MLB star Paul Skenes set to rep Team USA at World Baseball Classic: 'I love America'

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes may be the biggest, if not one of the biggest, supporters of the U.S. military members among active MLB players.

So, for him to represent Team USA at the World Baseball Classic meant a lot.

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"First and foremost, I care because I’m from America. I love America. I’ve seen the WBCs in the past and There's no bigger stage or no greater honor than wearing USA across your chest," he said Monday on the MLB Network.