In 2007 , the Rays slugger helped Team USA win its first International Baseball Federation World Cup in Taiwan , ending Cuba 's 33 - year reign .
Longoria is especially looking forward to competing against the Cuban national team .
In 2007 , the Rays slugger helped Team USA win its first International Baseball Federation World Cup in Taiwan , ending Cuban 's 33 - year reign .
Longoria is especially looking forward to competing against the Cuban national team .