Felger & Massarotti USA Reaches World Baseball Classic Championship Game // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 3/16 (Hour 4)
Mar 16, 2026
They break down Team USA's win over the Dominican Republic and the charged Miami atmosphere. They argue about the controversial ninth-inning pitch and whether replay or automated strike zones can fix umpiring. They debate roster choices and what 'best-on-best' international baseball really means. They read a fiery Email of the Day and close with blunt final thoughts on how hitters should respond.
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US Depth vs Dominican Perceived Powerhouse
- The USA entering the WBC final was framed as beating a "powerhouse" despite the U.S. producing far more major leaguers.
- Tony Massarotti noted the U.S. supplies ~1,150 MLB players versus the Dominican's ~147, arguing context makes the "powerhouse" label overstated.
Miami Delivered Electric WBC Atmosphere
- Miami was chosen as WBC final site to maximize Caribbean fan access, producing a Dominican-heavy, intense atmosphere.
- Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti praised the crowd energy and noted Winter League crowds mirror that passion.
Knee Height Defines Bottom Of Strike Zone
- The strike zone's bottom is the hollow below the kneecap, so side-angle images can show borderline pitches as strikes.
- Tony Massarotti used a side shot of Perdomo's knee to argue the pitch may have crossed the plate at knee height and been a strike.