Villegas Tabbed U-23 World Cup MVP

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami Hurricanes senior Edgardo Villegas was named MVP of the 2024 U-23 World Cup in China.

Villegas tallied a .500 batting average, scored nine runs and drew 10 walks, leading Puerto Rico to a silver medal in China.

A native of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Villegas helped the team win five straight contests before falling to Japan in the title game.

In three years at Miami, the 5-foot-8, 184-pound outfielder has posted a .264/.417/.423 slash line with 16 home runs and 87 RBI in 165 games.

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