Baseball fans react to Team Dominican Republic players saying they'd rather win World Baseball Classic over the World Series: "THIS is the difference"

The World Baseball Classic just means more to some teams and players. Fans can see this in the way some of the teams play and how their fan base has shown up to support them.Team Dominican Republic is one of the teams where winning this tournament would mean the world to them. A few players were asked whether they would rather win this tournament or a World Series, with the majority wanting to win this tournament.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Six Dominican MLB players were asked if the World Baseball Classic or World Series was more important to themFive chose the World Baseball Classic. One said the same. None of them chose the World Series5279647Six Dominican MLB players were asked if the World Baseball Classic or World Series was more important to themFive chose the World Baseball Classic. One said the same. None of them chose the World Series https://t.co/gXjqX0dPWAThere's nothing like representing your home country. Players take pride in that. They feel more connected to the WBC than any other team they have been a part of.The World Baseball Classic helps grow the game. Young fans will watch the tournament and the passion the players are playing with and want to be just like them.&quot;THIS is the difference,&quot; one fan tweeted.Jordan D. Luffy@JDeschaepTHIS is the difference twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Six Dominican MLB players were asked if the World Baseball Classic or World Series was more important to themFive chose the World Baseball Classic. One said the same. None of them chose the World Series5460659Six Dominican MLB players were asked if the World Baseball Classic or World Series was more important to themFive chose the World Baseball Classic. One said the same. None of them chose the World Series https://t.co/gXjqX0dPWATHIS is the difference twitter.com/talkinbaseball…&quot;Playing for the love of your country means something to a lot of people. Nothing wrong at all with taking huge pride in that,&quot; said another fan.SAVAGELY Average 🇺🇸 ✝@SavagelyAvg@TalkinBaseball_ Playing for the love of your country means something to a lot of people. Nothing wrong at all with taking huge pride in that.@TalkinBaseball_ Playing for the love of your country means something to a lot of people. Nothing wrong at all with taking huge pride in that.Miguel Morales@TheiOTnerd@TalkinBaseball_ The World Baseball Classic has the potential to be bigger if the game continues to globalize and other countries develop exceptional leagues like Japan, Korea, Mexico and the Caribbean. March doesn’t seem like a good time since players are in spring training mode.@TalkinBaseball_ The World Baseball Classic has the potential to be bigger if the game continues to globalize and other countries develop exceptional leagues like Japan, Korea, Mexico and the Caribbean. March doesn’t seem like a good time since players are in spring training mode.JWubs@TheRealJWubs@TalkinBaseball_ Catching guys right in the middle of a tournament with their fellow countrymen, wouldnt you expect that answer? If any of them are in the World Series in 7 months, ask them same question and see what they say. Context my friend, context.@TalkinBaseball_ Catching guys right in the middle of a tournament with their fellow countrymen, wouldnt you expect that answer? If any of them are in the World Series in 7 months, ask them same question and see what they say. Context my friend, context.Fans are torn on the response. Some understand why players hold this tournament in such high regard. Others think the answers would switch if it were closer to the MLB postseason.Doug Divvydome@HenryInAHammock@TalkinBaseball_ Nah playing for your home is way different the playing for whatever rich dude gave you the best contract@TalkinBaseball_ Nah playing for your home is way different the playing for whatever rich dude gave you the best contractBudWiserSports@BudWiserSports@TalkinBaseball_ Let's fall in love with their passion and showing the sport at a level that rivals mlb. I see only good in that.@TalkinBaseball_ Let's fall in love with their passion and showing the sport at a level that rivals mlb. I see only good in that.Ƥαυℓ &hearts;️🐝@ghoti00@TalkinBaseball_ Of course they said that. If they don't it seems unpatriotic. It doesn't mean that's what they really believe lol.@TalkinBaseball_ Of course they said that. If they don't it seems unpatriotic. It doesn't mean that's what they really believe lol.Michael@Michael18022961@TalkinBaseball_ They have bragging rights for there country. Of course they would choose the WBC… World Series is limited to teams in North America…@TalkinBaseball_ They have bragging rights for there country. Of course they would choose the WBC… World 🌎 Series is limited to teams in North America…Sam Waisanen@SWaisanen@TalkinBaseball_ Why is a World Series more important? It’s an individual champion in a specific league. Winning a world championship for one’s country should be a far better achievement, especially when baseball is the country’s national sport.@TalkinBaseball_ Why is a World Series more important? It’s an individual champion in a specific league. Winning a world championship for one’s country should be a far better achievement, especially when baseball is the country’s national sport.Some fans believe the World Baseball Classic is better because it's international, as opposed to MLB, which is limited to North America. That would be true if the WBC were held more often, but it's only held every couple of years.Team Dominican Republic's early exit from the World Baseball Classic is shockingWorld Baseball Classic Pool D: Puerto Rico v Dominican RepublicTeam Dominican Republic was the favorite to win the tournament before the tournament started. Their roster, on paper, was better than any other team in the tournament. What happened?They got zero favors being put into pool D, which was referred to as the &quot;pool of death.&quot; They had to battle with the likes of Team Venezuela and Team Puerto Rico. It was easily the toughest pool in the entire tournament.While their pitching kept them in games, they couldn't hit when it mattered. Team Dominican Republic left 20 runners on base in their two losses. Teams can't win baseball games by leaving that many runners on.As they finish third in their pool, they'll have another chance to represent their country in the next WBC. Teams who finished last in their pool must battle their way back into the tournament the next time it is scheduled.