What’s new in the world of baseball? The current tally of Jewish players selected in this week’s MLB draft has reached 15 (see below). The list includes the first Israeli draftee ever, Padres pick Dean Kremer. Click here to see our 2014 interview with him. As we continue receiving tips from readers, the number of draft picks…
Here’s what’s going on in the world of baseball as of 6/20/2015. MLB Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun launched a 2-run HR and stole his 7th base in a 9-5 win Friday over the Rockies. His 14 HRs are tied for 7th in the N.L. *** Toronto’s Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday’s 5-4 win over…
Despite a recent slump, Rays A-advanced prospect Maxx Tissenbaum has 5 RBIs over the last 2 games and is hitting .284 (5/25/2014) *** First-round draft pick Rob Kaminsky had the sort of start St. Louis dreamed of Thursday, yielding just 2 hits and 1 walk over 6 scoreless innings while striking out 9. Teammate Mason Katz sweetened it with…
Congrats to Reds “AAA” pitching prospect Jon Moscot on finishing his B.A. degree at Pepperdine * * * Ex-Blue Jays prospect Ian Kadish has accepted a strength and conditioning internship with the Ohio State football team * * * Former Blue Jays prospect and independent-league player Ian Kadish has retired from baseball. “I’ve decided to hang it up and move…
(9:19am) The independent Gateway Grizzlies will have at least 3 Jews on the field this season and one on the air: “Voice of the Grizzlies” Sam Levitt * * * (9:07am) To hear Joc Pederson talk about the 2015 season, advance to the 3-minute mark of this Spring Training interview * * * (8:59am) Tyger Pederson, brother…
By Scott Barancik, editor Now here’s something you don’t see very often: two Jewish players, both centerfielders, smacking 2 HRs apiece on the same day. Dodgers phenom Joc Pederson and Toronto’s Kevin Pillar accomplished the rare feat Tuesday night. Pederson hit the more prodigious bombs, launching a 477-foot monster in Game 1 of a doubleheader against…
