Ryan Braun has committed to playing for the United States in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

He played for his country in 2009.

In an interview Monday night on the "Rupina's Hot Stove Weekly" on SportsRadio WSSP 1250, Braun said he already had started his baseball workouts this offseason to be ready for the WBC.

"I actually started my baseball activities a little bit earlier than I usually do because I'm going to play in the World Baseball Classic this year," Braun said. "So, I have to get myself prepared a little sooner, a little quicker than I usually do."