Pitching is one aspect of baseball we've never been known for here in Puerto Rico. Some decent pitchers, but nothing like a Pedro Martinez or a Mariano Rivera. We're mostly known for producing good catchers.

And yeah, I know what you mean about baseball in other countries vs baseball in the States. It seems football and basketball are higher on kids' list than baseball. And meanwhile, baseball has picked up in other countries.

Personally, I love seeing the international interest pick up... and I love seeing how the Baseball Classic is progressing. With Saddo's being a very international, but mostly British boxing forum, baseball doesn't get a lot of mention. Cricket is considered more of an international sport. But I think the Classic is going to grow international baseball interest very, very significantly.



(Side Note: I'm tempted to refer to the classic by its initials, WBC, but as a boxing fan, WBC only has one meaning to me. )