The expedited bonding experience continued later that night over dinner at the prestigious Global Ambassador Hotel, when 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps addressed the team with a message that "second place is not going to get it done" and the players stuck around long after their meal getting to know each other and their coaching staff better.

Aaron Judge blasted a two-run home run as the United States launched their World Baseball Classic campaign with a 15-5 victory over Brazil on Friday.

Judge proved why he was named the captain of Team USA for the WBC early on in the first game.