MLB Twitter reacts to Detroit Tigers signing pitcher Duque Hebbert after incredible World Baseball Classic performance against Team Dominican Republic

The Detroit Tigers have signed Team Nicaragua standout pitcher Duque Hebbert after a brilliant World Baseball Classic performance. The tournament has already produced incredible moments, and now it has given us an incredible story that will stand the test of time. Seeing a relative unknown impress in a big game on a big stage get signed by an MLB team is something out of the movies.Hebbert pitched against one of the best teams in the WBC, Team Dominican Republic. He managed to strike out three bona fide superstars in the game: Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez and Rafael Devers. They are three of the best offensive players alive. Anybody who can strike them out has something to contribute to a big league team, and the Tigers agreed.Jomboy Media shared the incredible underdog story to Twitter.Jomboy Media@JomboyMedia21-year-old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez and Rafael Devers todaySo a Tigers scout approached Hebbert and he signed a contract one hour after the game ended 166718521-year-old Nicaraguan pitcher Duque Hebbert struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez and Rafael Devers todaySo a Tigers scout approached Hebbert and he signed a contract one hour after the game ended 👏 https://t.co/cVcG34862SThis is a moment that all baseball fans can look at and celebrate. It is exactly what the World Baseball Classic is all about, growing the game and putting players on a bigger stage. Hebbert was likely not on the radar of any MLB team, and now everyone knows his name. He struck out three of the game's biggest stars on a big start. That is one heck of an audition.BET WITH THE BOYS@betwiththeboys@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ Man give that scout a raise. Man didn’t waste anytime45@JomboyMedia @TalkinBaseball_ Man give that scout a raise. Man didn’t waste anytime®️®️@slaywrldsouljasThis is so fucking AWESOME!!! twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.1322THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwThis is so fucking AWESOME!!! twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Brando@BrandanLee_27This is amazing, how can you not love the #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.2310323THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwThis is amazing, how can you not love the #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Pitching is incredibly valuable in the modern MLB, so teams looking to upgrade however they can isn't surprising. The Houston Astros just won the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies largely thanks to their pitching. The Detroit Tigers may not be approaching that stage anytime soon, but they are still constantly looking for ways to upgrade.Ron Mexico@m_gallagher18oustanding stuff. was wondering about this last night, i’m sure he won’t be the last one signed from the tournament twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.2317324THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwoustanding stuff. was wondering about this last night, i’m sure he won’t be the last one signed from the tournament twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…EC🇵🇪@EC1901_That’s incredible man I live for shit like this twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.2325THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwThat’s incredible man I live for shit like this twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…BallParkPunks‧ᴺᶠᵀ@BallParkPunksSo insane!! Big stage, big K's, big moves!! 🤝 twitter.com/Shawn_Spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.1325THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwSo insane!! Big stage, big K's, big moves!! 👀🔥🤝 twitter.com/Shawn_Spradlin…Baseball is the ultimate meritocracy in sports. It doesn't matter where you come from or what you look like, if you can play, you'll get an opportunity. The World Baseball Classic highlights that, bringing in players of varying experience levels to compete on the same stage. Now, the Detroit Tigers have a new pitcher thanks to that premise.shpee@shpeeventhis is so sick man this is so old school and i need more of it twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.71THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwthis is so sick man this is so old school and i need more of it twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…2x WS Champs Fabo 🤘🏽@hTx0203713916That’s awesome. For some it’s a showcase! twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.2327326THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwThat’s awesome. For some it’s a showcase! twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Mike Oxlong🇩🇴@kevthekid24Dope. He looked incredible against the middle of our lineup and he’s like 20 lol twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…Shawn Spradling@Shawn_SpradlingTHIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.2329327THIS IS SO COOLDuque Hebbert, the Nicaraguan pitcher who struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Rafael Devers in the 9th, signed with the Tigers org following today’s game. A scout was impressed by him, stopped him before he left the stadium, and offered him a contract.🇳🇮 https://t.co/4dBrKfrCFwDope. He looked incredible against the middle of our lineup and he’s like 20 lol twitter.com/shawn_spradlin…The Tigers wasted no time in adding Duque Hebbert to their franchise when they saw what he could do.Detroit Tigers won't be the last team to sign a player based on World Baseball Classic successWorld Baseball Classic Pool D: Nicaragua vs. Puerto RicoThe Tigers may have been first in line, but there will certainly be other surprises who prove themselves this tournament. Hebbert showed out against a top team and was rewarded for it.The only way to identify these hidden gems are by watching the games, which every MLB team must be doing now.

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