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Here’s why Royals 3B Maikel Garcia won the World Baseball Classic MVP.
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Venezuela's journey to becoming the WBC champions was a true team effort. So many members of the team were crucial to Venezuela's success, from a deep lineup to a shutdown bullpen. Therefore, there were many candidates for WBC MVP, as no one player stood out above the rest.
In the end, Venezuela's third baseman Maikel Garcia earned MVP honors, as his work as the team's No. 2 hitter was vital to the victories. Here's why Garcia won MVP.
MORE: Venzuala stuns Team USA to capture first-ever WBC Championship Who won World Baseball Classic MVP? After a breakout season with the Royals last year, Maikel Garcia was one of Venezuela's top performers in the WBC. The third baseman came through repeatedly for his team, driving in key runs in each of the last three games.