Who ya got in the WBC?

"Of all the things I wish were better than they are, the World Baseball Classic is definitely one of them."

"The ongoing insurance-as-a-bar-to-participation debacle only underscores that missed potential."

"Japan has won three of five WBCs so far, including the most recent one held, and has never finished lower than third. The U.S. is the only other team to finish in the top four in at least three of the five - that's kind of weird when you think about it, but yes, it appears to be the case."

The World Baseball Classic shows significant unrealized potential. Insurance requirements are preventing player participation and undermining competitive integrity. Recent roster reveals highlight disappointing decisions and reinforce perceptions of missed opportunity. Japan has won three of five WBC tournaments and has never finished lower than third. The United States is the only other nation to finish in the top four at least three times. Those historical patterns emphasize Japan and the U.S. as the tournament's consistent top performers. Questions about team selections and organizational barriers raise doubts about the WBC's current direction.

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