Underdogs Czech Republic ready to make a mark in the 2023 WBC

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is a global baseball tournament that takes place every four years, where teams from around the world compete for the ultimate prize in baseball.

In 2023, the WBC will once again bring together some of the best baseball teams from across the globe to battle it out for supremacy on the diamond. One team that is hoping to make its mark in this tournament is the Czech Republic, a country that has traditionally been overlooked in the world of baseball.

The Czech Republic may not be known for its baseball, but the country has a long history with the sport. The first baseball game in the country was played in 1919, and the sport has slowly grown in popularity ever since.

Today, the Czech Republic has a vibrant baseball scene, with a number of teams participating in the Czech Baseball Extraliga, the country's amateur league.

the Czech Republic is not a country that is typically associated with baseball. Unlike the United States, Japan, and other countries where baseball is a national obsession, the Czech Republic is a small country with limited resources.

As a result, the country's national baseball team is often seen as an underdog, a team that is not expected to make a serious impact in major international tournaments like the WBC.

However, the Czech Republic's national baseball team is determined to change that perception in the upcoming WBC. Led by long-time MLB infielder Eric Sogard and Cleveland minor league catcher Martin Cervenka, the team is confident that they can compete with some of the best teams in the world.

Speaking in a recent interview, the Czech center fielder (and geography teacher), Arnost Dubovy, said:

“We want to show that the Czech Republic – a small country – can do big things. And for me personally, I hate losing. So every loss moves me, pushes me to the limit and to get better.”

The Czech Republic will face tough competition in Pool B of the WBC

One of the key factors that the Czech Republic team is counting on is their chemistry. While the team may not have the MLB star power of other teams in the tournament, they have been playing together for years and have developed a strong bond both on and off the field.

Placed in Pool B of the WBC, they are set to face heavyweights and two-time champions Japan, who boast superstars like Shohei Ohtani on their roster. However, the Czech Republic remains unfazed and ready for any challenge that comes its way.