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Grading Each Rangers World Baseball Classic Performance

By Connelly Bock

Mar 15, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Venezuela infielder Rougned Odor (12) reacts after a home run in the seventh inning against the United States during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Petco Park. The United States won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Venezuela infielder Rougned Odor (12) reacts after a home run in the seventh inning against the United States during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Petco Park. The United States won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Puerto Rico pitcher Alex Claudio (58) throws in the seventh inning during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Puerto Rico pitcher Alex Claudio (58) throws in the seventh inning during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Alex Claudio

The only player on the runner-up Puerto Rico team, Claudio did a fantastic job out of the bullpen. He was used mainly as a lefty-specialist and helped set up closer Ediwin Diaz with save opportunities.

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He pitched 3.1 innings in four appearances giving up zero runs, four hits and struck out two.

Alex Claudio was a pleasant surprise in 2016. He gave the Rangers an ever-valuable lefty specialist out of the bullpen who could also be stretched out and pitch multiple innings if needed.

Heading into 2017, Claudio will be heavily relied on especially with the absence of Jake Diekman.

ALEX CLAUDIO. B. 3.1 IP 0.00 ERA 4 H 2 SO. RP. Puerto Rico

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