Is Marcus Stroman Puerto Rican or American? Star pitcher's nationality explored 

Marcus Stroman is a professional baseball pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Mets. He was born on May 1, 1991, in Medford, New York, which is located on Long Island. Stroman is of mixed ethnicity, with his mother being of Puerto Rican descent and his father being African-American.

As far as Stroman's nationality is concerned, he is an American citizen. Being born in the United States automatically grants him US citizenship, and he has represented the United States in international baseball competitions, including the 2017 World Baseball Classic, where he played a key role in helping the US win its first-ever championship.

However, Stroman has also expressed a strong connection to his Puerto Rican roots. He has frequently spoken about his pride in his heritage and has even considered playing for the Puerto Rican national baseball team. He decided to represent Puerto Rico in this year's edition of the World Baseball Classic, leading them through the first round in typical fashion.

In terms of his personal life, Stroman has been open about the influence of his Puerto Rican heritage on his upbringing. He has described his mother's cooking as a major part of his childhood and has spoken fondly of his visits to Puerto Rico to see his extended family. He stated that the reason behind his decision to change allegiance in the WBC was to honor his mother and her roots.

Marcus Stroman and Puerto Rico are putting on strong displays in the World Baseball Classic

Marcus Stroman is making waves with the Puerto Rican team in the World Baseball Classic. Their latest victim was a stacked Dominican Republic side who were eliminated in the last game of the group stage.

The rules regarding player eligibility for a country are pretty relaxed in the World Baseball Classic, which allows players to change the country they represent in certain situations. Stroman's situation is one such example among many others as several players in WBC are eligible to represent more than one country.

In summary, Marcus Stroman is an American citizen, but he is of Puerto Rican descent, which makes him eligible to play for them. While the Chicago Cubs pitcher has already won the WBC with the US in 2017, he will now be looking to repeat the feat with Puerto Rico.