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Why Tommy Edman is playing for Korea: Michigan-born infielder to represent mother's heritage in World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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Yonhap Interview) Big leaguer Tommy Edman 'excited' to represent
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WBC) Big leaguer Edman enjoys 'exciting' 1st game for S. Korea
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Half-Korean big leaguer Tommy Edman eager to showcase versatility
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Half-Korean big leaguer Tommy Edman eager to showcase versatility
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Spring Training) (Yonhap Interview) Half-Korean Cardinal eager to
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Is Tommy Edman Korean? Get to know about the Braves star's heritage
The Washington Post - 19-04-2021, PDF, Nancy Pelosi
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Half-Korean big leaguer Tommy Edman eager to showcase versatility
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With a little help from teammates, half-Korean big leaguer Edman
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S. Korea open to selecting MLB players of Korean descent for WBC