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He grew up between two cultures, and now is repping his mom with Team Korea
- Dane Dunning is pitching for Korea in the World Baseball Classic to honor his Korean mother and family.
- He describes representing Korea as a great honor and is excited to compete in the WBC tournament.
- Dunning has taken the field twice for Korea, including a scoreless inning vs. Australia that helped push Korea deeper into the tournament.
- Dunning said the Korean locker room blends national and descent players, offering immediate learning opportunities.
- Dunning emphasized learning to calm nerves and improve in high-pressure moments with a young Korea roster.
- Dunning celebrated a late-innings outburst, describing how he allowed emotions to show after a pivotal outs.
- Team Korea aims to win the World Baseball Classic after advancing beyond the group stage for the first time since 2009.
- Dunning highlighted how the WBC offers a learning environment for younger players and shared experiences across cultures.
- Dunning expresses pride in representing Korea despite competing for a U.S.-based organization previously.
- Dunning's WBC journey illustrates personal history, family heritage, and a professional career balancing two cultures.
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