ichiro is the best baseball player I have ever seen. And as a Yankees fan I have great respect for Matsui. Congratulations from the USA.
As a diehard fan of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, i am glad to say that USA played incredibly despite not having best pitchers.
weebs
I clearly rember what Ichiro said at press conference after his retirement match. "Shohei will and must become the best player in the world". 4 years after that, Shohei became the best player in the world by winning WBC, and not only that he cloed the game and got MVP. How can we not be romantic about baseball ?
@@purwantiallan5089 based
@@purwantiallan5089 yeah maybe if the US tried a little harder they’d have the best pitchers. Sadly they didn’t which is why Japan won.
It was a great match. I didn't expect a lot of scoring because it was a match between the top players in the world. Japan held back America's offense well, and in the 9th inning, Ohtani and Trout had a dream showdown. The number of baseball fans will increase all over the world.
It was a very nice match n good for baseball as a whole.
Who watches MLB? lol Japan baseball league is a cut above mlb
No it won’t
@@hyattglobalist9848 We japanese have great respect for MLB.
We have always followed The US baseball
You might be right. I hate baseball but the world series was awesome.
Look at Shota Imanaga now... lol this Japan rotation was SO slept on.
今永昇太さん、良いでしょう？
@@angpang3He said Shota and all the Japanese pitchers on this team are great.
I’m American and I can’t deny that
In Japan, baseball is deeply rooted in the culture and played at every level, from elementary school to college. Even outside of formal teams, kids frequently play catch, and there are countless private clubs for both children and adults, as well as independent leagues.
On Sunday mornings, you can see people playing in riverbed baseball grounds.
This culture has matured over generations since baseball was imported to Japan about 150 years ago.
They all knew the USA was the best baseball country, but dreamed of “someday…”
This victory also belongs to those nameless people who have played and loved baseball.
It was an absolutely great game made not only by these amazing players but also everyone who have loved this sport, most likely including you.
Thank you, everyone.
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ok daiki calm down, Japan has won this thing 3 times in the last 25 years.
@@Huyle18 won the championship 3 out of 5 times since WBC began in 2006. That's a huge feat thus far considering no other country including USA won more than once.
@Steve Kim yes defintely I have always regarded japan as a powerhouse in baseball. But still plenty of people who think they are below minor league.
beautifully said!
Let's go Japan from Italy! It was a honor knowing that we lost to the champions. 🇮🇹🤝🇯🇵
Ohtani is a freak of nature! I still would have given him the MVP last year for his hitting and pitching over 62 HR man Aaron Judge! To hit 34 home runs and 95 RBI AND have a 15-9 pitching record is something that not many have ever been able to accomplish !! 😵💫
日本人です。イタリア本当に強かった！！🇮🇹🎉by japan
I was watching this thinking, "There's no way it's actually going to end with Trout vs Ohtani"
What a game. What a tournament. Can't wait for 2026!
USA players are no longer the best in the world
@@fredarosado4470 アメリカが最高のメンバーを招集できさえすれば、アメリカが世界最高のチームになると思う。でも1発勝負のWBCじゃどうなるかはわからない。
ジャッジ、シャーザー達を揃えたUSAこそが最強のアメリカ代表だろう。
@@fredarosado4470 2026 hopefully it is changed.
@user-hs8dk7ck3e Do you know how many Japanese didn't play?
10:35
ゲッツーの時の源田のスローイングが美しすぎて何度も見てしまう
やっぱ源田って上手すぎるな…
坂本とポジション被ってんのがな
指骨折しててこのスローイングはさすが守備の名手って感じよね。
@@ソーダだよーもし坂本が選出されてたとして、どっちか怪我して欠場しても安心感が残るって考えたら心強いよね
@@こう-x5i それな、坂本はレジェンドだから若手選手にアドバイスできるし
@@ソーダだよー なおグラウンド外の行動についてはベテランなのにも関わらずアドバイスできない模様
こんな素晴らしいゲームを見せてくれた日本とアメリカに感謝！！！👍
日本優勝世界一おめでとう㊗️🎉🎊🍾
What a great match! I'm happy not that Japan won but that two great teams from the two countries showed their best performance. It was in the late 70s that I spend my childhood in N.Y., went to public school, collected baseball cards, watched ball games in Yankee Stadium, and played baseball in a little league. Never imagined in those days that I could ever watch such a great game as this one.
First of all, as a Japanese, I would like to thank Mike Trout.
I heard he called on his MLB stars to join him in the WBC.
That made this tournament even better.
He's the leader in all of baseball.
It's not easy for a champion to stay champion, but USA continues to prove it can be done.
Enjoy this dreamy time a little more, and tomorrow we'll be back to reality...
And I am convinced that the MVP of this tournament is Google's translation function.
😂
lmaooo the ending
even though your words are translated into English, the entire comment made complete sense with above average grammar and choice of words!
What a great game and a wonderful idea this tournament is. Wish it was played in the fall instead, but understand why it isn't. Congrats !!
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Seeing two best countries in the world play against each other is enjoyable!
This game, this tournament was the best ever in the WBC. Being from the US, I wanted the win, but if we couldn't do it, I'm glad Japan won. They deserved it. They played better when it counted. For those out there not familiar with the NPB, you should check it out. Great quality BB and I highly recommend going to some games if you're ever in Japan. You won't be disappointed.
This tournament was the best ever in every sports event
Which game have you watched in Japan? I’m just curious 🥰
I am a Tokyo Giants fan…but would love to go to Hiroshima to watch Carp for their intensity 😂 I also want to watch Roki pitch in person ❤
NPB pitchers are just insane. Didn't know they had this much talent. It seems they have a good baseball system. Everyone throwing 95+ with good control. Ohtani great as usual. Congrats to Japan.
NPBの投手陣が凄いのは日頃分かってましたが、日本人の自分もアメリカの強打者を２点に抑えたのはびっくりです😮
Baseball is no 1 sport in Japan
Baseball is no 4 or 5 in USA
@@avgGamer662 football, basketball then baseball. All other sports aren't even half as popular as baseball in America.
In the US 🇺🇸 football 🏈 is the top sports but in Japan 🇯🇵 Baseball ⚾️ is their top passion and sports and now the World Undefeated Champions🏆 for the 3rd time
Adam Jones, who used to play in Japan, mentioned the split as a reason why he struggled in Japan, and I hear that these types of pitches are not used much in mlb, as there are many moving balls.
I saw all of Ohtani's games in this WBC he hit .435 with 8 RBIs and a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings and a save Ohtani MVP ⚾️🏆
Just amazing isn't it? I definitely prefer Japanese baseball methods over our own, they seem to work alot better.
As an American, thank you Japan for an amazing match. Much love from America
いいゲームだった、全力でプレーした両チームに敬意を表したいです。
As an American 🇺🇸 I’m just glad we made it to the finals and had a great game. Didn’t win but it was entertaining to watch
The photo 🤣🤣
I feel kind of the same way, glad we lost, glad it was a close game, glad it was Japan we lost to.
As a sport primarily played by Americans and dominated by Americans, you should of won easily. This is like Canada losing at hockey to Japan lmao
So true!
@@Y_hassyou don’t understand how wrong u are
Not even a huge baseball fan, but you gotta love the outcome of this game. Captain verse captain, teammates in the MLB, finishing the series in a 3-2 count. Congrats 🇯🇵
Exactly. And the commentators at 10:50 also added to it.
Mia Taylor and Yuu Takasaki also feeling nervous when Ohtani was on full count against Trout.
Awesome, hey! I'm from Aus and am really getting into the baseball culture vlogs. Similar sport to cricket! Strong bowling and hitting...
@@tybaltyrant1What team do you like?
hopefully one day you give teams that aren't on TV a chance. some of the best baseball games I have seen were from people being barely paid and just doing it because they love the sport.
Epic ending!! I have only start watching Baseball bcos of Ohtani...now I love this game!!!! Thank you MLB!
What a beautiful moment, I can’t believe we had a 1-run game, 2 out, top of the ninth, full count with the two best players in the world facing off. Congrats to Japan, they earned this-what a moment for baseball!
Trout is not the 2nd best player in the world....
almost as if it was scripted, even though it wasn't...right?
@@joshuapatrick682not sure how scripting it would be possible. People are watching it live, if someone screws up it can’t be taken back.
@@dirkdiggler8794 Trout es cara de MLB....Tantos años y se mantiene en el mismo nivel a pesar de las lesiones.....
Felicitaciones para Japón desde la República Dominicana 🇩🇴🇯🇵
Another place where they know how to play a good game of baseball, The Dominican Republic. ❤
Menos en futbol bro! Pero si, son increibles!
The USA WHITE BOYS! That’s why they lost..
International racism..
Mucha felicidades para japón en su gran trunfo saludo desde Republica Dominicana difruten su vistoria
The WBC gives the sport the chance to grow way beyond its current boundaries. I’ve barely any interest in MLB but found myself waking up in UK this morning and wanting to watch the highlights of this immediately!! Hopefully the powers that be realise how powerful this tournament could be for the growth of the sport and give it the chance to become as big as world cups in other sports! Well done Japan and their supporters!!
Baseball deserves a lot of recognition
I love both football and baseball as an ordinary Japanese guy. These two sports are equally entertaining and worth attention. Hope WBC 2023 have boosted international interest in baseball
Big congratulations japan!!!!! You guys fought hard and deserve the win!! USA will try harder next time but good game!! From USA, Minnesota, much love to yall!
As an American, great game, period! Congratulations to Japan! You earned it, you deserve it. As well as all other teams who played. This was an incredibly memorable moment in time and our shared history.
USA no longer produces the best players
@@fredarosado4470 We invented the sports, ain’t no way we won’t pull back.
@@fredarosado4470
We Japan have a manner of praising the opponent team after the game, but we do not have a culture of cursing the losing team had no luck. The fact that the US ware not be able to win a single game does never mean that the US does no longer have great players. US’s big league is always the role model to achieve some day.
@@fredarosado4470 I disagree, USA didnt even take their best pitchers. They still have the elites in their team, Japan played great n they deserve the win but dont disrespect USA.
Definitely better than pearl harbor
Congratulations on your third title Japan! Love from the USA!
both teams played awesome congrats to Japan from Mexico.
🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵
Muchísimas gracias amigo!🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵
Thank you Mexico from Tokyo
メキシコとても強かった
事実上決勝はメキシコvs.侍JAPANだったと思います
さてはあなたはメキシコ🇲🇽の良い人ですね
Congratulations Japan🎉🎉well deserved win!
Love from India🇮🇳❤🇯🇵
@Criclover197 a little bit
@@sagnikbagchi4692😂😂
@@sagnikbagchi4692Well you have the better sport Cricket anyway;) ask those yanks if they understand cricket;)
@@onigiri9964 Cricket is for losers who have no athletic talent.
@Criclover197you hit the ball with the bat 😂🤷
What a game!! What a storybook ending!! Congrats to Japan!!
This is the greatest modern game I've ever watched. Incredible story line especially with ohtani vs trout right at the end. Watched the replays so many times today but still so exciting to relive this game.
That Full Count match up between Trout and Ohtani was legendary. Last out last count all set up perfectly for Team USA captain vs Team Japan Captain! Gunna be a super memorable moment for years to come!
世界大会決勝、9回裏
アメリカの4番vs日本のエース
字面だけでカッコよすぎ
まぁ2番なんだけどね
This was an amazing tournament. Seeing teams with little recognition fighting hard in the pool games, and seeing my team Puerto Rico fight hard in this tournament. So much change of events, excitement all around. Truly one of the best WBC all around. Props to Japan for their effort since the beginning of the tournament, they fought hard and their win was well deserved. I will love to see a Puerto Rico vs Japan in the next one. From the land of the Team Rubio, thank you for this amazing sport of Baseball!⚾️🇵🇷
🇯🇵❤️🇵🇷
入場が大谷とトラウトで始まって最後は大谷とトラウトで終わるなんてすごいストーリーだった
野球の神様は、いると思った。
歴史的な試合でした。両チームのすべての選手が、高いレベルの素晴らしい仕事をしていました。
こんな試合を生きている間に見ることが出来て幸せです 🇺🇸 🇯🇵
史上最強の侍ジャパンでしたね。3年後にはどんな選手が選出されるか楽しみです。
参加された全てのチームにリスペクト！感動をありがとう！！
恭喜日本！日本這場獲勝後，自 2009 年經典賽後，再度拿到經典賽冠軍，也是隊史第三座冠軍
What an incredible, classic baseball game! Thanks all the players to bring such a great game to the world!!! Very lucky to be a baseball fan 😊
Been watching Ohtani for a few years now and he just keeps getting better and better. Absolute poetry in motion watching both his pitching and batting techniques, especially in slomo.
CONGRATULATION AND RESPECT JAPAN FROM MEXICO. AMAZING GAME TODAY.
@W-Sammy Un Saludo enorme de vuelta desde México hasta Japón! 😎😃
Geez what a game. Dream match right there! I hope MLB seriously ramps up this tournament and keeps the support. This is as good as it gets if you're a Baseball fan! Japan, what an amazing team and USA also!
Congratulations Japan. I was rooting for you guys. Greetings from Mexico.
メキシコも強かった！
あのメキシコの左翼手は日本人のトラウマになるくらい素晴らしい選手でした。
Japan vs. Mexico is best gane in this WBC
I still get chills when I re-watch the highlights of this game.
Muchas felicidades Japón 🇯🇵🇯🇵 tienen un gran equipo, se ganaron ese título. Mis mejores deseos desde México 🇲🇽
¡gracias! ¡México 🇲🇽 estuvo muy fuerte! ¡Apoyémonos unos a otros!
@@fjt111 siempre nos debemos apoyar, somos hermanos
メキシコもありがとう❤
Mexico team is very strong this year.🎉🎉🎉❤❤ If they didn't match Japan team in semifinal, I think they could move into final.
A los hermanos 🇲🇽Mexicanos, muchas felicidades, jugaron muy bien con Japon 🇯🇵🇲🇽
Los mejores del Mundo sin dudas ,mejor equipo ,felicidades Team Japon🎉
It was a great game. Japan won but US team did play well 🥈🇺🇸 🤝🇯🇵 🥇🏆👍
USA great team👏 see you in the final three years later!
I look forward to competing again in three years. Have a good game!
No lie, the WBC converted me into a baseball fan. I still think the WBC was one of the best competitions I’ve seen in sports in a long time.
Shohei's last ball, the sweeper.. It is incredible!! I can just say nothing but WOW.
Team Japan. You deserve to win. And Team America. You also well done.
Thank you Ohtani for proving to the baseball world “Dream big, and go for it!!” So glad you really did it, winning the MVP and most importantly, the championship!! I bet not just the people there in Japan, many fans in other countries are happy to see that baseball can be so much fun! You rock!! Congratulations!!
I Agree, that's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate ⚾️ I saw all of his games in this WBC Ohtani hit .435 with 8 RBIs with a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings Ohtani MVP
@@trevorcarey3997he never won a world series
@@raymondthomas1574 If Carlsberg did bitter remarks 😂.
Grow up.
@@raymondthomas1574 neither has Trout or Judge. People figured out a long time ago that one player even the best player doesn't win you a world series.
@@panner11 and it's not him
¡Japón! Qué gran país, qué gran equipo. Los mejores del mundo en todo
gracias
No son los mejores del mundo en todo.
ni de lejos son los mejores del mundo en todo...
I have watched this over and over again! I still feel the excitement of this game. I have never enjoyed baseball this much until the WBC. Looking forward to 2026!!!
Completely agree. That is why we need to grow this game even further, and MLB has an obligation to do so.
For a start, we want to make all exiled players eligible to participate, so that the Cuban national team can have a full squad. We would also like to encourage the participation of ace-level pitchers from MLB teams by giving them some advantages or somehow removing the disadvantages they currently have.
If we can improve on just these two points at the next tournament, this classic will grow a lot.
Eventually, we want to achieve the same global spread in baseball as in football!
I have already learnt my lesson from people saying that baseball is only exciting in North and Central America, the Caribbean and East Asia!
Congratulations Japan, no doubt, best baseball team. Felicitaciones para el mejor equipo del Clásico. Un abrazo desde Brasil. Best wishes since Brasil.
Hello
WBC was the best Iam looking
forward to the WBC in 3years
I think Brazil will make it through the qualifiers three years later, and will compete again at the 2026 WBC.
🇧🇷💓🇯🇵
@@aknkpigjnjiamkhj Thanks you for your comments but unfourtunately brasilian baseball is desenvolved enter the japanesse community in São Paulo
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Japan！Best in the world！congratulation！Impressed！amazing！Best！wonderful！
Winning the MLB star-studded United States in the finals and being number one in the world is truly amazing！
Through this tournament, I was able to realize once again the fun and charm of the sport of baseball！
It was a moment when not only Japanese baseball but also the baseball world took a step forward.
Thank you for all the elements of the WBC: the spirit of respect, the passion for the game shown by the fans and players, and the inspiring drama that awaited at the end. Big congratulations to all the teams. With love, respect and blessings from Japan🇯🇵.
i can really admire the way japan plays. So much discipline and heart.
Congratulations Japan!🇯🇵
Thank you America!🇺🇸
I thank and admire the two nations.
And in the last round, I was moved to tears when I saw Otani and Trout, the aces who are active in the same team, fighting. As baseball powerhouses, I am happy that the United States and Japan were able to play in the finals.
Thank you again!
A friend for life! And rivals! I love America!🇺🇸❤🇯🇵
a great baseball game to me is like this, when the number of runs are low because both are fighting so hard. I love watching baseball games like this. congrats to japan!
It was a great game. Both teams played well 🏆🥇🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸🥈
ありがとう！
アメリカ人は日本が好きかもしれませんが、日本人はアメリカが嫌いです！😂🇯🇵🇺🇸
私は日本人だけど🇺🇸が大好きです
音楽もビルボードUSチャートTOP100を毎週確認してます
プロレスもWWE,AEW,impactをUA-camで視てます
As an Angel fan it was painful to see that neither Trout nor Ohtani have had a moment like this in a playoff or World Series game.
奇跡が起きてエンゼルスがワールドシリーズに進んでほしいと私も思います
I'm not an Angels fan but I'm praying that you guys someday soon get to have some meaningful baseball with the two best players in the planet
I’ve always loved watching Japanese baseball players, but this is next level. Ohtani is one of the best athletes I’ve ever seen in any sport.
I am from south east asia never played baseball in life. Watched couple of baseball tutorials/rules video in youtube and this was first full game i watched.
Este ha sido el mejor Clásico Mundial hasta ahora. Juegos muy emocionantes y de gran nivel. Ojalá siga así
全ての国で野球を盛り上げていきましょう‼️
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Amazing game...and great victory by Japan. Their performance was spotless.
Congratulations to Japan! Very talented team! Also, love the discipline they have and the respect they have for their opponents. Very well deserved! That last at bat was epic. Ohtani vs Trout. Man, that was art.
Ohtani and Yamamoto juat followed this up with a World Series title in LA...😮
What a fitting ending Ohtani vs Trout, 2 captains of their teams and teammates on the Angels. Glad for Ohtani to finish it, he is a generational talent and so fun to watch whether hitting or pitching.
I was so excited when Trout and Ohtani came out with their flags.🇺🇸🇯🇵
It sure was. How this ended at the last inning with full count was insane. Even it wouldn’t make it as an anime because it’s just too much to be true 😂😂😂
Where was bass?
Congrats Japan! GG! The fan consideration and sportsmanship have legitimately been inspirational
If MLB wants to know how to make baseball a big, worldwide game, this is it right here. MLB needs to continue to invest in the WBC and make it one of the big single-sport tournaments in the world.
Baseball has always been big in Japan though, I'm japanese and it's the most popular sport here with soccer.
@@maximelover3314 Japan and baseball like Indonesia and Badminton
I’d totally watch a Baseball World Cup. That seems fun and way better than these silly competitions that are US only.
@@Henriette187 That's because baseball is an American sport and part of our culture. Why aren't you demanding there are more international sumo matches which are not just in Japan?
Congrats Japan. You guys were the better team in the end. 🇺🇸❤🇯🇵
As a Puerto Rican, our team didn’t make it as far as last WBC. But I’m glad Japan 🇯🇵 won! 🎉 congrats from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Hi I'm Cristian as well and my mom is from Puerto Rico so this is crazy.
🇯🇵❤️🇵🇷
I would have liked to see a match between Japan and a strong Puerto Rican team. Looking forward to next time
My dad from Puerto Rico, my mom from United States... Who do I root for? 🇵🇷?🇺🇲
@@badcornflakes6374 My personal opinion: PR boiii, the win would mean so much to us after all our island has been through in its history; All that win mean is, "we are here (our presence in the world), we are strong, we are Borinquen from now to the next life"
however, root for who ever doesn't get knocked out first in your case lolol
Congratulation Japan!! A whole new era in the baseball world. New legend with a perfect pitch.
Congratulations to Japan for winning the championship. Baseball just got interesting again because of this game.
Japón sigue demostrando que tiene el mejor equipo, con mucho talento creo que si tuvieran un equipo en la MLB cada año estarían compitiendo por el campeonato, porque ellos saben jugar béisbol. Mis felicitaciones al equipo de Japón 🎉🎉🎉
Japanese tech giant Song may consider to spread his business to the states.
No exageres amigo, esto es una selección, es muy diferente a nivel de clubes, unas que otras pudieran estar en post temporada, los clubes de MLB se preparan mucho mejor que la selección, porque es temporada larga
@@carlosperezperez-pu5my en Japón hay una liga profesional similar a la MLB por si no sabías, no es tan popular en América pero existe, y muchos equipos de MLB han casado muchos talentos de allá. Ichiro suzuki, Alfonso Soriano, Matsui, Darvish, Ohtani, Etc
@@rich6995 con quién los casaron?
Los japonés entrenan calladitos y no hablan de su rival ni habla mal tampcoo ni tampoco se mantienen d bocones juegan y demuestran quienes son muy humildes esa cultura los lleva siempre al éxito 🎉❤
Gracias Japon y Estados Unidos por esta final... la mejor final en la historia del World Baseball Classic.
Vi a Messi vs Mbappe; el duelo de Ohtani vs Trout fue también igual de epico. Dos de los mejores beisbolistas, y compañeros enfrentandose en duelo.
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Bro, la semi con México estuvo brutal, era la final adelantada, más con el antecedente que México apaleó a US en el mismo clásico. México merecía esa final contra Japón no EU
Thank you for including Trout's full AB vs Ohtani. Truly a piece of history that will be remembered.
ワールドシリーズ2024優勝決定後に見に来た人✋
같은 아시아 사람으로써 일본 야구 월드컵 우승을 진심으로 축하드립니다🎉🎉🎉
오타니 마지막 불꽃 투구는 정말 예술입니다👍👍👍
같은 아시아인으로써 너무 자랑스럽네요😭😭😭
모든 일본 야구선수들 모두 고생하셨습니다❤❤❤
Thank you for great game with Japan team and USA team.🇯🇵🇺🇸
Never watched a baseball game ever. This game made me a fan, Shohei is just incredible.
Welcome to the community
Same here
@@xx11xx11xx I prefer cricket
if you don't understand baseball, you still don't fully understand how special he is. a pitcher who can hit as well as him is unheard of. pitchers are usually a guaranteed strikeout.
same hahaha❤
みんな心の底から楽しんでるのいいね
Well-deserved win, and such a poetic ending! Regardless of the outcome, I'm happy to have witnessed such a great game. Congratulations to Japan! Much love, from America!
USA gave birth to baseball and raised talents like Ichiro, Matsuzaka, Darvish, and Ohtani.
Japan was luckier to have the best possible squad including Ohtani.
Baseball has won. A real classic game to be remembered forever.
@@TheOpus55 USA didn't "raise" those NPB players, they were already good. USA just bought them
@@Official-OpenAI 正解ですね イチロー、松坂、ダルビッシュは日本だから育てられたわけですね
ありがとう日本！ありがとうアメリカ！ありがとう全ての参加チーム！
野球のファンがもっと増えて国際大会がますます盛り上がりますように！
出場者全員におめでとう！
最高の大会で最高のカードで最高の勝負やった！
この伝説に残る試合をリアルタイムで見れてほんまによかった
そして、全ての野球人にありがとう！
As a person that never plays baseball this inspired me so much, it made me want to play. I could imagine how the young kids of the new generation dreamed of having the title of "World Champions".
bro you indirectly roast this game
As a St. Louis Cardinals fan born and raised in USA I say CONGRATULATIONS JAPAN! You guys are absolute studs in baseball and will always be! Great game!🇺🇸🇯🇵❤
Please remember Japan fell in love with Nootbaar and will miss him. I can promise that there will more Japanese fans rooting for Cardinals. Lars said hello to So Taguchi when Team Japan faced his team.
日本はカージナルスの侍をお借りしました。
彼は最高の侍でした。
恐らく、日本ではカージナルスの人気が上がったと思います。
❤❤
You don’t talk much like you were born and raised in THE usa
@@kingxgaming3961 Don't be cynical now, please. Let people speak their mind, you keep your peace. ✌️😊
Congratulations to Japan for winning it all!
🇧🇷🤜🤛🇯🇵
Japan = Argentina!
Ohtani = Messi!
🏆
Thanks from Japan!
Japan 🇯🇵 is literally the World Baseball Undefeated Champions🏆
ブラジル人も野球を始めて欲しい！
きっと強くなる
@@ts-ei9bs 前のWBCで負けそうになったのを忘れてはいけない😢
何回見ても興奮するわ
Japan really had to overcome jet lag, play a semi final against a really good Mexican team, and the NEXT DAY, play a final. AND WIN! Amazing
The jetlag situation is tough af, next wbc should be somewhere in europe
@@1024bukanah, noones gonna watch the baseball there.
Just do it in states, or cohost with neighbors like mexico, puertorico dominica atleast.
Cohost in east asia (japan korea taiwan)would be good too.
@@1024buka agreed.. definitely a middle neutral ground
@@einzelganger09 I would love the US players to play an away game ( or though you could argue they do that already😅)...seriously they should try to incorporate a regional home and away format especially in the group stages. Why limit the big games to 1 game...why not have korea v japan twice ( home and away) in the groups.The semis and final will always be in the US though for tv and commercial interests...and the bigger stadiums. However, it would be fascinating to see the US in Japan or korea at some point...it would be some experience for the fans and players. Maybe one day a finals could be played there.