Star Crimson Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock is the most recent participant who will probably be becoming a member of Crew USA within the World Baseball Basic in March, he introduced by way of Instagram on Saturday.
By way of 62 appearances in reduction this previous season, Whitlock posted a 7-3 document with a 2.25 ERA and 91 strikeouts via 72 innings pitched whereas primarily serving as Boston’s setup man for nearer Aroldis Chapman.
Whitlock has spent everything of his five-year MLB tenure with the Crimson Sox, holding a profession 3.13 ERA via 165 appearances.
The 29-year-old was initially drafted by the Yankees within the 18th spherical of the 2017 MLB Draft earlier than Boston later chosen him in the course of the 2020 Rule 5 draft.
Whitlock now joins a rising roster of stars who will characterize the USA.
Thus far, the checklist consists of Aaron Choose — who was named Crew USA captain in April — and 2025 NL Cy Younger Award winner Paul Skenes, in addition to Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Crew USA supervisor Mark DeRosa praised the the squad as he welcomed Carroll and Crow-Armstrong to the group in the course of the MLB Awards earlier this month.
“We want some power, some youth infused,” DeRosa mentioned. “We’re going to have the large captain, the AL MVP, standing in proper area. However I believe we’d like some younger weapons to go get it, to hit some homers.”
DeRosa then invited the 2 younger outfielders on stage and handed Crew USA jerseys.
“You knew I might finally be calling,” DeRosa mentioned to Crow-Armstrong. “So that you got here as much as me in the course of the House Run Derby, and what did you say?”
“I mentioned, ‘Everytime you name, my reply is sure,’” Crow-Armstrong mentioned. “I really like enjoying for my nation greater than something. Attending to play for you, attending to play with Cal, Corbs, Mr. Choose; it’s going to be nice.”
