Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic final after a thrilling 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Since the beginning, Team USA's been one of the favorites to win the whole tournament, but they've hit some bumps along the way. Philadelphia Phillies' star first baseman Bryce Harper has been a notable example of the imperfect execution of the offense as a whole, despite their roll into the championship on Tuesday.
Harper's name is near the top of the list of the litany of stars gracing Team USA's lineup. The two-time MVP joined the WBC for the first time as a big leaguer this offseason, and aimed to be a real catalyst for the offense.