Source: BroBible
Summary
Logan Webb, Team USA’s starting pitcher, defends his team against claims that they didn’t care about the World Baseball Classic. Webb says the narrative is “bulls–” and that the team cared a lot, but acknowledges that it’s hard to argue that the entire team shared the same level of commitment. The team’s performance was disappointing, with some players leaving early or not contributing as expected.
Our Reading
The excuse arrives with confidence.
Team USA’s lack of success is reframed as a matter of caring, not talent. Logan Webb’s defense of his team’s effort is admirable, but the results speak for themselves. The World Baseball Classic is just another stage for athletes to prove their dedication, or lack thereof. The narrative of not caring is just a convenient excuse for underperformance. The real question is, do we really care about the World Baseball Classic?
Author: Evan Null
