Randy Arozarena, who stars for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, made yet another highlight-reel play in the tournament and gave fans an unforgettable moment afterward.
Randy Arozarena continues to have a flare for the dramatic for
But, just as the next batter was coming to the plate and the crowd texted and tweeted the viral moment on their phones, Arozarena was seen signing baseballs and flags of Team Mexico, who he plays for instead of Cuba, while the game was still going on. Arozarena has also been quite the player for a Mexico team that he had to beg to be a part of. He is from Cuba, but after defecting to Mexico before getting into MLB, Arozarena’s relationship with his home country is torn.
Arozarena has been phenomenal for the squad, slashing .421/.593/.842 with one homer, five doubles and nine RBI in six games entering Monday’s semifinal.
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