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- [2025 News and Stats](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2025-news/) - The Phillies (1-3) lose to the Dodgers (3-1) in Game 4 of their best-of-five A.L. Division Series on October 9, an extra-inning heartbreaker than ended in a 2-1 defeat. Harrison Bader, one of the Major Leagues’ best pinch-hitters during the 2025 regular season — he hit .444, with 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and a
- [2025 Transactions](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2025-transactions/) - Athletics call up LHP Jared Shuster from Triple-A (9/29/2025) Cardinals reassign 3B Noah Mendlinger to Double-A (9/21/2025) Athletics place 2B Zack Gelof on injured list with left-shoulder dislocation (9/20/2025) Astros call up LHP Colton Gordon from Triple-A (9/12/2025) Astros option LHP Colton Gordon to Triple-A (9/6/2025) Astros call up LHP Colton Gordon from Triple-A (9/5/2025) Pirates transfer RHP Levi Sterling to
- [Contenders nab Bader, Bird at trade deadline](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/contenders-get-bader-bird-at-deadline/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Two teams fighting for a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs made moves just hours before the trade deadline, acquiring Jewish players they hope will boost their chances. The Philadelphia Phillies (61-47), currently second in the race for one of three National League wildcard spots, acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the
- [2025 College All-America Team (D-1)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2025-college-all-america-team-d-1/) - October 23, 2025 (Thursday) By Shel Wallman (Editor's note: our original list of the top D-1 players was updated 8/5/2025 to add OF Harrison Feinberg, whom we inadvertently had omitted.) Welcome to our 2025 College All-America Team, which lists the top performers at every position among Jewish athletes playing Division 1 baseball. The squad includes 8 position players and
- [2024 College All-America Team (D-1)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2024-college-all-america-baseball-team-d-1/) - By Shel Wallman [Updated 7/25/2024 to include RHP Austin Wainer] Jewish Baseball News is unveiling its list of 2024's top Division 1 baseball players. Our All-America team includes 9 position players and 7 pitchers representing a total of 16 colleges and universities. Five of the players hail from California. Featured on the roster
- [Spring Training has sprung!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spring-2025-has-sprung/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Welcome to the 2025 baseball season! Spring Training is well underway, and through March 3, the tally of Jews officially competing for an MLB team has reached 31. The group is nearly evenly divided between position players (16) and pitchers (11). (Updated 3/3/2025 to include Astros LHP Colton Gordon and Marlins
- [Jews finish Spring strong](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-finish-spring-strong/) - By Scott Barancik, editor At least 28 Jewish athletes spent time at an MLB Spring Training camp in 2024. Sixteen were there by virtue of being on a 40-man roster, five received non-roster invitations, and eight were called-up from minor-league camp. (If we discover additional call-ups, we will add them here.) Here are some highlights:
- [2024 Transactions](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2024-transactions/) - Phillies call-up RHP Max Lazar from Triple-A (10/1/2024)Cubs call-up 1B Matt Mervis from Triple-A (10/1/2024)Yankees reassign RHP Scott Effross to Triple-A (9/29/2024)Yankees call-up RHP Scott Effross from Triple-A (9/26/2024)Pirates release 1B Rowdy Tellez (9/25/2024)Pirates designate 1B Rowdy Tellez for assignment (9/24/2024)Yankees assign RHP Harrison Cohen (High-A) to Salt River Rafters of Arizona Fall League (9/25/2024)Dodgers assign 3B Jake Gelof (High-A) to Glendale Desert Dogs of Arizona Fall League (9/25/2024)Phillies
- [Archive: 2024 News and Stats](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2024-news/) - Six of 18 Jews who played in MLB this season — CF Harrison Bader (Mets), 3B Alex Bregman (Astros), LHP Max Fried (Braves), RHP Dean Kremer (Orioles), RHP Max Lazar (Phillies), and C Garrett Stubbs (Phillies) — make it onto a playoff roster, but three fall out when their teams are swept in 2-game Wild Card series. See ‘Jewish Box Score’ for details (10/2/2024)Of 18 Jews who
- [Calendar of Jewish Heritage Nights (2024)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/calendar-of-jewish-heritage-nights/) - Several dozen pro baseball teams will be hosting Jewish Heritage Nights this season. Below is a partial list assembled by Jewish Baseball News contributor Zack Raab (Twitter), along with links for tickets. We recommend you confirm the accuracy of game dates before purchasing tickets. If you discover an error, please email us.
- [College Spotlight](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/college-spotlight/) - University of Tennessee beats Texas A&M (P Ryan Prager, C Max Kaufer) by score of 4-1 in Game 2 of College World Series finals. Game 3, which will determine which team becomes National Championship, takes place June 24 at 6:00pm ET today on ESPN (6/23/2024)Texas A&M and starting pitcher Ryan Prager defeat #1 seed University of Tennessee 9-5 in Game 1 of College
- [The 12 tribesman of Opening Day](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-12-tribesman-of-opening-day/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A dozen of the 26 Jews who participated in this year's MLB Spring Training have landed spots on an Opening Day roster. When the season begins today, the Atlanta Braves will lead the pack with three players. They include starting pitchers Max Fried and Jared Shuster along with veteran outfielder Kevin
- [Who made it to MLB Spring Training?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spring-training-2024/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A total of 21* Jews are at an MLB Spring Training camp this season, including 10 pitchers and 12 position players (see list below). Seventeen of the 22 are there by virtue of being on their team's 40-man roster. The remaining five, including veteran outfielder and recent free-agent signee Kevin Pillar
- [2023 Transactions](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2023-transactions/) - Giants activate OF Hunter Bishop (AA) from injured list (11/6/2023)DH Joc Pederson (Giants) declares free agency (11/2/2023)CF Harrison Bader (Reds) declares free agency (11/2/2023)LF Kevin Pillar (Braves) declares free agency (11/2/2023)Braves activate P Max Fried from injured list (10/7/2023)Brewers activate 1B Rowdy Tellez (10/5/2023)Blue Jays activate 1B Spencer Horwitz (10/5/2023)Cubs call-up 1B Matt Mervis from AAA (10/2/2023)Braves call-up P Jared Shsuter from AAA (10/2/2023)Red Sox call-up P
- [Archive: 2023 News and Stats](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2023-news/) - Neither of this year’s World Series combatants had a Jewish player on roster. In fact, it’s been a decade since either team did. But Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks both have some Jewish history (11/6/2023):Beginning with OF Elliot Maddox (1972-73), who was on original roster, Rangers have fielded total of 9 Jewish players since franchise’s
- [2023 College All-America Baseball Team (D-1)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2023-college-all-america-baseball-team-d-1/) - By Shel Wallman (Note: Originally published on 6/16/2023, this article has been updated three times. On 6/27/2023, we added IF Hank Zeisler of the U. of Missouri and C Will King of Eastern Kentucky U. to our All-America team. On 7/12/2023, we added P Ben Simon of Elon U. to the team. On 7/16/2023, we
- [Oral history of Jewish ballplayers is a good read](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/oral-history-of-jewish-ballplayers-is-an-interesting-read/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Baseball, as we all know, is a stats-obsessed sport. Some fans are more interested in a player's career HR total or on-base percentage than in his personal journey to the Majors. That's one of the nice things about Matzoh Balls and Baseballs, a book recently published by longtime Georgia State University
- [Welcome, Harrison Bader!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-harrison-bader/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A 3rd-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2017 amateur draft, the University of Florida alum and 2021 Gold Glove winner is poised to begin his first full season with the Yankees and 7th season overall in the Major Leagues. Harrison Bader, a 28-year-old centerfielder with the New York
- [The 26 Jews of Spring Training](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-26-jews-of-spring-training/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Atlanta Braves star Max Fried is having a heckuva Spring. After finishing second last season in N.L. Cy Young Award voting, the 6'4" All-Star is 3-0 this preseason with a perfect 0.00 ERA and 14 strikeouts over 11.1 innings. Yet it's possible he won't be the only Jewish pitcher in Atlanta's
- [Kenny Rosenberg makes MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kenny-rosenberg-makes-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, editor P Kenny Rosenberg made his MLB debut last night (4/18/2022) with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels were down 7-3 to the Houston Astros when they sent the 26-year-old southpaw to the mound in the 8th inning. Rosenberg struck out the first batter he faced on three pitches before yielding one
- [Israel's roster swelling with stars](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israels-roster-swelling-with-stars/) - Four current Major Leaguers (above) have committed to play for Israel at the World Baseball Classic in March 2023. More are likely to follow suit in the coming months By Scott Barancik, editor The last time Israel played in the World Baseball Classic -- which also happened to be the first time, in 2017 --
- [D-1 College ballplayers?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/d-1-college-ballplayers/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Since its debut in 2009, Jewish Baseball News has focused its coverage exclusively on Major League, minor league, and independent league athletes. Thanks to Jewish sports-research legends Ephraim Moxson and Shel Wallman, JBN also has begun tracking Jews who play for NCAA Division 1 colleges and universities. Our new D-1 College
- [Hello, Jake Bird](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/newest-arrival-jake-bird/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Colorado Rockies reliever Jake Bird, who made his MLB debut in June and later committed to represent Israel in next month's World Baseball Classic, is the most recent Major Leaguer to be identified as Jewish. The 27-year-old California native starred at UCLA, his hometown school. In 2018, his senior year, Bird
- [Stat of the day: Oct. 6-11, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/stat-of-the-day-oct-6-11-2015-archive/) - Stat of the day: Oct. 6-11, 2015 (archive) Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 11, 2015: Sandy Koufax struck out in 49.7% of his at-bats, worst in MLB history Oct. 10, 2015: Reds prospect Zack Weiss had 30 saves this season, #2 among all 4,794 minor-league pitchers Oct. 9, 2015: Kevin Pillar's RBI double Thursday was the
- [MLB Monday (March 29-April 4, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-march-29-april-4-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for opening week of the 2021 season: Who's on first? A total of eight Jewish athletes started the 2021 season on Major League rosters. They include Richard Bleier, Alex Bregman, Max Fried, Dean Kremer, Joc Pederson, Kevin Pillar, Ryan Sheriff and Rowdy Tellez. At the plate 3B Alex Bregman (Astros)
- [Welcome, Dalton Guthrie!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-dalton-guthrie/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Dalton Guthrie, a Philadelphia Phillies rookie who considered joining Team Israel for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, is the latest Major Leaguer to be identified as Jewish. The lanky 27-year-old is a talented and versatile fielder. Plucked out of the University of Florida in the 6th round of the 2017 amateur
- [Israel reveals final WBC roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-unveils-final-wbc-roster/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Israel's final roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic was revealed this evening. It's darn good. The 30-man list features MLB athletes such as All-Star LF Joc Pederson (Giants) and P Dean Kremer (Orioles), red-hot prospects 1B Matt Mervis (Cubs/AAA) and 2B/3B Zack Gelof (Athletics/AAA), and 2021 Summer Olympics stars 1B
- [Minor League update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-update-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor We've seen many Jewish accomplishments in the minor leagues between July 8, 2022 and September 15, 2022. Following are some highlights: Mazel Tov MLB.com recently named 3B Zack Gelof (Athletics/Double-A/Midland RockHounds) #98 out of baseball's 100 top minor-league prospects. The website projected that Gelof, just 22 years old, will make it
- [Minor League Update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-update/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor It's been two months since Jewish Baseball News brought you up to date on how our minor leaguers are doing. Here are some highlights through games played July 7, 2022: Mazel Tov Every year, 50 of the top prospects in the minor-league system are chosen to play in the MLB All-Star
- [JBN welcomes two more players](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jbn-welcomes-two-more-players/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Two prospects who had been under Jewish Baseball News' radar are now locked in. Both are infielders, power hitters, and high draft picks who play at the Double-A level Chase Strumpf (Cubs/AA/Tennessee Smokies), a 24-year-old UCLA alum who once played on Team USA's 15-and-under squad and splits his time between second
- [MLB Update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-update-thru-8-21-2022/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Jewish Baseball News' most recent MLB update took us through games played June 17. Following is an overview of what has happened since then, through games played August 21. Mazel Tov P Jake Fishman (Marlins) became the third Jewish pitcher to make his MLB debut in 2022. In 3.1 innings of
- [MLB Update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-update-thru-6-17-2022/) - Many readers have expressed regret that Jewish Baseball News is no longer producing weekly MLB summaries. We hope someday to resume that level of activity. For now, however, the best we can do is produce occasional updates -- such as the one below -- and encourage you to follow our posts on social media. Jewish
- [Israel's latest WBC addition: Kevin Pillar](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israels-latest-wbc-addition-kevin-pillar/) - By Scott Barancik, editor It's been just 10 days since we reported that four current MLB players had committed to represent Israel at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The quartet included starting pitcher Dean Kremer (Orioles), reliever Richard Bleier (Marlins), and two star outfielders: slugger and World Series hero Joc Pederson (Giants), and Gold Glove
- [Bubby Rossman makes MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bubby-rossman-makes-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, editor After one of the most improbable call-ups of 2022, P Bubby Rossman made his Major League debut Wednesday night with the Philadelphia Phillies (July 13). The circumstances were unusual. Four Phillies, including two pitchers, were ineligible to play the Blue Jays in Canada -- where COVID laws are stiffer -- because
- [Minor-League Update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-update-thru-5-10-2022/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor A total of 33 Jewish players have played minor-league ball in 2022. Here are some highlights through games played May 10: At the plate 3B Zack Gelof (Athletics/AA/Midland RockHounds) is only 22 years old, but the 2021 draftee is tearing up the Texas League (AA) like an old pro. The University
- [Fantasy draft to aid Israel's Olympic dream](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fantasy-draft-to-benefit-israels-olympic-dream/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor If you could assemble the greatest Jewish baseball team of all time, who would you pick to play? On June 21, Jewish fans around the world will get to watch live as five celebrity duos -- including Team Israel member and former MLB All-Star Ian Kinsler -- compete to select the
- [Israel-UAE accord yields unlikely peace dividend:](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-uae-accord-yields-unlikely-dividend/) - By Scott Barancik When Israel and the United Arab Emirates inked the Abraham Accords last year, the two countries pledged to "provide all children a better future." Who knew the plan would include baseball? Today, the Israel Association of Baseball and the Dubai Little League announced a forthcoming competition for their 12-and-under national teams. The
- [Team Israel to barnstorm Northeastern U.S., raise funds for Olympic games](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/team-israel-to-barnstorm-u-s-raise-funds-for-olympic-bid/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Team Israel beat long odds to earn a spot in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Qualifying tournaments were conquered. More than a dozen Jewish American ballplayers obtained Israeli citizenship in order to participate. The payoff will be national pride -- and, hopefully, an awakening to the beauty of baseball. The team's 24
- [Dream of playing ball for Israel? High-school academy may be your ticket](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dream-of-playing-ball-for-israel-high-school-academy-may-be-your-ticket/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Following a historic appearance in the 2020 Olympics, the Israel Association of Baseball is looking to refresh its roster and build a pipeline of future players. One solution? Sponsor a series of Player Evaluation Weekends across the U.S. to identify promising high-school athletes. The first such academy, aimed at scouting ballplayers
- [Price drop! Jewish Baseball Card Book now yours for $18](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/price-drop-jewish-baseball-card-book-now-yours-for-18/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The Jewish Baseball Card Book, a hardcover history of trading cards covering the 169 Jews who played Major League ball between 1871 and 2016, is now available for just $18. The coffee-table book initially cost $49.95. You can purchase single copies on Amazon. But the $18 offer expires March 27. And
- [Introducing: top prospect Spencer Horwitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/introducing-top-prospect-spencer-horwitz/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Spencer Horwitz, a surging prospect with the Toronto Blue Jays franchise, is the latest minor-league player to be identified as Jewish. The Jays got a bargain when they plucked Horwitz out of Radford University in the 24th round of the 2019 amateur draft. In just two seasons -- 2020 was wiped
- [2022 Preseason update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2022-preseason-update/) - Despite the will-they-or-won't-they drama concerning the 2022 MLB season, a lot has happened during the offseason, and Spring Training has sprung. Jewish Baseball News wishes to welcome you back with abbreviated highlights. Comings and goings OF Joc Pederson signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. He played for the Chicago Cubs and World
- [2021 MLB wrap](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2021-mlb-wrap/) - Here is your summary for the week of November 1-7, plus other news and stats from the 2021 season World Series Max Fried (Braves) tossed 6 shutout innings on November 2, leading Atlanta to a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros -- and the club's first World Series championship since 1999. Fried yielded 4 hits
- [World Series update (October 25-31, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/world-series-update-october-25-31-2021/) - Here is your summary for the week of October 25-31, which saw Houston take on Atlanta in the first 5 games of the 202`1 World Series: L'sholom Tyler Herron, a former 1st-round draft pick who reached as high as Triple-A, died October 27 at age 35. According to JTA, Herron was of Puerto Rican
- [Hockey: Panthers rookie made NHL debut tonight (11/4/2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2-3/) - In other sports Hockey: Florida Panthers rookie Chase Priskie made his NHL debut tonight against the Washington Capitals (11/4/2021) MMA: On Oct. 26, Israel's Oron Kahlon (16-0) will face Afghanistan's Javid Basharat (10-0) on Dana White's Contender Series, a UFC program on ESPN+. Betting lines favor Basharat (10/25/2021) Hockey: The Canucks' Quinn Hughes (#2) and
- [MLB Monday (July 12-18, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-12-18-2021/) - Mazel tov Atlanta's 9-0 win over the Rays on July 17 arguably was a historic day for Jewish ballplayers. Braves starter Max Fried was the game's star (see below). In addition to tossing a shutout, Fried was 3-for-3 at the plate. Among his batting feats that day was a 2-run double in the 4th inning
- [Playoffs update (October 18-24, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoffs-update-october-18-24-2021/) - Here is your summary for the week of October 18-24, which saw Houston defeat Boston to in the A.L. Championship Series and Atlanta beat Los Angeles in the N.L. Championship Series. Game 1 of the World Series takes place tonight in Houston: Mazel tov Max Fried (Braves) is one of four pitchers to be
- [Welcome, Eli Morgan!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-eli-morgan/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Eli Morgan, a rookie pitcher with the Cleveland Indians, is the latest Major Leaguer to be identified as Jewish. A 25-year-old California native, Morgan was plucked out of Gonzaga University in the 8th round of the 2017 draft. The 5'10" righty made quick work of Cleveland's farm system and proceeded to
- [Playoffs update (October 12-17, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoffs-update-october-12-17-2021/) - Here are your playoff stats for October 12-17, a 6-day period that included the A.L. and N.L. Division Series and the beginning of the leagues' respective Championship Series: Stats to Share Through October 17, Jewish players had 2 of the 4 longest HRs in the 2021 playoffs. OF Joc Pederson (Braves) led the pack
- [Playoffs update (October 4-11, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoffs-update-october-4-11-2021/) - Here are your playoff stats for the six days from October 12-17, a period that includes both the A.L. and N.L. Division Series and the beginning of the leagues' Champion Series. OF Joc Pederson (Braves) Pederson hit only .182 (2-for-11), but his clutch HR in Game 2 of the NLCS against Los Angeles tied the
- [MLB Week (September 27-October 3, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-sep-27-oct-3-2021/) - Mazel tov Max Fried was named N.L. Pitcher of the Month for September/October, the first Brave to win the monthly honor since 2013 (see video). Fried went 3-0 with a 1.54 ERA during that period and held opposing batters to a .162 average and a .490 OPS (on-base plus slugging). OF Joc Pederson (Braves) drew
- [MLB Week (September 20-26, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-september-20-26-2021/) - Stats to share Max Fried (Braves) has been a different pitcher since the All-Star break. His 1.78 ERA since July 13 is tied for #2 in the Majors and a vast improvement from his 4.71 ERA before the break. Other examples of his pre-break to post-break improvement include opponent batting average (.270 to .193), on-base
- [MLB Week (September 13-19, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-september-13-19-2021/) - Mazel tov Every year, current and former Major Leaguers issue a Heart & Hustle award to one player on each team. The winning player "demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game." It should come as no surprise that Kevin Pillar, in his first
- [MLB Week (August 30-September 5, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-august-30-september-5-2021/) - Mazel tov C Ryan Lavarnway (Indians), who represented Team Israel in the 2021 Olympics, hit .375 with 2 doubles in 2 starts last week after being called-up from the minors. Lavarnway's only other stint with Cleveland this season was a four-game stretch in June.After a less-than-perfect MLB debut on August 29, P Scott Effross (Cubs)
- [MLB Week (September 6-12, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-september-6-12-2021/) - Mazel tov OF Ryan Braun, who last played in 2020 and spent his entire career in Milwaukee, eliminated all doubt his future on September 14 when he announced his retirement from baseball. "While it’s impossible to summarize my emotions, what I feel most is one, simple thing – gratitude," he wrote on Twitter. Braun was
- [MLB Week (August 23-29, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-august-23-29-2021/) - Mazel tov P Scott Effross (Cubs) became the first Jewish player this season to make his Major League debut. After a 6-year sojourn in Chicago's farm system, the 27-year-old reliever was called up on August 28 and made his first appearance the following day. It probably wasn't the most satisfying experience; Effross hit a batter,
- [MLB Week (August 16-22, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-august-16-22-2021/) - Mazel tov Max Fried (Braves) pitched a gem on August 20, a 9-inning, complete-game shutout over the Orioles. Thanks to two double plays, Fried faced only 29 batters, two over the minimum. A leaping catch by teammate Joc Pederson also helped. The Forward published an article titled "100 years of baseball on radio, a century
- [MLB Week (August 9-15, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-august-9-16-2021/) - Mazel tov Kevin Pillar (Mets) is known for his outfield prowess, but on August 15 he took the mound for the first time in his MLB career, coming on with 2 outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning of a game against the Dodgers. Pillar went to a full count on batter Chris
- [MLB Week (August 2-8, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-week-august-2-8-2021/) - Mazel tov August 4 was a great day for Jewish pinch-hitters. Rowdy Tellez (Brewers) hit a 3-run home run in the 7th inning of an afternoon game to erase a 2-1 deficit and seal a 4-2 win over the Pirates. Later that night, Joc Pederson hit a 2-run double to pad Atlanta's lead in a
- [MLB Monday (July 26-August 1, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-26-august-1-2021/) - Mazel tov Team Israel's dream of an Olympic baseball medal ended August 3 with a 7-6 loss to the Dominican Republic. Israel finished the miscue-laden tourney with a 1-4 record, including a 12-5 win over Mexico and a pair of one-run losses. But reaching the Olympics was an accomplishment that cannot be diminished. "I don’t
- [MLB Monday (July 19-25, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-19-25-2021/) - Mazel tov July 24 was a great day for newly-acquired players and their teams. Joc Pederson, who joined the Braves earlier this month, went 4-for-6 with a home run and 4 RBIs in a win over the Phillies. And Rowdy Tellez, who was acquired by the Brewers earlier this month, went 3-for-4 with 2 HRs
- [MLB Monday (July 5-11, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-5-11-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of July 5-11, 2021: Mazel tov Three Jewish players -- including two making their debuts with a new team -- faced off in a July 7 matchup between the Mets and the Brewers. There were several interactions. A first-inning single by 1B Rowdy Tellez (Brewers) against starter
- [MLB Monday (June 28-July 4, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-28-july-4-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 28-July 4, 2021: Mazel tov P Max Fried (Braves) is best known for his work on the mound, having finished 5th in voting for the 2020 Cy Young Award (National League). But Fried also is hitting .300 this season, and he showed his prowess at
- [MLB Monday (June 21-27, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-21-27-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 21-27, 2021: Mazel tov The Dodgers surprised Champ Pederson, older brother of LF Joc Pederson, with a World Series ring.Israel, one of six baseball teams competing in the 2021 Summer Olympics, will begin by facing South Korea on June 29. Stats to share P Max
- [MLB Monday (June 14-20, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-14-20-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 14-20, 2021: Mazel tov C Ryan Lavarnway (Indians) was called-up from the minors on June 17. That same night, the veteran -- playing for the first time as an Indian -- singled in his first at-bat and went 2-for-4. OF Kevin Pillar (Mets) gave one
- [MLB Monday (June 7-13, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-7-13-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 7-13, 2021: Stats to share Richard Bleier's walkless streak ended on June 8 when the second batter he faced drew a base on balls. Until that time, the Marlins reliever had faced 83 batters over 22 innings this season, struck out 20 of them, and
- [MLB Monday (May 31-June 6, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-31-june-6-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 31-June 6, 2021: Mazel Tov In a characteristic show of grit and determination, CF Kevin Pillar (Mets) returned to action just 14 days after being hit in the face by a 95mph fastball on May 17, an at-bat that broke bones and required corrective surgery.
- [Minor-League Update (May 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-update-may-2021/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Minor-league baseball went dark in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Happily, play has resumed in 2021. During May, the first month of the 2021 season, a total of 35 athletes on the Jewish Baseball News roster played minor-league ball. This is a smaller number than in recent seasons, thanks to
- [MLB Monday (May 24-30, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-24-30-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 24-30, 2021: Mazel Tov C Garrett Stubbs (Astros) was called up from Triple-A on May 28 after Houston C Jason Castro was placed on the injured list. Since a brief call-up earlier this season -- he saw action only once, as a pinch runner --
- [MLB Monday (May 17-23, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-17-23-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 17-23, 2021: Mazel Tov Two players with Major League experience signed minor-league contracts with the Seattle Mariners last week: Team Israel's Ty Kelly, a retired infielder seeking to brush-up his skills in preparation for the 2021 Olympics, and pitcher Zack Weiss. Both men made their
- [MLB Monday (May 10-16, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-10-16-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 10-16, 2021: Rest in peace Richie Scheinblum passed away at age 78 on May 10. A right fielder, he spent 8 years in the Major Leagues with six different franchises. Richie earned a spot on All-Star team in 1972, a year he hit .300 with
- [MLB Monday (May 3-9, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-3-9-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 3-9, 2021: Stats to share Last week was by far the strongest of the season for Jewish players: Jewish hitters stroked a combined .346 (28-for-81) with 3 HRs, 5 doubles, 12 RBIs, and a .379 on-base percentage. The performance brought their collective season batting average
- [MLB Monday (April 26-May 2, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-26-may-2-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of April 26-May 2, 2021: Stats to share For the first time in his 5-year MLB career, P Max Fried (Braves) -- who finished 5th in the National League's Cy Young Award vote in 2019 and didn't play in 2020 -- is enjoying a sizeable salary jump.
- [MLB Monday (April 19-25, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-19-25-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of April 19-25, 2021: Mazel tov P Ryan Sherriff (Rays), who took leave of baseball after his first appearance this season, is back at Tampa Bay's alternate training site and working on his pitching as well as his mental health. Click here to see an extended interview
- [MLB Monday (April 12-18, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-12-18-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of April 12-18, 2021: Mazel tov The Astros called-up C Garrett Stubbs from the team's alternate training site on April 14 and deployed him as a pinch runner the same day. His younger brother, CJ Stubbs, was drafted by Houston in 2019. At the plate 1B Rowdy
- [Want an Ian Kinsler hoodie, or a Danny Valencia tee?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/want-an-ian-kinsler-hoodie-or-a-danny-valencia-tee/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Team Israel has several household names on its expanded Olympic roster, including former Major League stars Danny Valencia and Ian Kinsler. Minor legal issues. however, have prevented the organization from printing any names on its branded clothing. That is, until now. In a move backers hope will goose sales -- and
- [MLB Monday (April 5-11, 2021)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-5-11-2021/) - Here are your MLB highlights for the week of April 5-11, 2021: OF Joc Pederson (Cubs) hit .211 (4-for-19) with a home run, 2 RBIs, and a .250 on-base percentage last week. After going hitless in his first 5 games of the season, Pederson strung together a 4-game hitting streak.3B Alex Bregman (Astros) hit .176
- [Spring Training squad](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/headed-to-spring-training-2/) - By Scott Barancik, editor (NOTE: This article was updated on March 6, 2021.) At least 15 least Jewish players are participating in Spring Training with a Major League team this season. Some are familiar names, including LF Joc Pederson (Cubs), CF Kevin Pillar (Mets), 3B Alex Bregman (Astros) and P Richard Bleier (Marlins). Both Pederson
- [MLB Monday (September 21-27, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-21-27-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 21-27, 2020, the final week of baseball's 60-game regular season: Mazel tov Of the 13 Jewish athletes who played Major League ball in 2020, 10 are on teams that will participate in this season's expanded playoffs: Ryan Braun (Brewers), Alex Bregman
- [MLB Monday (September 14-20, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-14-20-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 14-20, 2020: Mazel tov P Ryan Sheriff (Rays) earned his first career save on September 18, pitching a perfect inning of relief on just 9 pitches to preserve a 2-1 win. The southpaw has yet to give up an earned run
- [Ryan Lashley: The Interview](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-lashley-the-interview/) - By Zev Ben Avigdor, Correspondent Ryan Lashley has seen his share of independent minor leagues, where the teams are unaffiliated with MLB franchises. Three years into his pro career, the 25-year-old infielder already has traveled through four separate leagues: Frontier, United, Can-Am, and American Association. 2015 did not begin well. Injuries plagued Ryan's debut with the
- [MLB teams sign two undrafted amateurs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/24632-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Two undrafted collegians have signed contracts with MLB teams. Matt Mervis of Duke University was picked up by the Chicago Cubs this month. A two-way ballplayer who bats left but throws right, Mervis was co-captain of the Blue Devils during the abbreviated 2020 season, hitting .304 while leading the team in
- [MLB Monday (September 7-13, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/24822-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 7-13, 2020: Mazel tov MLB.com columnist Jonathan Mayo ranked Orioles rookie Dean Kremer #9 last week on a list of baseball's hottest rookies. MLB.com gave manager Gabe Kapler credit for inspiring his San Francisco Giants to come back from their early-season
- [MLB Monday (August 31-September 6, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-31-september-6-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 31-September 7, 2020: Mazel tov The Orioles threw rookie P Dean Kremer into the deep end for his Major League debut on Sunday (September 6), making him start against the Yankees on less than 24 hours' notice. Kremer delivered a dominant performance,
- [MLB Monday (August 24-30, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-24-30-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 24-30, 2020: Mazel tov Ryan Sherriff (Rays) earned a win in his Tampa Bay Rays debut on August 26, pitching a perfect inning of relief on 11 pitches, 10 of them strikes. It was the Team Israel veteran's first MLB appearance
- [MLB Monday (August 17-23, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-17-23-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 17-23, 2020: Stats to share Alex Bregman (Astros) has safely reached base in 40 straight games, dating back to 2019 (see rankings). The next best current streak? Mike Yastrzemski, at 20 games. One of the knocks on Kevin Pillar (Red Sox)
- [MLB Monday (August 10-16, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-10-16-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 10-16, 2020: Mazel tov P Rob Kaminsky was called up by the COVID-depleted St. Louis Cardinals on August 15 and made his MLB debut the following day. A 1st-round pick out of St. Joseph Regional High School (Montvale, NJ) in the
- [MLB Monday (August 3-9, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-3-9-2020/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 3-9, 2020: Mazel tov C Ryan Lavarnway was called-up by the Marlins on August 4 and played the next day, making Miami his seventh MLB team in nine seasons. Lavarnway's debut also marked his first MLB appearance since obtaining Israeli citizenship in
- [MLB Monday (July 23-August 2, 2020)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/24676-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the period beginning Opening day (July 23, 2020) through August 2, 2020: Mazel tov CF Kevin Pillar, playing for his third team in the past 2 seasons, went 3-for-5 with a double and 3 RBIs in his Red Sox debut on July 24. His .387 batting
- [MLB Monday (September 23-29, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-23-29-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 23-29, 2019, the final week of the regular season: Mazel tov CF Kevin Pillar, playing in his first season with San Francisco, won the 2019 Willie Mac award. The honor is given to the Giants’ most inspirational player, as voted by
- [Braves draft Jared Shuster in 1st round](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braves-draft-jared-shuster-in-1st-round-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor This year's MLB draft is limited to just five rounds versus the normal 40, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and related financial concerns. But that didn't prevent a Jewish player from cracking Round 1. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves chose lefty Jared Shuster with the 25th overall pick. A native of New
- [MLB Monday (October 7-13, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-october-7-13-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of October 7-13, 2019, the second week of the playoffs: Mazel tov Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Andy Yerzy, a 21-year-old first baseman and a native of Canada, is on the roster of the Canadian national team, which is pursuing a berth in the 2020
- [MLB Monday (September 30-October 6, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-30-october-6-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 30-October 6, 2019, the first week of the playoffs: Mazel tov Kevin Pillar is San Francisco's nominee for the 2019 Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the outstanding offensive player in each league (see article). Stats to share By one measure, Max
- [Unbelievable](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/unbelievable/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor A veteran oddsmaker wouldn't have taken the bet. A Hollywood producer wouldn't have entertained such a preposterous plot line. No one -- except perhaps Israel Association of Baseball president Peter Kurz, the eternally optimistic uncle you might dismiss as delusional -- would have believed the Israeli national baseball team could earn
- [MLB Monday (September 16-22, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-16-22-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 16-22, 2019: Mazel tov Led by 1B Danny Valencia and P Joey Wagman, Israel's national baseball team won an Olympic qualifying tournament in Italy last week, earning it a berth in the 2020 games in Tokyo (see article). The last time
- [For Israel, the road to Tokyo goes thru Italy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-israel-the-road-to-tokyo-goes-thru-italy/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor After finishing 4th in the 12-team European Championship in Germany last week, the Israeli baseball team is moving on to Italy. Starting today (9/18/2019), Israel will compete with five other countries -- Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, South Africa and Spain -- for the right to represent Europe and Africa at the
- [Minor-League Monday (September 9-15, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-september-9-15-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The 2019 minor-league season is all but over. Here are all the playoff stats -- good and bad -- for the week of September 9-15, 2019: Mazel tov Israel’s national baseball team finished 4th in the 12-team European Championship that ended Sunday (9/15/2019), good enough to advance to the Olympic qualifiers
- [MLB Monday (September 9-15, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-9-15-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 9-15, 2019: Mazel tov Israel's national baseball team finished 4th in the 12-team European Championship that ended Sunday (9/15/2019), good enough to advance to the Olympic qualifiers taking place in Italy from September 18-22. Stats to share Two players -- rookie
- [Moving on up](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israels-moves-step-closer-to-2020-olympics/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Israel's national baseball team, buoyed by American players who obtained dual citizenship this year, dominated France 8-2 today in the European Championships to guarantee a spot in the upcoming Olympic qualifying tournament. Israel never trailed, scoring three runs in the first inning and going ahead 7-0 before France scored its two
- [MLB Monday (September 2-8, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-september-2-8-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of September 2-8, 2019: Mazel tov Danny Valencia, a 34-year-old infielder who spent nine years in the Major Leagues and last played in 2018, obtained Israeli citizenship last week and is playing for Israel in the European Championships held in Germany. Valencia manned third
- [Minor-League Monday (September 2-8, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-september-2-8-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of September 2-8, 2019. Since most leagues completed their regular season on September 2, the stats include playoff performances: Hitter of the Week: Andy Yerzy (Diamondbacks) 1B Andy Yerzy (Diamondbacks/A-short-season/Hillsboro Hops) went 1-for-3 with a double, walk, and 3 RBIs in the team's
- [Israel's latest catch? Danny Valencia](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/danny-valencia-is-israels-latest-catch/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Israel's bid to play baseball in the 2020 Olympics just grew a little more believable. Danny Valencia, a 34-year-old infielder who spent nine years in the Major Leagues, obtained Israeli citizenship today and is headed to Germany to play in the European Championships later this week. The top 5 finishers in that
- [Minor-League Monday (August 26-September 1, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-26-september-1-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of August 26-September 1, 2019. Because there were no standout performances at the plate, Jewish Baseball News is skipping its regular Hitter of the Week award. Pitcher of the Week: Sam Delaplane (Mariners) Sam Delaplane (Mariners/AA/Arkansas Travelers) pitched 3.1 hitless innings over 3 games
- [MLB Monday (August 26-September 1, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-26-september-1-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 26-September 1, 2019: Mazel tov LF Joc Pederson set a career high with his 27th and 28th home runs last week. The latter was special: a pinch-hit, 11th-inning home run on September 1 that traveled 454 feet and proved the game-winner
- [Retired, shmired](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/retired-shmired/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Baseball journeyman Ty Kelly announced his retirement last weekend with characteristic humor, accusing retiring Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck of stealing his thunder. "Let me have my moment, Andrew," he wrote. It turns out Kelly's not quitting baseball entirely. The 31-year-old second baseman recently obtained Israeli citizenship and will be joining Israel's
- [Minor-League Monday (August 19-25, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-19-25-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of August 19-25, 2019: Hitter of the Week: CJ Stubbs (Astros) C CJ Stubbs* (Astros/A/Quad Cities River Bandits) hit .304 (7-for-23) with 2 HRs, 3 doubles, and 7 RBIs. The highlight came on August 23, when Stubbs went 4-for-4 with 2 HRs and
- [MLB Monday (August 19-25, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-19-25-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 19-25, 2019: Mazel tov Alex Bregman's 2-run HR on August 22 marked the 119th Jewish home run of 2019, surpassing the 118 hit in 2018. Like the Majors as a whole, Jewish ballplayers are seeing a surge in HRs. Alex Bregman (32)
- [Minor-League Monday (August 12-18, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-12-18-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of August 12-18, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Scott Manea (Astros) C Scott Manea (Astros/High-A/Fayetteville Woodpeckers) hit .286 (4-for-14) with 3 HRs, 3 RBIs, and 7 walks last week, good enough for a .524 on-base percentage. The highlight was a 2-HR game on
- [MLB Monday (August 12-18, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-12-18-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 12-18, 2019: Mazel tov 2B Ian Kinsler (Padres), who joined the injured list on August 16 with a herniated cervical disk, played just one game last week, on August 12. It was a memorable one. Entering the game in the top
- [MLB Monday (August 5-11, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-august-5-11-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of August 5-11, 2019: Mazel tov CF Kevin Pillar (Giants) recently talked to the Jewish News of Northern California about his bar mitzvah, a religious studies course he took in high school, and being one of the few Jewish players in the Major
- [Minor-League Monday (August 5-11, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-5-11-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of August 5-11, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays) 1B Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays/AAA/Buffalo Bisons) hit .478 (11-for-23) with 7 doubles, a HR, 2 RBIs and a .520 OBP. Since Toronto sent him to the minors on July 15, Tellez
- [Minor-League Monday (July 29-August 4, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-29-august-4-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of July 29-August 4, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Zane Gurwitz (Angels) 2B Zane Gurwitz (Angels/High-A/Inland Empire 66ers) hit .391 (9-for-23) with a home run, triple, 2 doubles, 7 RBIs, and a .462 OBP. The highlight: going 4-for-5 with a HR on August
- [MLB Monday (July 29-August 4, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-29-august-4-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of July 29-August 4, 2019: Mazel tov C Garrett Stubbs (Astros) was called-up from Triple-A on August 2 to provide back-up for starter Robinson Chirinos, who reported soreness in his left shoulder. In an earlier stint with Houston this season, Stubbs hit .160
- [Minor-League Monday (July 22-28, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-22-28-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of July 22-28, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays) 1B Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays/Triple-A/Buffalo Bisons), who was sent down to Triple-A on July 15, made a strong case last week for returning to Toronto, hitting .429 (9-for-21) with 4 HRs, a
- [MLB Monday (July 22-28, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-22-28-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of July 22-28, 2019: Mazel tov Israel's baseball team took another step toward qualifying for the 2020 Olympics last week when it crushed Lithuania in a battle of B-Pool champions at the European Championships. Israel beat Lithuania 12-2 and 15-0 in the best-of-three
- [Minor-League Monday (July 15-21, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-15-21-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of July 15-21, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Ryan Lavarnway (Reds) C Ryan Lavarnway signed a one-year Major League contract with Cincinnati on July 18 and wasted no time contributing. In his Reds debut the following day — his first Major League start
- [MLB Monday (July 15-21, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-july-15-21-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of July 15-21, 2019: Mazel tov C Ryan Lavarnway signed a one-year Major League contract with Cincinnati on July 18 and wasted no time contributing. In his Reds debut the following day -- his first Major League start since July 29, 2017 --
- [MLB Monday (June 24-July 14, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-24-july-14-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the three weeks beginning June 24, 2019 and ending July 14, 2019: Mazel tov The 2019 Home Run Derby was 25% Jewish, with Joc Pederson (Dodgers) and Alex Bregman (Astros) filling 2 of 8 slots. After beating Bregman 21-14 in the first round, Pederson faced
- [Minor-League Monday (July 8-14, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-8-14-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of July 8-14, 2019: Hitter of the Week: David Vinsky (Cardinals) OF David Vinsky (Cardinals/A-short-season/State College Spikes), a 2019 draftee, hit .444 (12-for-27) with 3 doubles, 2 stolen bases, 5 RBIs, just 3 strikeouts, and a .500 OBP, highlighted by a 5-for-5
- [Minor-League Monday (June 24-July 7, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-24-july-7-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Because we didn't publish Minor-League Monday last week, today we give you highlights for the past two weeks (June 24-July 7, 2019): Hitter of the Fortnight: Cody Decker (Diamondbacks) 1B Cody Decker (Diamondbacks/AAA/Reno Aces), whose 204 career home runs rank #1 among active minor leaguers, retired from baseball in style last week
- [For Israel, sweet victory](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-israel-victory/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Israel's national baseball team went 6-0 last week to win its pool in the European Championship, a preliminary qualifying tournament for the 2020 Olympics. Led by tournament MVP Blake Gailen, a Triple-A prospect with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Israel's 24-man roster ran through opponents Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Ireland but had
- [Minor-League Monday (June 17-23, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-17-23-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of June 17-23, 2019: Hitter of the Week: CJ Stubbs (Astros) C CJ Stubbs (Astros/A-short-season/Tri-City ValleyCats) homered in his first pro at-bat on June 20...and then homered again the following day. For the week, the younger brother of Astros catcher Garrett Stubbs
- [Minor-League Monday (June 10-16, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-10-16-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of June 10-16, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Scotty Burcham (Rockies) SS Scotty Burcham (Rockies/AA/Hartford Yard Goats) hit .333 (4-for-12) with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and a .467 OBP. Two of his hits came during a June 12 start by teammate Brandon Gold.
- [MLB Monday (June 17-23, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-17-23-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 17-23, 2019: Mazel tov Alex Bregman (Astros) was named a finalist for the 2019 All-Star Game. He led all A.L. third basemen with 2.3-million votes, blowing away #2 Gio Urshela's 857,474 votes. Joc Pederson (Dodgers) was named a finalist for the
- [MLB Monday (June 10-16, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-10-16-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 10-16, 2019: Mazel tov As of June 10, Alex Bregman (Astros) led all A.L. third basemen with 630,159 All Star votes, dwarfing #2 Gio Urshela's 269,716 votes. As of June 10, Joc Pederson (Dodgers) was the #4 vote-getter among N.L. outfielders,
- [Minor-League Monday (June 3-9, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-3-9-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of June 3-9, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Ty Kelly (Angels) 2B Ty Kelly (Angels/AAA/Salt Lake Bees) hit .300 (6-for-20) with 3 doubles, 2 triples, an RBI, and a .391 OBP. Pitcher of the Week: Kenny Rosenberg (Rays) Kenny Rosenberg (Rays/AA/Montgomery Biscuits) improved
- [MLB Monday (June 3-9, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-june-3-9-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of June 3-9, 2019: Mazel tov At least 16 Jewish players were selected in last week's MLB draft, including one each in the 1st and 2nd rounds. Ryan Braun (Brewers) hit his 332nd career home run to surpass Tigers legend Hank Greenberg as
- [Braun breaks HR record](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-breaks-hr-record/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Ryan Braun hit career home run #332 on Friday (6/7/2019) to surpass Detroit Tigers legend Hank Greenberg as the all-time Jewish leader (see list). The three-run homer was suitably majestic. Coming off a 92-mph fastball tossed by Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Kingham, the 6th-inning shot traveled 419 feet to dead center
- [2019 draft was a doozy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2019-draft-was-fruitful/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The 2019 draft was a strong one. Our colleagues at Jewish Sports Review have identified at least 16 Jewish draftees so far and may yet find more. The class includes 9 pitchers, 4 outfielders, 2 catchers and a shortstop. Three players were selected in the first 5 rounds, all but one
- [Minor-League Monday (May 27-June 2, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-27-june-2-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of May 27-June 2, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Cody Decker (Diamondbacks) 1B Cody Decker (Diamondbacks/AAA/Reno Aces) hit .346 (9-for-26) with 3 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBI, and a .433 on-base percentage. What's more, Decker's May 28th round-tripper was his 200th in the
- [MLB Monday (May 27-June 2, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-27-june-2-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 27-June 2, 2019, plus stats for the month of May: Mazel tov Garrett Stubbs (Astros) made his MLB debut on May 28, and it couldn't have gone much better. The 26-year-old doubled on the second pitch of his first at-bat, stroked an
- [Results of Braun "asterisk" poll are in](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/results-of-braun-asterisk-poll-are-in/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Ryan Braun is one round-tripper away from eclipsing Hank Greenberg's career record of 331 home runs. Because of his checkered past -- Braun was suspended 65 games in 2013 for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy -- Jewish Baseball News asked readers last week to weigh-in on whether the new record
- [Minor-League Monday (May 20-26, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-20-26-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of May 20-26, 2019. Because there were no standout performances, Jewish Baseball News is skipping its regular weekly awards. Mazel tov! C Garrett Stubbs (Astros) received his first Major League call-up on May 26, his 26th birthday. Stubbs was in the same draft
- [MLB Monday (May 20-26, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-20-26-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 20-26, 2019: Mazel tov! C Garrett Stubbs (Astros) was called-up to the Majors on May 26, which also happened to be his 26th birthday. Stubbs was in the same draft class (2015) as Astros teammate Alex Bregman. Stats to share Max
- [Minor-League Monday: 2019 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-2019-archives/) - 2019 archives Games played May 13-19, 2019 Games played May 6-12, 2019 Games played April 29-May 5, 2019 Games played April 22-28, 2019 Games played April 15-21, 2019 Games played April 8-14, 2019 Games played April 1-7, 2019
- [Minor-League Monday (April 15-21, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-15-21-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of April 15-21, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman (Nationals) RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/AA/Harrisburg Senators) is our Hitter of the Week for the second consecutive week. He batted .333 (6-for-18) with 2 home runs, 3 doubles, 4 RBIs, a stolen base, a
- [Minor-League Monday (April 22-28, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-22-28-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of April 22-28, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Zack Kone (Pirates) SS Zack Kone (Pirates/A/Greensboro Grasshoppers) made the most of his .214 (6-for-28) average, stroking 2 home runs and a double, driving in 9 runs, stealing two bases, and recording a .333 OBP.
- [Minor-League Monday (April 29-May 5, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-29-may-5-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of April 29-May 5, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman (Nationals) RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/AA/Harrisburg Senators) is our Hitter of the Week for the third time this season. He hit .391 (9-for-23) with 2 home runs, a double, 4 RBIs, a stolen
- [Minor-League Monday (May 6-12, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-6-12-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of May 6-12, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Michael Wielansky (Astros) 2B Michael Wielansky (Astros/A/Quad Cities River Bandits), who made his season debut on May 5, hit .364 last week (4-for-11) with an RBI and a .417 on-base percentage. Pitcher of the Week:
- [Minor-League Monday (April 8-14, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-8-14-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of April 8-14, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman (Nationals) RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/AA/Harrisburg Senators) hit .476 (10-for-21) last week with 4 HRs, 2 doubles, 8 RBIs, a stolen base, a hit-by-pitch, and a .577 on-base percentage. For his efforts, Wiseman was
- [Minor-League Monday (April 1-7, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-1-7-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of April 1-7, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Scott Manea (Astros) In his High-A debut, C Scott Manea (Astros/High-A) hit .444 (4-for-9) with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and just one strikeout. Pitcher of the Week: Max Lazar (Brewers) Max Lazar (Brewers/A) earned a
- [Minor-League Monday (August 20-26, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-20-26-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 20-26, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/High-A) hit .526 (10-for-19) with 3 doubles, a triple, 4 RBIs, a stolen base and a .625 on-base percentage. Although he did not appear in the 2017
- [Minor-League Monday (August 27-September 2, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-27-september-2-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 27-September 2, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zack Kone (Pirates) SS Zack Kone (Pirates/A-short-season), a 2018 draftee, hit .433 (13-for-30) with 4 doubles, one triple, an RBI, 2 stolen bases, and a .514 on-base percentage. Jewish Baseball News
- [Minor-League Monday (May 13-19, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-13-19-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights for the week of May 13-19, 2019: Hitter of the Week: Scott Manea (Astros) C Scott Manea (Astros/High-A/Fayetteville Woodpeckers) hit .360 (9-for-25) with a home run, 10 RBIs, and a .448 OBP, boosting his batting average by 37 points. He was hit by pitches 4 times,
- [MLB Monday (May 13-19, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-13-19-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 13-19, 2019: Stats worth noting Max Fried (Braves) is one of just four N.L. pitchers to reach 6 wins this season. Two MLB Jews are among league leaders in home runs. Alex Bregman (Astros) is #2 in the A.L. with 14,
- [MLB Monday (May 6-12, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-may-6-12-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the week of May 6-12, 2019: At the plate 3B Alex Bregman (Astros) hit .261 (6-for-23) with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, and a .370 OBP. The highlight was a 2-HR performance on Mother's Day, with mom Jackie Bregman in attendance. It was the third baseman's
- [MLB Monday (April 29-May 5, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-30-may-5-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor It was a pretty amazing week for MLB Jews from April 29-May 5, 2019. Here are your highlights: At the plate LF Ryan Braun (Brewers) added 54 points to his batting average by hitting .462 (12-for-26) with 2 home runs, 2 doubles, a stolen base and a .481 on-base percentage. But
- [MLB Monday (April 22-28, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-22-28-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor So far this season, MLB Jews have had 524 at-bats, similar to a full season for a single player. Their collective power stats have been All-Star impressive: 31 home runs and 83 RBIs. Their batting average? A little thin, at .214. Oddly, the squad has hit just 18 doubles. Here are
- [MLB Monday (April 15-21, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-15-21-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for week of April 15-21, 2019: At the plate LF Joc Pederson (Dodgers) hit .348 (8-for-23) with 4 HRs, 6 RBIs and a .444 on-base percentage. Highlights included a walk-off home run on April 15 and a 4-for-5 performance with 2 HRs on April 21. Pederson's
- [MLB Monday (April 8-14, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-8-14-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for week of April 8-14, 2019: At the plate LF Joc Pederson (Dodgers) hit a cool .400 (8-for-20) with 3 HRs, 2 triples, 2 hit-by-pitches, and a .478 on-base percentage. Pederson struck out just 3 times, a low number for a player who has struck out
- [MLB Monday (April 1-7, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-april-1-7-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for week of April 1-7, 2019: At the plate 3B Alex Bregman (Astros) hit a blistering .550 (11-for-20) last week, with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, one stolen base and a .615 on-base percentage. His .343 batting average ranks #10 in the American League. RF Ryan Braun
- [MLB Monday (March 25-31, 2019)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-monday-march-25-31-2019/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your MLB highlights for the opening week of the 2019 season, March 25-31: Power trip Collectively, Jewish batters hit .230 (17-for-74) with 14 RBIs last week. When they did hit, they hit for power. A total of five players homered, with Joc Pederson alone hitting three. That's one home
- [An Opening Day note from Jewish Baseball News](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/an-opening-day-note-from-jewish-baseball-news/) - By Scott Barancik, editor It's Opening Day of the 2019 Major League Baseball season, and Jewish Baseball News wants to welcome you to what we hope will be another great year for Members of the Tribe. One key change you'll notice at JBN this season is the frequency of posts. In past years, Ron Kaplan
- [Spring Training update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spring-training-update/) - By Scott Barancik, editor With MLB Spring Training winding down, we thought we'd update you on how Jewish players are doing so far. We'll start with roster players and non-roster invitees. Stats are for games played through March 19, 2019: P Jeremy Bleich (Phillies): A southpaw who made an inauspicious MLB debut in 2018,
- [Kaplan on Spring Training](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kaplan-on-spring-training/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Every year I tell myself I’m really going to study up on my baseball. I get all the magazines, more out of habit than anything else since the information is somewhat repetitive between them and often outdated by the time the season starts. One year, when I was on jury duty,
- [Headed to Spring Training](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/headed-to-spring-training/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When Major League teams begin playing Spring Training games tomorrow (2/21/2019), at least 15 Jewish players will be among them. Some are familiar names, including 3B Alex Bregman (Astros), CF Kevin Pillar (Blue Jays) and 2B Ian Kinsler (Padres), who signed a two-year deal with San Diego during the offseason. Three
- [What's up? The latest from Jewish Baseball News](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/whats-up-the-latest-jewish-baseball-news/) - By Scott Barancik, editor What's new in the world of Jewish baseball? Here are some items recently posted to our Facebook and Twitter pages. Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. The 2018 All-Star Game MVP expects to be ready by the start of the regular
- [Braun to pass Greenberg as Jewish HR king](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-to-pass-greenberg-as-jewish-hr-king/) - Click here for article # # # Get your Jewish Baseball News updates via e-mail
- [Daily Pitch: 2018 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-2018-archives/) - 2018 games 2018 MLB highlight video World Series game played October 24, 2018 World Series game played October 23, 2018 Playoff games played October 20, 2018 Playoff games played October 18, 2018 Playoff games played October 17, 2018 Playoff games played October 15, 2018 Playoff games played October 12-14, 2018 Playoff games played October 9,
- [World Series Update: Game played October 24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/world-series-update-game-played-october-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler's two-out RBI single in the second inning put the Boston Red Sox on the board first en route to a 4-2 win over the visiting LA Dodgers on Wednesday night, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Fall Classic. Things didn't go quite as well when Kinsler then tried
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 20, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-20-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Congrats to Joc Pederson and the LA Dodgers. By beating the host Milwaukee Brewers, 5-1, on Saturday, they return to the Fall Classic, where they will take on Ian Kinsler and the Boston Red Sox beginning Tuesday night at famed Fenway Park. Pederson started in left field but came out for a pinch hitter in
- [World Series Update: Game played October 23, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/world-series-update-game-played-october-23-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Unless you’re a Red Sox fan, this one was pretty ho-hum. Boston beat the visiting LA Dodgers, 8-4. Neither of our boys were involved in the highlights. Ian Kinsler started for the home team and went 0-for-4. Click here for an interview he did about Boston's drive to the World Series. Joc
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 18, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-18-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Congrats to the Boston Reds Sox. Their 4-1 win over the host Houston Astros on Saturday put them back into the World Series. Ian Kinsler was 2-for-4 as the starting second baseman, including a double and a run scored. Alex Bregman, once again at the top of the Astros’ lineup, was once again
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 17, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-17-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor It took a circus catch by Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday to prevent Alex Bregman -- who has "buckets of natural talent" -- from being a hero once again for the Houston Astros. The home team had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth and were trailing the visiting Boston Red
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 4-8, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-through-games-played-october-8-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Congrats to Alex Bregman and the defending World Champion Houston Astros, who move on to the A.L. Championship Series following their three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians. Bregman continued his excellent season by going 5-for-9 with home runs in the first two games. He also had a double, four walks and four RBI,
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 9, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-9-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor I’m guessing this is a first: each of the four teams going into the League Championship Series have an MOT on the roster. On Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox held off the host NY Yankees, 4-3, to move on to the ALCS. Ian Kinsler started at second base and gave the
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 12-14, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-12-14-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Can it be more even? The American League and National League championship series both are tied at a game apiece as of this writing. Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox Game 1, Astros 7, @ Red Sox 2: Alex Bregman was 0-for-1 but reached base four times: three walks and an HBP.
- [Playoff Update: Games played October 15, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-update-games-played-october-15-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor As the saying goes, Ryan Braun drove in the only run the Milwaukee Brewers would need in their 4-0 win over Joc Pederson and the host LA Dodgers last night. Braun hammered a one-out RBI double down the left field line in the opening frame. He could have had an eighth-inning single following Christian Yelich’s
- [Breaking news: 10 American ballplayers to make aliyah](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/breaking-news-10-american-ballplayers-to-make-aliyah/) - By Sam Brief, correspondent Some observers scoffed when Team Israel competed in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, noting that all but a handful of its players were American citizens. Now, Israel’s baseball dreams are about to get a bit more authentic. This fall, 10 Jewish-American ballplayers will acquire Israeli passports, making them dual American-Israeli citizens
- [New Jewish home-run record set](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-jewish-home-run-record-set/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Nearly 148 seasons after Lip Pike hit the first Jewish home run, a new milestone was set last night. Ryan Braun's 428-foot, 1st-inning bomb tied the record established in 2016, when six Jewish players combined for a total of 115 home runs. Later Friday evening, rookie Rowdy Tellez's 396-foot moonshot set
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 25, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-25-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor More home runs. Ryan Braun clouted a pair – a solo shot in the top of the first (#17) and a two-run bomb in the eighth (#18) — to help the Milwaukee Brewers (91-67) to a 12-4 win over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Braun is hot lately, going 5-for-13
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 21-23, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-21-23-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Legend of Rowdy Tellez just keeps growing. On Saturday, he went 3-for-4 with his ninth double and third home run, driving in three runs in a 5-2 win by the Toronto Blue Jays (71-85, fourth in the AL East) over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Tellez was 1-for-8 in the other two
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman stroked his 51st double of the year Tuesday, driving in one run, as the Houston Astros (99-57) beat the host Toronto Blue Jays, 5-3. Kevin Pillar had a win-some, lose-some game. He hit his 15th homer, a two-run, two-out job to put his team (71-86) on the board in the fourth, and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 20, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-20-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Boston Red Sox (104-49) clinched — finally — the AL East in style, scoring three runs in each the seventh and eighth innings on Thursday to beat the host NY Yankees, 11-6. Ian Kinsler sat this one out, but in a piece from the NBCSports.com, he’s compared favorably with Mark Bellhorn and Dustin Pedroia,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 18-19, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-18-19-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor L’shana tova, y’all. Hope you had an easy fast. Just a quick recap of erev Yom Kippur: Ryan Lavarnway had a walk-off pinch hit single to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1, 11-inning win over the visiting KC Royals. On the other hand, Ian Kinsler hit into a game-ending 1-4-3 double play for the
- [Will Jewish home-run mark fall in 2018?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/will-jewish-home-run-record-fall-in-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Last night, Joc Pederson stroked two HRs and Kevin Pillar added another, bringing the total number of Jewish home runs this season to 106, led by Alex Bregman's 30. According to statistical projection services cited by FanGraphs.com, the Jews of 2018 are likely to end the regular season with 112 to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 14-16, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-14-16-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Interesting game Sunday between the Toronto Blue Jays (67-82, fourth in the AL East) and host New York Yankees. The two Blue MOTS were “responsible” for the come-from-behind, 3-2 win. Trailing 2-1 in the eighth inning with runners on first and third — the former in the person of Kevin Pillar, who
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 12, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-12-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Remember when Joc Pederson hit all those home runs in June? Wonder how many he might have had if he played for the LA Dodgers (79-67) every day? Well, he’s back on a pace, homering in his last two games. No. 21 came in the fourth inning against the host Cincinnati Reds on
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 11, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-11-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel tov to the Boston Red Sox, who clinched a playoff berth with their 99th win last night, a 6-2 decision over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (65-79). Ian Kinsler was 1-for-4, a two-out single off the Monster to give the Sox a 6-2 lead in the eighth inning. Like Kinsler, Toronto's Kevin
- [Jewish Baseball News issues 2018 Minor-League Awards](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-issues-2018-minor-league-awards/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Now that the minor-league season has ended, we can ask: who were the top Jewish players? Jewish Baseball News sought input from half a dozen Jewish Insiders, including professional ballplayers, scouts, reporters and front-office staff. The result of their collective wisdom is our 2018 Minor-League Awards. To our 11 winners: Mazel
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 7-10, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-7-10-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Between the weekend and Rosh Hashana, this is the first chance I’ve had to do any sort of recap. Too much time has passed to do an individual thing, so here are the highlights: Rowdy Tellez continued to shine for the Toronto Blue Jays (65-78, fourth in AL East). He started out
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 6, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-6-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Howdy, Rowdy! Rowdy Tellez has gotten off to an historic start for the Toronto Blue Jays with doubles in his first three at-bats. The first came as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. He got the start Thursday, batting sixth behind Kevin Pillar. He doubled in the second inning then doubled again in the fourth driving
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 5, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-5-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Call-up Rowdy Tellez cracked a pinch-hit double on the first Major League pitch he saw, driving in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays (63-76) crushed the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 10-3. Tellez got some nice write-ups because of the recent tragic loss of his mother, Lori. Alex Bregman just keeps chugging along: he hit his 47th
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 4, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-4-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Say hello to your newest JML: Rowdy Tellez, a 6’4″, 225-pound first baseman called up by the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. Ryan John Tellez had 22 doubles and 13 home runs with 50 RBIs in 112 games for AAA Buffalo before being promoted. He did not appear in Tuesday night’s 4-0 loss
- [Mazel tov!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mazel-tov/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The September expansion of MLB rosters generated two Jewish call-ups today. One was Toronto Blue Jays prospect Rowdy Tellez, a 23-year-old first baseman who has never played in the Majors. Drafted straight out of high school in 2013, the 6-foot-4 California native is hitting .270 with 13 home runs, 50 RBIs
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 3, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-3-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Hi-ho, boys and girls. Hope you all had a pleasant holiday. In the interest of saving time, I’m just going to cover the games played on Labor Day. Alex Bregman -whose post-homer stares have become a meme -- hit a two-out home run (#28) to get the ball rolling for the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 30, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-30-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel Tov to Robert Stock, who picked up his first Major League win by tossing three shutout innings for the San Diego Padres (53-83) in a 4-3, 13 inning win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. He walked one and allowed one hit. Ian Kinsler reached base four out of five times — three singles
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 28, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-28-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler gave the Boston Red Sox (91-42) a 1-0 lead with a single in the bottom of the second inning on Tuesday. He added another hit and scored a run as the Sox beat the visiting Miami Marlins, 8-7. The Marlins scored five times in the eighth to take the lead,
- [Opening Day rosters](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/parting-the-curtain-on-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome back, faithful readers. The baseball season is upon us. Not only is this the earliest Opening Day in history, it's the first time all 30 teams have debuted on the same day. So without further ado… The JML (Jewish major leaguer) roster to start the 2018 season includes: Richard Bleier,
- [September is near](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/september-is-near/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor On Saturday, Major League teams will have the option to begin expanding their 25-man rosters to up to 40 players as the minor-league season nears an end. No Jewish prospect is a lock for a call-up. But according to responses from our first-ever Jewish Insiders Poll, several players may have a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 29, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-29-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman hit his AL-leading 43rd double plus a single while walking twice on Wednesday, scoring one run and driving in another as the Houston Astros (82-51) beat the visiting Oakland A’s, 5-4, on a walk-off homer. One of Bregman's walks came with the bases loaded in the fourth to give the
- [Minor-League Monday: 2018 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-2018-archives/) - 2018 archives Games played August 27-September 2, 2018 Games played August 20-26, 2018 Games played August 13-19, 2018 Games played August 6-12, 2018 Games played July 30-August 5, 2018 Games played July 23-29, 2018 Games played July 16-22, 2018 Games played July 9-15, 2018 Games played July 2-8, 2018 Games played June 25-July 1, 2018
- [Minor-League Monday (August 13-19, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-13-19-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 13-19, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Scotty Burcham* SS Scotty Burcham* (Rockies/AA) hit .500 (9-for-18) with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs and a .571 OBP. And after stealing only one base in three attempts all season, Burcham stole 2
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 27, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-27-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Limited action, as per usual for a Monday. Alex Bregman was a triple shy of the cycle Monday night: two singles, his 41st double (to lead the American League; he almost had another but was thrown out at second), and his 25th home run made for a nice line in the box
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 24-26, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-24-26-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor MOT of the Weekend honors go to Alex Bregman. The Houston Astros’ All-Star was 4-for-11 with two doubles (putting him at 40, good for a first-place tie in the American League). He walked three times, scored four runs, and drove in one as the ‘Stros (80-50, first in AL West) swept the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 21, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-21-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun came on as a defensive substitute in the sixth inning, batting ninth. He had a single and an RBI double in two at-bats, but the Milwaukee Brewers (70-58) lost to the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 9-7. Braun's double — a two-strike bullet into the gap — tied the game at 7-7
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 20, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-20-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar had two doubles in four at-bats, scored a run, and drove in another as the Toronto Blue Jays (56-69) beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles, 5-3. Sorry, but why is he getting so much grief over his baserunning blunder on Saturday against the Yankees? Am I just too sensitive about it? Yes, agreed, it was not a smart
- [Minor-League Monday (August 6-12, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-6-12-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 6-12, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Ty Kelly* 2B Ty Kelly* (Mets/AAA) hit .300 (6-for-20) with 2 doubles, 6 RBIs and a .417 on-base percentage. His 49 RBIs rank #3 on the Las Vegas 51s. Jewish Baseball News
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 17-19, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-17-19-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler returned to the lineup for the Boston Red Sox (88-37, first in the AL East with the best record in baseball), going 0-for-6 with a walk and an RBI as his team took two of three from the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Bregman was 4-for-13 including his 23rd and 24th
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 16, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-16-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Not much action, as is not unusual for a Thursday… Kevin Pillar was 2-for-4 with his 30th double of the year, but the Toronto Blue Jays (55-66) fell to the host KC Royals, 6-2. Robert Stock threw one shutout inning of relief (two walks, two strikeouts) as the San Diego Padres lost to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 15, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-15-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Here we go again. Just when things were looking up for him, the Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun had to leave Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the visiting Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning after injury his rib cage on this play. He was 0-for-2 before coming out for a pinch hitter in the fifth. I
- [Minor-League Monday (July 30-August 5, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-30-august-5-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 30-August 5, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Michael Wielansky SS Michael Wielansky (Astros/A-short-season) hit .417 (5-for-12) last week, with 2 doubles, an RBI and a .462 on-base percentage. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of the Week: Rob Kaminsky Rob
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 14, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-14-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Unfortunately, these things are getting easier between the MOTs designated for assignment (Ty Kelly, Danny Valencia) and the disabled list (Ian Kinsler, Max Fried, Richard Bleier, Ryan Sherriff). Braun bops! Ryan Braun hit two home runs in his first two at-bats to help the Milwaukee Brewers (68-54) beat the host Chicago Cubs, 7-0, on
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 13, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-13-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In limited MOT action… Kevin Pillar was 0-for-3 as the Toronto Blue Jays (53-65) lost to the host KC Royals, 3-1. But let's not forget his go-ahead slide to the plate on Sunday: Joc Pederson grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning and remained in the game in left as
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 10-12, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-10-12-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman, Houston Astros (73-46, first in the AL West), was 2-for-4 with his 37th double and one of the two runs his team scored in a 5-2 loss to the visiting Seattle Mariners on Friday. The next day he was 1-for-3 with a walk in a 3-2 loss. On Sunday,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 9, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-9-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson's pinch-hit home run gave the LA Dodgers (64-52) a 2-1 lead over the host Colorado Rockies in the seventh. It was the 18th long-ball this season for Pederson, who remained in the game and struck out to end the ninth after the Dodgers scored three for an 8-5 win.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 8, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-8-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 1-for-4 with a run scored on Wednesday as the Toronto Blue Jays (51-62) lost to the visiting Boston Red Sox, 10-5. He also made a nice catch and throw on this play, all the more impressive considering his recent collarbone injury. Danny Valencia was 1-for-3 with a walk as the
- [Minor-League Monday (July 23-29, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-23-29-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 23-29, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Mitchell Kranson C Mitchell Kranson (Twins/AA) hit .364 (4-for-11) with a home run, triple, 2 RBIs and a .588 on-base percentage last week. Since his promotion to Double-A on June 8, Kranson
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 7, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-7-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Are you kidding me?? Two innings into the first game of their doubleheader against the host Washington Nationals, Atlanta's Max Fried gets hit by a line drive off the bat of Spencer Keiboom (Kaboom?) and winds up on the disabled list! (Damn, he’s thin.) Fried allowed a hit and a walk while striking
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 3-5, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-3-5-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Well, that was quick: Ian Kinsler walked and scored a run on Friday as the host Boston Red Sox (79-34, first in AL East) started a four-game sweep of the NY Yankees with a 4-1 win, thanks to a one-hitter by Rick Porcello. But Kinsler ended up on the 10-day disabled list, ironic since he was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 2, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-2-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler, batting in the fifth spot, singled twice and doubled (#21) in six at bats for the Boston Red Sox in a 15-7 drubbing of the visiting NY Yankees on Thursday, thanks in part to three home runs by Steve Pearce. Kinsler also stole his 10th base, scored twice, and drove
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 1, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-1-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia was 2-for-5 with a run scored on Thursday as the Baltimore Orioles (33-75) beat the host NY Yankees, 7-5. Alex Bregman hit a double (#35) in five at-bats and scored a run as the Houston Astros (69-41) beat the host Seattle Mariners, 8-3. Joc Pederson was 1-for-5 as the LA Dodgers (60-49)
- [Minor-League Monday (July 16-22, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-16-22-2018-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 16-22, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rowdy Tellez 1B Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays/AAA) hit .370 (10-for-27) last week, with 4 HRs, 2 doubles, 8 RBIs, a stolen base and a .414 on-base percentage. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 31, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-31-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In his first game for the Boston Red Sox (75-34), Ian Kinsler was 1-for-4 in a 3-1 loss to Gabe Kapler's Philadelphia Phillies (59-48). By the way, a belated happy birthday to Kapler, who turned 43 yesterday. Alex Bregman, playing shortstop, was 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored as the Houston Astros (68-41)
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 30, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-30-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Well, the big news is that Ian Kinsler will be joining the first-place Boston Red Sox. The four-time All Star and 2016 Gold Glove winner was acquired in a trade with the LA Angels, who in turn had acquired him from the Detroit Tigers during the 2017-18 offseason. Possessing a combination of power and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 27-29, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-27-29-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Another down-and-dirty wrap, due to the lateness of the hour. Ian Kinsler had the weekend honors as top MOT thanks to his 3-for-3 performance -- including a double, a walk, three runs scored, and two RBIs -- in the LA Angels' 11-5 win Saturday over the visiting Seattle Mariners. He had one other hit
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 26, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-26-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was a triple shy of a cycle as he helped the LA Angels (52-52) beat the visiting Chicago White Sox, 12-8. He drove in two runs, scored three, and walked. The home run was #14 and broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth. The double was his 19th of the year. Danny
- [Minor-League Monday (July 9-15, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-9-15-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 9-15, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Nick Rickles* C Nick Rickles* (Phillies/AAA) hit .500 (4-for-8) last week with 2 HRs, a double and 5 RBIs. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of the Week: Sam Delaplane P Sam Delaplane (Mariners/A)
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 25, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-25-2018/) - fBy Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson singled and doubled in four at-bats out of the lead-off spot as the visiting LA Dodgers (56-46) fell to Gabe Kapler's Philadelphia Phillies (57-44), 7-3. Alex Bregman was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored as the Houston Astros (67-37) lost to the host Colorado Rockies, 3-2. On the bright side,
- [Minor-League Monday (July 2-8, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-2-8-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 2-8, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Andy Yerzy C Andy Yerzy (Diamondbacks/A-short-season), Arizona's #18 prospect, reached base in all five plate appearances on july 6 (4 singles, walk) and hit a 2-run, walk-off single on July 2. For
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Lots of extra time and good performances yesterday… Robert Stock had the best game of his young Major League career, tossing three scoreless innings for the San Diego Padres (42-62) in a 6-3 loss to the host NY Mets (41-57). Stock struck out five -- including Jose Bautista, who whiffed on a 97-mph
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 23, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-23-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Apologies for no weekend update. In last night’s action… Joc Pederson hit his 14th home run of the year to help the visiting LA Dodgers (56-44) withstand Gabe Kapler's Philadelphia Phillies (55-44), 7-6. The blast — his first since July 3 — came in the fourth inning with the bases empty. As the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 12, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-12-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson played a big role in the LA Dodgers' (51-42) 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres. In addition to breaking up a no-hit bid by Padres pitcher Tyson Rosson in the sixth inning with his 16th double, Pederson's RBI single in the seventh gave LA its margin of victory.
- [At the All-Star break, a mid-season summary](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/at-the-all-star-break-a-mid-season-summary/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor They call the All-Star break the midpoint of a baseball season. It's not really, since teams have played well over half of their 162 games. But it's still a good time to look back and see how everyone is doing. As you know, Alex Bregman killed it at the All-Star Game,
- [Minor-League Monday (June 25-July 1, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-25-july-1-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 25-July 1, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Ryan Gold C Ryan Gold (Blue Jays/A) hit .421 (8-for-19) last week with a double, triple, 4 RBIs, stolen base and a .450 on-base percentage. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 11, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-11-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia struck out twice in three at-bats as the Baltimore Orioles (26-67) were skunked by the visiting NY Yankees, 9-0. Ty Kelly did not appear for the NY Mets (37-53) in their 3-0, 10-inning, walk-off win — courtesy of a pinch-hit home run by Brandon Nimmo — over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies
- [Call-up!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/call-up-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor After a 10-year journey that took him through five franchises and an independent-league team, Oakland Athletics prospect Jeremy Bleich finally got the call-up and made his MLB debut on Friday. It wasn't an ideal situation. The A's introduced Bleich in the 7th inning with the bases full of San Francisco Giants,
- [Call-up!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/call-up/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Robert Stock (Twitter), a 28-year-old reliever who has played for four franchises in his minor-league career, was called-up by the San Diego Padres today and promptly inserted into the 10th inning of a home game at AT&T Park. Stock delivered like a seasoned pro, yielding a double on his third Major
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 10, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-10-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor All-Star reserve Alex Bregman hit two solo homers on July 10 as the Houston Astros (62-32) beat the visiting Oakland A's, 6-5, in 11 innings. It was the first multi-homer game of his young MLB career. Bregman also was at the plate when the Astros scored the winning run in a most
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 9, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-9-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome Ty Kelly, the “newest” Jewish major-leaguer. Kelly — who played for Team Israel in the most recent World Baseball Classic — was called up by the NY Mets on July 9 for their doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies (50-39). You can read more about Kelly's story in this Jewish Baseball News article.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 5, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-5-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Atlanta Braves (49-37) starter Max Fried didn’t fare as well as in his prior outing, giving up four runs on four hits and three walks over four innings and taking the 7-2 loss against the host Milwaukee Brewers (52-35) in a battle of first-place teams. He struck out one and unleashed a wild
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 6-8, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-6-8-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman was 4-for-11 this past weekend with five runs scored, three RBIs, his 29th double, and 17th home run as the Houston Astros (61-31, first in the AL West) swept the visiting Chicago White Sox. The double and homer (sixth inning) came in Saturday’s 12-6 win. Kevin Pillar -- whose career
- [Introducing: Ty Kelly](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/never-too-late/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Ty Kelly, a 29-year-old utility man who was called-up by the New York Mets on July 9, has officially joined the ranks of Jewish major leaguers. Some might say Jewish Baseball News is a little late to the game in recognizing Kelly. The California native not only played on Team Israel
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 4, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-4-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman was 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI as the Houston Astros (57-31) beat the host Texas Rangers in 10 innings, 5-4. Joc Pederson was 0-for-4 with a walk as the LA Dodgers (47-39) beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-4. Ryan Braun entered the game in the 8th inning as a pinch-hitter
- [Minor-League Monday (June 18-24, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-18-24-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 18-24, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Mets/AAA) hit .450 (9-for-20) with a .542 on-base percentage last week. Highlights included a 4-for-5 performance on June 18, when he stroked a home run and 3
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 3, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-3-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Remember when they used to have holiday doubleheaders? Two of the first games I ever went to were comprised of a July 4 twinbill at Yankee Stadium against the Cleveland Indians. This was a reward for perfect attendance at Hebrew school at the Woodruff Avenue Temple in Brooklyn, so I must
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 2, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-2-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson collected his first home run of July and 12th overall as the LA Dodgers (45-39) crushed the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, 17-1. It was Pederson’s only hit in five at-bats and led off the fourth inning. He also made this nice catch. Ryan Braun was 1-for-5 as the Milwaukee Brewers (49-35) beat the visiting Minnesota
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 29-July 1, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-29-july-1-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Another down-and-dirty weekend summary: MOT of the weekend has to be Max Fried, whom the Atlanta Braves (48-34, first in the AL East) brought up on Saturday to make the start against the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out 11 in 6.2 innings, giving up four singles and walking three. He got
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 28, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-28-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Sorry, kids, no home runs for the boys last night. Alex Bregman was 1-for-3 with a walk as the Houston Astros (55-28) beat the host Tampa Bay Rays, 1-0. According to the New Orleans Time-Picayune, Bregman's walk-off home run against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 27 was his third walk-off hit
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 27, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-27-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor What in the name of Hank Greenberg is going on lately? Wowza! He done did it again! Not only did Alex Bregman hit his MOT-leading 14th home run last night, but it was the walk-off variety, a two-run, no-doubt blast with one out that won the game for the Houston Astros (54-28) over
- [Minor-League Monday (June 11-17, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-11-17-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 11-17, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Ryan Lavarnway* C Ryan Lavarnway* (Pirates/AAA) hit .438 (7-for-16) last week with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and a .526 on-base percentage. He has hit safely in 8 straight games.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 26, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-26-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Not quite as impactful as a couple of weeks back, when five different Jewish players hit HRs, but it was another homer-happy day for the fellas yesterday. Alex Bregman hit his 13th, second in two games, and eighth in June to lead the Houston Astros (53-28) in their 7-0 whitewash over the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 25, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-25-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman hit his 12th homer (seventh in June) — a solo shot in the third inning — but the Houston Astros (52-28) lost to the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (37-41), 6-3. The home run tied the game at 2-2. Bregman, who also stole his seventh base, added an RBI single the next inning
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 22-24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-22-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Down and dirty here because of the lateness of the hour: Welcome your newest JML: Robert Stock (as opposed to Robert Stack) of the San Diego Padres. The 28-year-old righty pitcher was called up yesterday and made his debut a good one: He came on in the 10th inning of a 2-2 tie between
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 21, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-21-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor On a typically quiet Thursday… Ryan Braun received treatment for his chronically sore thumb and did not participate in the Milwaukee Brews’ 11-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. In fact, the Brewers (44-30) sent him to Los Angeles for the treatment on Wednesday when their game with the Pittsburgh
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 20, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-20-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman hit home run #11 on Wednesday as the Houston Astros beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1. His solo shot came in the middle of a back-to-back-to-back run in the sixth, preceded by a George Springer HR and followed by a Jose Altuve HR. Danny Valencia had a single and a
- [Minor-League Monday (June 4-10, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-4-10-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 4-10, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rowdy Tellez 1B Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays/AAA) hit .389 (7-for-18) with a home run, 3 doubles, 3 RBIs and a .421 on-base percentage last week. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 19, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-18-2018-2/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson got the LA Dodgers off on the right foot when he knocked the second pitch of their first game of a twinbill with the host Chicago Cubs out of the park for a home run, his ninth of the season and eighth this month. It was his only hit in
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 18, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-18-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman does it again! He had just one hit in five at-bats on Monday, but he made it count. Bregman’s two-run, walk-off double (#22) with one out in the bottom of the ninth gave the Houston Astros (49-25) their 12th straight win, a come-from-behind, 5-4 decision over the visiting Tampa Bay
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 15-17, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-15-17-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Not quite the fireworks we had last weekend… One of the very few bright spots for the Baltimore Orioles, Richard Bleier, is probably done for the year, the victim of a lat strain he suffered June 13. Here’s wishing him well. But the show must go one. The O’s — with the worst record in the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 14, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-14-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In the only MOT player action Thursday, Alex Bregman, batting in the leadoff spot, was 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored as the Houston Astros (45-25) completed a three-game sweep of the host Oakland As with a 7-3 win. In fact, it was the eighth straight win for Houston. Baltimore
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 13, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-13-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor That’s just great. Richard Bleier was having a terrific season for the Baltimore Orioles (19-48), perhaps the one bright spot in a disappointing year for the O's. But in yesterday’s 5-1 loss to the visiting Boston Red Sox, the lefty reliever left the game with an apparent lat injury after retiring the two batters he faced. Bleier
- [Minor-League Monday (May 28-June 3, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-28-june-3-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 28-June 3, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Mets/AAA) hit .333 (8-for-24) with 3 HRs, a double, 7 RBIs, a stolen base and a .429 on-base percentage. He leads the Las Vegas
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 12, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-12-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Where have all the home runs gone? Long time asking. After Friday’s glut, only one. On Tuesday, Joc Pederson blasted his 7th home run in the month of June, 5th in his last seven games, and eighth overall. This time it was a two-run, two-out job off the Ageless Wonder, Bartolo Colon,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 11, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-11-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia returned to action after missing Sunday’s game because of illness. His double (#6) in five at-bats was one of five hits for the Baltimore Orioles (19-46) in a 2-0, 12-inning loss to the visiting Boston Red Sox. Richard Bleier struck out two in a scoreless ninth to lower his ERA to 1.97.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 8-10, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-8-10-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor What is going on with all these home runs? Not that any JML fan will be complaining… I’ve consulted with my experts, and the consensus is that Friday accounted for the most home runs by different Jews on a single day. A total of five players homered that day, one of
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 7, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-7-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Another home run-happy day for the Hebrews. Joc Pederson remains hot: He began the day with a home run leading off in the first and ended the day with another homer in the eighth as the LA Dodgers (31-31) used nine pitchers to beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-7. Pederson also had
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 6, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-6-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler‘s sixth home run of the year broke a 1-1 tie as the LA Angels (35-28) held off the visiting KC Royals, 4-3. The two-run shot came in the sixth inning to give the Halos a 3-1 advantage. Kinsler — who has 24 lifetime homers against the Royals — also
- [Minor-League Monday (May 21-27, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-21-27-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 21-27, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Michael Barash C Michael Barash (Angels/AA) hit .471 (8-for-17) last week with 3 doubles, 3 RBIs, 6 walks and a .583 on-base percentage. This is his second straight Hitter of the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 5, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-5-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson is on one of those streaks. He hit his third homer in the last three games to help the LA Dodgers shut out the host Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-0. Pederson’s fourth dinger of the year came in the second inning with one man on and was his only hit in four
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 4, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-4-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In the only Major League contest with Jewish participation, Ian Kinsler was 0-for-4 with a walk as the LA Angels (33-28) scored three runs in the eighth to break a 6-6 tie and beat the visiting KC Royals, 9-6. The game followed a week in which Kinsler hit .429 with 3 HRs (see
- [Who's Jewish in the 2018 MLB draft?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/whos-jewish-in-the-2018-mlb-draft/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The 2018 MLB amateur draft is over. So, you might wonder, which of the 1,214 college and high-school draftees are Jewish? Our friends at Jewish Sports Review, the invaluable bi-monthly newsletter, have assembled an initial list shown below. Jewish Baseball News will update it as additional players are identified. The list
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 1-3, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-1-3-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Hebrews were homer happy over the last few days. Mazel of the weekend goes to Joc Pederson, who went 4-for-5 on Sunday with two solo home runs (three on the year) and a double in the LA Dodgers’ 12-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, 12-4. He was unsuccessful
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 31, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-31-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler continued his hot hitting, going 3-for-4 (see below) with his 10th double and a run scored, but it didn’t prevent the LA Angels (30-27) from losing to the host Detroit Tigers, 6-2. Maybe he just had some extra incentive versus his old team: he had nine hits in 14 at-bats
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 30, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-30-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a sacrifice fly as the LA Dodgers (26-29) beat Gabe Kapler's visiting Philadelphia Phillies (30-23), 8-2. Speaking of Kap, Yahoo has an interesting interview with him. Ian Kinsler was back in the leadoff spot for the LA Angels (30-26), going 2-for-3 — including his ninth
- [Minor-League Monday (May 14-20, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-14-20-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 14-20, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Michael Barash C Michael Barash (Angels/AA), a 2016 draftee out of Texas A&M, hit .500 (5-for-10) last week with a home run, 5 RBIs, 3 walks and a stolen base. Jewish Baseball
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 29, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-29-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was dropped to seventh in the lineup and responded by going 3-for-3 with a double (#8), home run (#3), single and a walk. He scored three runs and drove in three for a nice line in the box score. The homer came in the second with two on and gave the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 28, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-28-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Atlanta Braves (31-23) called up Max Fried to pitch the opening game of a day/night doubleheader with the visiting NY Mets. He had mixed results. On the one hand, he gave up four walks and four hits in five innings. On the other hand, he struck out six, picked off two runners — Michael
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 25-27, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-25-27-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun entered Friday’s game for the Milwaukee Brewers (34-20, first in NL Central) against the visiting NY Mets as a defensive replacement at first base; he did not come to bat. He was the starting left-fielder, batting third, in Saturday’s 17-6 blowout, going 1-for-4 with two runs scored, two walks, a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was 1-for-5 with his seventh double of the year as the LA Angels (28-22) crushed the host Toronto Blue Jays, 8-1. Kevin Pillar was o-for-2 with a walk for the Jays (23-27), who have lost seven of their last nine games. Neither Danny Valencia nor Richard Bleier appeared for the Baltimore Orioles (16-34), who beat
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 23, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-23-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman was 1-for-2 with two walks, his fifth stolen base, and a caught stealing as the Houston Astros (32-18) beat the visiting San Francisco Giants, 4-1. Danny Valencia was 1-for-4 with a run scored as the DH for the Baltimore Orioles (15-34), who were crushed, 11-1, by the host Chicago White Sox. Richard
- [Minor-League Monday (May 7-13, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-7-13-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 7-13, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Nick Rickles* C Nick Rickles* (Phillies/AAA) hit .714 (5-for-7) last week with 2 HRs, 2 RBIs and a walk, with both home runs coming on May 9. He is hitting .314 this
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 22, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-22-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had two RBI doubles (14, tied for fourth in the American League) and a walk in five plate appearances along with a stolen base (#4) to help the Houston Astros (31-18) beat the visiting San Francisco Giants, 11-2. As per CBSSports.com, “Bregman extended his hitting streak to six games (8-for-23,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 21, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-21-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Richard Bleier picked up his second hold in a row for the Baltimore Orioles (15-32), who held off the host Chicago White Sox, 3-2. He allowed one hit in one inning of work. Danny Valencia was 0-for-4 as the starting third baseman (batting fifth). Joc Pederson was 0-for-4 as the leadoff batter and starting left
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 18-20, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-18-20-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson, batting leadoff and playing left field, was 2-for-5 with a triple (#3) and a run scored as the LA Dodgers took the first game of a doubleheader against the host Washington Nationals on Saturday, 4-1. He also threw out a runner at second base, his second outfield assistant in
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 17, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-17-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 2-for-4 with his MLB-best 18th double of the year as the Toronto Blue Jays (22-22) lost 10-5 to the visiting Oakland A’s. He drove in a run with a sac fly and scored another. Sadly, there are some who see his strong start in a less-than-charitable light. Speaking of Pillar, his mom
- [Minor-League Monday (April 30-May 6, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-30-may-6-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 30-May 6, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/High-A) hit .357 (5-for-14) with 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, 3 walks and a stolen base. For the season, he is hitting .277 with 5 HRS, 15
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 16, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-16-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 2-for-5 with an RBI (and two strikeouts) as the Toronto Blue Jays (22-21) beat up on the host NY Mets in a rain-soaked game, 12-1. Joc Pederson had a double (#5) in five at-bats as the LA Dodgers fell to the host Miami Marlins, 6-5. He had a couple of
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 15, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-15-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Sorry no post on Monday, but just my luck that my street lost power during the storms that hit the area. Won’t get it back until tonight at the earliest but since I have the day off, I’m writing remotely from my local library. So without further adieu… Alex Bregman was 1-for-3
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 11-13, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-11-13-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor MOT of the Weekend honors go to Danny Valencia, who was 4-for-5 on Sunday with his fifth home run, three runs scored, and four RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles (13-28, last in the AL East) annihilate the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 17-1. The solo shot came in the second inning and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 10, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-10-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Maybe moving down in the lineup helped: Ian Kinsler was 3-for-4 with his second homer of the year as the LA Angels (23-14) beat the visiting Minnesota Twins, 7-4 (see article). The two-run blast put the Angels on the scoreboard in the second inning. Kevin Pillar hit his A.L.-leading 16th double of the year
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 9, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-9-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Richard Bleier picked up his third win against no losses as the Baltimore Orioles (9-27) beat the visiting KC Royals, 5-3. Bleier tossed two more shutout innings, giving up two hits and lowering his ERA to an A.L.-best 0.40. Danny Valencia was 0-for-4 as the third baseman, batting seventh. The win broke a seven-game
- [Minor-League Monday (April 23-29, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-23-29-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 23-29, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: None No standout performances worth noting last week. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of the Week: Robert Stock P Robert Stock (Padres/AA) had 2 perfect relief appearances, yielding no hits or walks across
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 8, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-8-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor For the second time in less than a week, an MOT was involved in a no-hitter. First it was Joc Pederson, in a May 4 game in which four LA Dodger pitchers combined to stymie the San Diego Padres, 4-0. This time on the wrong end was Kevin Pillar, who went 0-for-3
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 7, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-7-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The usual light schedule for a Monday… Alex Bregman had two doubles and a walk in six trips to the plate as the Houston Astros (22-15) crushed the host Oakland A’s, 16-2. Bregman drove in the last of his team’s two runs. He also had two more errors, both coming on wild throws.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 4-6, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-4-6-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman hit his second home run of the season yesterday, his only hit in four at-bats and the only run for the Houston Astros (21-15, second in AL West) in a 3-1 loss to the host Arizona Diamondbacks. He also made his fifth error of the season when he was called for obstruction
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 3, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-3-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Toronto Blue Jays (18-14) and host Cleveland Indians played a wild doubleheader yesterday. The Jays won the opener, 13-11, in 14 innings, scoring four times in the last frame. The Indians came up just short, putting two over in their last ups. In the nightcap, though, the Indians prevailed in
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 2, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-2-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar had one-third of the Toronto Blue Jays’ offense Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk in a 4-0 loss to the host Minnesota Twins. It’s been a long time since we were treated to a defensive highlight from Pillar, so here you go: You just have to hope he didn’t hurt
- [Minor-League Monday (April 16-22, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-16-22-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 16-22, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein OF Zach Borenstein* (Mets/AAA) is making a strong case for a call-up this season. Last week, he hit .348 (8-for-23) with a home run, 5 doubles and 6 walks. For
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 1, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-1-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar had two more doubles -- he is second in the A.L. with 12 -- a sacrifice fly, and a run scored as the Toronto Blue Jays (17-12) beat the host Minnesota Twins, 7-4, in 10 innings. His latest two-bagger led off the final inning. He immediately stole third base and scored
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 30, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-30-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun was 1-for-3 with two walks and his fourth stolen base as the Milwaukee Brewers (17-13) edged the host Cincinnati Reds, 6-5. Braun scored the game-tying run in the seventh. Here are his stats through the first two months of the 2018 season: Braun: March/April stats Games PA AB R H
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 27-29, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-27-29-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor MOT of the weekend honors goes to Kevin Pillar of the Toronto Blue Jays (15-12, third place, AL East), who had another great series. On Friday, he doubled (#9) and tripled (#1) in four at-bats, driving in a run in a 6-4 loss. The next day he hit two solo homers
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 26, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-26-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia — batting seventh and playing third base — was 2-for-4 and hit his third home run, but the Baltimore Orioles (6-19) lost to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 9-5. Richard Bleier did not appear for the O’s. Kevin Pillar walked, doubled, and had a sacrifice fly in four plate appearances as the Toronto Blue Jays (14-10)
- [Minor-League Monday (April 5–15, 2018)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-5-15-2018/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Welcome to the first edition of Minor-League Monday for the 2018 season. Here are your highlights from April 5–15, 2018: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Cody Decker 1B Cody Decker* (Diamondbacks/AAA) began the season in Double-A but was wisely promoted. In 26 at-bats at the Triple-A level, he hit .269 with
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 25, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-25-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Jew vs. Jew: Alex Bregman had a bases-clearing double (see video below) in the fourth inning to give the Houston Astros (17-9) a 3-0 lead and all the runs they would need in a 5-2 win over the visiting LA Angels (16-9). Ian Kinsler was 0-for-4 in the losing cause. Ryan Braun shows signs of coming
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 24, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-24-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In another meeting of MOTs, Ian Kinsler was 1-for-3 for the LA Angels (16-8), who edged out the host Houston Astros, 8-7. Kinsler also walked twice and scored two runs, including the one that tied the game at 5-5 in the seventh when the Angels scored four times for an 8-5 lead. Alex Bregman brought
- [Minor-League Monday: 2016 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-2016-archives/) - 2016 archives Games played August 29 – September 4, 2016 Games played August 22-28, 2016 Games played August 15-21, 2016 Games playedAugust 8-14, 2016 Games played Aug. 1-7, 2016 Games played July 25-31, 2016 Games played July 18-24, 2016 Games played July 11-17, 2016 Games played July 4-10, 2016 Games played June 27-July 3, 2016 Games played June 20-26 Games played June 13-19, 2016 Games played June
- [Minor-League Monday: 2017 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-2017-archives/) - 2017 archives Games played August 28 -- September 3, 2017 Games played August 21-27, 2017 Games played August 14-20, 2017 Games played August 7-13, 2017 Games played July 31-August 6, 2017 Games played July 24-30, 2017 Games played July 17-23, 2017 Games played July 10-16, 2017 Games played July 3-9, 2017 Games played June 26-July 2, 2017 Games played June 19-25, 2017 Games played June
- [Minor-League Monday (August 29 - September 4, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-29-september-4-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 29 - September 4, 2016. New additions Jewish Baseball News welcomes three more players to its list of professional ballplayers. All three will play for Team Israel later this month in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Brooklyn. P Tyler Herron (Mets/AAA) is a 30-year-old right-hander
- [Minor-League highlights: Week 1](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-highlights-4132016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Minor-league baseball is in business again, and here are some highlights from the first week. Bregman's double-dinger heroics Alex Bregman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft, is off to a fast start playing for the Astros' Double-A club, the Corpus Christi Hooks. On Monday (4/11/2016), the 22-year-old
- [Minor-League Monday (August 22-28, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-22-28-2016/) - Your browser does not support iframes. By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 22-28, 2016. New additions Jewish Baseball News welcomes two more players to its list of professional ballplayers. The first is P Joey Wagman (Athletics/High-A), a 25-year-old reliever out of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The second is 3B
- [Minor-League Monday (August 15-21, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-15-21-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of August 15-21, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week C Garrett Stubbs (Astros/AA) hit .545 (6-for-11) with 2 HRs, a double, 4 RBIs, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, and no strikeouts. Since his promotion to Double-A on July 4, the 2015 draftee -- part
- [Minor-League Monday (August 8-14, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-8-14-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of August 8-14, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week 1B Cody Decker (Red Sox/AA) hit .333 last week with 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, and 2 walks. The highlight came August 10, when Decker went 3-for-6 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of
- [Minor-League Monday (Aug. 1-7, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-aug-1-7-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of August 1-7, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week C Andy Yerzy (Diamondbacks/rookie), a 2nd-round pick in the 2016 draft, hit .400 last week with a double, 5 RBIs, and a walk. The highlight was a 4-for-5 game on August 5. Jewish Baseball News
- [Minor-League Monday (July 25-31, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-25-31-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of July 25-31, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week LF Zach Borenstein (Diamondbacks/AAA) hit .600 last week with a home run, triple, 3 doubles, 4 RBIS, and a walk. This is his second straight Player of the Week award. In his first full
- [Minor-League Monday (July 18-24, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-18-24-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of July 18-24, 2016, a period shortened by All-Star games. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week LF Zach Borenstein (Diamondbacks/AAA) hit .353 last week with a home run, 2 doubles, 5 RBIs, and a stolen base. Debuts P Marc Huberman (Cubs/rookie), an 18th-round pick
- [Minor-League Monday (July 11-17, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-11-17-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of July 11-17, 2016, a period shortened by All-Star games. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week For the third time this season -- and the second week in a row -- our Player of the Week is LF Mike Meyers (Red Sox/High-A). Meyers hit
- [Minor-League Monday (July 4-10, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-4-10-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of July 4-10, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week LF Mike Meyers (Red Sox/High-A) had another strong week, hitting .409 with a HR, double, 3 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and his sixth triple of the season. He ranks second on the Salem
- [Minor-League Monday (June 27-July 3, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-27-july-3/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of June 27-July 3, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week What an incredible week for SS Alex Bregman (Astros). Last year's #2 overall draft pick homered and went 2-for-3 in the Texas League (AA) All-Star game. He was named to the U.S. roster for
- [Minor-League Monday (June 20-26)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-20-26/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league updates from the week of June 20-26, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week P Corey Baker (Cardinals/AAA) earned a shutout win in his first-ever Triple-A game, scattering four singles and a walk over 6.2 innings while striking out 6. Baker had two 1-2-3 innings and threw 62 of
- [Minor-League Monday (June 13-19, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-13-19-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of June 13-19, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week LF Mike Meyers (Red Sox/High-A) hit .381 last week with a double, his fifth triple of the season, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. The highlight: a 4-for-5 showing on June 14.
- [Minor-League Monday (June 6-12, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-6-12-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of June 6-12, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week SS Alex Bregman (Astros/AA) hit .400, drove in 7 runs, and hit a walk-off HR last week. The second-year prospect ranks among Texas League leaders with a .314 average (2nd), 13 HRs (2nd/tied),
- [Minor-League Monday (May 30-June 5, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-30-june-5-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of May 30-June 5, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week C Garrett Stubbs (Astros/High-A) maintained his hot hand, hitting .400 last week (8-for-20) with a home run, 7 RBIs, 4 walks and a stolen base. He ranks second in the California League in
- [Minor-League Monday (May 23-29, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-23-29-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of May 23-29, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week P Jared Lakind (Pirates/AA) had a busy week, delivering four scoreless relief appearances to stretch his streak to 10. The 24-year-old gave up one hit and three walks while striking out five over a combined
- [Minor-League Monday (May 16-22, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-16-22-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of May 16-22, 2016. Jewish Baseball News Player of the Week SS Alex Bregman (Astros/AA) hit .367 with 3 HRs, 2 doubles, 10 RBIs, and 4 walks. The second-year pro is ranked first in the Texas League in on-base percentage (.425), slugging percentage (.658)
- [Minor-League Monday (May 9-15, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-9-15/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of May 9-15, 2016. Highlights Astros #1 prospect Alex Bregman (AA) hit .286 with 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 5 RBIs, and 3 walks in the week ended May 15. He also made his first professional start at third base, a show of versatility that could
- [Minor-League Monday (May 2-8, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-2-8-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league updates from the week of May 2-8, 2016. Highlights After getting only one hit in his first 22 at-bats, former major leaguer Ike Davis (AAA/Rangers) went 3-for-5 with two doubles and five RBIs on May 2. Davis has reached base in his last six games and had
- [Minor-League Monday (April 25-May 1, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-25-may-1-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league highlights from the week of April 25-May 1, 2016. Drossner is near perfect Brewers Single-A prospect Jake Drossner, a 2015 draftee, was nearly perfect April 28, yielding one hit and no walks over 5 innings of relief while striking out six. It was his first relief appearance of
- [Minor-League Monday (April 18-24, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-18-24/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here they are, your minor-league highlights from the week of April 18-24. Borenstein's streak Diamondbacks Triple-A prospect Zach Borenstein is 5-for-9 in his last four games with a double, HR, walk, and 4 RBIs. His 12 RBIs (in 51 at-bats) rank 14th in the Pacific Coast League. Goldberg's promotion Brad Goldberg, a 6-foot-4
- [Minor-League Monday (April 11-17, 2016)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-11-17-2016/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are minor-league highlights from the week of April 11-17. Bregman's power trip It was a jaw-dropping week for No. 1 Astros prospect Alex Bregman. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft tore up Double-A pitching with a total of 5 HRs -- more than he hit in all of 2015 -- and 12 RBIs
- [Minor-League Monday (April 3-9, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-3-9-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from April 3-9, the opening week of the 2017 season. Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week 3B Mitchell Kranson (Twins/A), a 2016 draftee, started the season strong, going 4-for-9 (.444) with 2 doubles, 3 RBIs, a walk, and only one strikeout. Jewish Baseball News Pitcher of the Week P Dean
- [Minor-League Monday (April 10-16, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-10-16-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 10-16, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week CF Braden Bishop (Mariners/High-A), Seattle's No. 16 prospect, was on fire last week. A third-round pick in the 2015 draft, he hit .571 (12-for-21) with 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, and 6 walks. Jewish Baseball
- [Minor-League Monday (April 17-23, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-17-23-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 17-23, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Braden Bishop CF Braden Bishop (Mariners/High-A), Seattle's No. 16 prospect, is Hitter of the Week for the second consecutive week. (Does that make him the Hitter of the Fortnight?) A third-round pick in the 2015
- [Minor-League Monday (April 24-30, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-april-24-30-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of April 24-30, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Garrett Stubbs C Garrett Stubbs (Astros/AA) played only three games this season before going onto the disabled list, but he returned with a vengeance last week. The 23-year-old USC alum hit .455 (10-for-22), including 3 HRs
- [Minor-League Monday (May 1-7, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-1-7-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 1-7, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Jake Thomas LF Jake Thomas (Blue Jays/A) hit .375 (3-for-8) last week and drew two walks in each of the three games he played. Thanks to his prodigious walking -- Thomas is drawing a
- [Minor-League Monday (May 8-14, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-8-14-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 8-14, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rowdy Tellez 1B Rowdy Tellez (Blue Jays/AAA) began the week with a four-game hitting streak, during which he hit .375 (6-for-16) with 3 doubles, 6 RBIs, 2 walks (one of them intentional) and his first stolen
- [Minor-League Monday (May 15-21, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-15-21-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 15-21, 2017. It was a particularly good stretch for members of Team Israel's 2017 squad, who we've marked with an asterisk: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Diamondbacks/AAA) had a modest 7 hits in 26 at-bats last week (.269) but made them count,
- [Minor-League Monday (May 22-28, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-22-28-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 22-28, 2017. Members of Team Israel's 2017 squad are marked with an asterisk: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Nate Freiman* 1B Nate Freiman*, a former Major Leaguer playing for Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League, hit .471 (8-for-17) with 2 HRs, a double,
- [Minor-League Monday (May 29 - June 4, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-may-29-june-4-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of May 29 - June 4, 2017. Members of Team Israel's 2017 squad are marked with an asterisk: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Nick Rickles* C Nick Rickles* (Phillies/AA) hit .385 (5-for-13) in his first full week with the Philadelphia Phillies franchise, highlighted by a two-HR,
- [Minor-League Monday (June 5-11, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-5-11-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 5-11, 2017. Members of Team Israel's 2017 squad are marked with an asterisk: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Cody Decker* 1B Cody Decker* (Mets/AA) hit .250 (3-for-12) with 2 HRs, 6 RBIs and a walk. With 7 HRs in 101 at-bats, he's averaging one round-tripper
- [Minor-League Monday (June 12-18, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-12-18-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 12-18, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Garrett Stubbs C Garrett Stubbs (Astros/AA) hit .308 (4-for-13) with one RBI and 5 walks while striking out just once last week. The USC alum is one of only three teammates this season with at least
- [Minor-League Monday (June 19-25, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-19-25-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 19-25, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Diamondbacks/AAA) had a tremendous week, hitting .412 (7-for-17) with 2 homers, 2 triples, 3 walks and 8 RBIs. His .533 slugging percentage is tied for 14th-best in the Pacific Coast
- [Minor-League Monday (June 26-July 2, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-june-26-july-2-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of June 26-July 2, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Blake Gailen* In his first week back in the MLB-affiliated minor leagues since 2015, LF Blake Gailen* (Dodgers/AA) hit .333 (5-for-15) with 3 RBIs, highlighted by a two-homer performance on July 1. Jewish Baseball
- [Minor-League Monday (July 3-9, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-3-9-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 3-9, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Diamondbacks/AAA) hit .417 (10-for-24) with 3 HRs, 4 doubles, 3 walks and 12 RBIs, including a 3-run, go-ahead home run on July 6 that proved the game-winner. So far this season, the
- [Minor-League Monday (July 10-16, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-10-16-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 10-16, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Ryan Gold C Ryan Gold (Blue Jays/rookie) hit .438 (7-for-16) with a double, 2 walks and 5 RBIs last week. His 21 RBIs are tied for the Applachian League lead, and he's accumulated them in
- [Minor-League Monday (July 17-23, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-17-23-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 17-23, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Rhett Wiseman RF Rhett Wiseman (Nationals/High-A) hit .364 (8-for-22) last week with 2 home runs, a triple and 6 RBIs. In his last 10 games, he is hitting .432 with 2 HRs and 8 RBIs. Jewish
- [Minor-League Monday (July 24-30, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-24-30-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 24-30, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Jake Thomas LF Jake Thomas (Blue Jays/High-A) hit .389 (7-for-18) with 2 doubles, 3 RBIs and 5 walks last week. His .436 on-base percentage ranks 8th-best among all minor leaguers this season. Jewish Baseball News
- [Minor-League Monday (July 31-August 6, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-july-31-august-6-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of July 31-August 6, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Blake Gailen* LF Blake Gailen* (Dodgers/AA) had a career game on August 5, going 3-for-5 with 2 HRs and 6 RBIs. It was his second two-homer game since being signing with Los Angeles out
- [Minor-League Monday (August 7-13, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-7-13-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 7-13, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zach Borenstein* LF Zach Borenstein* (Diamondbacks/AAA) hit .458 (11-for-24) with 4 HRs, 2 doubles, a triple and 12 RBIs last week. All 4 HRs and 11 of his RBIs came during a incredible two-game
- [Minor-League Monday (August 14-20, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-14-20-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 14-20, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Braden Bishop CF Braden Bishop (Mariners/AA) hit .458 (11-for-24) with a home run, 5 doubles, 4 RBIs and 2 walks. Since being promoted to Double-A on July 22, the 23-year-old is hitting .358 with
- [Minor-League Monday (August 21-27, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-21-27-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 21-27, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Michael Barash C Michael Barash (Angels/High-A) had a career game on August 24, going 5-for-6 with a home run, 4 RBIs and a walk. For the week, he hit .500 (7-for-14) with 2 HRs,
- [Minor-League Monday (August 28 - September 3, 2017)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-monday-august-28-september-3-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Here are your minor-league highlights from the week of August 28 - September 3, 2017: Jewish Baseball News Hitter of the Week: Zane Gurwitz 2B Zane Gurwitz (Angels/rookie), a 2017 draftee, hit .500 (8-for-16) with 2 HRs, 7 RBIs and a walk last week. His .386 average is tops among all Arizona Rookie
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 23, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-23-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor In a meeting of MOTs on first-place teams. Ian Kinsler was 0-for-4 for the LA Angels (15-8), who beat the host Houston Astros, 2-0. Alex Bregman was 0-for-3 with a walk for the ‘Stros (16-8), ending his brief (five-game) hitting streak. Richard Bleier — one of the few bright spots for a dismal franchise — tossed a perfect
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 20-22, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-20-22-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman gets MOT of the Weekend honors. He had six hits in 13 at-bats plus two walks. Bregman had one double, scored twice, and drove in a pair as the Houston Astros (16-7, first in the AL West) swept the host Chicago White Sox — outscoring their opponents 27-2 — and extended their
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 19, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-19-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun is nursing a sore calf and so did not start for the Milwaukee Brewers (11-9), but he did deliver a pinch-hit, three-run home run in the sixth, part of the seven runs the Brew Crew put up in the frame (so he didn’t have to run very hard). It
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 18, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-18-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia, serving as the DH and batting fifth, drilled his second home run of the season, a solo shot in the second. But his Baltimore Orioles (5-13) lost again to the host Detroit Tigers, this time on a walk-off home run by Dixon Machado (his first of the year). Richard Bleier lowered his
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 17, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-17-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Toronto Blue Jays (11-5, second in AL East) swept their doubleheader against the visiting Kansas City Royals, 11-3 and 5-4, the latter game taking 10 innings. In the opener — with both teams wearing uniform number '42' since they were rained out of the festivities on Jackie Robinson Day on
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 16, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-16-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman was 0-for-4 as the Houston Astros (10-7) dropped a tough one to the host Seattle Mariners, 2-1. Joc Pederson walked as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning for the LA Dodgers (6-9) in their 10-4 win over the host San Diego Padres. He remained in the game and went 0-for-1 with
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 13-15, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-13-15-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor It’s always a dilemma when a Member of the Tribe plays against my Mets. On the one hand, I want him to do well. On the other hand, I want the Mets to win. I got the best of both worlds on Friday when Ryan Braun hit one out (see video), but his Milwaukee
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 12, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-12-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler returned to action in style as the LA Angels (11-3) defeated the host Kansas City Royals, 7-1. Kinsler — who had been on the disabled list with a pulled groin — launched the second pitch he saw into the stands for a lead-off home run, the 47th of his career
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 11, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-11-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had his breakout game of the young season, going 4-for-6 with a double, home run, and an RBI (see video below), but the Houston Astros (9-4) nevertheless lost to the host Minnesota Twins, 9-8. Richard Bleier earned his second hold of the season with one shutout inning as the Baltimore Orioles
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 10, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-10-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 2-for-4 as the Toronto Blue Jays (8-4) beat the host Baltimore Orioles (4-8), 2-1, behind the strong pitching of Aaron Sanchez, who took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. Neither Richard Bleier nor Danny Valencia appeared for the Os. Alex Bregman (see article) singled in three at-bats and walked as the Houston Astros (9-3)
- [Daily Pitch: Games played March 29, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-march-29-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Let the games begin! Richard Bleier picked up the win for the Baltimore Orioles, who beat the visiting Minnesota Twins, 3-2, in 11 innings thanks to a walk-off home run by cleanup hitter Adam Jones. Bleier gave up one hit in his single inning of work. Danny Valencia appeared as a pinch
- [Daily Pitch: Games played March 30-April 1, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-march-30-april-1-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The first weekend of the season saw an interesting mix of drama. Mostly ups, thank goodness, but a couple of downs. Let’s get the downs out of the way… The Cincinnati Reds demoted pitcher Zack Weiss before he had a chance to make his Major League debut, sending him to the Louisville Bats
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 2, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-2-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had a double in three at-bats, drove in a run, and walked twice to help the Houston Astros beat the visiting Orioles, 6-1, on April 2. Baltimore reliever Richard Bleier gave up a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning. Fellow Oriole Danny Valencia did not appear in the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 3, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-3-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel Tov of the day goes to Ryan Braun, whose solo home run provided a 5-4 walk-off win for the Milwaukee Brewers (4-1) over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals (2-3), who took a 4-0 lead going into the fifth. The blast — Braun’s second of the season — came with two outs in
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 4, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-4-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman gave the Houston Astros (6-1) the 3-2 win with his tie-breaking single in the seventh over the visiting Baltimore Orioles (1-5). It was his sole hit in three at-bats (plus a walk). Danny Valencia got the start, playing left field and batting sixth. He was 0-for-2 with a walk and scored a run. Richard Bleier did
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 5, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-5-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun had his first double and first stolen base of the season as the Milwaukee Brewers (4-3) lost to the visiting Chicago Cubs, 8-0. He basically walked to second against Jon Lester, who is notoriously bad at holding runners on. But when Braun tried stealing third, Lester threw a well-practiced bounce
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 6-8, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-6-8-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Crazy weekend for the boys. How about Alex Bregman‘s game-winning “hit” on Saturday for the Houston Astros (8-2)? Bregman's single gave the team a 1-0 win in 10 innings. He had two of the Astros’ six hits, but they were his only ones in 13 at-bats from April 6-8 as Houston took
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 9, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-9-2018/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun was 1-for-5 as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host St. Louis Cardinals, 5-4, in 10 innings. He also tossed out a hitter trying to stretch a double into a triple (see below). According to ShepherdExpress.com, “Braun needs five more runs batted in to become the 285th player in MLB history, the
- [How’d they do?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/howd-they-do/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Major League Baseball's 2018 Spring Training ended yesterday. So how did the 19 Jews who were invited to play perform? Here are the batting highlights: A total of 12 Jewish position players collectively hit .272 with 12 HRS and 53 RBIs in 372 at-bats. Alex Bregman's 12 walks tied for #5 among all MLB players. His
- [The Jews of Spring Training, 2018](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-jews-of-spring-training-2018/) - [updated 3/18/2018] By Scott Barancik, Editor At least 19 Jewish players have been invited to MLB Spring Training camp this year via their club's active roster, 40-man roster, or as a non-roster invitee. Twelve players with Major League experience are on the list, including 2017 World Series standouts Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros and Joc Pederson of the
- [Send Jonathan Mayo -- and his film crew -- to South Korea!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/send-jonathan-mayo-and-his-film-crew-to-south-korea/) - By Jonathan Mayo, special to Jewish Baseball News I never thought the two sides of my life would ever come together. Baseball and Israel. I mean, for most of my life, that would be like peanut butter and tomato sauce. Jews and baseball, now that’s long been a thing. That "Great Jews in Sports" pamphlet they joke about
- [A loss for Jewish baseball fans](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-loss-for-jewish-baseball-fans/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Braden Bishop, Jewish Baseball News' 2017 Minor-League MVP, is a player to watch. Selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 3rd round of the 2015 amateur draft, the California native hit .320 in his first season of professional ball. He has continued to impress. In 2017, Bishop was named MVP of
- [2017 Minor-League Awards announced](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2017-minor-league-awards-announced/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor If the 2017 minor-league season were a wine, it would be a good year. Three pitchers -- Ryan Sherriff of the St. Louis Cardinals, Brad Goldberg of the Chicago White Sox, and Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves -- made their Major League debuts. A number of minor-league players -- marked
- [Missing draftee: Scott Manea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/missing-draftee-scott-manea/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Sometimes, a player slips through the cracks. And it can take quite a while for us to find them. Thanks to our friends at Jewish Sports Review, we now know about another athlete selected in the 2016 MLB draft: Scott Manea, a 40th-round pick of the New York Mets. (Yes, I
- [Introducing O's prospect Cory Jones](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/introducing-os-prospect-cory-jones/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Cory Jones, a 6-foot-5-inch pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles franchise, is the latest athlete to join the ranks of known Jewish ballplayers. The 26-year-old California native was plucked out of junior college by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round 5 of the 2012 amateur draft and given a $220,000 signing bonus.
- [Missing draftee: Tyler Benson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/missing-draftee-tyler-benson/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor With 1,215 amateur players chosen in the 2017 MLB draft, it was perhaps inevitable that we'd miss a few. Mea culpa, Tyler Benson. A 21-year-old from New Jersey, Benson hit .377 his junior year at Bloomsburg University, adding 8 HRs, 41 RBIs, 15 stolen bases, and a sweet .505 on-base percentage.
- [Home run #3 adds to Pederson's miraculous Series](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/home-run-3-adds-to-pedersons-miraculous-series/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Joc Pederson hit a solo home run last night to help the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the 2017 World Series and force a decisive seventh game. His post-homer celebration was jubilant: The homer, his third of the Series, set a
- [Another World Series game, another record falls](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/another-world-series-game-another-record/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Game 4 of the the 2017 World Series produced yet another record, says The Jewish Baseball Card Book author Bob Wechsler. In his team's 6-2 win yesterday, Los Angeles Dodgers DH Joc Pederson hit a 3-run home run in the top of the 9th to pad a one-run lead. The 410-foot drive to right
- [Two games in, already a historic World Series](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/two-games-in-already-a-historic-world-series/) - [Updated and corrected 10/26/2017 @ 11:15 am] By Scott Barancik, Editor The 2017 World Series is only two games old, but according to stats gathered by The Jewish Baseball Card Book author Bob Wechsler, it's already making history. [Revised and corrected] For the first time since the 2011 World Series, when Ian Kinsler and Scott Feldman played
- [New book on Jewish baseball cards!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-book-on-jewish-baseball-cards/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Did your parents throw out the box of baseball cards you left in the attic or basement -- including the ones of your favorite Jewish ballplayers? Have no fear. With help from two nonprofit groups, author Bob Wechsler has just published the The Jewish Baseball Card Book, a hardcover history of original cards issued
- [Daily Pitch: Games played Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-sep-29-oct-1-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor (Note: This entry covers just the last weekend of the 2017 regular season.) Well, this was a letdown. Only three JMLs participated in their teams’ final games on Sunday: Max Fried, Joc Pederson and Alex Bregman. Fried started the game for the Atlanta Braves. He pitched — mixed. On the one hand, he struck out
- [Daily Pitch: 2017 archives](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-2017-archives/) - 2017 games Games played September 29-October 1, 2017 Games played September 28, 2017 Games played September 27, 2017 Games played September 26, 2017 Games played September 25, 2017 Games played September 22-24, 2017 Games played September 20-21, 2017 -- no summaries (Rosh Hashanah) Games played September 19, 2017 Games played September 18, 2017 Games played
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 28, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-28-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had just one of the 17 hits by the Houston Astros (99-60), but it went for his 18th home run in a 12-2 pasting of the host Boston Red Sox, a possible opponent in the post-season. The shot over the Green Monster was good for two runs in the second inning. Bregman
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 27, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-27-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman singled, doubled (#38), and drove in a run as the Houston Astros (98-60) once again roughed up their intrastate rivals, the Texas Rangers, this time by a score of 12-2. Richard Bleier gave up a hit in one scoreless inning of relief as the Baltimore Orioles (75-84) lost to the host
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 26, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-26-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A Danny Valencia sighting! He got the start in right field and was 1-for-2 with his 15th home run, a a three-run blast to center in the seventh that helped the Seattle Mariners (77-81) beat the host Oakland As, 6-3. It was Valencia’s first home run in almost a month (8/28), but that’s
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 25, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-25-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Max Fried made his third start and didn’t do badly. He gave up one earned run (two total) on seven hits in 5.1 innings, striking out two and walking one while taking the first loss of his Major League career as the Atlanta Braves (71-85) fell to the host NY Mets, 3-2,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 22-24, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-22-24-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Can it really be that we’re down to the last week of the regular season? Where did the time go? Ian Kinsler picked a bad time to get hot. Over the weekend, the second baseman was 4-for-13 with a double (#35), two home runs (#22), four RBIs and three runs scored. But the Detroit Tigers
- [Ryan Sherriff's impressive MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-sherriffs-impressive-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Ryan Sherriff made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals last night (8/25/2017), and boy, did he impress. Coming on in the 5th inning, the 27-year-old southpaw tossed three shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, yielding just two singles (including a bunt) and a walk while striking out 4.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 19, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-19-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun had two singles and a walk as the Milwaukee Brewers (81-70) once again shut out the host Pittsburgh Pirates, this time by a score of 1-0 thanks to a Domingo Santana home run in the fourth inning. The Brewers are now one game behind the Colorado Rockies for the second
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 18, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-18-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Only two Jewish hitters were in action yesterday, and both hit home runs. Ian Kinsler blasted his MOT-leading 19th (another solo job), but the Detroit Tigers (62-88) fell to the visiting Oakland As, 8-3. Kinsler drove in another run with his 24th double, so he accounted for 67 percent of his team’s scoring.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 15-17, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-15-17-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Star honors for the weekend go to Ryan Braun, who was 5-for-13 with his 16th homer. He also had two doubles (24) and his second triple of the year. He drove in two, scored three, and walked twice as the Milwaukee Brewers (79-70) took two of three from the host Miami Marlins. Ian Kinsler was 3-for-11 with
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 14, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-14-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler hit home run #18, but the Detroit Tigers (60-86) nevertheless lost to the visiting Chicago White Sox, 17-7. Kinsler, who served as DH in this one, clubbed his shot in the ninth inning for his only hit in five at-bats. Prior to the game, Kinsler was presented with the 2017 Heart
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 13, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-13-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was 0-for-5 as the Detroit Tigers (60-85) gave the host Cleveland Indians (90-56) their A.L. record 21st-straight win, 5-3. Craig Breslow did not appear for the Indians. St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie pitcher Ryan Sherriff had the first rough outing of his young career. He allowed two inherited runners to score, along with two of
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 12, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-12-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler hit his 22nd double in four at-bats, but it didn’t matter: the Cleveland Indians (89-56) won their 20th in a row by beating the Detroit Tigers (60-84), 2-0. Craig Breslow did not appear for the Indians. Meanwhile, the Tigers still talking about whether or not to bring Brad Ausmus back as manager next year. Alex Bregman was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 7, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-7-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Only two MOTs in action last night. Both of their teams were involved in streaks of one sort or another. Craig Breslow pitched a scoreless inning of relief for the Cleveland Indians (84-56), who won their 15th in a row by beating the lowly Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Breslow worked the ninth,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 6, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-6-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler hit home run #15 to break a four-way tie for most among MOTs. It was one of the few highlights for the Detroit Tigers (59-80), who were pummeled by the visiting KC Royals, 13-2. The solo shot — his only hit in three at-bats (he also walked) — came in the fifth
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 5, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-5-2017-2/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar had a single and double (#34) and scored a run in seven at-bats as the Toronto Blue Jays (64-75) lost to the host Boston Red Sox, 3-2, in 19 innings. The winning single was hit in Pillar’s direction, but there was no superhuman effort in this story, and his throw
- [Daily Pitch: Games played September 4, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-september-4-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome back, folks. Hope you had a great Labor Day holiday despite weather conditions and sundry global events. Since most teams begin a new series on Mondays, I’m going to dispense with the usual long-weekend wrap. Too complicated. However I just wanted to give a shout-out to Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 31, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-31-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Yesterday was the deadline for trades that would qualify players to appear in the post-season. The Detroit Tigers made a couple of big deals, parting ways with their ace Justin Verlander and outfielder Justin Upton, but Ian Kinsler remains mired with the last-place team, which was idle last night. There’s still a better-than-average chance that
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 30, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-30-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun hit his 21st double in four at-bats as the Milwaukee Brewers (69-64) held off the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, 6-5. Keon Broxton made a home run-saving catch to end the game, but I think the announcers got a little too enthusiastic. The hit would have given the Cards (66-66) a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 29, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-29-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman was 3-for-5 with an RBI as the Houston Astros (79-52) were sextupled by the Texas Rangers, 12-2. He also made this nice play at shortstop, where he started the game before moving to his usual position at third base. Bregman is hitting .338 since the All-Star break, and he's hitting home runs and
- [Breaking News: Cardinals call up Ryan Sherriff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/breaking-news-cardinals-call-up-ryan-sherriff/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor The St. Louis Cardinals called up 27-year-old southpaw Ryan Sherriff today for the first time in his 7-year professional career. The Triple-A reliever will fill in a roster opening left by Trevor Rosenthal, who was placed on the 60-day disabled list. (For those wondering: Rosenthal is not Jewish.) A 28th-round pick in the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 28, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-28-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Monday. Need I say more? Danny Valencia highlighted the doings for the few MOTs in action. He hit home run #14, good for one run, but the Seattle Mariners (66-65) lost to the host Baltimore Orioles (66-65), 7-6. Valencia, who played right field and first base (but not at the same time),
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 25-27, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-25-27-2017-2/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Let’s start with pitching for a change. Welcome, Ryan Sherriff, who had a darned good debut for the St. Louis Cardinals (66-65) on Friday in a 5-1 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Sherriff — who toiled in the minors for seven years — came on in the 7-3 loss, tossing three shutout
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 24, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-24-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor This time it was the Detroit Tigers (55-71) that scored double-digit runs, beating the Yankees, 10-6. Ian Kinsler was hitless in five at-bats in a game that was marred by hit batsmen and brawls. Pretty intense stuff, as you can see from the video. Tigers skipper Brad Ausmus was one of those ejected. Kevin Pillar was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 23, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-23-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The descendants of Samson put on a power display last night, with three of the five hits accrued going for home runs. Alex Bregman hit his MOT-leading 16th, a three-run shot in the eighth inning to put the icing on the cake and give the Houston Astros (77-48) a 6-1 win over the visiting
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 22, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-22-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor First Ian Kinsler gets in trouble with the umpire, now it’s Kevin Pillar. He was ejected by the home plate ump as he returned to the dugout following a groundout in the third inning. The Toronto Blue Jays (62-64) lost to the host Tampa Bay Rays, 6-5. Meanwhile, Kinsler drove in his 36th run with
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 21, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-21-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun was 0-for-3 with a walk and the Milwaukee Brewers (65-61) mustered only four hits in a 2-0 loss to the host San Francisco Giants, 2-0. In one of his best performances since being called up in early June, Brad Goldberg allowed one hit in 1.1 innings as the Chicago White Sox
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 18-20, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-18-20-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was 2-for-10 with his 20th double, three walks, and a stolen base as the Detroit Tigers (54-69) dropped two of three to the visiting LA Dodgers (87-35). Despite the token handshake with umpire Angel Hernandez, as well being fined by Major League Baseball, Kinsler stood by his comments that Hernandez might do
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 17, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-17-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Back from a great trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, where I spoke about my Hank Greenberg book. But, my, what a lousy night for the trio of MOTs who appeared yesterday (plus one as a defensive replacement). As they frequently say about games at Wrigley Field in Chicago,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 14, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-14-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Poor showing by the boys. The only hit came off the bat of Kevin Pillar as the Toronto Blue Jays (57-61) beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1. As for the others: Ian Kinsler returned to the lineup after missing Sunday’s game (sore hand). But he was ejected in the fifth inning after going
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 11-13, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-11-13-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Scott Feldman returned to action, as it were, when he started for the Cincinnati Reds (49-69) on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers (61-59). Feldman pitched just four innings, giving up three runs on a walk and seven hits including a home run. On the plus side, he also struck out six. Feldman
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 10, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-10-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 1-for-3 and drove in the third run of the game for the Toronto Blue Jays (54-60) in a 4-0 shutout over the visiting NY Yankees. Ryan Braun singled twice in four trips to the plate as the Milwaukee Brewers (59-58) lost to the visiting Minnesota Twins, 7-2. Alex Bregman split time
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 9, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-9-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor On the day the Detroit Tigers (52-61) placed Ian Kinsler on revocable waivers, the stalwart second baseman had his best game in a while, becoming the third MOT in the last week or so to just miss a cycle. He hit his 11th home run (solo), 19th double (to drive in three), and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 8, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-8-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome to the club: Max Fried made his Major League debut last night, tossing the final two innings (scoreless!) in the Atlanta Braves’ 5-2 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. He walked two (one intentionally) and gave up two hits while striking out one. Mazel tov, Max! Alex Bregman had a two-out, game-tying, three-run
- [Max Fried earns blanks in MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/max-fried-earns-blanks-in-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Three days after his improbable call-up from Double-A, Atlanta Braves prospect Max Fried made his MLB debut tonight, pitching two scoreless innings of relief in a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies (see game stream). In so doing, he became the 12th Jewish player in the Majors this season and only
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 7, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-7-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A very light night for baseball, with only two of the boys in action. Ryan Braun, batting second these days, had his best showing in awhile with two singles, a double (#16), and a run scored, but the Minnesota Twins overcame a 4-1 deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers (59-55), 5-4.
- [Braves call-up Max Fried from Double-A](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braves-call-up-max-fried-from-double-a/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Max Fried, a 23-year-old pitcher picked 7th overall in the 2012 draft, was called up today by the Atlanta Braves. Fried's call-up is nothing less than surprising. The 6'4" southpaw missed most of 2014 and all of 2015 with injuries and Tommy John surgery, and he didn't exceed Single-A ball until this season, when
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 4-6, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-4-6-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 3-for-9 in two games (he missed Friday’s opener) with two runs scored as the Toronto Blue Jays (52-59) lost two of three to the host Houston Astros (71-40). Alex Bregman had one hit in each game, all for extra bases: his 13th home run on Friday, 28th double on Saturday, and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 3, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-3-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Congrats to Ian Kinsler. He became the fifth MOT to reach 10 home runs this year, thanks to a leadoff shot to start the game. He also walked and scored another run in four plate appearances as the Detroit Tigers (50-57) beat the host Baltimore Orioles (53-55), 7-5. It was the fifth time
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 2, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-2-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun singled and doubled in four at-bats, but the Milwaukee Brewers (56-53) came up short in a 5-4 decision to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Ian Kinsler scored one of two runs the Detroit Tigers (49-57) plated to shut out the host NY Yankees, 2-0. Kinsler was 1-for-4 in the game, which endured multiple
- [For ERA leader Richard Bleier, strikeouts don't matter](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-era-leader-richard-bleier-strikeouts-dont-matter/) - By Ethel Hilsenroth, contributor It's August, and Richard Bleier's ERA this season is 1.56. That's after pitching in 31 games for the Baltimore Orioles. A total of 40.1 innings. How special is that? Well, to put it in perspective, not one other American League pitcher who has pitched 40 or more innings this season has as low
- [Daily Pitch: Games played August 1, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-august-1-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor August already? Where did the time go? Alex Bregman cracked home run #12, a solo shot, and drove in another run, but the Houston Astros (69-37) still lost to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 6-4. Ryan Braun was 1-for-4 and drove in the first run of the game on a ground out to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 31, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-31-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor So despite all the rumors, none of the MOTs moved prior to the non-waiver trade deadline yesterday at 4 p.m. Brad Goldberg had the best outing of his young Major League career, getting his ERA under 10 thanks to two innings of scoreless relief in which he gave up one hit, walked
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 28-30, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-28-30-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar hit his 12th home run on Sunday in one of the great comebacks in memory as the Toronto Blue Jays scored seven times in the bottom of the ninth to beat the visiting LA Angels, 11-10. Pillar’s long knock came with one man on base and decreased the deficit to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 26, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-26-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A bleak day except for one brief shining moment. Joc Pederson hit his 11th home run, a solo shot in the fourth inning to put the LA Dodgers on the board in a game that they would eventually win, 6-5, over the visiting Minnesota Twins. The victory put LA 40 games over
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 25, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-25-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor No home runs last night. In fact, Jewish batters went just 4-for-21. Alex Bregman had been relatively unscathed this year, but that ended when he injured his hamstring running out a triple (#2) in his only at bat as the Houston Astros (67-33) shut out the host Philadelphia Phillies, 5-0. That came
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 24, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-24-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The home run parade continues. Joc Pederson and Alex Bregman joined the double-digit club last night. Bregman hit #10 — a solo job — along with two doubles in five at-bats as the Houston Astros (66-33) beat the host Philadelphia Phillies, 13-4. Pederson cracked his tenth — similarly good for one run — to tie the game at 2-2 and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 21-23, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-21-23-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman hit his ninth home run of the year. The solo blast came in the Houston Astros' (65-33) 8-4 win on Friday over the host Baltimore Orioles (47-51). It was one of his two hits in 11 at bats (plus a walk) as the Astros took two of the three
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 7-9, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-7-9-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had two hits in 11 at-bats for the Houston Astros in the series that began Thursday against the host Toronto Blue Jays, and both hits went for doubles, giving him 21 on the year. The latter came in the Astros’ 19-1 laugher. He also walked twice and scored three runs. Kevin
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 20, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-20-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler hit his 15th double on a two-out, 0-2 pitch to drive in two runs for the Detroit Tigers (43-51) in their 16-4 loss to the host KC Royals. Kinsler has a modest five-game hitting streak going on. Danny Valencia was 2-for-4 as the Seattle Mariners (48-49) lost to the visiting NY Yankees,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 19, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-19-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Baby steps: Brad Goldberg lowered his ERA from 108.00 to 36.00 by tossing scoreless relief for 2/3 of an inning as the Chicago White Sox (38-54) lost to the LA Dodgers (66-29), 9-1, in a game that ended in the eighth because of rain. Joc Pederson entered the game as a defensive replacement and was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 18, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-18-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler continued his hot hitting, going 2-for-5 with a double (#14) and a run scored as the Detroit Tigers (43-49) beat the host KC Royals, 9-3. And kudos for being named the Tigers’ 2017 recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award for the second year in a row. The award, given by the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 17, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-17-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A pretty good night overall as every batter notched at least one hit. Scott Feldman doesn’t count because he never had a chance to come to the plate. He allowed five runs in one inning as the Cincinnati Reds (39-53) lost to the host Washington Nationals, 6-1. He gave up five
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 14-16, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-14-16-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome back. Hope you had a nice long All-Star Break. For me the actual ASG was kind of meh. Call me old-fashioned, but what I didn’t like was the on-field interview (interviews? I only saw one) during the game (albeit in-between innings) and that business with the batter giving the catcher his cell
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 6, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-6-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun hit his 10th homer of the season to help the Milwaukee Brewers (48-40) destroy the host Chicago Cubs, 11-2. He also walked twice before coming out for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. That two-run shot was part of the seven runs the Brewers put up in the third inning. Danny Valencia hit #9 (#9,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 5, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-5-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Don’t know how I managed to miss posting this yesterday. Apologies. I know you’re all waiting with bated breath… Kevin Pillar cracked his 10th home run of the year to help the Toronto Blue Jays (39-45) beat the host NY Yankees, 7-6. His shot came in the fourth to give the Jays a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 4, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-4-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Alex Bregman had two doubles (16), a single, a walk, three runs scored, and one RBI as the Houston Astros (57-27) beat up on the host Atlanta Braves, 16-4. Danny Valencia was 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored for the Seattle Mariners (41-44) in a 7-3 loss to the visiting KC Royals. Kevin
- [A's call up Ryan Lavarnway](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/as-call-up-ryan-lavarnway/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Ryan Lavarnway, a 29-year-old catcher who last played Major League ball in 2015, was called-up by the Oakland Athletics today. Lavarnway was hitting .274 with 4 HRs, 20 RBIs and a .362 on-base percentage at Triple-A when he got the news. He is replacing C Josh Phegley, who took a three-day paternity leave,
- [Daily Pitch: Games played July 3, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-july-3-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia had another multi-hit game, going 3-for-4, but the Seattle Mariners (41-43) still lost to the visiting KC Royals, 3-1. In fact, Valencia accounted for 75 percent of his team’s hit total. Ryan Braun was 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Milwaukee Brewers (45-40) beat the visiting Baltimore
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 30-July 2, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-30-july-2-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Scott Feldman had another fine performance on Friday, shutting out the visiting Chicago Cubs for seven innings on just two singles while striking out seven and walking no one in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-0 victory. Feldman improved to 7-5 and lowered his ERA to a very respectable 3.78. The Reds are 35-46. The LA
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 29, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-29-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Home run happy yet? Three more from our guys punctuated last night's games, and all six Jewish position players are within striking distance of 10 HRs as the All-Star game nears. Joc Pederson launched his fourth in seven contests, eighth of the season and a record-setting 50th long ball this month for the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 28, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-28-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Only three hits total last night for the boys, but two of them went yard, so there was that. Ryan Braun hit his first homer (#8) since April 28, but his long bomb wasn’t enough to keep the Milwaukee Brewers (41-39) from losing a squeaker to the host Cincinnati Reds (33-44), 4-3.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 26-27, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-26-27-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor June 27 games Welcome back, Ryan Braun. The Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder returned last night to stroke his seventh double — this time, of the ground rule variety — in five trips to the plate and scored a run in an 8-6 loss to the host Cincinnati Reds. He also made this nice catch. Scott Feldman did not
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 23-25, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-23-25-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Dropping Kevin Pillar in the batting order seems to be working, for now. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder had five hits over the weekend, including his 19th double and ninth home run. But all that didn’t prevent the Jays (36-39) from dropping two of three to the host KC Royals. Summing
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 22, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-22-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A good night for batters; for pitchers, not so much. The LA Dodgers (48-26) had just six hits against the visiting NY Mets, but three of then went for home runs, including one by Joc Pederson, his fifth of the year. It came as he led off the seventh inning and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 21, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-21-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor So let me get this straight: the days are going to get shorter now? Doesn’t it seem like they should be longest in the middle of summer? Anyway, the days can’t seem to end early enough for the NY Mets, who lost again. The host LA Dodgers (47-26) whooped them, 8-2.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 20, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-20/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson was on base four times for the host LA Dodgers (45-26) last night — a run-scoring ground-rule double, two walks, and a hit-by-pitch — in a 12-0 pounding of the NY Mets. I lead off with this one because I actually stayed up to watch the game as I
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 19, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-19-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Scott Feldman tossed six strong innings, giving up just two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six for the Cincinnati Reds (30-39) against the host Tampa Bay Rays in a 7-3 win. It was his seventh so-called quality start of the season. But reliever Michel Lorenzen couldn’t hold
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 16-18, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-16-18-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Three home runs erev Shabbos? Sounds good to me. Mazel of the weekend goes to Joc Pederson, who recently returned from the DL list. In three games against the host Cincinnati Reds, he was 4-for-12 with two home runs (one on Friday and four on the season), a double, four runs
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 15, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-15-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A typically light Thursday night: only three MOTs in action, if you can call it that. Ian Kinsler was 1-for-4 with his third stolen base and two runs scored as the Detroit Tigers (31-34) beat the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3. Joc Pederson hit his seventh double in four at-bats and scored a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 14, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-14-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia was 2-for-5, scored a run, and notched his 35th RBI to help the Seattle Mariners (33-34) beat the host Minnesota Twins (33-29), 4-2. Craig Breslow did not appear for the Twins in this one. Ian Kinsler hit his ninth double and scored the only run for the Detroit Tigers (30-34) in a 2-1
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 13, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-13-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson returned to the lineup as the LA Dodgers (40-25) beat the host Cleveland Indians, 7-5. Pederson — batting eighth in the lineup — was 0-for-4 with a walk. Ian Kinsler singled in five trips to the plate and scored a run, but the Detroit Tigers lost to the visiting Diamondbacks, 7-6, when
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 12, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-12-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia was not much of a chaver to landsman Craig Breslow last night as the Seattle Mariners (32-33) beat up on the host Minnesota Twins (32-28), 14-3. He hit a solo home run (#6) off of the suddenly struggling reliever in the eighth inning. Valencia also had a run-scoring single
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 9-11, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-9-11-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler had four singles in 14 at-bats as the Detroit Tigers (30-32) lost two of three to the host Boston Red Sox. He also scored twice and drove in a run. Kevin Pillar was 3-for-14 over the weekend. Two of those hits, both doubles (15 and 16), came in Sunday's
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 8, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-8-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The “good” Scott Feldman showed up yesterday, throwing seven shutout innings, giving up four hits and no walks, and striking out four to lead the Cincinnati Reds (29-30) to a 5-2 win to sweep the four-game series over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Feldman's win, his fifth, was only the 13th
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 7, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-7-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar launched a two-out, three-run homer (his 8th) in the top of the second to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-1 lead over the Oakland As. The home team came back to tie things up and send the game into extra innings. The Jays (29-31) ended up with a
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 6, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-6-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Welcome back, Kinsler. Ian returned to action for the Detroit Tigers last night. He hit his seventh double and walked in five trips to the plate in a 5-3 loss to the visiting LA Angels. The loss pushed the Tigers to a game under the .500 mark, at 28-29. Brad Ausmus' concerns?
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 5, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-5-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Short and sweet: Just two MOTs in action last night. Alex Bregman entered the game between the Houston Astros (42-16) and host KC Royals as a defensive replacement. He singled in his only at bat and scored a run as his team stretched their winning streak to 11 with a 7-2
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 2-4, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-2-4-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia had the best weekend of the JMLs as the Seattle Mariners (28-30) swept the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. On Friday, he drove in a season-high five RBIs thanks to a three-run homer, bases-loaded walk and RBI single (see video below). He also added his ninth double in the 12-4
- [Daily Pitch: Games played June 1, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-june-1-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Oh-no. Only two MOTs played last night, and they went a collective 0-for-8. Kevin Pillar‘s batting woes continued as the Toronto Blue Jays were blasted by the visiting NY Yankees, 12-2. Pillar was 0-for4. He will be making a donation to two Toronto-area LGBTQ organizations as an apology for his use
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 31, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-31-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Alex Bregman hit his third home run in three games and fifth in his last 10, one of six the Houston Astros (38-16) launched in their 17-6 pummeling of the host Minnesota Twins (26-23). He also singled and drove in a second run in six trips to the
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 30, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-30-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor With three MOTs on the disabled list, two others sitting in bullpens, and Scott Feldman starting every fifth game, there’s slim pickings when it comes to reporting on who did what these days. The Houston Astros keep tinkering with Alex Bregman's spot in the lineup, including batting 9th last night. He
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 29, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-29-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor It had to happen sooner or later: Craig Breslow had a bad outing. Although looking at the highlights of the game, it seems the Minnesota Twins’ (26-21) defense let him down. They scored seven runs in the fifth against Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros to take a 7-2 lead. But
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 26-28, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-26-28-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 0-for-5 on Friday, striking out twice as the Toronto Blue Jays (23-27) held off the visiting Texas Rangers, 7-6. The Rangers scored three in the top of the ninth to make things interesting. On Saturday, Pillar was 0-for-4 with another strikeout in a 3-1 win. He doubled and
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 25, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-25-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Another shvach day for the fellas. Bad news for Ryan Braun: He left the Milwaukee Brewer’s 4-0 loss to the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a recurrence of that calf injury which put him on the disabled list. Looks like he’s heading back there. He was 0-for-1 before coming out in the
- [Finfer blasts way into MLB draft contention](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/finfer-blasts-way-into-mlb-draft-contention/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When the Los Angeles Dodgers drafted catcher Sam Finfer out of high school in 2013, nabbing him in the 29th round, the Bellevue, WA, native took a pass. Thus began a collegiate odyssey that took him from Seattle University and Bellevue College to Marshall University. After a lackluster junior year at Marshall, where
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 24, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-24-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Now that’s more like it. The boys went for a combined 7-for-18 yesterday with two doubles, two homers, and four runs scored. Kevin Pillar was one of four Toronto Blue Jays (21-26) who posted round-trippers in an 8-4 win over the host Milwaukee Brewers (25-21). His seventh of the season —
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 23, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-23-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor By default, the best performance of the day came from Richard Bleier, who made his second appearance in two days to pitch the final two innings as the Baltimore Orioles (25-19) were shut out by the visiting Minnesota Twins, 2-0. Bleier was perfect in his stint, striking out two. Craig Breslow
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 22, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-22-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Looks like we got the Jekyll version of Scott Feldman last night. He picked up his third win for the Cincinnati Reds (21-23), going six strong innings in a 5-1 victory over the visiting Cleveland Indians. Feldman allowed just four hits, including a homer by Jason Kipnis
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 19-21, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-19-21-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun returned to action from the disabled list on Sunday against the host Chicago Cubs, going o-for-5 with an RBI on a ball hit softly to the pitcher. The Milwaukee Brewers (25-19) lost this one, 13-6, after beating the Cubs on Friday, 6-3. The Saturday game was postponed by rain.
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 18, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-18-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Amidst his batting woes, Joc Pederson was 1-for-3 with a walk, a strikeout, and two runs scored as the LA Dodgers (24-18) beat the visiting Miami Marlins, 7-2. Ian Kinsler singled in four at-bats as the Detroit Tigers (20-19) beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles, 6-5. Richard Bleier did not appear for
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 17, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-17-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Not a great night for the boys, a collective 3-for-21 and a poor pitching performance. Ian Kinsler's RBI single in the second inning gave the Detroit Tigers (19-19) a 2-1 lead over the host Baltimore Orioles (23-15) in a game they would go on to win 5-4. Kinsler added another single
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 16, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-16-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Co-mazels of the day: Kevin Pillar doubled (#12) and homered (#6) in five at-bats, but the Toronto Blue Jays (17-23) lost to the visiting Atlanta Braves, 9-5. According to a flattering profile by SportsNet, Pillar "lives the way he plays: spontaneously, without fear and confident in what he can do." Richard Bleier pitched
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 15, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-15-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar was 1-for-5 with a run scored as the Toronto Blue Jays (17-22) fell to the visiting Atlanta Braves, 10-6. The latest article to comment on the defensive wizard's recent prowess at the plate refers to him as a "somewhat surprising Pillar of strength." Alex Bregman hit his eighth double in three
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 12-14, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-12-14-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the weekend: Kevin Pillar was 2-for-3 with stolen base No. 5 on Friday as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the visiting Seattle Mariners, 4-0. Saturday was even better: 3-for-4 with his 11th double, two runs scored, one RBI, and his sixth stolen base in a 7-2 win. But Sunday was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 11, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-11-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Ian Kinsler returned to action after some hamstring problems and went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored to help the Detroit Tigers (17-16) to a 7-1 decision over the host LA Angels. He also made his first error of the season, but we won’t dwell
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 10, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-10-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the day: Danny Valencia was 4-for-6 with two singles, a double (#5), and a home run (#4), two runs scored, and two RBI as the Seattle Mariners reached the .500 mark (17-17) with an 11-6 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies. That’s the second time this month Valencia has
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 9, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-9-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Kevin Pillar accounted for one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ four hits in their 6-0 shutout at the hands of the visiting Cleveland Indians. Sorry, no highlight reel defensive plays in this one, but here he talks about Monday night's stellar grab. The Jays are 12-21. Ryan Braun doubled (#6) in four at-bats
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 8, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-8-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Only two MOTs in action last night, but it’s quality, not quantity. Joc Pederson drove in the first run for the LA Dodgers (18-14) against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates with a single in the first. He also drove in the 10th run on a double in the fourth en route to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 5-7, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-5-7-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor It’s been a rough few days for the boys, several of whom have been hit by the injury bug. Ian Kinsler and Ryan Braun missed all of the Detroit Tigers’ and Milwaukee Brewers’ games, respectively, over the weekend. Kinsler is suffering from a slightly pulled hammy (anathema to the MOTs) while
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 4, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-4-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Just three MOTs in action last night: Mazel of the day: is this a turnaround, or a tease? Danny Valencia had four hits, including his third home run of the season — a solo upper deck job — to lead the Seattle Mariners (13-16) to an 11-3 bludgeoning over the visiting
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 3, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-3-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Open the door, Richard: Richard Bleier made his first appearance of the year for the Baltimore Orioles. He was pressed into service in the second inning after starting pitcher Kevin Gausman was ejected for hitting Boston Red Sox batter Xander Bogaerts on a very questionable decision by the umpire. Bleier did
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 2, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-2-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Danny Valencia hit his second home run of the year — a solo shot in the sixth — that gave the Seattle Mariners (11-16) a brief 3-2 lead over the visiting LA Angels. But the Halos came back to take the game, 6-4. It was Valencia's sole hit in five trips to
- [Daily Pitch: Games played May 1, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-may-1-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor May already? Where does the time go? Another relatively light Monday schedule saw just three MOTs in action. Kevin Pillar singled, walked, and struck out in four official at-bats as the Toronto Blue Jays (9-17) beat up on the host NY Yankees, 7-1. Ian Kinsler was on base three times with
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 28-30, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-28-30-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor First of all, welcome back Richard Bleier. The Baltimore Orioles promoted him on Sunday. According to CBS Sports, “Bleier will likely be in line for lower-leverage work in the middle innings. Bleier, 30, had given up one run over nine innings in five relief appearances at Norfolk this season.” Bleier did
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 27, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-27-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor The Toronto Blue Jays (6-16) played two games yesterday against the host St. Louis Cardinals following their rainout the day before. The Jays probably wish the rain had continued. They lost both ends of their doubleheader: 8-4 in the first game on a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning, and
- [All-time batting leader list contains some surprises](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/all-time-batting-leader-lists-contain-some-surprises/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Jewish Baseball News recently updated its page devoted to all-time Jewish batting leaders. Following are some highlights from the stats, which are current through the end of the 2016 season: It's been nearly 70 years since Hank Greenberg last swung a bat in the major leagues, but he remains the most dominant player
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 26, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-26-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ryan Braun singled and doubled in five trips to the plate, driving in two runs (16 on the year) as the Milwaukee Brewers (12-11) beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 9-4. Scott Feldman did not appear in the game for the Reds (10-12). Reporters are still talking about the possibility that Milwaukee
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 25, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-25-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 with a double, four runs scored (including one on a wild pitch), and two RBIs as the Detroit Tigers (11-8) scored nine times in the fifth en route to crushing the visiting Seattle Mariners, 19-9. The teams combined for 40 hits, two of those
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 24, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-24-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mixed Mazel of the Day: Ryan Braun doubled (#4) in three at-bats, scoring one run and driving in another as the Milwaukee Brewers (10-11) beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds (10-10), 11-4. From MLB.com: Ryan Braun played part of the game in pain after fouling three pitches off his left foot during
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 21-23, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-21-23-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Weekend: Kevin Pillar continues to produce in the leadoff spot for the Toronto Blue Jays. Although he was just 3-for-14 this weekend, two of those hits went for his second and third home runs of the year. He drove in three and scored a total of three runs
- [Books: Hank Greenberg, home runs and war in 1938](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/books-greenberg-home-runs-and-war-in-1938/) - (Note to readers: Jewish Baseball News invited author and JBN contributor Ron Kaplan to write about his new book on Hank Greenberg and how it came together.) By Ron Kaplan, contributor When I first began work on my new book, Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War, it was
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 20, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-20-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the day goes to Ian Kinsler, who led off a game with a home run for the 51st time in his 12-year career. It was downhill from there for the Detroit Tigers (8-7), who lost to the host Tampa Bay Rays, 8-1. It was Kinsler’s only hit in three
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 19, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-19-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Kevin Pillar, one more time. Once again batting in the lead-off spot, he lashed three hits and stole his first two bases of the year — both following his single in the seventh inning — as the Toronto Blue Jays (3-11) shut out the visiting Boston Red
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 18, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-18-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor What the “L”? None of the boys who played last night ended up on a winning team. Mazel of the day: Kevin Pillar led off the game with a double and added two more as the Toronto Blue Jays (2-11) battled back but just came up a run short in an
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 17, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-17-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the day: Ryan Braun started the scoring for the Milwaukee Brewers (8-6) against the host Chicago Cubs with a two-run homer in the first inning. He drove in another run in the top of the eighth on a double, then came around to score from third when his stolen
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 14-16, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-14-16-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Weekend goes to Kevin Pillar. The Toronto Blue Jays are still struggling — they have the worst record ion the Majors at 2-10 — but Pillar, now batting in the leadoff spot, looked good this weekend (Friday thru Sunday), going 5-for-13 with a double and his first home
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 13, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-13-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in the third inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers (5-5) to a 5-1 win over the host Cincinnati Reds. It’s the third home run of the season for Braun and the 288th of his career. Scott Feldman did not appear in
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 12, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-12-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Ian Kinsler was 0-for-3 with a walk as the Detroit Tigers (6-2) beat the visiting Minnesota Twins, 5-3. But Kinsler did make a nice grab of this line drive. Prior to the game, he received his Gold Glove Award. Mazel of the day goes to Craig Breslow, who pitched a perfect
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 11, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-11-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor A lot of MOT-on-MOT action last night. Alex Bregman singled twice in five at-bats, striking out the other three times. He drove in the sixth run of the game for the Houston Astros (5-2), who beat the host Seattle Mariners, 7-3. Danny Valencia was 1-for-4 for Seattle with two strikeouts. Ryan
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- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 10, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-10-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Mazel of the Day: Ian Kinsler hit his second home run of the young season to tie the Detroit Tigers’ game against the visiting Boston Red Sox at 1-1. The blow came in the six inning of the Tigers’ 2-1 victory and was his only hit in three official at-bats; he
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 9, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-9-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson struck out as a pinch hitter last night but stayed on to single twice and drive in a run as the LA Dodgers (4-3) beat the Colorado Rockies, 10-6. Mazel of the weekend: Scott Feldman pitched six shutout innings on Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds (4-2) in an 8-0
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 7-8, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-7-8-2017/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Games played April 8 Joc Pederson was 0-for-1 with a walk before being lifted for a pinch hitter last night. His Dodgers (3-3) lost to the Colorado Rockies, 4-2, with L.A. starter Clayton Kershaw yielding back-to-back HRs for the first time in his career. Ian Kinsler was 1-for-4 with an RBI single as the Detroit
- [Daily Pitch: Games played April 6, 2017](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-pitch-games-played-april-6-2017/) - By Ron Kaplan, contributor Joc Pederson left a total of five men on base for the LA Dodgers last night. He was 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and two strikeouts. The Dodgers (3-1) prevailed without his services, however, beating the visiting San Diego Padres, 10-2. Ian Kinsler was 0-for-2 with a walk as
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- [Highlights of Israel's 2-1 win over Korea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/highlights-of-israels-2-1-win-over-korea/) - By Scott Barancik, editor You had to rise at 4:30pm ET today to watch underdog Team Israel play Korea live in the 2017 World Baseball Classic opener, but seeing Israel triumph 2-1 in 10 innings was worth missing some sleep. There were a few ulcer-inducing moments. Israel -- which knocked out 8 hits and drew
- [Resurgent hurler Craig Breslow won't play for Team Israel after all](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/resurgent-hurler-craig-breslow-wont-play-for-team-israel-after-all/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When Team Israel announced its 28-man roster for the World Baseball Classic a couple weeks ago, Craig Breslow was on the list. The veteran Major League hurler would anchor Israel's bullpen during the March tournament in South Korea, equipped with a nearly side-armed delivery he honed during the off-season. But now that he's legitimately fighting
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- [Revealed: Israel's final WBC roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/revealed-israels-final-wbc-roster/) - By Scott Barancik, editor At 6:00pm ET today, Israel released its final, 28-man roster for the World Baseball Classic in South Korea this March. The list includes a number of players who have never before represented Israel, and a handful who did so both in the 2013 and 2016 WBC qualifiers. The players are: Dylan
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- [Israel's WBC roster taking shape](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israels-wbc-roster-taking-shape/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The roster of players set to represent Israel in the World Baseball Classic in South Korea this March is taking shape. Team Israel general manager Peter Kurz, whose squad of former Major League and current minor-league athletes guided Israel to a qualifying-round win in September, said Tuesday that 15 ballplayers had already committed to
- [Players, film crew head to Israel tomorrow](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players-film-crew-head-for-israel-tomorrow/) - By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent When centerfielder Sam Fuld and nine other Jewish athletes head to Israel on January 3 for what might be dubbed a ‘Baseball Birthright’ trip, they won’t be alone. Wives, parents, sons, and a fiancée will be traveling with this minyan of Major League players and prospects, all of whom plan to represent
- [How they built Team Israel's roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/how-they-built-team-israels-roster/) - By Sam Brief, Correspondent In September's qualifying round for the 2017 World Baseball Classic (WBC), Colorado Rockies prospect Scotty Burcham tallied a .455 batting average, the best on Team Israel and among the top 15 for all teams. If not for Facebook, Burcham might never have swung a bat in Brooklyn. Since anyone who is Jewish or has
- [The 16 Jewish Cubs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-16-jewish-cubs/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor On September 5, 1927, Lefty Weinert tossed a 6-1, complete-game win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field, yielding 5 hits and no earned runs. It wasn't just the 25-year-old southpaw's Chicago Cubs premiere. It also marked the very first Jewish appearance in this storied franchise's history.
- [Blake Gailen’s long road to Team Israel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/blake-gailens-long-road-to-team-israel/) - By Rob Isbitts, correspondent Blake Gailen’s go-ahead home run this September helped propel Team Israel into the World Baseball Classic’s main tournament. It also introduced Jewish fans to a 31-year-old journeyman many didn’t know. Gailen is hardly unknown in the baseball world. Like the Johnny Cash song goes, he’s been everywhere, man. Excluding his recent stint with
- [Robbie Widlansky, Baltimore Orioles prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-orioles-prospect-robbie-widlansky/) - In an interview, OF/1B/DH Robbie Widlansky opens up about being one of the few, the proud...a Jewish pro baseball player.
- [Matt Kramer: the unlikely path of a Red Sox recruit](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-the-unlikely-path-of-red-sox-recruit-matt-kramer/) - Scott Barancik, Editor The Boston Red Sox were already one of baseball's more Jewish franchises when the team signed P Matt Kramer to a minor-league contract last month. But Kramer's arrival in Bean Town was far less likely than it was for landsmen like 3B Kevin Youkilis, CF Ryan Kalish, and minor-league standout Ryan
- [David Kesselman, Yeshiva U. ballplayer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-ncaas-only-all-jewish-baseball-team/) - In 2006, Yeshiva University started a baseball program. A team co-captain describes the joys and challenges of mixing sport with an observant Jewish life.
- [Jeff Kaplan, New York Mets prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-mets-prospect-jeff-kaplan/) - In a 2012 interview, pitcher Jeff Kaplan discusses his eagerness to chat with fans, his determination to play in the Majors, and his pride in being Jewish.
- [Richard Stock, Cleveland Indians prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-cleveland-indians-prospect-richard-stock/) - Richard Stock is a Jewish athlete who currently plays in the Cleveland Indians' farm system..
- [Rhett Wiseman: Top prospect is a team player](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/rhett-wiseman-top-prospect-is-a-team-player/) - By Zev Ben Avigdor, Correspondent The son of a choreographer and a crime-scene cleanup specialist, 21-year-old centerfielder Rhett Wiseman grew up in Mansfield, Mass. Drafted out of high school by the Chicago Cubs, he postponed pro ball for the chance to attend Vanderbilt University, where he helped deliver a College World Series championship. Wiseman may be best known
- [Kinsler, Pederson help smash season HR record](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-pederson-help-break-season-hr-record/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor A total of 146 seasons have passed since Lip Pike became the first Jewish player to homer. Now, we have a new milestone to celebrate. Joc Pederson's game-tying, 2-run blast last night was the 113th Jewish home run of the season, tying the mark set in 2012. Pederson's home run, his 25th of the year,
- [Israel smashes Great Britain 9-1, earns trip to South Korea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-smashes-great-britain-9-1-earns-trip-to-south-korea/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Israel's first two wins in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers were fairly close affairs, but the team crushed Great Britain 9-1 in the finals Sunday night to sweep the tournament and earn its first-ever trip to the main WBC event, which will take place in March 2017. Israel dominated equally from the mound
- [Israel comes from behind to beat Great Britain, 5-2](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-comes-from-behind-to-beat-great-britain-5-2/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor It took Israel's bats a while to come alive Thursday at Brooklyn's MCU Park, but a four-run rally in the 7th inning drove the team to a come-from-behind, 5-2 win over Great Britain. C Ryan Lavarnway led the way with three hits and a walk, and five Team Israel players shared RBI duties, including
- [For tonight's opener, Team Israel hands ball to Jason Marquis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-tonights-opener-team-israel-hands-ball-to-jason-marquis/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Israel's entry in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers has 15 pitchers on its roster. And for tonight's opener against Great Britain, manager Jerry Weinstein will hand the ball to the very oldest: 38-year-old Jason Marquis. No doubt, the Staten Island native has the experience edge. A first-round pick in the 1996
- [Bregman's homer Saturday was 3,000th by Jews](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bregmans-homer-saturday-was-3000th-by-jews/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor In 1871, Lip Pike was considered a slugger. An outfielder with the Troy Haymakers, the 5'8" rookie led the National Association that season with four home runs, which also happened to be the first four round-trippers ever hit by a Jewish baseball player. Flash forward 145 years to Sept. 10, 2016 -- also
- [Israel's WBC roster includes stars, surprises](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israels-wbc-roster-includes-stars-surprises/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor When Team Israel steps onto the field September 22 for the World Baseball Classic qualifying round in Brooklyn, the roster will feature well-known names and a few surprises. Because the qualifying round takes place during the Major League season, current MLB players like Toronto's Kevin Pillar, Houston's Alex Bregman, and Detroit's Ian
- [Spell broken! Bregman gets first MLB hit](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spell-broken-bregman-gets-first-mlb-hit/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Breaking an 0-for-18 spell that dated back to his MLB debut on July 25, Astros 3B Alex Bregman singled to center field in the 3rd inning of today's game against Detroit. The 22-year-old's first Major League hit came off a 93.6 mph sinker from Tigers starter Mike Pelfrey and advanced a runner to third base, earning
- [Breaking News: Bregman to make MLB debut today](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/breaking-news-bregman-to-make-mlb-debut-today/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Scarcely a year after being drafted by the Houston Astros, red-hot prospect Alex Bregman is being called-up to the Majors. He is expected to make his MLB debut tonight against the Yankees in New York. A 22-year-old shortstop from Albuquerque, NM, Bregman has made quick work of the minors. After hitting a combined .294 last
- [For Josh Satin, Team Israel will be career-capper](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-josh-satin-team-israel-will-be-career-capper/) - By Sam Brief, Correspondent Josh Satin forcefully flipped his blue New York Mets helmet to the ground, extended both of his arms outward, and jumped onto an ecstatic Scott Hairston. The rest was lost in a sea of blue-and-white pinstriped uniforms—jubilant Mets teammates mobbing Satin, who just seconds before hit a pinch-hit, walk-off single against closer
- [Breaking news: Kinsler crushes 200th HR](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/breaking-news-kinsler-crushes-200th-hr/) - xxxx By Scott Barancik, Editor Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler crushed his 200th career home run today in a 5-1 win over the Rays. The two-run shot, his second in two days, came off P Danny Farquhar in the 9th inning and struck the catwalk high above Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field. Kinsler is the fifth Jewish player to reach the
- [Latest find is Triple-A hurler Ryan Sherriff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/latest-find-is-triple-a-hurler-ryan-sherriff/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Don't let the first name fool you. Reliever Ryan Sherriff (St. Louis Cardinals/AAA) is the latest player to join the growing roster of Jewish pro baseball players. The 26-year-old southpaw is enjoying a tremendous season with the Memphis Redbirds. Sherriff is 2-0 with a 1.45 ERA -- third-best among Pacific Coast League players with at least 30 innings
- [The Jews of the 2016 MLB draft](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-jews-of-the-2016-mlb-draft/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor At least 16 Jewish players were picked in the annual MLB draft that took place earlier this month. We're going to tell you a little bit about each one. First, the list: Andy Yerzy (C), D'backs (2nd round, #52 overall) Kenny Rosenberg (P), Rays (8th, #240) Jason Goldstein (C), Mariners (9th, #267) Mitchell
- [Bleier shines in MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bleier-makes-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor He tossed only three pitches off the mound at Toronto's Rogers Centre today, but for Yankees rookie Richard Bleier, it probably felt like 300. The 29-year-old southpaw entered the game with one out in the bottom of the 8th inning and quickly put the Blue Jays to bed, forcing Michael Sanders to ground
- [For Braun, do PEDs mean no more MVPs?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/can-braun-win-2nd-mvp-award-despite-ped-history/) - By Ethel Hilsenroth, contributing writer Milwaukee's Ryan Braun, winner of the 2011 N.L. Most Valuable Player award, is having another MVP-type season, excelling with both bat and glove. Could he win the award again? Statistics-wise, he's in the mix. What makes this season very different from 2011, of course, is what happened in 2013. That's the year Braun finally admitted,
- [Yankees sign Ike Davis to MLB contract](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/yankees-sign-ike-davis-to-mlb-contract/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor For the second times in 18 days, the New York Yankees have added a Jewish player to their roster. Ike Davis, a first baseman who began his Major League career with the crosstown New York Mets in 2010 and also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland A's, signed with the
- [Guess who the Yankees called up?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/guess-who-the-yankees-called-up/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor After toiling nine years in the minor leagues, Richard Bleier finally got The Call today. A 29-year-old southpaw and Team Israel alum, Bleier was promoted by the New York Yankees. He is a starter by trade but most likely will debut in the bullpen. The Texas Rangers selected Bleier in the sixth round of the 2008 draft.
- [Danny Valencia's 3-homer game wasn't your average trifecta](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/danny-valencias-3-homer-game-wasnt-your-average-trifecta/) - Your browser does not support iframes. By Scott Barancik, Editor When Oakland 3B Danny Valencia hit a career-best three home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 15, it was by definition something special. After all, only 354 MLB players have hit a trifecta during the course of a 9-inning game since 1913. Heck, Hank Aaron -- whose 755 career home
- [Minor-league highlights (April 7, 2013)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-highlights-sunday-april-7/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here are highlights from minor-league games played on Sunday, April 7: Joc Pederson, ranked the Los Angeles Dodgers' #4 prospect by Baseball America, went a combined 3-for-7 with two HRs, a double, and 3 RBIs. Pederson is an outfielder with the Chattanooga Lookouts (AA). New
- [Minor-league highlights (April 8, 2013)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-highlights-monday-apr-8/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here are highlights from minor-league games played on Monday, April 8: Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kevin Pillar, the 2012 Midwest League MVP, went 1/4 with a single, two walks, one RBI and a run scored (box score). Pillar plays for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
- [Minor-league highlights (April 13, 2013)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-highlights-saturday-413/) - Use our Amazon.com link to support Jewish Baseball News ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here are highlights from minor-league games played on Saturday, April 13: Max Fried, a 19-year-old starter ranked the San Diego Padres' No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, earned his first professional win, and in dominant fashion. Fried pitched 5 scoreless innings for the Fort
- [Minor-league highlights (April 14-16, 2013)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-highlights-april-14-16/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here are highlights for minor-league games played from April 14-16, 2013: Los Angeles Angels prospect Zach Borenstein is on a power trip. The 22-year-old first baseman hit a HR on Monday (box score) and two more on Tuesday (box score) for a combined five
- [Two more minor-leaguers join roster of Jewish players](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/two-more-minor-leaguers-join-roster-of-jewish-players/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A couple of minor-leaguers we didn't know about until recently have been added to our roster of Jewish players. As they used to say on Law and Order, here are their stories: Jeremy Rathjen, 23 A 6-foot-5-inch, 195-pound outfielder out of Rice University, Rathjen was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round
- [For 3 minor leaguers, new teams](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/three-minor-leaguers-switch-teams-via-rule-5-draft/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Twenty-three minor-league players were selected in the Triple-A phase of today's (12/12/2013) Rule 5 draft, and three of them are Jewish. The San Diego Padres acquired St. Louis Cardinals prospect Jake Lemmerman. A 24-year-old shortstop out of Duke University, Lemmerman has hit .273 over his 4-year career with the Cardinals and Los Angeles
- [Minor League batting leaders, 2014](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-batting-leaders-2014/) - By Scott Barancik, editor With the 2014 Minor League regular season complete, we thought you might want to see how Jewish players did at the plate. The more ambitious among you can download this Excel file and crunch the numbers yourself. For the rest of you, look below. You'll find a table showing all 31 players
- [MLB leaders; minor highlights (A.M. report, 4-17-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-leaders-minor-highlights-a-m-report-4-17-2015/) - Friday, 4/17/2015 MLB highlights and rankings MLB.com's Daily Dish video for 4/15/2015 included great catches by three Jews: Kevin Pillar, Ryan Braun and Joc Pederson. Thanks to Tregaron Capital for the tip *** Toronto's Kevin Pillar isn't just a human highlight reel. He leads all MLB OFs in assists and ranks 3rd among A.L. LFs in range factor per 9 innings *** Oakland's
- [Minors: Wiseman signs, Decker joins Derby, and more](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minors-wiseman-signs-decker-joins-derby-and-more/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Lots of news to report in the minors today. Cody Decker (Padres, AAA) Cody Decker, the San Diego Padres' all-time minor-league HR leader, has been chosen to participate in this year's Triple-A Home Run Derby, along with five other All-Star sluggers. The 28-year-old infielder has 15 HRs this season and leads
- [Minors: Urlaub returns, Decker keeps homering](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minors-urlaub-returns-decker-keeps-homering/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Nu, so what's going on in the Minors? Cody Decker -- the San Diego Padres' all-time minor-league HR leader and a participant in this month's Triple-A Home Run Derby -- has hit three HRs since the All-Star break, including Thursday's solo shot (7/23/2015). The El Paso Chihuahuhas star has 18 HRs, and he's hitting them
- [The most unleavened Jewish players](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-most-unleavened-jewish-players/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor As we munch matzoh on this sacred holiday of Pesach, some might wonder: Who are the most unleavened Jews in MLB history? We looked into this scholarly question and found two men, each a compact 5-foot-4-inches. Not surprisingly, both played ball in the early 1900s, when men Jewish and not alike struggled to rise.
- [How'd they do? Final 2016 MLB spring training stats](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/howd-they-do-final-2016-mlb-spring-training-stats/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor With the first official pitch of Opening Day just hours away, we're taking a look back at Spring Training to see which Jewish athletes played at the MLB level, and how they performed. Below is an abbreviated table showing the 13 Jews who took MLB swings this Spring. Click here for more complete
- [Will Cody Decker make Royals' opening-day roster?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/will-cody-decker-make-royals-opening-day-roster/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor When the Kansas City Royals invited newcomer Cody Decker to attend Spring Training, there was little doubt the 29-year-old prankster, social-media wiz, amateur film critic, and self-styled"Antihero" would make friends easily. But make the opening-day roster? Unlikely. The competition remains fierce, and the odds steep. Despite emerging from the San Diego Padres' farm system
- [ The 2016 Spring Training list](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-2016-spring-trai/) - [Updated 3/9/2016] By Scott Barancik, Editor At least 20 Jewish players are participating in Spring Training for a Major League team in 2016. The list includes eight active Major Leaguers and 11 minor leaguers, a majority of whom have MLB experience. One non-roster invitee, Houston Astros prospect Alex Bregman, was drafted in 2015 and is ranked
- [Zach Penprase: independent league, independent mind](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/zach-penprase-independent-league-independent-mind/) - By Zev Ben Avigdor, correspondent Many Jewish baseball fans follow Jewish players’ journeys from college, through the affiliated minor leagues, up to a Major League Baseball team. Not as many fans keep track of players in independent baseball, such as the Can-Am League, the Atlantic League, or the Frontier League. One of the top independent leagues
- [Casey Haerther: "Baseball's a marathon"](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/casey-haerther-baseballs-a-marathon/) - By Zev Ben Avigdor, Correspondent January 18, 2016 Like many men playing in baseball's independent leagues, 28-year-old Casey Logan Haerther began his professional career with a Major League franchise. Casey was drafted out of Chaminade College Preparatory School in West Hills, California, by the San Diego Padres, in the 35th round of the 2006 draft. Electing instead
- [Stat of the day: Oct. 26-31, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/stat-of-the-day-oct-26-31-2015-archive/) - Stat of the day: Oct. 19-25, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 31, 2015: New York Mets LF Art Shamsky hit a blistering .538 in the 1969 NLCS before going 0-for-6 in the World Series Oct. 30, 2015: Two of 13 Jews in MLB this year are named Gold Glove finalists: Kevin Pillar, and Ian Kinsler Oct.
- [On this date: Oct. 26-31, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-this-date-oct-26-31-2015-archive/) - On this date: Oct. 19-25, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 31, 2006: Jonathan Bornstein of Chivas USA is named MLS Rookie of the Year Oct. 30, 1963: Six days after receiving a Cy Young Award, Sandy Koufax is named N.L. MVP Oct. 29, 1994: Andrew Seras (U.S.) wins the Greco-Roman gold medal at the
- [Stat of the day: Oct. 19-25, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/stat-of-the-day-oct-19-25-2015-archive/) - Stat of the day: Oct. 19-25, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 25, 2015: Kevin Pillar leads all Jewish major leaguers with 140,000 Twitter followers Oct. 24, 2015: White Sox prospect Brad Goldberg (High-A) was 1-4 with 11 saves and a 2.97 ERA in 2015 Oct. 23, 2015: Over 4 World Series, Sandy Koufax had a
- [On this date: Oct. 19-25, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-this-date-oct-19-25-2015-archive/) - On this date: Oct. 19-25, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 25, 1992: Italy's Riccardo Patrese wins Grand Prix Japan, his sixth Formula One victory Oct. 24, 1967: Steve Chubin, a 6'2" guard with the ABA's Anaheim Amigos, scores 42 points against the Kentucky Colonels Oct. 23, 1983: Brian Gottfried wins his 25th and
- [Stat of the day: Oct. 12-18, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/stat-of-the-day-oct-12-18-2015-archive/) - Stat of the day: Oct. 12-18, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 18, 2015: Drafted to play first base, Pirates prospect Jared Lakind was 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA in 2015 Oct. 17, 2015: Nats prospect Richard Bleier went 14-5 in 2015 and averaged less than one walk per 9 innings Oct. 16, 2015:
- [On this date: Oct. 12-18, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-this-date-oct-12-18-2015-archive/) - On this date: Oct. 12-18, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 18, 1983: Pro bowler Mark Roth wins his 28th title, 2nd-most in PBA history Oct. 17, 1968: Two Jews medal in Olympic 4×100 freestyle relay: Mark Spitz (U.S., gold), Semyon Belits-Geiman (USSR, silver) Oct. 16, 1974: A’s pitcher Ken Holtzman homered and earned his 2nd win in Game 4 of the World Series Oct. 15,
- [On this date: Oct. 6-11, 2015 (archive)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-this-date-oct-6-11-2015-archive/) - On this date: Oct. 6-11, 2015 Powered by Masa Israel Journey Oct. 11, 1965: Dodgers' Sandy Koufax hurls complete-game shutout of Twins in Game 5 of World Series, adds RBI single Oct. 10, 1925: Michigan QB Benny Friedman throws 5 TDs, runs another, and kicks 8 XPs in 63-0 win over Indiana Oct. 9, 1973:
- [ARCHIVES: May 2013 thru May 2014](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/archives-latest-news-may2013-may2014/) - 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
- [Introducing: Maxx Tissenbaum's blog](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/introducing-maxx-tissenbaums-blog/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News One of the minor leagues' most intriguing (and proudly Jewish) young players today is Maxx Tissenbaum, a 21-year-old prospect with the San Diego Padres. And not just because he's a sure-handed infielder, tough out, and base-on-balls machine. The switch-hitting Toronto native is an excellent writer, too.
- [Maxx Tissenbaum's blog: Our home opener](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/maxx-tissenbaums-blog-our-home-opener/) - Editor's note: Maxx Tissenbaum is a 21-year-old prospect with the San Diego Padres organization and an honest chronicler of life in the minor-leagues. Click here to see Maxx's past blog entries, and here to join our mail list. _____________________________ By Maxx Tissenbaum/Special to Jewish Baseball News There are very few days in a calendar year that I find to
- [Maxx Tissenbaum's blog: Up, down, and out](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/maxx-tissenbaums-blog-up-down-and-out/) - Editor's note: Maxx Tissenbaum is a 21-year-old prospect with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the San Diego Padres' Single-A team, and an honest chronicler of life in the minor-leagues. Click here to see Maxx's past blog entries, and click here to join our mail list. _____________________________ By Maxx Tissenbaum/Special to Jewish Baseball News It has been a while since I last
- [Maxx Tissenbaum's Blog: 5 in a Row](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/maxx-tissenbaums-blog-5-in-a-row/) - Editor's note: Maxx Tissenbaum is a 21-year-old prospect with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the San Diego Padres' Single-A team, and an honest chronicler of life in the minor-leagues. Click here to see Maxx's past blog entries, and click here to join the Jewish Baseball News mail list. _____________________________ By Maxx Tissenbaum/Special to Jewish Baseball News Wow, what a week
- [Maxx Tissenbaum's blog: Back to Work](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/maxx-tissenbaums-blog-back-to-work/) - Editor's note: Maxx Tissenbaum is a 21-year-old prospect with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the San Diego Padres' Single-A team, and an honest chronicler of life in the minor-leagues. Click here to see Maxx's past blog entries, and click here to join the Jewish Baseball News mail list. _____________________________ By Maxx Tissenbaum/Special to Jewish Baseball News There have been about
- [Danny's bat, Sam's glove key A's win](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dannys-bat-sams-glove-key-as-win/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A Jewish duo keyed Oakland's 4-3 win yesterday over the Astros (9/18/2015). Danny Valencia supplied the power. Batting cleanup, the mid-season acquisition hit a solo HR in the 4th inning and a two-run shot in the 8th that proved to be the game-winner. Sam Fuld furnished the glove. Houston was up 2-0
- [Jewish Baseball News, Israel Baseball Experience debut 2 daily features](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-israel-baseball-experience-debut-2-daily-features/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Starting today, Jewish Baseball News is introducing two daily features during the October MLB Playoffs: a numbers-driven item called “Stat of the Day,” and “On This Date,” which will recall special moments in Jewish sports history. Both retweetable features are powered by Masa Israel, a joint project of the Jewish Agency
- [Cody Decker makes MLB debut...on Rosh Hashanah!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/decker-makes-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Cody Decker returned to L.A. on Sunday, a day after his El Paso Chihuahuas were knocked out of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) playoffs. His future was uncertain: after seven seasons as a San Diego Padres farmhand, the franchise's all-time minor-league home run leader (154 HRs) was due to become a
- [Reports: Ausmus will be fired, might land in San Diego](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/reports-ausmus-will-be-fired-might-land-in-san-diego/) - By Scott Barancik, editor It looks like manager Brad Ausmus's stay with the Detroit Tigers is coming to an end. Citing an unnamed source with "knowledge of the front office's plans," the Detroit Free Press reported this morning that Tigers owner Mike Ilitch will fire Ausmus sometime after the the team's final game of the regular
- [First post-9/11 game in NYC featured Jason Marquis on mound](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/first-post-911-game-in-ny-featured-jason-marquis-on-mound/) - By Scott Barancik, editor It took 10 days after the horrific events of 9/11/2001 for baseball to resume in New York City. On Sept. 21, the hometown New York Mets' Bruce Chen faced off against the Atlanta Braves' Jason Marquis, a 23-year-old righthander from Staten Island. Before the game, Marquis was asked how he felt
- [Honors piling up for Reds prospect Zack Weiss](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/honors-piling-up-for-reds-prospect-zack-weiss/) - By Scott Barancik, editor It has been a big week for Reds prospect Zack Weiss. Weiss, a 23-year-old reliever drafted out of UCLA in 2013, began the season with the Daytona Tortugas (A+), where he quickly earned 5 saves before being promoted to the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (AA) in early May. Since arriving he has established
- [Who will get called up Sep. 1? Maybe these 2 pitchers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/who-will-get-called-up-sep-1-maybe-these-2-pitchers/) - By Scott Barancik, editor On Tuesday, Major League teams can expand their rosters from 25 players to 40, an annual September ritual that allows top prospects a chance to take a swing at the big time. Although there are no guarantees, two Jewish pitchers might make the leap. One is Washington Nationals farmhand Richard Bleier, a
- [Braun smashes 250th, Fuld robs Pillar, and Valencia homers again](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-smashes-250th-fuld-robs-pillar-and-valencia-homers-again/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Here's what's happening in Major League Baseball. Ryan Braun hit his 250th career home run Wednesday. Among Jewish players, only legends Hank Greenberg (331) and Shawn Green (328) have hit more. The homer, Braun's 20th of the season, came against the Cubs' Jason Hammel, the same pitcher who gave up Braun's 249th
- [Ryan Braun is one home run short of 250](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-a-homer-short-of-250/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ryan Braun is one shot away from becoming the third Jewish player to amass 250 career HRs, joining legends Hank Greenberg (331) and Shawn Green (328). Eighteen other active Major Leaguers already have 250-plus HRs. But when Braun joins their elite club, he will stand out in two ways. Rk Player HR Age
- [Valencia to Oakland, joins Fuld and Davis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/valencia-to-oakland-joins-fuld-and-davis/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Danny Valencia, who was as shocked as his fans were when the Toronto Blue Jays designated him for assignment on Saturday (8/1/2015), has been claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. The 30-year-old Florida native was hitting .296 with 7 HRs, 13 doubles, and 29 RBIs in 162 at-bats when the
- [For Israel, dominance and drama so far at Euro qualifiers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-israel-dominance-and-drama-so-far-at-euro-qualifiers/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Israel's senior national baseball team crushed its "C pool" competition in last year's European Championship qualifiers. Now it's cruising through the "B pool" qualifying tournament, which began Monday (7/27/2015) in Vienna and includes national teams from Austria, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden. In Game 1, Israel defeated Belarus 13-1 on 13 hits
- [4 draft picks choose to stay in school...for now](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/4-draft-picks-choose-to-stay-in-school-for-now/) - By Scott Barancik, editor In one of the strongest Jewish draft classes in years, 11 amateurs were chosen in the first 20 rounds of the 2015 draft, and one of them (the Astros' Alex Bregman) was selected #2 overall. The total Jewish head count was no fewer than 15. Who signed? And who decided to stay
- [Review: Havana Curveball (documentary)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/review-havana-curveball-documentary/) - [Editor's note: Havana Curveball is not yet available for individual purchase or rental. To screen the film at a school, library, synagogue, or local theater, contact Leah Lamb at leah@patchworksfilms.net.] By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent Havana Curveball, a new documentary by filmmakers Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider, tells the tale of a bar mitzvah boy’s innocent and initially
- [For batters, Richard Bleier is no walk in the park](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-batters-richard-bleier-is-no-walk-in-the-park/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Richard Bleier pitched 7 shutout innings Wednesday for the Harrisburg Senators (AA), giving up just four hits and not a single walk in a 13-0 win. So what else is new? In 103 Double-A innings this year, the 28-year-old Washington Nationals prospect has walked only nine batters, or 2.2% of those
- [Wiseman's first full week of pro ball nets award](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wisemans-first-full-week-of-pro-ball-nets-award/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Well, that didn't take long. Washington Nationals prospect Rhett Wiseman, a 3rd-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt who made his pro debut July 10, has been named the New York-Penn League's Player of the Week for the week of July 13-19. A centerfielder for the Auburn Doubledays (A-short season), he hit
- [Kinsler's 2 HRs include game-winner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinslers-2-hrs-include-game-winner/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Detroit's Ian Kinsler hit 2 home runs Sunday, and he made sure the second one counted. Seattle was leading the Tigers 4-3 when Kinsler came up with a man on and two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning. Down 1-and-2 in the count to reliever Mark Lowe, who entered the
- [All-Stars: Joc's a starter, Braun's a reserve, and more MLB news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/all-stars-jocs-a-starter-brauns-a-reserve-and-more-mlb-news/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Matt Holliday's misfortune has proved opportune for two Jewish ballplayers. Thanks to the Cardinals outfielder's injury -- sorry, Matt -- Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson will replace him in the National League's starting lineup at Tuesday's All-Star Game (7/14/2015), and Brewers veteran Ryan Braun will replace Holliday as a reserve on the roster. It's
- [Kevin Pillar's star rises](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kevin-pillars-star-rises/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The sports world is taking note of Kevin Pillar, the Blue Jays CF who has impressed not only with his glove (he is considered a strong Gold Glove candidate) but his bat. Sports-radio god Jim Rome interviewed Pillar earlier this week about his record setting 54-game hitting streak in college, being selected
- [Joc Pederson is an All-Star](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/joc-pederson-is-an-all-star/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Dodgers CF Joc Pederson has been named to the National League All-Star team as a reserve. He is one of just two rookies picked for the Tuesday, July 14 game, the other being Cubs 3B Kris Bryant. He is the first Dodgers rookie to be named to the team since P
- [Want to play baseball in Israel?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/want-to-play-baseball-in-israel/) - By Nate Fish, special to Jewish Baseball News Are you a baseball player? Do you want to come to Israel? The Israel Association of Baseball (IAB), in partnership with Masa Israel and Destination Israel, has created a program for baseball players with high school, college, or professional experience to travel to Israel to play and coach.
- [Not a Jew: Steven Matz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/not-a-jew-steven-matz/) - Many have asked whether Mets rookie Steven Matz is Jewish. The answer is "No."
- [Pederson's bombs, "If only they were Jewish," and more news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pedersons-bombs-if-only-and-more-news/) - The latest news as of July 2, 2015: MLB With voting for the 2015 All-Star game set to end tonight, it's looking like Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson just might end up in the N.L.'s starting lineup. Though he was 6th among N.L. outfielders in the most recently-announced tally, three of the five players ahead of him are
- [Joc's blast, Blumenfeld's debut, and other news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jocs-blast-blumenfelds-debut-and-other-news/) - What's going on in baseball as of June 30, 2015? MLB No, Mets rookie Steven Matz is not Jewish, sorry to say *** Speaking of Steven Matz, the young starter had 4 RBIs in his MLB debut Sunday, but he's got a long way to go before matching MLB active career leader Jason Marquis, who
- [Danny Valencia: MLB's best 10th man?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/danny-valencia-mlbs-best-10th-man/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Danny Valencia has seen limited playing time this season, starting just 22 of Toronto's 75 games through Friday (6/27/2015), and only now reaching 100 at-bats. But research by Jewish Baseball News suggests Toronto manager John Gibbons couldn't ask for much more from a utility/platoon player. To try to capture the universe
- [Pillar's streak, Bregman's debut, and more news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillars-streak-bregmans-debut-and-more-news/) - What's going on in baseball? Your 6/27/2015 report: MLB Toronto's Danny Valencia smashed a pinch-hit home run Friday on the first pitch he faced from Rangers first baseman Adam Rosales as the Blue Jays trounced 12-2. Valencia is hitting .357 in June, with 3 HR and 11 RBI. By and large, though, he's been far more effective
- [Fresh Stat: Cody Decker leads AAA in HR, RBI production](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fresh-stat-cody-decker-leads-aaa-in-hr-rbi-production/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Cody Decker is known for producing funny videos. But according to our research, he deserves at least as much praise for his production at the plate. Through games played Thursday (6/25/2015), the 28-year-old San Diego Padres prospect had 14 HRs and 49 RBIs in just 183 at-bats this season. That sounded pretty
- [Joc's 19th, three debuts, and other news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jocs-19th-three-debuts-and-other-news/) - Here's what's new in baseball as of 6/23/2015: MLB L.A.'s Joc Pederson hit his 19th home run Monday. Less than halfway into the season, he has surpassed his full-year HR projections *** Miami family and friends came to St. Petersburg to see Toronto's Danny Valencia play the Rays on Monday, and he rose to the occasion, driving
- [Pillar/Pederson homer, Stubbs debuts, and more](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillarpederson-homer-stubbs-debuts-and-more/) - Here's what's going on in the world of baseball as of 6/21/2015. MLB So far today (Sunday), Toronto's Kevin Pillar has hit his 6th home run, stroked an RBI single, and walked in 3 plate appearances *** L.A.'s Joc Pederson crushed his 18th home run Saturday after a 6-game drought and walked twice *** Boston's Craig Breslow
- [Joc's grab, Wiseman's CWS homer, and other news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jocs-grab-wisemans-cws-homer-and-other-news/) - 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
- [Pillar and Valencia go yard, and other news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillar-and-valencia-go-yard-and-other-news/) - Here's what's going on in the world of baseball as of 6/18/2015. MLB Historic: Blue Jays teammates Kevin Pillar and Danny Valencia each homered Wednesday in an 8-0 drubbing of the Mets on Wednesday. Pillar went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and a deep solo shot, while Valencia went 1-for-3 with a walk and a 3-run dinger *** Oakland's Sam Fuld
- [Moscot's injury, Lavarnway's call-up, and other news](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/moscots-injury-lavarnways-call-up-and-other-news/) - Here's what's going on in the world of Jewish baseball. MLB Reds rookie Jon Moscot dislocated his shoulder in a freak play Monday. In the first inning of just his 3rd MLB start, Moscot caught Detroit's Anthony Gose in a rundown and injured himself making a diving tag. No word yet on how long he'll
- [Latest baseball news (6/11/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/latest-baseball-news-6112015/) - 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
- [Nats nab Vandy's Rhett Wiseman in 3rd round](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nats-nab-vandys-rhett-wiseman-in-3rd-round/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The Washington Nationals picked Vanderbilt slugger Rhett Wiseman on Day 2 of this year's MLB amateur draft, selecting him in the 3rd round, 103rd overall. A 20-year-old outfielder and teammate of overall #1 pick Dansby Swanson, the Massachusetts native is hitting .318 with 14 HRs, 47 RBIs, 12 stolen bases in 14 tries,
- [Astros pick Bregman #2 overall in MLB draft](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/astros-pick-bregman-2-overall-in-mlb-draft/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The Houston Astros selected LSU shortstop Alex Bregman No. 2 overall today in the 2015 amateur draft, good enough to earn an expected bonus of $7.4-million. A 21-year-old junior on the top-ranked Tigers, Bregman was expected to go anywhere from No. 2 through No. 7 in the first round. The Albuquerque native has
- [Moscot's MLB debut: jittery start, strong finish](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/moscots-mlb-debut-jittery-start-strong-finish/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Cincinnati's Jon Moscot made his MLB debut against the Padres last night, and while it wasn't all smooth sailing, the 23-year-old finished strong. Called-up at the last minute to replace the injured Raisel Iglesias (see article), Moscot -- who wasn't even on the Reds' 40-man roster -- struck out the first batter he
- [Huge news: Reds' Jon Moscot to take mound tonight in MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/huge-news-reds-jon-moscot-to-take-mound-tonight-in-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Jon Moscot, a 23-year-old starter, will make his MLB debut 7:10pm ET tonight as the Reds face the San Diego Padres in Cincinnati. "Unexpected" may be the best way to describe it. Moscot isn't on the Reds' 40-man roster. MLB.com's prospect rankings for the Reds list six RHPs ahead of him.
- [A.M. report (6/4/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-m-report-642015/) - MLB Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson hit his 17th HR and reached base four times on Wednesday (6/3/2015). It was his fifth straight game with a HR, something only four Dodgers had done before him. One of them was Shawn Green, who accomplished the feat in 2001 *** Toronto's Kevin Pillar didn't homer Wednesday, but he did go
- [Historic: Pederson, Pillar both homer twice](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/historic-pederson-pillar-both-homer-twice/) - 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
- [Fuld achieves rare feat in left](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fuld-fulfills-rare-feat-in-left/) - By Scott Barancik, editor We all know Sam Fuld is a superior outfielder who covers ground quickly, throws like a rocket, and regularly puts his body at risk to make a catch. They don't call him Super Sam for nothing. On Friday, the 33-year-old Athletic outdid himself by tossing out two batters in one game,
- [Braun's big night marks break-out month](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brauns-big-night-marks-break-out-month/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ryan Braun is on fire this month, and Friday's game was one of the 31-year-old's best. The 2011 N.L. MVP reached base all four times in Milwaukee's 11-0 trouncing of Atlanta and drove in four runs with a 2-run HR, a 2-run double, another double, and a walk. Here is a comparison of
- [Sam Fuld conquers Hill; Decker knocks one out (A.M. report, 5/19/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-fuld-conquers-hill-decker-knocks-one-out-a-m-report-5192015/) - MLB news Oakland's Sam Fuld continued his slump at the plate in Monday's 2-1 win over Houston, but he helped preserve the win by robbing George Springer of an extra-base hit in the 8th atop Minute Maid Park's infamous Tal's Hill. Fuld had rehearsed on the Hill during batting practice. Said Springer: "That's obviously a hell of
- [Borenstein's cycle; Kinsler's double vision (A.M. report, 5/18/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/borensteins-cycle-kinslers-double-vision-a-m-report-5182015/) - MLB news Detroit's Ian Kinsler is one shy of 300 career doubles. He doubled in a run Saturday for his 299th *** Kinsler is homerless in 148 at-bats this season, but he's hitting .311 -- well above his .274 career average -- and leads the A.L. with 18 multi-hit games *** In case you missed it,
- [Braun nears home-run milestone](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-nears-home-run-milestone/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor When Ryan Braun launched two home runs Friday (5/15/2015), it left him a dozen short of 250. Only 15 active players, and just 210 of the more than 17,000 who have worn a Major League jersey throughout baseball history, have hit 250 or more HRs. Still not impressed? From 2007 through the present,
- [LSU's Bregman likely to go early in 1st round](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/lsus-bregman-likely-to-be-drafted-early-in-1st-round/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Alex Bregman, a junior at No. 1 ranked Louisiana State University and the team's star shortstop (see bio), is projected to be picked no later than 7th overall in next month's MLB amateur draft. Four top prognosticators have weighed-in on the draft in recent days, and all of them repeated the
- [JBN roundup (5/12/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/j-ball-roundup-5122015/) - JBN roundup After going hitless for three games, Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 Monday with his 10th double -- tying him for third most in the A.L. -- and 6th stolen base in a 5-2 loss to Baltimore *** Speaking of doubles, Oakland's Ike Davis went 1-for-2 with his 9th two-bagger in Monday's 5-4 loss
- [P.M. report (5/9/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/p-m-report-592015/) - Today's news Ian Kinsler went 4-for-4 with a walk, a double, a 2-run single, and a rare walk-off bunt single in Detroit's 6-5 win Friday over the Royals. The victory eased the Tigers into 1st place in the A.L. Central, half a game ahead of Kansas City *** Milwaukee's Ryan Braun reached base 4 out
- [A.M. report (5/8/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-m-report-582015/) - Today's news A blogger for ESPN Los Angeles has compiled a list of Joc Pederson's amazing feats so far this season, Ten Fun Facts About Joc Pederson. Among the highlights: of all MLB players with 5 or more HRs this season, Pederson's have averaged the second-longest, at 420.3 feet. The only player with longer HRs?
- [Joc's last 7 hits? All homers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jocs-7-most-recent-hits-all-homers/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor When Dodgers rookie Joc Pederson hit home runs #8 and #9 against the Brewers last night, it wasn't just the first multi-dinger night of his young career. The two jacks also marked a remarkable run of power: all seven of Pederson's hits since the 6th inning of an April 27 game have been home
- [Pederson homers, Decker slams (A.M. report, 5/5/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pederson-homers-decker-slams-a-m-report-552015/) - Dear Subscriber, Good news! Our daily Jewish Box Score is back! A player's stats will usually appear within an hour after his game has ended. To see the box score, click on the Jewish Baseball News home page, or visit our mobile website. Thanks for your patience! Games played Monday (May 4, 2015) MLB Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 with
- [Pederson's slam; Guez's balanced attack (A.M. report, 5/2/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pedersons-slam-guezs-balanced-attack-a-m-report-522015/) - Games played Friday (May 1, 2015) MLB Toronto's Kevin Pillar did it again Friday, hitting a 2-run triple and robbing the Indians' Jason Kipnis -- who has a Jewish father but is a practicing Catholic -- of extra bases with a leaping grab at the outfield wall. Cleveland won 9-4 *** Don Mattingly's decision to move Joc Pederson from
- [Pillar of strength; Weiss' crazy numbers (A.M. report, 5/1/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillar-of-strength-weiss-crazy-numbers-a-m-report-512015/) - Games played Thursday (April 30, 2015) MLB Another day, another brain-rattling catch and run-producing double for Toronto CF Kevin Pillar, who is NOT on the 2015 All-Star ballot. Playing alongside RF Danny Valencia, who had his own RBI single Thursday, Pillar hit a 2-run double in the 4th inning and ran head-on into the wall in
- [Pederson, Braun, Rickles homer; Bleier baffles (A.M. report, 4/30/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pederson-braun-rickles-homer-bleier-baffles-a-m-report-4302015/) - Games played Wednesday (April 29, 2015) MLB Milwaukee's Ryan Braun hit 2 HRs, including a grand slam, in an 8-3 win over the Reds. Click here for more details *** Batting at the top of the lineup for the first time, L.A.'s Joc Pederson homered on the second pitch he saw and made a diving grab Wednesday
- [Braun homers twice, grandly](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-homers-twice-grandly/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor Today was a big day for Milwaukee's Ryan Braun. The 31-year-old left fielder went 3-for-5 with 2 HRs, including a grand-slam off Cincinnati's Jumbo Diaz in the 8th inning of an 8-3 win. Braun had another home run yesterday and now has four for the season. It was the 21st multi-HR game
- [Braun homers; Fagan fans 4...in one inning (A.M. report, 4/29/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-homers-fagan-fans-4-in-one-inning-a-m-report-4292015/) - Games played Tuesday (April 28, 2015) MLB Jew vs. Jew: Boston's Craig Breslow retired Toronto's Danny Valencia and Kevin Pillar, but it wasn't enough to prevent an 11-8 Red Sox win Tuesday. Pillar went 3-for-4 with his 6th double, a walk and a stolen base. Valencia went 1-for-5. Breslow yielded a solo HR to Jose
- [Joc's jack; Marquis' mastery (A.M. report, 4/28/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jocs-jack-marquis-mastery-a-m-report-4282015/) - Games played Monday (April 27, 2015) MLB Monday's highly-anticipated matchup between Reds starter Jason Marquis and nemesis Ryan Braun of the Brewers didn't happen. Braun -- whose .536 career average vs. Marquis is tops among all hitters with at least 25 ABs against the 36-year-old righty -- sat on the bench until the 9th inning,
- [Three-day report: Kinsler on the rise](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/three-day-report-kinsler-on-the-rise/) - Games played Sunday (April 26, 2015) MLB Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead single and a walk in an 8-6 win over Cleveland. The all-time Jewish stolen base leader also earned his 3rd steal of the season and is tied for 26th place in the A.L. with 10 RBI. Sunday's win launched the Tigers into first
- [Pillar, Valencia bookend the Yankees (A.M. report, 4/24/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillar-valencia-bookend-the-yankees-a-m-report-4242015/) - Games played Thursday (4/23/2015) MLB Toronto's Kevin Pillar and Danny Valencia were bookmarks in more ways than one Thursday. In Valencia's second start of the season, the pair played right field and left field, respectively, and surprisingly, it was Valencia -- in his first career game in left -- who made the highlight-reel catch in a 7-6 win over
- [Guez homers; Weiss baffles (A.M. report, 4/23/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/guez-powers-weiss-baffles-a-m-report-4232015/) - Games played Wednesday, 4/22/2015 MLB Dynamic duo: Oakland's Sam Fuld went 2-for-4 with a walk, stolen base, and three runs scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Angels. Teammate Ike Davis, playing in his 600th MLB game, went 3-for-5 with an RBI *** Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a 4-2 win
- [Since 1871, only 5 Jewish position players have pitched](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-143-years-of-major-league-play-only-three-jewish-position-players-have-gotten-to-pitch/) - (Note: The article below has been updated to include a 2015 pitching stint by Oakland's Ike Davis.) By Scott Barancik, Editor In the 144 years since OF Nate Berkenstock debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics, in 1871, scores of Jewish position players have taken the field in a Major League game, but only five of them
- [Weiss rolls; another Pillar miracle (A.M. report, 4/22/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/weiss-rolls-another-pillar-miracle-a-m-report-4222015/) - Games played Tuesday, 4/21/2015 MLB Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 2-for-5 with a two-run single in Tuesday's 13-6 win over Baltimore. But what earned him another MLB.com 'play of the day' honor was his incredible diving catch of an Adam Jones liner, after which he quickly popped up and doubled a runner off of second base for his
- [Three-day report (4-20-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/three-day-report-4-20-2015/) - Games played Sunday, 4/19/2015 MLB Batting 7th, Joc Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo HR and an RBI double as L.A. beat Colorado 7-0, but he was caught stealing for the third straight time *** Joc Pederson was interviewed on MLB Network *** Boston's Craig Breslow yielded just 2 hits over 3 scoreless innings and struck out 3 against
- [Fantastic Fuld; Klobbering Katz  (A.M. report, 4/21/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fantastic-fuld-klobbering-katz-a-m-report-4212015/) - Games played Monday, 4/20/2015 MLB Happy birthday to L.A.'s Joc Pederson, at 23 the N.L.'s third-youngest player so far this season *** Could you ask any more from a leadoff batter? Oakland's Sam Fuld went 1-for-3 Monday with a double, walk, sac fly, stolen base, outfield assist and highlight-reel catch in a 6-3 win over
- [Pillar's homer-robbing grab; Fuld's MLB-best triple (A.M. report, 4-16-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillars-homer-robbing-grab-fulds-mlb-best-triple-a-m-report-4-16-2015/) - Thursday, 4/16/2015 MLB highlights Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with an RBI double Wednesday in a 12-6 win over the Rays, raising his average to .314. But what earned "human highlight reel" Pillar a standing ovation Wednesday was a catch over a 10-foot-high fence that robbed the Rays of a home run. Toronto P Mark Buehrle said of
- [Fuld is double-trouble, again (A.M. report, 4-15-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fuld-is-double-trouble-again-a-m-report-4-15-2015/) - Wednesday, 4/15/2015 MLB highlights Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and slid hard to break up a Tampa Bay double play Tuesday *** Sam Fuld doubled twice for the second time in three games as Oakland beat Houston 4-0 on Tuesday *** Oakland's Ike Davis contributed a single Tuesday, going 1-for-4 *** L.A.'s
- [Pillar spoils no-hitter; Davis tags Feldman (A.M. report, 4-14-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillar-spoils-no-hitter-davis-tags-feldman-a-m-report-4-14-2015/) - Tuesday, 4/14/2015 MLB highlights Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 Monday, and his 5th-inning double broke up a Rays no-hitter * * * L.A.'s Joc Pederson went 1-for-4 Monday with a 2-run single in a 6-5 win over Seattle * * * Joc Pederson says he'll give Sunday's home run ball, his first in the MLB, to
- [Pillar's heroics, Pederson's 1st dinger (A.M. report, 4-12-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillars-heroics-pedersons-1st-dinger-a-m-report-4-12-2015/) - Monday, 4/12/2015 MLB highlights Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 Sunday with a solo blast and this awe-inspiring grab in a 10-7 win over the O's * * * L.A.'s Joc Pederson went 3-for-4 Sunday with a double, a walk and his first MLB home run * * * Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 1-for-3 Sunday with 2 walks and stole
- [Kinsler's 4-fer, Pillar's 3rd assist (A.M. report: 4-12-2014)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinslers-4-fer-pillars-3rd-assist-a-m-report-4-12-2014/) - Sunday, 4/12/2014 MLB highlights Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 0-for-3 Saturday but earned his 3rd outfield assist, tops in the Majors * * * Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 Saturday with 2 RBI and this run-scoring single in a 9-6 win over Cleveland * * * Oakland's Ike Davis went 1-for-2 Saturday with a double, and Sam Fuld went 0-for-3 in a 5-4 loss
- [Fuld, Davis combine for 6 hits, 5 RBI (A.M. report, 4-11-2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fuld-davis-combine-for-6-hits-5-rbi-a-m-report/) - Saturday, April 11 MLB highlights Dynamic duo: Oakland's Sam Fuld and Ike Davis combined for 6 hits and 5 RBIs in Friday's 12-0 win over Seattle * * * Sam Fuld went 3-for-5 with an RBI single for the A's * * * Oakland's Ike Davis went 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs Friday
- [Kinsler knocks in 4, Feldman conquers Spring (A.M. report, 4/9/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-knocks-in-4-feldman-conquers-spring-a-m-report-492015/) - Thursday, 4/9/2015 Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with a 2-run double and 4 RBIs in an 11-0 win Wednesday over Minnesota * * * After a horrid Spring, Houston's Scott Feldman was masterful Wednesday, striking out 5 and walking none in a 2-0 loss to Cleveland * * * Baltimore's Ryan Lavarnway went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk Wednesday
- [Pillar supplies RBI single, outfield assist (A.M. report, 4/10/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pillar-supplies-rbi-single-outfield-assist-a-m-report-4102015/) - Friday, 4/10/2015 Toronto's Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and an outfield assist in a 6-3 win Thursday over the Yankees * * * Toronto's Danny Valencia went 2-for-3 and scored a run Thursday in his first 2015 start * * * Oakland's Sam Fuld went 0-for-4 but made a shoestring catch in
- [15-year-old from Israel to be picked first in OHL draft](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/15-year-old-from-israel-to-be-picked-first-in-ohl-draft/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor David Levin, a 15-year-old from Israel who has played just three years of ice hockey, will be selected 1st in the Ontario Hockey League's upcoming domestic draft. The Toronto Sun reports that Levin moved alone to Canada at age 12 to pursue a professional hockey career -- and now appears to be
- [2 days, 2 triples for Fuld (A.M. report, 4/8/2015)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2-days-2-triples-for-fuld-a-m-report-482015/) - Wednesday, 4/8/2015 After tripling on Opening Day, Oakland's Sam Fuld tripled again Tuesday, going 2-for-4 in a 3-1 loss to Texas * * * Oakland's Ike Davis went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's win against Texas * * * L.A.'s Joc Pederson went 0-for-4 in a 2-0 win Tuesday over Seattle * * *
- [Opening Day report: 2015](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-472015-opening-day-report/) - Tuesday, 4/7/2015 Thanks to a last-minute promotion of Ryan Lavarnway, 11 Jews made Opening Day rosters this week * * * Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Monday and scored Toronto's first run of 2015 in a 6-1 win over the Yankees * * * Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 and struck Detroit's first 2015
- [Make that ELEVEN Jews on Opening Day rosters](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/10-jews-make-opening-day-2015-rosters/) - 11 Jews make 2015 MLB Opening Day rosters
- [Saturday, 4/4/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-442015-a-m-report/) - Saturday, 4/4/2015 Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 3-for-3 with 2 doubles and an RBI in an 11-5 loss Friday to Tampa Bay * * * Ian Kinsler is tied for 4th in the A.L. this Spring with 7 doubles * * * Speaking of doubles, check out this nifty double-play started by Ian Kinsler against Tampa Bay on Friday * * *
- [Friday, 4/3/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-432015-a-m-report/) - Friday, 4/3/2015 (9:59am) Boston's Craig Breslow gave up his first earned run of the Spring while earning his first win, 8-5 over the Twins * * * (9:58am) Hitless Thursday: Josh Satin (0-2), Cody Decker (0-1) * * * (9:57am) Oakland's Ike Davis went 0-for-1 but drew a walk Thursday * * * (9:55am) Oakland's
- [Wednesday, 4/1/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-412015-755am/) - Wednesday, 4/1/2015 (8:46am) Check out this new book on the history of the Maccabiah Games by Jewish-sports blogger Ron Kaplan * * * (8:25am) Listen to Padres prospect/cut-up Cody Decker discuss his untimely death on a recent episode of State of Affairs * * * (8:20am) LSU star Alex Bregman doubled, tripled and homered with 4 RBIs on Tuesday,
- [Tuesday, 3/31/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-3312015-955am/) - (10:16am) Cleveland Indians uniforms will feature a patch on the right sleeve honoring the late Al Rosen this season * * * (10:13am) Toronto's Danny Valencia went 1-for-4 with a 2-run HR in Monday's 7-4 win over Houston (sorry, no video) * * * (10:05am) It was a tough Monday for Baltimore C Ryan Lavarnway, who
- [Guy Stevens: Pitcher turned analytics whiz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/guy-stevens-pitcher-turned-analytics-whiz/) - By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent Every baseball player dreams of going to the World Series. Guy Stevens, a right-handed reliever who has pitched for Israel’s national team and Pomona College, got there through a side door last season when he landed an analytics internship with the Kansas City Royals. (The Royals took the 2014 Series to
- [New York Post profiles promising Cardinals prospect Rob Kaminsky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-york-post-profiles-promising-cardinals-prospect-rob-kaminsky/) - Jewish Baseball News -- The New York Post just published this profile of Cardinals prospect Rob Kaminsky. Selected out of high school in the 1st round of the 2013 amateur draft, the 20-year-old southpaw dominated the Midwest League (A) in 2014, going 8-2 with a 1.88 ERA, strikout out 79 batters while walking 31, and holding opponents to
- [Sunday, 3/29/2015 (P.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-3292015-951pm/) - Sunday, 3/29/2015 (11:31pm) We missed it: Seattle prospect Scott Dececco pitched an inning for the Mariners on March 7 * * * (11:30pm) We missed it: Angels prospect Zach Borenstein showed up in two Spring games, most recently March 27 * * * (11:05pm) Oakland's Sam Fuld doubled twice in three at-bats Sunday and had 1 RBI
- [Friday, 3/27/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-3272015-741am/) - (8:42am) Hitless Thursday: Sam Fuld (0-4), Ryan Lavarnway (0-3), Ike Davis (0-2), Joc Pederson and Cody Decker (0-1) * * * (8:40am) Milwaukee's Ryan Braun went 1-for-2 with an RBI double and a walk in a 15-1 laugher over Seattle * * * (7:48am) Schooled on the basepaths: the Phillies tossed out Kevin Pillar out
- [New book about Hungarian Jew who survived Nazis, became top Italian soccer coach](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-book-about-hungarian-jew-who-survived-nazis-became-top-italian-soccer-coach/) - By Scott Barancik, editor "Erno Egri Erbstein was a Hungarian coach who became one of the most revered figures in Italian football during the 1940s," CNN.com says. The story of Erbstein -- who played soccer in New York, hid his family from the Nazis, leapt out of a train to escape a labor camp, became
- [Thursday, 3/26/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-3262015-535am/) - (8:31am) Detroit has optioned reliever Josh Zeid to its Triple-A club * * * (6:20am) Israel's i24 News put together a video about Baseball Le'Kulam, which brings together Jewish and Arab kids * * * (6:18am) Check out this radio interview with Cardinals prospect Mason Katz (starts at minute 13:30) * * * (6:04am) MLB.com recently talked to San
- [Wednesday, 3/25/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-3252015-920am/) - (9:42am) Ian Kinsler's 11 RBIs are tied for third in the A.L. this Spring * * * (9:36am) Detroit's Ian Kinsler went 1-for-3 with a 2-run single and a walk Tuesday in a 9-8 loss to the Yankees * * * (9:34am) In his 2015 Spring debut Tuesday, Jeff Urlaub preserved Oakland's 14-2 win over
- [Tuesday, 3/24/2015 (A.M report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-3242015-904am/) - (9:30am) The wrestling brothers portrayed in the movie Foxcatcher were "raised in poverty by their Jewish mother" * * * (9:25am) LSU, whose star shortstop is Alex Bregman, is ranked #1 by Baseball America * * * (9:21am) Eric Berger, a former pitching prospect with four MLB clubs, is joining Acereros del Norte of the Mexican
- [UPDATED: March 24, 2015 @ 9:30am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/inothersports/) - The wrestling brothers featured in the movie Foxcatcher were "raised in poverty by their Jewish mother" * * * Tulane center Aaron Liberman, a redshirt sophomore, is a 6-foot-10-inch Orthodox Jew whose mother was an Israeli sprinter * * * Bravo to Baseball for All, which just completed its first 2-day clinic for Jewish and Arab Israeli sixth-graders (3/11/2015) * *
- [Monday, 3/23/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-3232015-852am/) - (9:20am) Sam Fuld, who was beaned in the jaw while beating out a ground ball Friday (March 20), might wear a shield for a while * * * (9:17am) Yom Holedet Sameach (Happy Birthday) to Oakland 1B Ike Davis, who turned 28 on Saturday (March 21) * * * (9:16am) In an interview, Oakland prospect
- [Saturday, 3/21/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-3212015-1225pm/) - (12:50pm) In his first game since hurting his back 10 days ago, Oakland's Ike Davis played DH and went 1-for-3 on Friday * * * (12:41pm) One of Sam Fuld's RBIs Thursday came when he beat out a double play -- and was struck in the face by the toss * * * (12:39pm) Oakland's
- [Friday, 3/20/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-3202015-933am/) - (9:59am) Video: Analyst tells MLB Network why Joc Pederson will be L.A.'s starting center fielder * * * (9:53am) The excellent blog Kaplan's Korner has assembled a list of tributes to the late Al Rosen * * * (9:51am) Baseball author and publicist Marty Appel spoke Thursday with NPR about the 100th anniversary of 'Who's Who in
- [Thursday, 3/19/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-3192015-835am/) - (9:23am) Suburbs of Washington, D.C., have a 21-team synagogue softball league * * * (8:59am) A thriving synagogue softball league in Los Angeles has 34 teams * * * (8:53am) Hitless Wednesday: Sam Fuld (0-2), Josh Satin and Ryan Lavarnway (0-1) * * * (8:52am) Boston's Craig Breslow pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday to keep his
- [Wednesday, 3/18/2015 (A.M. report)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-3182015-750am/) - (9:08am) Photo: Will Oakland's Nate Freiman join the 2015 offseason trip to Israel? * * * (9:05am) Photo: Kevin Youkilis with sportswriter Jonathan Mayo, who's arranging a Jewish player trip to Israel * * * (8:56am) Photo: Cincinnati's Jon Moscot with comedian Will Ferrell during last week's fundraising stunt * * * (8:53am) Drafted as a catcher in
- [Tuesday, 3/17/2015 @ A.M. report](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-3172015-900am/) - (9:25am) Author Bob Wechsler says Al Rosen's passing leaves Hal Schacker, 89, as the oldest living Jewish major leaguer * * * (9:15am) Please check out professor Peter Dreier's excellent memorial to the late great Al Rosen * * * (9:05am) Cincinnati's Josh Satin reached base on an error and went on to score Monday
- [Monday, 3/16/2015 @ A.M. report](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-3162015-851am/) - (9:30am) Detroit's Ian Kinsler hasn't played since March 12 due to a sore shoulder * * * (9:27am) A blogger says Nate Freiman is in danger of being cut from Oakland's active roster if his back doesn't improve soon * * * (9:11am) Oakland first basemen Nate Freiman (out since March 3) and Ike Davis (out since
- [Baseball world mourns death of Al Rosen, 91](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/baseball-world-mourns-death-of-al-rosen-91/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Baseball great Al Rosen died Friday night (3/15/2015) in Rancho Mirage, Calif., just two weeks after his 91st birthday. A native South Carolinian who learned boxing as a youth to defend himself against anti-Semitic attacks, "Flip" Rosen had a storied career with the Cleveland Indians despite playing just 8 full Major League
- [Saturday, 3/14/2015 @ A.M. report](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-3132015-1004am/) - (9:57am) Here's video of Cincinnati's Jason Marquis discussing Friday's start * * * (9:52am) Jew vs. Jew: L.A.'s Joc Pederson went 2/2 with a stolen base Friday and singled off Jason Marquis * * * (9:48am) Jason Marquis is 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA, 7 strikeouts and 2 walks over 9 innings in Spring Training *
- [Friday, 3/13/2015 @ A.M. report](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-3132015-a-m/) - Joc Pederson's 9th-inning home run over the head of actor Will Ferrell clinched L.A.'s 1-0 win over San Diego on Thursday * * *
- [Thursday, 3/12/2015 @ A.M.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-3122015-955am/) - (9:55am) Oakland's Nate Freiman, out with lower-back soreness, believes he'll be ready to play on Opening Day * * * (9:53am) Boston's Craig Breslow pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday despite yielding a walk and a hit * * * (9:52am) The Nats roughed up Tigers reliever Josh Zeid for 2 hits, 2 walks and 2
- [Thursday, 3/12/2015 @ 10:05am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-3122015-1005am/) - (10:00am) Toronto's Kevin Pillar and Detroit's Ian Kinsler are tied for 5th in the A.L. with 5 RBIs apiece * * *
- [Wednesday, 3/11/2015 @ 8:10am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-3112015-730am/) - (8:10am) Bravo to Baseball for All, which just completed its first 2-day clinic for Jewish and Arab Israeli sixth-graders * * * (8:03am) Joc Pederson's sister, high-school junior Jacey Pederson, has been named Santa Clara Valley female soccer player of the year * * * (7:59am) Team Israel star Dean Kremer, a sophomore at San Joaquin Delta
- [Monday, 3/9/2015 @ A.M.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-392015-a-m/) - (9:45am) Angels prospect Charlie Cutler drew a pinch-hit walk Sunday in his 2015 Spring Training debut * * * (9:43am) Cincinnati's Jason Marquis was dominant Sunday, tossing 3 perfect innings in a 10-1 win over Seattle * * * (9:41am) Oakland's Ike Davis went 1-for-2 Sunday in a 10-4 loss to the White Sox *
- [Sunday, 3/8/2015 @ A.M.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-382015-905am/) - (9:50am) A tweet from Brad Ausmus: "Congrats to my daughter's varsity softball team for going undefeated in this weekend's tourney!" * * * (9:33am) When asked by the rabbi to select a Jewish name during his conversion to Judaism, Bob Tufts chose "Sandy Koufax" * * * (9:16am) Hitless on Saturday: Sam Fuld (0/2), Ryan Braun
- [Saturday, 3/7/2015 @ 9:25am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-372015-902am/) - (9:25am) Aaron Poreda is adapting well to Japan. He pitched 2 hitless innings Sunday for the Yomiuri Giants * * * (9:23am) Josh Satin, Kevin Pillar, Sam Fuld, and Ike Davis went hitless Friday, although Davis drew a walk * * * (9:16am) Brewers prospect Ben Guez wasn't invited to Spring Training, but Friday he
- [Thursday, 3/5/2015 @ 3:27pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-352015-327pm/) - (3:27pm) Reds manager: If Jason Marquis doesn't make starting rotation, bullpen may not be right place for him * * * (2:30pm) Good news: Reds manager says prospect Jon Moscot might start season in Majors * * *
- [Thursday, 3/5/2015 A.M.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/352015-833am/) - (9:04am) Here's video of the 3-run shot that Detroit's Ian Kinsler hit on Tuesday * * * (9:00am) Milwaukee's Ryan Braun says he's "very encouraged, very excited" about his recovery from thumb surgery * * * (8:52am) Sam Fuld singled and walked, while Ike Davis went 2-for-3 in Oakland's 9-2 win over the Giants on Wednesday * * * (8:44am) Dodgers
- [Tuesday, 3/3/2015 @ 8:33pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-332015-522pm/) - (8:33pm) Here's video of Toronto's Kevin Pillar crushing a 2-run HR today * * * (8:26pm) Nate Freiman doubled and Sam Fuld singled for Oakland in a 9-4 win over the Giants * * * (8:24pm) Ian Kinsler hit a 3-run HR and Josh Zeid pitched a scoreless inning for Detroit in a 15-2 win over the O's *
- [To life! 18 Jews will attend MLB Spring Training](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/to-life-18-jews-will-attend-mlb-spring-training/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor As MLB clubs begin Spring Training this month, at least 18 Jews will be playing. Players attending Spring Training due to roster spots include: Ryan Braun (LF/1B), Milwaukee Brewers Craig Breslow (P), Boston Red Sox Ike Davis (1B), Oakland Athletics Scott Feldman (P), Houston Astros Nate Freiman (1B), Oakland Athletics Sam Fuld (CF/LF), Oakland Athletics Ian Kinsler (2B),
- [Tuesday, 3/3/2015 @ 6:50am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-332015-650am/) - (6:50am) Play ball! Jason Marquis will make his Reds debut today against Cleveland on Spring Training's opening day * * *
- [Wednesday, 2/25/2015 @ 9:19am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-2252015-848am/) - (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
- [Sunday, 2/22/2015 @ 7:17am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-2222015-703am/) - (7:17am) Boston's Craig Breslow says he's feeling good and strong and hopes to return to his 2013 form * * * (7:07am) Jordan Yallen's dad and grandpa were college sprinters, and his grandma was a "world-class ice skater" * * * (7:03am) The White Sox signed former Cal State-Dominguez Hills 2B Jordan Yallen to a minor-league contract and assigned
- [Thursday, 2/19/2015 @ 5:57pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-2192015-557pm/) - To life! At least 18 Jews will attend MLB Spring Training starting this month * * *
- [Monday, 2/16/2015 @ 7:46am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-2162015-737am/) - (7:46am) Speed! Four of the 83 players who hit at least 4 triples in 2014 were Jewish: Ryan Braun, Sam Fuld, Ryan Kalish, Ian Kinsler * * * (7:37am) Of all MLB players with at least 4 triples in 2014, the Cubs' Ryan Kalish had by far the fewest-at bats: 121 * * *
- [Sunday, 2/8/2015 @ 9:08pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-282015-233pm/) - (9:11pm) Caribes de Anzoategui G.M. Samuel Moscatel also is the father of ex-Cardinals prospect Kevin Moscatel * * * (9:08pm) The G.M. of the 2014 Venezuelan Baseball League champion Caribes de Anzoategui is Samuel Moscatel, who is Jewish * * * (3:25pm) Mike Schwartz was among Frontier League leaders in 2014, hitting .336 with 16 HR, 68
- [ARCHIVES: May 2014 through August 2014](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/archives-may-2014-through-august-2014/) - Baseball America rates Vanderbilt junior Rhett Wiseman the 28th best prospect in the 2014 Cape Cod League, a collegiate summer program that has many alumni in the Majors (8/31/2014) *** The Mets have recalled Josh Satin from the Las Vegas 51s (AAA). He last played for the Mets on May 9, 2014 (8/31/2014) *** The Albuquerque
- [Monday, 2/2/2015 @ 5:27pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-222015-527pm/) - (5:31pm) Speaking of Nate Ebner, have you read S.I.'s story about his incredible journey to the NFL? * * * (5:27pm) c/o Kaplan's Korner: though the Patriots' Julian Edelman has Jewish lineage, he was raised Christian. But special-teams guy Nate Ebner is Jewish * * *
- [Saturday, 1/31/2015 @ 8:49am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-1312015-759am/) - (8:49am) Three Jews have worn jersey #32 for the Dodgers: Goody Rosen, Cal Abrams and Sandy Koufax * * * (8:44am) The Dodgers have switched Joc Pederson's jersey number to 31. Prior owners of #31 include Mike Piazza * * * (8:35am) Jeremy Rathjen is one of 27 Dodgers prospects who participated in Gabe Kapler's winter development
- [Thursday, 1/29/2015 @ 8:55pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-1292015-459pm/) - (8:55pm) The Washington Post's ode to U. of Md. senior Jacob Susskind, an Orthodox kid who walked-on to the basketball team * * * (8:12pm) Israeli baseball star Dean Kremer will transfer to UNLV next year on a scholarship. Will he get drafted first? * * * (4:59pm) Remember we said only three Jewish position players had
- [Monday, 1/26/2015 @ 9:37pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-1262015-401pm/) - (9:37pm) LSU junior Alex Bregman is ranked 13th on Baseball America's list of the Top 50 prospects in the 2015 draft class * * * (9:01pm) Wow! Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum finished the Australian baseball season with a fifth-ranked .340 average, rapping out 3 hits each in 5 of his last 10 games * *
- [Wednesday, 1/28/2015 @ 5:27pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-1282015-910am/) - (5:27pm) Why does Patriots QB Tom Brady's new house have a menorah in it? * * * (9:55am) Is Cardinals prospect Rob Kaminsky working out too hard? His night/day splits are like, well, night and day * * * (9:50am) Here's some more background on Cardinals prospect Mason Katz's bid to add "catcher" to his
- [Sunday, 1/25/2015 @ 2:30pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-1252015-210pm/) - (2:30pm) At a dinner Saturday hosted by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, Sandy Koufax presented Clayton Kershaw with the 2014 N.L. MVP and Cy Young awards * * * (2:17pm) What do Peyton Manning, Prince Fielder, and MLB free agent Ryan Kalish have in common? Cervical-fusion surgery on the
- [Thursday, 1/22/2015 @ 8:51pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-1222015-833pm/) - (8:51pm) A belated happy 28th birthday (Jan. 17) to Padres forever-prospect Cody Decker. Our wish for you: MLB debut in 2015! * * * (8:33pm) With the Australian baseball season winding down, Rays C prospect Maxx Tissenbaum is hitting .324 (7th) with 8 HR (5th/tie) and a .942 OPS (7th) * * *
- [Wednesday, 1/21/2015 @ 10:50pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-1212015-1046pm/) - (10:50pm) Presuming Jason Marquis starts 2015 with the Reds' Triple-A team, he'll join a starting staff that includes Jon Moscot * * * (10:46pm) Free agent Jason Marquis has signed a minor-league deal with the Reds that includes an invite to big-league Spring Training * * *
- [Saturday, 1/17/2015 @ 12:17pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-1172015-815am/) - (12:18pm) Jacoby Boren, a 6'1" offensive lineman with national champion Ohio State, is the third Boren brother to play for the Buckeyes * * * (11:35am) Former Jewish minor leaguer Randy Poffo, better known as wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage, has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame * * * (11:18am) Big news: the Orioles have
- [Saturday, 1/10/2015 @ 4:47pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-1102015-436pm/) - (4:47pm) Bill James predicts Joc Pederson will hit 26 HRs and get 29 SBs in 2015, something no rookie but Mike Trout has done * * * (4:36pm) Ryan Kalish's minor-league contract with the Blue Jays has fallen through for undisclosed reasons, returning him to free agency * * *
- [Sunday, 1/4/2014 @ 8:02pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-142014-739pm/) - (8:02pm) What B.A. degree did Reds "AAA" pitching prospect Jon Moscot recently complete at Pepperdine? Economics * * * (7:58pm) In late July, Israel's national team will compete against Austria, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden in the B-level European Championships * * * (7:45pm) Happy birthday to Toronto's Kevin Pillar, who turned 26 today! * * * (7:43pm) Happy birthday to Hall
- [Monday, 12/29/2014 @ 9:41am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-12292014-914am/) - (9:41am) In the offseason Australian Baseball League, Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum is 3rd in OPS (.968) and HRs (6/tie), 7th in OBP (.405), 9th in average (.323) * * * (9:30am) Check out this new video interview with Padres "AAA" prospect Cody Decker * * * (9:14am) Former MLB prospect Eric Berger is 3-2 with a
- [Wednesday, 12/24/2014 @ 12:56pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-12242014-1052am/) - (12:56pm) Catch the latest from Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum on his excellent blog, "Red White and the 3-0 Green Light" * * * (12:50pm) Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum, in Australia this offseason, went 4-for-5 Sunday with 2 HR. He's hitting .333 (ranked 7th) with a .971 OPS (3rd) * * * (11:19am) Ex-MLB hurler Ryan Sadowski immersed himself
- [Saturday, 12/20/2014 @ 10:50am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-12202014-1025am/) - (10:50am) Padres prospect Cody Decker rocking a Christmas sweater...and mistletoe * * * (10:41am) A Happy Chanukah tweet from the Rays, whose Jewish prospects include Maxx Tissenbaum and Lenny Linsky * * * (10:25am) A Happy Chanukah tweet from the Cardinals, who have more Jewish prospects (7) than any other MLB team * * *
- [Friday, 12/19/2014 @ 10:55pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-12192014-1028pm/) - (10:55pm) Ex-Dodgers prospect Tyger Pederson has signed with the Joplin Blasters of the independent American Association * * * (10:50pm) Max Fried, via Twitter: "Thank you to @Padres for making my childhood dream a reality! These past couple years have been incredible and I can't thank everyone enough" * * * (10:40pm) Padres prospect Max Fried,
- [Thursday, 12/18/2014 @ 6:36pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-12182014-845am/) - (6:36pm) Arthritis found in Matt Kemp's knees could derail his trade to San Diego -- and imperil Joc Pederson's hold on CF in the Dodgers' lineup * * * (2:26pm) Photo of Maxx Tissenbaum from yesterday's Australian Baseball League All-Star Game * * * (2:17pm) Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum went 2-for-2 yesterday in the Australian Baseball League's All-Star Game.
- [Tuesday, 12/16/2014 @ 7:41pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-12162014-511pm/) - 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
- [Thursday, 12/11/2014 @ 6:55am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-12102014-845am/) - The Mets met with free agent Craig Breslow during the current Winter Meetings, but several outlets say the team's interest is tepid * * * The Dodgers have traded Matt Kemp to the Padres, a deal that could make room in the outfield for rookie Joc Pederson * * * The Dodgers have designated 27-year-old C Ryan
- [Friday, 12/5/2014 @ 4:41pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-1252014-441pm/) - The Dodgers today announced they have claimed C Ryan Lavarnway off waivers. Lavarnway played parts of 4 seasons with Red Sox, which drafted him in 2008 * * *
- [Tuesday, 12/2/2014 @ 10:44pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-1222014-755pm/) - Think Mexican League pitchers respect ex-MLB'er Josh Whitesell? Whitesell, who hit .315 this year with 16 HRs and 68 RBIs, was intentionally walked a league-leading 9 times * * * The Reds have assigned former Mets 1B Josh Satin to the "AAA" Louisville Bats, where he'll join P Jon Moscot * * * Jewish Sports
- [Sunday, 11/30/2014 @ 8:17pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-11302014-459pm/) - Maxx Tissenbaum, one of four Rays prospects playing in Australia this winter, is hitting .321, 12th-best in the league * * * Nate Fish talks to the Jerusalem Post about the current state of baseball in Israel, while Peter Kurz seeks money for it in Cleveland * * * Mazel tov to Oakland's Nate Freiman and wife
- [Thursday, 11/27/2014 @ 9:25am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-11272014-727am/) - Mariners "AA" prospect Jack Marder, whose concussion from a fastball this summer was his 7th, has retired for medical reasons. Now he's finishing his B.A. and coaching at U. of Oregon * * * Ryan Braun says his right thumb feels 100% after Oct. 2 surgery to repair a nerve * * * Independent-league IF Andrew
- [Sunday, 11/23/2014 @ 8:57pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-11232014-1011am/) - Oakland has acquired 1B Ike Davis from the Pirates. The A's already have a Jewish first baseman on their 40-man roster in Nate Freiman * * * Current free agents include Craig Breslow, Ryan Kalish, Jason Marquis, Eric Berger, Richard Bleier and Ben Guez. Also looking for work: Nick Rickles, Cameron Selik * * * From Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston: Free agent Craig Breslow is "getting plenty
- [Saturday, 11/22/2014 @ 9:34pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-11222014-555pm/) - Josh Satin now is one of three Jewish players in the Reds' organization, joining "AAA" pitcher Jon Moscot and "A" pitcher Zack Weiss * * * Happy birthday to Cardinals prospect Robert Stock, who turned 25 yesterday! * * * Josh Satin has signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old 1B/3B has been with the Mets franchise since being
- [Thursday, 11/20/2014 @ 11:59pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-11202014-431pm/) - Aaron Poreda is leaving the Rangers for Japan's Yomiuri Giants. A 6'6" LHP, Poreda made his MLB debut in 2009 and didn't return to the Majors until 2014 * * * RHP Mitchell Osnowitz has been blogging about baseball since June, when the Braves signed him * * * Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum is hitting .282 with
- [Tuesday, 11/11/2014 @ 8:47am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-11112014-719am/) - The Mets' Josh Satin and three minor-leaguers drafted in 2008 have been granted free agency: Jeremy Bleich (Yankees), Ben Guez (Tigers), and Richard Bleier (Blue Jays) * * * Dodgers prospect Joc Pederson is honing his skills this offseason in the Dominican winter league. He's hitting .265 with 1 HR and 7 RBIs in 68 ABs for Leones
- [Monday, 11/3/2014 @ 4:22pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-1132014-330pm/) - Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum, playing in Australia this summer, went 3-for-3 with a HR and 3 RBIs on Friday for the Brisbane Bandits (11/3/2014) *** Mariners prospect Scott DeCecco is pitching for the Surprise Saguaros of the prestigious Arizona Fall League. Each MLB team sends 6 top prospects to the AFL (11/3/2014) *** Following in
- [Tuesday, 10/14/2014 @ 9:48am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-10142014-935am/) - Guess who's an analytics intern with the K.C. Royals? Former Pomona College and Israel pitcher Guy Stevens, whose mother is Israeli (10/14/2014) *** Former prison warden Howard Kinsler now works at BBI Sports, the agency that represents son Ian Kinsler (10/14/2014) ***
- [Saturday, 10/11/2014 @ 11:26am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-10112014-1126am/) - Justin Klipp is pitching again after twice breaking his back. He talks to us about Jewish day school, independent ball, Mexican drug cartels, and baseball shrinks (10/11/2014) ***
- [Justin Klipp: independent-league pitcher](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/justin-klipp-independent-league-pitcher/) - By Zev Ben Avigdor, correspondent One reason we love baseball is because baseball players have great stories. Often those tales make us fans of particular players, regardless of their statistical accomplishments or which uniforms they wear. Here is one of them, a story of setbacks and adversity, of failure and loss of confidence, and ultimately of
- [Friday, 10/10/2014 @ 9:19am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-10102014-919am/) - Jewish journeyman Danny Valencia has played for two of the four remaining playoff teams: the Royals in 2014, and Baltimore in 2013 (10/10/2014) ***
- [Tuesday, 10/7/2014 @ 9:11am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-1072014-903am/) - When the O's face K.C. later this week, replay coordinator Adam Gladstone will advise manager Buck Showalter on which calls to challenge (10/7/2014) *** GM Dan Duquette of the pennant-chasing Orioles isn't Jewish. But in 2007, he headed player personnel for the Israel Baseball League (10/7/2014) ***
- [Simon Rosenbaum: Israel baseball's secret weapon](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/simon-rosenbaum-israel-baseballs-secret-weapon/) - By Stuart M. Katz, Jewish Baseball News correspondent Even among followers of Jewish baseball players, Simon Rosenbaum is not a household name. Not yet, anyway. A 20-year-old junior at Pomona College in California, Rosenbaum ranked 2nd in the nation among Division III players last season with a .474 batting average. D3Baseball.com and ABCA/Rawlings both named him a Division
- [Dean Kremer: 18-year-old ace with Israeli roots](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dean-kremer-18-year-old-ace-with-israeli-roots/) - By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent Dean Kremer spent this past Summer like many other college students, traveling and meeting new people. But unlike his peers, Kremer returned home with an award: Best Pitcher in the European Pool C Championships in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Playing for tourney champ Israel, the 18-year-old Californian started two games and went 2-0 with
- [Monday, 10/6/2014 @ 8:56pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-1062014-900am/) - Ike Davis made big strides on Ks and BBs in 2014. His K/BB ratio was a career-best 1.24, and his walk frequency -- one in every 6.77 PAs -- was 4th best in MLB (10/6/2014) *** LeBron, Cavs beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 107-80 on Sunday behind ex-Maccabi coach David Blatt before sellout crowd in Cleveland (10/6/2014)
- [Friday, 10/3/2014 @ 9:09am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-1032014-705am/) - Up tonight: the Dodgers and rookie Joc Pederson face the Cardinals at 6:30pm EST on Fox Sports 1 (10/3/2014) *** Up today: manager Brad Ausmus‘s Detroit Tigers (and 2B Ian Kinsler) face the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 at Noon EST on TBS (10/3/2014) *** A record-tying 15 Jews played in the MLB this season. How'd they do
- [MLB Batting Leaders, 2014](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-batting-leaders-2014/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A record-tying 15 Jews got MLB playing time in 2014, and 13 had the chance to swing a bat. Collectively they hit .253, a shade above the MLB average of .251. To see their detailed individual stats, you can download this Excel file. Or you can look below, where you'll find a
- [Thursday, 10/2/2014 @ 10:50pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-1022014-845am/) - Ian Kinsler did his best to soften up Orioles pitching tonight, drawing 7, 14, and 9 pitches in his first three at-bats, but it was Detroit's pitchers who gave up 8 runs in the 8th en route to a loss (10/2/2014) *** Up tonight: manager Brad Ausmus's Detroit Tigers (and 2B Ian Kinsler) face the Baltimore
- [Wednesday, 10/1/2014 @ 9:27am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-1012014-917am/) - Up tonight: Pittsburgh and Ike Davis vs. San Francisco, 8pm EST on ESPN (10/1/2014) *** Watch how fast Sam Fuld was chasing down this 12th-inning triple. Too bad teammate Jonny Gomes got there at the same time (10/1/2014) *** Oakland's Sam Fuld did everything he could to win Tuesday, singling twice, walking once and, according to Gabe Kapler,
- [Tuesday, 9/30/2014 @ 9:30am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-9302014-855am/) - After the worst season in his 8-year career, Ryan Braun will "undergo surgery this week to fix a nagging nerve problem near his right thumb" (9/30/2014) *** Clutch: in the 10 last games of the regular season, Pittsburgh's Ike Davis hit .280 with 1 HR, 4 doubles, 5 RBIs, and 2 walks (9/30/2014) *** Clutch: in the 10
- [Monday, 9/29/2014 @ 8:46am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-9292014-830am/) - Check out our interview with Dean Kremer, a Hebrew-speaking 18-year-old who was named "Best Pitcher" at the recent European Pool C Championships (9/29/2014) *** Detroit's Brad Ausmus won a division title in his managerial debut. How many others have done this? Stat heads, we need your help (9/29/2014) *** A total of 15 Jews played in
- [Sunday, 9/28/14 @ 7:15pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-92814-142pm/) - Ian Kinsler's 17th HR, RBI single, and backhanded grab helped Detroit -- and rookie manager Brad Ausmus -- clinch the A.L. Central title Sunday (9/28/2014) *** Ian Kinsler hit a 3rd-inning HR today to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead over Minnesota. A win today will guarantee Detroit 1st place in the A.L. Central (9/28/2014) ***
- [Saturday, 9/27/2014 @ 10:02am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-9272014-911am/) - Danny Moskovits, who played for Les Capitales de Quebec with Jewish teammates Aaron Brill and Ari Ronick, was 2-2 with a 3.03 ERA (9/27/2014) *** Great news out of Quebec: CanAm League pitcher Danny Moskovits, a 23-year-old Harvard alum, has been signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks (9/27/2014) *** Milwaukee's Ryan Braun reached base three times Friday.
- [Friday, 9/26/2014 @ 9:16am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-9262014-758am/) - It was 2 doubles in 2 at-bats for Pittsburgh's Ike Davis in a 9-1 win over the Braves on Thursday (9/26/2014) *** First teammate to congratulate Kevin Pillar after his HR Thursday? Danny Valencia, who'd singled and scored earlier (9/26/2014) *** Until Kevin Pillar homered off him Thursday, Fernando Rodney was one of only four A.L. relievers who'd
- [Wednesday, 9/24/2014 @ 9:20am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-9242014-753am/) - The NYTimes says rookie Joc Pederson is the best defenseman among L.A.'s 6 outfielders and has a chance to start in centerfield in 2015 (9/24/2014) *** Did Kevin Youkilis perform better on the Sabbath, or off? Check out Diane Firstman's 'Sabbathmetrics' blog for the answer (9/24/2014) *** Speedy pinch-hitter Ryan Kalish legged-out an infield single
- [Tuesday, 9/23/2014 @ 9:11am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-9232014-755am/) - How a Jewish roommate at U. of Florida led 6'9" power forward Alex Tyrus to convert to Judaism, play ball in Israel (9/23/2014) *** Maxx Tissenbaum is one of 4 Rays prospects who will play in Australia for the Brisbane Bandits this Fall (9/23/2014) *** In limited play -- 30 ABs in 15 games --
- ['Chasing Dreams' exhibition is worth the trip](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/chasing-dreams-exhibition-in-philly-is-worth-the-trip/) - [Editor's note: Jewish Baseball News correspondent Stuart M. Katz recently visited Chasing Dreams, a baseball-themed exhibition currently at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. He offered to share his thoughts.] By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American, a wonderful exhibition highlighting the deep and historic connection between American Jews
- [Al Clark: "Nobody grows up wanting to be an umpire"](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/al-clark-nobody-grows-up-wanting-to-be-an-umpire/) - By Stuart M. Katz, correspondent When he was growing up in Trenton, N.J., Al Clark’s family thought he might become a rabbi. They couldn’t have imagined that he instead would spend more than 25 years on Major League Baseball fields as the American League’s first Jewish umpire. From 1976 to 2001, Clark had a bird’s eye
- [Saturday, 9/20/2014 @ 10:55am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-9202014-1003am/) - Best news of all? Ryan Lashley and Adam Kam have a Jewish teammate: Ben Ruff, who led the United League in relief appearances. Welcome, Ben! (9/20/2014) *** In fact, Ryan Lashley just missed winning the United League triple crown: .369 B.A. (1st), 6 HRs (1st/tie), 45 RBIs (2nd)...(9/20/2014) *** Amazing season for two Jews on the independent Fort
- [Friday, 9/19/2014 @ 3:35pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-9192014-903am/) - Cardinals "rookie-league" prospect Adam Ehrlich went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs last week as the State College Spikes won the New York-Penn League championship (9/19/2014) *** With the "AAA" finals over now -- his team came in 2nd -- Ryan Lavarnway is back with the Boston Red Sox (9/19/2014) *** Every so often, Diane Firstman (@dianagram) picks
- [Thursday, 9/18/2014 @ 9:14pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-9182014-905am/) - Toronto's Kevin Pillar doubled and scored a run in a pinch-hit appearance Wednesday (9/18/2014) *** L.A.'s Joc Pederson, a sixth-inning sub Wednesday, singled and walked in two trips to the plate (9/18/2014) *** Oakland carried a 1-0 lead into the 9th Wednesday thanks to Sam Fuld's RBI single, but Texas's 6-run inning put the game out
- [Monday, 9/15/2014 @ 8:26pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monday-9162014-639am/) - Check out our Q&A with Simon Rosenbaum, a Division III star who's also become Israel baseball's secret weapon (9/15/2014) *** Adam Greenberg, who suffered a beaning in his MLB debut but recovered enough to play 6 years of pro ball, was inducted in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame yesterday (9/15/2014) *** Israel debuted at
- [Sunday, 9/14/2014 @ 12:46pm](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sunday-9142014-741am/) - Joc Pederson, whose 100 walks ranked 2nd among all minor-leaguers in 2014, drew 2 Saturday in the Dodgers' 17-0 rout of the Giants (9/14/2014) *** Ian Kinsler singled in a run and made this nifty play in first-place Detroit's 5-4 win Saturday. We'll forget that he was picked off at first... (9/14/2014) *** Sorry to report
- [Saturday, 9/13/2014 @ 7:44am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-9132014-735am/) - Jew X 2: After Oakland's Nate Freiman singled Friday, Sam Fuld knocked him in with an RBI bunt. Fuld also walked and stole his 20th base, tying his career high (9/13/2014) *** Ike Davis contributed a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in Pittsburgh's 7-3 win Friday. In 30 pinch-hit ABs, he's hitting .300 with 3 HRs and
- [Friday, 9/12/2014 @ 9:01am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/friday-9122014-853am/) - Ryan Braun hit his 19th HR on Thursday, an opposite-field shot deep to right-centerfield in Milwaukee's 4-2 win (9/12/2014) *** An RBI single by Ike Davis gave Pittsburgh its first run in a 4-1 win over the Phillies on Thursday (9/12/2014) ***
- [Thursday, 9/11/2014 @ 9:22am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/thursday-9112014-845am/) - Jew X 2: Danny Valencia went 2-for-4 with an RBI double off the centerfield wall and an RBI single in Toronto's 11-1 win on Wednesday, while Kevin Pillar added a double of his own (9/11/2014) *** Oakland's Sam Fuld went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday. More notable was his new moustache, which a teammate compared to Ned Flanders' of
- [Tuesday, 9/9/2014 @ 9:10am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tuesday-992014-910am/) - Sam Fuld saved a run Monday with a leaping grab at the wall...and put the A's ahead in the 8th with an RBI bunt single (9/9/2014) *** Jew X 2: Kevin Pillar and Danny Valencia stroked RBI singles in Toronto's 8-0 win Monday. Pillar also doubled and scored from second on an error (9/9/2014) ***
- [ARCHIVE: September 1-8, 2014](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/updated-september-1-752pm/) - No, Detroit rookie Kyle Lobstein is not Jewish. But aided by Ian Kinsler's RBI double, he earned his first career win Sunday for manager Brad Ausmus (9/8/2014) *** Kevin Pillar singled twice Sunday and made a leaping grab into Boston's Green Wall to end the game for victorious Toronto. You can even hear the impact! (9/8/2014) ***
- [Wednesday, 9/10/2014 @ 9:41am](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wednesday-9102014-941am/) - Making a difference: Toronto is 14-7 this season in games where Kevin Pillar is a starter, and 61-62 in all others (9/10/2014) *** Toronto's Kevin Pillar has 7 hits over the past 3 games and is auditioning for a 2015 starting spot, says this article (9/10/2014) *** Jew X 2: Kevin Pillar went 3-for-4 in Toronto's 9-2 win Tuesday, while Danny Valencia singled and made an
- [Minor-league highlights (Saturday, 4/6)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/minor-league-highlights-sat-46/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here are highlights from minor-league games played on Saturday, April 6: Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kevin Pillar, an outfielder with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA), went 4-for-5 with 2 stolen bases. Pillar also tossed out a runner at third base (box score).
- [Zach Borenstein's homer barrage](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/zach-borensteins-homer-barrage/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor If California League (High A) pitchers weren't paying much attention to Zach Borenstein before, they certainly are now. The 22-year-old outfielder hit not one but two 3-run HRs Sunday night (4/28/2013) in the Inland Empire 66ers' 12-7 victory over the Lancaster Lugnuts. The
- [News summary for Saturday, March 29](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/news-summary-for-saturday-march-29/) - Sam Fuld makes Oakland A's Opening Day roster! However, SF Chronicle says he may be squeezed out next week to make room for Craig Grentry (3/29/2014) * * * Reason #374 you should follow Cody Decker's Twitter feed: folk wisdom. "People take athletes too seriously..... I hit a ball with a piece of wood for a
- [Cardinals pick Jewish high-school pitcher in first round](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/cards-pick-jewish-high-school-pitcher-in-first-round/) - For the 2nd year in a row, a left-handed Jewish high-school pitcher who idolizes Sandy Koufax has been selected in the 1st round of baseball's amateur draft.
- [Jews in the MLB draft? Here are 10 more](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jews-in-the-mlb-draft-here-are-10-more/) - In this article, JBN looks at the 2013 MLB draft and profiles 10 of the 11 players known, so far, to be Jewish.
- [Two more draftees bring 2013 tally to thirteen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/two-more-draftees-bring-2013-tally-to-thirteen/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Editor's note: Coverage of the 2013 MLB amateur draft is a collaboration between Jewish Baseball News and our friends at Jewish Sports Review, a bi-monthly newsletter that tracks Jewish athletes in multiple sports around the globe. Click here for subscription information.) By Scott Barancik, editor Two more players
- [2014 MLB draft netted at least six Jews](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/2014-mlb-draft-netted-at-least-six-jews/) - At least 6 Jewish players were selected in MLB's 2014 amateur draft, led by Princeton hurler Michael Fagan (9th round). It's one of the smallest crops in years.
- [Welcome to the family, Sammie Starr](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-to-the-family-sammie-starr/) - By Scott Barancik, editor For the second time in a week, we have the pleasure of introducing you to a newly-discovered member of the Jewish Baseball family: Baltimore Orioles prospect Sammie Starr. A 25-year-old infielder from Toronto, Starr's father is Jewish, his mother converted to Judaism, and Starr himself became Bar Mitzvah. Baseball is a family tradition.
- [New: Excerpt from umpire Al Clark's memoir](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-excerpt-from-umpire-al-clarks-memoir/) - By Scott Barancik, Editor From 1976 until MLB officials told him "You're out!" in 2001, Al Clark was one of baseball's most respected umpires, and among very few who were Jewish. In a new memoir written with Dan Schlossberg, the 66-year-old Clark recalls the highlights and lowlights of his life in and out of baseball,
- [Welcome to the family, Scott DeCecco](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-to-the-family-scott-dececco/) - By Scott Barancik, editor One of the things I enjoy most about running this website is 'discovering' ballplayers we didn't know were Jewish, and then introducing them to you. Today it's my honor to welcome home the newest member of the Jewish baseball family: Seattle Mariners prospect Scott DeCecco. A New Jersey native who turns 23 tomorrow
- [Braun greets boos with 3 HRs, rally-killing grab](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-greets-boos-with-3-hrs-rally-killing-catch/) - By Scott Barancik, editor In an impressive display of strength and agility that spoiled the Phillies' home opener Tuesday night, Ryan Braun blasted three HRs, collected seven RBIs, and made a diving catch to snuff out a rally and lead the Brewers to a 10-4 win. The second three-dinger performance of Braun's career -- he hit a trio against the Padres on
- [Borenstein steals 4 bases -- including home -- in win](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/borenstein-steals-4-bases-in-win-including-home/) - By Scott Barancik, editor If catchers issued 'Wanted' posters featuring the base thieves they fear most, 2013 California League MVP Zach Borenstein would not be included. While the 23-year-old Angels prospect tore up opponents with his bat and legged-out seven triples last year, his five stolen bases in 10 attempts left noone quaking. Yesterday was a different story. In
- [Summing it up: How the Jews did in Spring Training](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/summing-it-up-how-the-jews-did-in-spring-training/) - By Scott Barancik, editor As baseball fans celebrate Opening Day, Jewish Baseball News is taking a look back at the 21 Jews who participated in MLB Spring Training this year. Fifteen position players and six pitchers saw playing time, some as full-fledged team members, others as non-roster invitees, and several via short-term stints. Their stats are shown
- [Kalish to stay with Cubs; Lavarnway, Pillar sent down](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kalish-to-stay-with-cubs-lavarnway-pillar-sent-down/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ryan Kalish has earned a spot on the Chicago Cubs' opening-day roster. Kalish, who turned 26 on Friday, was named the Boston Red Sox rookie of the year in 2010. A series of injuries and surgeries have largely kept him off the diamond since then. But Kalish has worked hard to recover, and in
- [Freiman, Zeid, Pederson among those headed to minors](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/freiman-zeid-among-those-headed-to-minors/) - By Scott Barancik, editor As Major League teams pare down their Spring Training rosters in preparation for the regular season, several Jewish players are headed to the minors for re-tooling. Among the latest to be cut: Oakland A's first baseman Nate Freiman, and Houston Astros reliever Josh Zeid, both of whom played for Team Israel in the 2012
- [For a day, Jews shine again in Detroit](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-a-day-at-least-jews-shine-again-in-detroit/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Detroit's love affair with the late Hank Greenberg may never be matched. But for a day at least, the Tigers again were powered by Jews. Playing under newly-minted manager Brad Ausmus, Detroit crushed the Blue Jays 18-4 thanks partly to contributions from two Jewish players. Three-time All-Star Ian Kinsler led the way, going 2-for-3 with
- [Braun homers in first at-bat since suspension](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-homers-in-first-at-bat-since-suspension/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Hollywood couldn't have scripted Ryan Braun's return from disgrace any better. In his first at-bat since completing a 65-game suspension, the presumably drug-free Milwaukee Brewer smashed an 0-1 pitch off Oakland A's pitcher Tommy Milone over the left-field wall (see video). "It's still the first day of spring training," Braun told USA Today. "Better to
- [Traveling exhibit on Jews and baseball to debut this week in Philly](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/traveling-exhibit-on-jews-and-baseball-to-debut-this-week-in-philly/) - By Scott Barancik, editor A traveling exhibit featuring Jewish baseball history, quirky memorabilia, and the chance to imitate Sandy Koufax on a real pitching mound will make its international debut this week in Philadelphia. Chasing Dreams, which opens Thursday at the National Museum of American Jewish History (3/13/2014), is more than a collection of objects. Displays crafted by
- [Rookies, returnees, retirees and renegades](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/rookies-returnees-retirees-and-renegades/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Spring Training has only just begun, but there's plenty going on in the baseball world. Tyler Kolodny didn't give up on sports when the Baltimore Orioles released him after six seasons in the minors. He just picked a new one. Although the 6-foot-5-inch, 245-pound Kolodny had never played football at any level, he arranged
- [Jewish baseball cards are back! Pre-order now](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-cards-are-back-pre-order-now/) - How to order Pay by credit card via Paypal ...or send a check to: JML Inc. 104 Greenlawn Ave. Newton, MA 02459 One set: $36 plus $5 shipping Two sets: $50 plus $5 shipping Three sets: $75 plus $5 shipping Four sets: $92 plus $8 shipping Five sets: $115 plus $10 shipping Six sets: $140 plus
- [Sam Fuld signs minor-league deal with Oakland, eyes major-league spot](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-fuld-signs-minor-league-deal-with-oakland-seeks-major-league-spot/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Sam Fuld is leaving one "Moneyball" team for another. A free agent after three seasons with the Chicago Cubs and another three with the Tampa Bay Rays, Fuld has signed a minor-league contract with the Oakland A's, where competition for a final outfield roster spot on the Major League club is said to be
- [In latest 'top prospect' lists, Jews feature prominently](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-latest-top-prospect-lists-jews-feature-prominently/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Jews make up an estimated 1.7 percent of all Americans and an even smaller percentage of professional baseball players. But ESPN Insider's 2014 ranking of the Top 100 Minor Leaguers features three Jews, a 3 percent rate. And Baseball America's 2014 list of the Top 10 prospects per franchise includes four Jews. Joc
- [Brad Ausmus to replace Jim Leyland as Detroit Tigers manager](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brad-ausmus-to-replace-jim-leyland-as-detroit-tigers-manager/) - The Detroit Tigers named Brad Ausmus to succeed manager Jim Leyland. Ausmus is at least the 6th Jewish manager in MLB history.
- [Big trade lands Tissenbaum with Tampa Bay Rays](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/big-trade-lands-tissenbaum-with-tampa-bay-rays/) - By Scott Barancik, editor San Diego Padres prospect Maxx Tissenbaum was one of five players sent to the Tampa Bay Rays today as part of a 7-player trade headlined by Rays pitcher Alex Torres and Padres infielder Logan Forsythe. A 22-year-old infielder who was chosen in the 11th round of the 2012 amateur draft and hit .277 with the
- [Baseball America's snub of MVP Borenstein a puzzler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/baseball-americas-snub-of-mvp-borenstein-a-puzzler/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Zach Borenstein had a monster season in 2013, and he has the MVP award to prove it. The 23-year-old Los Angeles Angels prospect led the California League (Class A-advanced) in average, home runs, and several other statistics. His league-leading nine RBIs during the postseason helped the Inland Empire 66ers become league champions. But when
- [Shocker! Kevin Youkilis to play in Japan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/shocker-kevin-youkilis-to-play-in-japan/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Free agent Kevin Youkilis has covered a lot of ground the past two seasons, playing for A.L. teams in Boston, Chicago, and New York. This time, he's moving a little farther afield: Japan. The three-time All-Star, 34, has signed a one-year, $4-million deal to play for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, the defending
- [O's trade Danny Valencia to Royals](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/os-trade-danny-valencia-to-royals/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Danny Valencia, a much-traveled third baseman who enjoyed a strong comeback with the Baltimore Orioles last season, has been traded again. The O's are sending Valencia, 29, to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for OF David Lough, who finished 8th in voting for the 2013 A.L. Rookie of the Year award. According
- [Ryan Kalish signs minor-league deal with Cubs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-kalish-signs-minor-league-deal-with-cubs/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish has signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Behind the deal was a man who knows the 25-year-old well: former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, who drafted Kalish out of high school in 2006 and joined the Cubs as president of baseball operations in October 2011. Considered Boston's outfielder
- [Feldman signs 3-year deal with Astros](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/feldman-signs-3-year-deal-with-astros/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Free agent Scott Feldman has signed a 3-year, $30-million deal with the Houston Astros. The Major Leagues' youngest (average age: 26) and worst (111 losses) team last season, Houston was looking for a veteran presence. It found that in Scott Feldman, a 30-year-old righthander who made his MLB debut in 2005 and holds
- [Fuld, Kalish start search for new teams](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fuld-kalish-in-search-of-new-teams/) - By Scott Barancik, editor For Sam Fuld, the Tampa Bay Rays have been the "perfect organization," a team that appreciated his aggressiveness on the basepaths and competence in the outfield. Had the Chicago Cubs not traded him in 2011, he might never have had enough playing time to achieve legendary status for his diving catches, and to
- [Tigers just got a little more Jewish: Ian Kinsler traded to Detroit](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tigers-just-got-a-little-more-jewish-ian-kinsler-traded-to-detroit/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ian Kinsler, a 32-year-old second baseman who has spent his entire 8-year career with the Texas Rangers, is being traded to the Detroit Tigers for slugger Prince Fielder. Detroit will pay the Rangers an additional $30-million to help cover Fielder's massive contract. The 29-year-old first baseman "has seven years remaining on his $214-million,
- [Kinsler and Fielder discussed trade...in 2010 TV ad](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-and-fielder-discussed-trade-in-2010-tv-ad/) - By Scott Barancik, editor File this one under the category "Life imitates art." It came as news to most of us this week that the Texas Rangers were trading Ian Kinsler for Detroit Tigers slugger Prince Fielder. Few could have predicted the swap. But looking back, ESPN seems prescient. In an odd coincidence, a 2010 ad for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball featured
- [In off-season, talk of trades and free agents](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-off-season-talk-of-trades-and-free-agents/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ah, the off-season. That time of year when baseball fans and writers have little else to do but speculate about which players will move, and where. Ian Kinsler made a splash recently when the Texas Rangers traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers for slugger Prince Fielder. Who's next? We at Jewish Baseball News
- [Jewish Baseball News issues "mea cappa" for cap snafu](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-issues-mea-cappa-for-cap-snafu/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Earlier today we announced the arrival of the Jewish Baseball News ball cap. "Just in time for Chanukah!" we proclaimed. Alas, taking a cue from the Obamacare School of Product Rollouts, we gave you an ordering system that did not work. Would-be customers were left wandering around PayPal like, well, Jews in the
- [Jewish Baseball News introduces caps in time for Chanukah](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-introduces-baseball-cap-in-time-for-chanukah/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Racking your brain for Chanukah gifts? Consider our new Jewish Baseball News caps. Made in Bangladesh and embroidered in good ol' St. Petersburg, Fla., the headquarters of minor-league baseball, our one-size-fits-most caps will cover all but the bushiest Jew-fros. The hats are priced at $21.99 apiece, although volume discounts begin when you order
- [He's back! Ex-MLB'er Aaron Poreda inks deal with Texas](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/hes-back-ex-mlber-aaron-poreda-inks-deal-with-texas/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Aaron Poreda, a 6-foot-6-inch pitcher whose rapid rise to the Majors was matched by a swift decline, has signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers after a long layoff for "Tommy John" surgery. Poreda, 27, told Jewish Baseball News that Texas was one of 8 to 10 teams that sent scouts to watch
- [Report: Breslow will be 24th Jew to play in a World Series](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/report-breslow-will-be-24th-jew-to-play-in-the-world-series/) - By Scott Barancik, editor According to research by our friend Ron Kaplan at his excellent Kaplan's Korner blog, Boston reliever Craig Breslow will be just the 24th Jewish player to appear in a World Series when he appears in the upcoming Red Sox-Cardinals finale. The New Haven, Conn., native is expected to be a key piece of
- [Adam Klein is named MVP of American Association championship series](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/adam-klein-named-mvp-of-american-assn-championship-series/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Gary RailCats left fielder Adam Klein has been named MVP of the American Association championship series. Klein, 30, hit .533 with two doubles, 5 RBIs, five runs, and four walks as the Indiana-based RailCats defeated the Wichita Wingnuts 3 games to 1. A former Oakland Athletics farmhand, the 5-foot-11-inch Los Angeles native is
- [Fuld's baserunning gamble pays off big for Rays](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fulds-baserunning-gamble-pays-off-big-for-rays/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When defensive replacement Sam Fuld singled to open the 9th inning of Monday night's tiebreaker against the Texas Rangers, you just knew he wasn't going to passively run the bases. It was a perfect Fuldian storm. With the Rays up by a slim 4-2 margin and a Wild Card slot on the line,
- [Cardinals prospect Mason Katz saved his best for playoffs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/cardinals-prospect-mason-katz-saved-his-best-for-playoffs/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in June, former LSU star Mason Katz underperformed during the regular season, hitting a modest .249 for the State College Spikes (Class A-short season) while striking out once in every 4 at-bats. His trajectory looked even worse: in the final 10 games, the 5-foot-10-inch second baseman managed to
- [Kol nidre 2013: Who played last night, who didn't](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kol-nidre-who-played-last-night-who-didnt/) - By Scott Barancik, editor For some Jewish baseball fans, Yom Kippur isn't just the holiest day on the calendar. It's also a litmus test of a ballplayer's commitment to Judaism. That's not so true here at Jewish Baseball News, a secular website that holds no grudge against a ballplayer for choosing to swing a bat during the
- [O's ride Feldman's arm, Valencia's bat to victory](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/os-rode-feldmans-arm-valencias-bat-to-victory/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The surging Baltimore Orioles needed a solid start from Scott Feldman on Friday (9/6/2013) to advance their playoff hopes, but the 30-year-old right-hander gave them even more. In the 127th start of his nine-year MLB career, Feldman pitched his first-ever shutout and second complete game as the O's beat the Chicago White Sox
- [Time on DL is all that stands between Zach Borenstein and triple crown](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/time-on-dl-is-all-that-stands-between-zach-borenstein-and-triple-crown/) - By Scott Barancik, editor With one game left in the regular season, Zach Borenstein's numbers are stellar. His .335 batting average is tops in the California League (Class A-advanced). He has 27 home runs, tying him for 1st place. He leads the league in slugging percentage (.625) and OPS (1.026), and he ranks 3rd in on-base percentage
- [After zipping thru minors, Kevin Pillar makes MLB debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/after-zipping-thru-minors-kevin-pillar-makes-mlb-debut/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kevin Pillar made his MLB debut Wednesday (8/14/2013) in a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Called up to replace the injured Colby Rasmus on the Jays' roster, the 24-year-old outfielder was held hitless in four at-bats but impressed with his glove, turning the first line drive he
- [Astros call-up reliever Josh Zeid](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/astros-call-up-reliever-josh-zeid/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Josh Zeid, a 6-foot-4-inch reliever who played for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers last year, has been called-up from Triple-A by the Houston Astros. It's the 26-year-old New Haven native's first time on a Major League roster since the Philadelphia Phillies selected him in the 10th round of the 2009
- [For Jon Moscot, a triumph amid difficult season](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-jon-moscot-a-triumph-amid-season-of-adversity/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Cincinnati Reds prospect Jon Moscot has put together some pretty impressive stats this season. The 21-year-old Pepperdine alum has struck out 112 batters, third most in the California League (A-advanced), while walking just 36. After posting an ERA of just 3.76 over his past 10 starts, his season ERA of 4.59 is trending
- [Jason Marquis is done for season, faces Tommy John surgery](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-marquis-is-done-for-season-faces-tommy-john-surgery/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Tough news today for Padres fans: starter Jason Marquis is done for the season after suffering "significant damage" to the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. A 34-year-old righty who has played for seven teams during his 14-year career, Marquis reportedly will undergo so-called Tommy John surgery to repair the ligament. Whether he will
- [Kinsler sets Jewish record with 163rd career steal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-sets-jewish-record-with-163rd-career-steal/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ian Kinsler became the career leader in stolen bases among Jewish players Monday night (7/22/2013) with his 163rd theft in 200 attempts (box score). The 31-year-old Texas Ranger drew a first-inning walk off of New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova, promptly stole second off of catcher Chris Stewart, and then scored on a single
- [Brad Goldberg's historic day](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brad-goldbergs-historic-day/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When the Kannapolis Intimidators handed reliever Brad Goldberg the ball Sunday (7/21/2013) with one out in the 4th inning and men on second and third bases, the odds of a historic outing were slim. A 10th-round pick of the Chicago White Sox this June, Goldberg had only six minor-league appearances under his belt
- [Braun is suspended for violating drug policy; "I am not perfect"](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/braun-is-suspended-i-am-not-perfect/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Ryan Braun, the Jewish slugger who won the National League MVP award in 2011 and vehemently denied using performance-enhancing drugs thereafter, has been suspended for the rest of 2013 for violating baseball's drug policy (see MLB.com article). "As I have acknowledged in the past, I am not perfect," Braun said in a statement.
- [Ian Kinsler ties Jewish stolen-base record at 162](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ian-kinsler-ties-jewish-stolen-base-record-at-162/) - The 8th Commandment orders us not to steal. We make an exception for Ian Kinsler. On 7/13/13, the Texas Ranger tied a Jewish record by stealing his 162nd base.
- [Joc Pederson's star is soaring, but is there room for him in L.A.'s constellation?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/joc-pedersons-star-is-soaring-but-is-there-room-for-him-in-l-a/) - By Scott Barancik, editor 2012 wasn't a bad year for Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Joc Pederson. A third-year player drafted out of Palo Alto High School, the 6-foot-1 outfielder hit .313 with 18 HRs, 70 RBIs, a .396 on-base percentage, and 26 stolen bases for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (A+). The Dodgers named him their Branch Rickey Minor
- [Ike Davis returns to Mets with 3-hit game; Josh Satin to stay](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ike-davis-returns-to-mets-with-3-hit-game-josh-satin-to-stay/) - By Scott Barancik, editor After a 21-game sojourn in the minors to regain his sweet swing, Ike Davis returned to the New York Mets' lineup with a vengeance Friday (7/5/2013), going 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs and a walk in a 12-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers (box score). According to ESPN.com, Davis had arrived at the Mets' clubhouse in Milwaukee yelling "Shalom,
- [Breaking news: Orioles obtain Feldman from Cubs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/breaking-news-orioles-obtain-feldman-from-cubs/) - By Scott Barancik, editor The Orioles obtained Scott Feldman from the Chicago Cubs today in a bid to improve Baltimore's starting rotation. A 6-foot-7-inch righthander who spent 8 years with the Texas Rangers, Feldman's 2013 debut with Chicago was shaping up to be his best season yet. Along with a 7-6 record -- no small accomplishment
- [New York Times profiles Mets rookie Josh Satin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-york-times-profiles-mets-rookie-josh-satin/) - By Scott Barancik, editor Josh Satin, called up from Triple-A last month to sub for struggling first baseman (and fellow Jew) Ike Davis, has 7 doubles, a .390 batting average, and an eye-popping .510 on-base percentage in 41 at-bats since then. He's reached base in 13 straight games, including three in which he had just one plate
- [Kevin Pillar has Triple-A pitchers seeing double](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kevin-pillar-has-triple-a-pitchers-seeing-doubl/) - By Scott Barancik, editor When the Toronto Blue Jays selected outfielder Kevin Pillar in the 32nd round of the 2011 amateur draft, nobody expected him to speed through the club's farm system. But sprint he has. After averaging .313 or better at every level through Double-A, the 24-year-old Pillar joined the Jays' Triple-A squad last week to
- [Nate Freiman isn't just tall, he's the tallest...ever](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nate-freiman-isnt-just-tall-hes-the-tallest-ever/) - At 6-feet-8-inches, Oakland A's rookie Nate Freiman is tied for the title of tallest non-pitcher in MLB history.
- [Awards piling up for LSU freshman Alex Bregman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/awards-piling-up-for-lsu-freshman-alex-bregman/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Alex Bregman didn't have to go to college. By his senior year in high school, in 2012, he had led the USA Baseball 18-and-under National Team to a gold medal, just as he had done with the 16-and-under National Team before. He had
- [Latest news from the Majors and minors](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/latest-news-from-the-majors-and-minors/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor We try to give you the news in bite-sized pieces via Facebook, Twitter, and our new 'Bunts' column, shown on the top-left corner of the Jewish Baseball News home page. But sometimes there's more than a mouthful of news to deliver. Today is
- [American Jews and America's Game: Voices of a Growing Legacy in Baseball (book review)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/american-jews-and-americas-game-voices-of-a-growing-legacy-in-baseball/) - Author: Larry Ruttman (author's website) Other contributors: Foreword by Bud Selig; Introduction by Marty Abramowitz Published: 2013 (publisher's website) Pages: 544 (including 75 photographs) Price: $25.67 at Amazon (discounted from $34.95) Our rating: 4 stars (out of 5) Reviewed by Stuart M. Katz for Jewish Baseball News Overview In American Jews and America's Game, author Larry Ruttman shares the stories
- [Nate Freiman named A.L. Rookie of the Month](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nate-freiman-named-a-l-rookie-of-the-month/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Oakland A's 1B Nate Freiman was named American League Rookie of the Month after hitting .351 with one HR, three doubles, nine RBIs, and a .928 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) in May. Through yesterday's games (6/3/2013), the 26-year-old Duke University alum ranked 2nd
- [Welcome back: Nats prospect Cameron Selik pitches for first time in a year](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/welcome-back-nats-prospect-cameron-selik-pitches-for-first-time-in-a-year/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Nearly a year after injuring himself during his Double-A debut, Washington Nationals prospect Cameron Selik returned to the pitcher's mound, tossing 1.1 innings of relief in the Potomac Nationals' 6-5 win over the Frederick Keys on Tuesday. Selik, 25, is built like an NFL
- [Danny Valencia gets call-up, hits double in Orioles debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/danny-valencia-gets-call-up-hits-double-in-orioles-debut/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Danny Valencia returned to the Major Leagues yesterday (5/19/2013), and he celebrated by hitting a double in his first at-bat as a Baltimore Oriole, a liner to the warning track in right-center field off Tampa Bay Rays ace Matt Moore (see video). It
- [Max Fried, 19-year-old prospect, lives up to hype with no-hitter](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nineteen-year-old-phenom-max-fried-lives-up-to-hype-with-no-hitter/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Talk about pressure. Max Fried was a mere 18 years old when the San Diego Padres offered him a cool $3-million signing bonus in 2012. Hype followed the No. 7 draft pick everywhere. Even now, with only one full year of Minor League ball
- [Padres prospect Cody Decker: far from average](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/padres-prospect-cody-decker-far-from-average/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor Cody Decker is many things, but "average" is not one of them. Neither is "normal." That seems to suit the 26-year-old San Diego Padres prospect just fine. The southern California native played a lead role in The Music Man and other productions in
- [Feldman pitches best game of career](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/feldman-pitches-best-game-of-career/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik, editor During his nine years in the majors, Scott Feldman has never pitched a complete game. He has struck out more than 7 batters only once, an 11-strikeout performance with the Texas Rangers, back in 2009. That is, until Wednesday night (5/1/2013). In perhaps the
- [Joc Pederson named Southern League (AA) Player of the Week](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/joc-pederson-named-southern-league-aa-player-of-the-week/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Joc Pederson is living up to his billing. Ranked the Los Angeles Dodgers' No. 4 prospect by Baseball America, the Chattanooga Lookouts outfielder celebrated his 21st birthday Sunday (4/21/2013) by being named the Southern League (AA) Offensive Player of the Week. Pederson earned the
- [On the move: Greenberg, Haerther, Kaplan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-the-move-greenberg-haerther-kaplan/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News At least three players recently released by their Minor League teams have taken jobs in independent baseball leagues. All three played for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers last year. Adam Greenberg has rejoined the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent
- [Nate Freiman crushes first MLB home run](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nate-freiman-crushes-first-mlb-home-run-in-as-victory/) - Help keep Jewish Baseball News free! Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News It took Oakland A's rookie Nate Freiman just 14 MLB at-bats to smash his first home run (see video), a 3-run shot off Houston Astros starter Erik Bedard that landed in the upper-level left-field bleachers before a cheering hometown crowd on Monday (4/15/2013).
- [Allison Hellman, on Birthright Israel's first baseball-themed trip](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/allison-hellman-interview/) - Birthright Israel sponsored its first baseball-themed trip in January 2012. In an interview, college student Allison Hellman reflects on the experience.
- [Eric Berger, Cleveland Indians prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-interview-cleveland-indians-prospect-eric-berger/) - In a 2012 interview with Jewish Baseball News, reliever Eric Berger talks about Twitter, Team Israel, Koufax, a Bar Mitzvah surprise, and his handlebar mustache.
- [Danny Rosenbaum, Washington Nationals prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-danny-rosenbaum/) - In a 2012 interview, pitcher Danny Rosenbaum discussed Jewish holidays, baseball heroes, his upcoming wedding, and surviving without a killer fastball.
- [Zach Kapstein, Boston Red Sox prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-boston-red-sox-prospect-zach-kapstein/) - In an interview, outfielder Zach Kapstein opens up about baseball and Judaism.
- [Garrett Wittels and Corey Baker, St. Louis Cardinals prospects](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-teammates-garrett-wittels-and-corey-baker/) - St. Louis Cardinals prospects and teammates Garrett Wittels and Corey Baker talk about baseball, Judaism, and eating matzoh while teammates scarf down pizza.
- [Ben Guez, Detroit Tigers prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-detroit-tigers-prospect-ben-guez/) - Detroit Tigers prospect Ben Guez talks about hitting a grand slam on his mom's birthday, admiring Craig Biggio, and what he learned from his bar mitzvah.
- [Jeff Urlaub, Oakland A's prospect](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/interview-oakland-as-prospect-jeff-urlaub/) - Check out our interview with Jeff Urlaub, a 25-year-old reliever in the Oakland A's farm system.
- [Kevin Pillar: the best Jewish player you've never heard of](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-best-jewish-player-youve-never-heard-of/) - Kevin Pillar is best Jewish player you've never heard of. He set an NCAA record in college. He was Midwest League MVP in '12. A recent tip opened our eyes.
- [Saturday highlights, player updates](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/saturday-highlights-player-updates/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Here are your MLB highlights for games played on Saturday (7/3/2011), plus an update on each player mentioned: Minnesota Twins 3B Danny Valencia had the go-ahead hit in a come-from-behind, 9-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 2/4 with a double and two RBIs. The Brewers had led the Twins by
- [A look back at spring training's standouts](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-look-back-at-spring-trainings-standouts/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News With the regular season now underway, we're taking a quick look back at how Jewish players performed in spring training. The sheer number who played was impressive: a total of at least 24 Jews -- 18 position players and six pitchers --
- [Nate Freiman makes A's opening-day roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nate-freiman-makes-as-opening-day-roster/) - Going shopping? Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Nate Freiman has made the opening-day roster of the Oakland A's. The 26-year-old slugger told the San Francisco Chronicle he was "shaking" when A's manager Bob Melvin let him know during batting practice. He is expected to platoon at first base along with 7-year MLB veteran Brandon
- [New teams for Nate Freiman, Danny Valencia](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-teams-for-nate-freiman-danny-valencia/) - Going shopping? Use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News A flurry of roster moves is taking place as Spring Training player evaluations near an end. The Oakland A's picked up Nate Freiman on Saturday (3/23/2013) after the Houston Astros put him on waivers. The 26-year-old first baseman, who dominated opposing pitchers during Team
- [Israel's revenge: Greenberg helps Baltimore trounce Spain](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/adam-greenbergs-revenge-baltimore-trounces-spain/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Adam Greenberg made the most of his appearance in Wednesday's (3/6/2013) exhibition game between the Baltimore Orioles and Spain. Inserted in center field in the 6th inning, the 32-year-old walked on four pitches, scored a run, and stroked an RBI single on
- [No longer a Phillie, Michael Schwimer breezes through Blue Jays debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/no-longer-a-phillie-michael-schwimer-breezes-through-blue-jays-debut/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Michael Schwimer made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday (2/26/2013), just three days after being traded by the Philadelphia Phillies. He made a statement, too. Brought on in the 5th inning of Tuesday's Spring Training game against the
- [Ryan Sadowski makes rare return from Korean league to U.S.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-sadowski-makes-rare-return-from-korea-to-s-f-giants/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News When Ryan Sadowski bid the U.S. adieu in early 2010 to spend the first of three seasons with the Lotte Giants in Korea, the likelihood of getting another chance to play in the MLB appeared as slim as the Miami native's 6-foot-4, 195-pound
- [Ex-minor leaguer from Venezuela lands in Japan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ex-minor-leaguer-from-venezuela-lands-in-japan/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Kevin Moscatel has covered a lot of ground for a 21-year-old. Born and raised in Venezuela, the 6'1" catcher was just 16 years old when the St. Louis Cardinals signed him, and 17 when he debuted with the franchise's rookie-league team. Three seasons
- [Red Sox' Kalish faces surgery, again](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/setback-red-sox-kalish-faces-surgery-again/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Injury-prone Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish has hurt his right (non-throwing) shoulder and will undergo surgery, forcing him to miss Spring Training and probably some of the 2013 regular season. The news comes as a blow to Red Sox fans who hoped the
- [Jewish Baseball News names top minor-leaguers of 2012](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-names-top-minor-leaguers-of-2012/) - More than 50 Jewish athletes played minor-league baseball in 2012. Jewish Baseball News is honoring six standouts with awards.
- [One at-bat wasn't enough: Adam Greenberg signs minor-league deal with O's](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/one-at-bat-wasnt-enough-adam-greenberg-signs-minor-league-deal-with-os/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Adam Greenberg, the retired ballplayer who rode a wave of fan appreciation to an unlikely at-bat with the Florida Marlins this October, isn't finished with his comeback. The 31-year-old outfielder signed a minor-league contract this week with the Baltimore Orioles. It is
- [Dodgers trade prospect Lemmerman to Cardinals](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dodgers-trade-prospect-lemmerman-to-cardinals/) - Going shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link ------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News The St. Louis Cardinals have traded MLB utility man Skip Schumaker to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for 23-year-old prospect Jake Lemmerman. Depending how he performs in spring training, Lemmerman will start at shortstop for the club's Double-A team or play a utility
- [Pending physical, Youk will be a Yank](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pending-physical-youk-will-be-a-yank/) - Going Hanukkah shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Free agent Kevin Youkilis, who struck fear and loathing in the hearts of New Yorkers during an All-Star career with the Boston Red Sox, is joining the Yankees. Sports Illustrated and other news outlets reported this evening (12/11/2012) that the 33-year-old infielder
- [Several Jewish players swapping teams during off-season](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/many-jewish-players-swapping-teams-during-off-season/) - Going Hanukkah shopping? Please use our Amazon.com link. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News It's been a busy off-season so far for Jewish ballplayers. The Boston Red Sox recently dealt 3B Danny Valencia to the Baltimore Orioles for cash. Though the 28-year-old Valencia had a tough 2012 season with the Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and
- [Jewish HR records fell in 2012](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-hr-records-fell-in-2012/) - Many Jewish HR records fell or were matched in 2012. Power-hitting is a growing trend among Jewish major leaguers.
- [Today's final vs. Spain: Team Israel's lineup](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/todays-final-vs-spain-team-israels-lineup/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Team Israel faces Spain this afternoon in the finals of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Jupiter, Fla. The winner will go on to play in the 16-team main WBC tournament in March 2013. Here is Team Israel's batting order for today's game: Ben Guez (CF) Joc Pederson (RF) Nate
- [Israel vs. Spain: game lineup](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-vs-spain-game-lineup/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Team Israel was just introduced and the Israel anthem played here at Game 2 of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Jupiter, Fla. Israel, the 'visiting team,' faces 'home' team Spain. Here is the lineup and batting order for Team Israel: Ben Guez (CF) Joc Pederson (RF) Nate Freiman (1B)
- [Team Israel earns decisive 7-3 win over South Africa](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/team-israel-earns-decisive-7-3-win-over-south-africa/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Team Israel defeated South Africa 7-3 on Wednesday night (9/19/2012) to take Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers held in Jupiter, Fla. (see video recap and box score). The greatest Jewish team in baseball history earned its victory both at the plate and on the mound, hitting a
- [Game 1 lineup for Team Israel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/game-1-lineup-for-team-israel/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News In less than two hours, Team Israel will take the field against South Africa in Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers taking place this week in Jupiter, Fla. The team just started batting practice after doing some light calisthenics. Here is the lineup and batting order for Team
- [It's here: Team Israel reveals its roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/its-here-team-israel-reveals-its-roster/) - Here is Israel's 28-man roster for the World Baseball Classic qualifiers, to be held Sept. 19-23, 2012, in Jupiter, FL. Also includes commentary.
- [Good news Monday (9/3/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-932012/) - By Scott Barancik and Zev Ben Avigdor/Jewish Baseball News Your weekly source of pride-inducing updates: Ryan Braun hit his 37th HR on Sunday (9/2/2012), tying a career high. Thanks to the 3-run blast, he needs only 5 more RBIs to pierce the 100-RBI mark for the 5th straight season. So far, the only player to
- [Good news Monday (8/27/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-8272012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night, nor even pesky tropical storms, shall stay this website from its appointed rounds: Ike Davis was mobbed by New York Mets teammates Sunday after hitting his second round-tripper of the day, a walk-off HR against the Houston Astros. The New York Mets 1B
- [June recruits push current pro total to 65](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/june-recruits-push-current-pro-total-to-65/) - MLB teams drafted at least 13 Jewish amateurs in June and signed at least two undrafted ones. At least 10 have signed, giving us 65 current Jewish pros.
- [Good news Monday (8/20/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-8202012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Fear not: there is still some good news in the world: Sam Fuld's heroic fielding and hustle have earned him the nickname "Super Sam," but Tampa Bay Rays fans may just want to call him "Sparkplug." Though a wrist injury kept Fuld off the field this season until July 24,
- [Good news Monday (8/13/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-8132012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Mondays bite. But you can bite back: Scott Feldman's winning streak ended Friday (8/10/2012) with a 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, but what a streak it was. After losing his first six decisions of the season and amassing a 6.50 ERA, the 6-foot-6-inch Texas Ranger won the next six
- [Suddenly, it's raining Jews in Boston](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/suddenly-its-raining-jews-in-boston/) - The # of Jews on Boston's 25-man roster grew from 0 to 3 the past 2 days with the arrival of Craig Breslow and the promotions of Ryan Kalish and Ryan Lavarnway.
- [Good news Monday (7/30/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-7302012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News It's not easy to muster a smile on Mondays, but here are a few good reasons: There are only three possible explanations for pitcher Scott Feldman's recent dominance: a pact with the devil, alien body-snatching, or performance-enhancing drugs. Through July 4, the Texas Ranger had a 2-6 record and a
- [Good new Monday (7/16/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-new-monday-7162012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Boker tov, fellow Hebrews! Here's some good news for your Monday morn: Seattle Mariners prospect Jack Marder was out most of June with injuries, but you wouldn't know it from his first 3 games back, when he went 7-for-15 with 2 HRs, a double, and 5 RBIs (July 6-8). A 22-year-old catcher
- [Good news Monday (7/9/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-792012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Our cup runneth over with good news this week: Does Kevin Youkilis have a flair for the dramatic, or what? The newly-minted Chicago White Sox third baseman homered in his first at-bat at U.S. Cellular Field (see video) and finished the day 3-for-6 with 4 RBIs. He's 9-for-23 (.391) during the current homestand,
- [Good news Monday (7/2/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-722012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Get ready to kvell, brothers and sisters. It's Good news Monday! San Diego Padres prospect Nate Freiman won the Texas League Home Run Derby last Thursday (6/28/2012). A 6'7" first baseman with the San Antonio Missions (AA), Freiman's first swing of the contest reportedly was "the sweetest." He launched a shot that not only
- [Four more Jewish draftees identified](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/four-more-jewish-draftees-identified/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News We recently told you about two athletes who were selected in this year's MLB amateur draft. The San Diego Padres picked up 18-year-old pitcher Max Fried in the 1st round (7th pick overall) and agreed earlier this month to pay him a $3-million bonus. The Chicago White Sox chose hometown
- [White Sox draft hometown boy Mitch Glasser](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/white-sox-draft-hometown-boy-mitch-glasser/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Getting drafted isn't easy for NCAA Division III ballplayers. Only 12 were selected in Major League Baseball's 2012 amateur draft. But Chicago native and Macalester College alum Mitch Glasser beat the odds when the Chicago White Sox, his childhood favorite, chose him in the 39th round, or 1,191st overall. Dubbed a
- [Good news Tuesday (6/26/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-tuesday-6262012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Because our website was down on Monday, gosh darn it: If cats have nine lives, Jason Marquis may be a close second. After the Minnesota Twins unceremoniously dumped the 33-year-old journeyman and his 8.47 ERA last month, he was picked up by his 8th MLB team, the San Diego Padres.
- [Changing Sox: Kevin Youkilis moves from Boston to Chicago](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/changing-sox-kevin-youkilis-moves-from-boston-to-chicago/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News After weeks of speculation, the Boston Red Sox have traded All-Star infielder Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for two players and cash. The 33-year-old Youkilis ended his nine-year Boston stretch in style at Fenway Park today (6/24/2012), hitting a triple in his final at-bat and earning a standing
- [Guess who's Jewish? Cincinnati Reds prospect Ryan Kiel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/guess-whos-jewish-cincinnati-reds-prospect-ryan-kiel/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News When the Seattle Mariners released Ryan Kiel this March, it was the Cincinnati Reds' gain. Not only did Reds fans get a 6'4" reliever with a solid minor-league background who prides himself on being a "power pitcher." They also got a Jewish player, the only known one in the franchise. A
- [Good news Monday (6/18/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-6182012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Monday-morning blues be damned: After crushing minor-league pitching during a 15-game rehab stint, Ryan Kalish is back with the Boston Red Sox, and boy did he make a good entrance yesterday (6/17/2012). In his first big-league game since 2010, the 25-year-old outfielder broke up a 3-3 tie in the 7th inning
- [Third Base For Life: A Memoir of Fathers, Sons, and Baseball](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/third-base-for-life-a-memoir-of-fathers-sons-and-baseball/) - Jewish Baseball News gives the book "Third Base for Life" its highest rating, 5 stars. Read the review here.
- [Confused who's Jewish? Check out our new "Not a Jew" list!](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/confused-whos-jewish-check-out-our-new-not-a-jew-list/) - Determining a ballplayer's religion is awkward. That's why Jewish Baseball News is launching 'Not a Jew,' a list of players rumored to be Jewish who aren't.
- [Good news Monday (6/11/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-6112012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Dry your Monday-morning tears with these updates: Talk about turnarounds. By the time the Philadelphia Phillies sent Michael Schwimer down to the minors last month, the 6'8" reliever had lost a game, blown a save, and was nursing a 8.53 ERA. But since returning to the City of Brotherly love this month,
- [Josh Satin rejoins Mets; Red Sox prospects unleash power](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/josh-satin-rejoins-mets-red-sox-prospects-unleash-power/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News And now, mid-week updates from the world of baseball. Kalish, Lavarnway blast Pawtucket Red Sox to victory Boston Red Sox prospects Ryan Kalish and Ryan Lavarnway provided a one-two punch Tuesday (6/4/2012) to power the Pawtucket Red Sox (AAA) to a 13-2 drubbing of the Indianapolis Indians. In his first appearance
- [Max Fried is No. 7 pick in MLB draft](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/max-fried-is-no-7-pick-in-mlb-draft/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Max Fried, an 18-year-old southpaw from southern California, was the No. 7 pick in the first round of the 2012 amateur draft Monday night (6/4/2012), selected by the San Diego Padres. (See video.) A 6'4" curveball specialist who modeled his pitch on hero Sandy Koufax's, Fried has committed to UCLA
- [Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words: Oral Histories of 23 Players](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-major-leaguers-in-their-own-words-oral-histories-of-23-players/) - Jewish Baseball News gave the book "Jewish Major Leaguers in Their Own Words" 4 out of 5 stars. Read our review here.
- [The Art of Fielding: A Novel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-art-of-fielding-a-novel/) - Jewish Baseball News gave the book "The Art of Fielding: A Novel" a perfect 5-star rating. Read our review here.
- [Good news Monday (6/4/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-642012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Is it Monday already? Then sprinkle these tidbits in your morning coffee: Michael Schwimer is back with Philadelphia Phillies after a four-week stint in AAA, and yesterday (6/3/2012) the move paid off. In his second relief stint since returning to the bigs, the gentle giant from Fairfax, Va. (6'8", 240
- [Good news Tuesday (5/29/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-tuesday-5292012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Because Monday was Memorial Day, dontcha know: Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler broke out of a 27-game HR slump on Sunday (5/27/2012) with a HR, double, and four RBIs in a 12-6 triumph over the Texas Rangers. Despite the drought, Kinsler leads the majors with 41 runs scored. Sunday's two-hit game was
- [Twins remove struggling Jason Marquis from roster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/twins-remove-jason-marquis-from-roster-designate-him-for-assignment/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News The Minnesota Twins designated P Jason Marquis for assignment on Tuesday (5/22/2012), effectively removing him from the club's active roster as well as its 40-man roster. Marquis, 33, has been largely ineffective in his first season with the Twins, going 2-4 with a 8.47 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 14 walks
- [It's true: Shawn Green will play for Team Israel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/its-true-shawn-green-will-play-for-team-israel/) - It's been nearly 5 years since Shawn Green hung up his cleats. But retirement is over for the 39-year-old Californian. Next stop: Team Israel.
- [Good news Monday (5/21/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-5212012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Mondays can be painful. For relief, take two of these: Regular readers of this column may not be surprised to learn that San Diego Padres prospect Nate Freiman, a power-hitting 1st baseman with the San Antonio Missions (AA), leads the Texas League with 14 HRs. What may surprise them is that
- [High schools from 5 states to face-off in 'Jewish World Series'](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/high-schools-from-5-states-face-off-in-jewish-world-series/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News You can't buy beer or Crackerjacks at the Columbus Baseball Invitational in Ohio. But you can see six high-school teams from five states battle it out in an annual tournament immodestly dubbed the 'Jewish World Series.' Beginning today (5/17/2012), the 4-day round robin will feature host Columbus Torah Academy, Ramaz School
- [Good news Monday (5/14/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-5142012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Mondays blow. So inhale this: Hungering for more Jewish ballplayers? Jewish Sports Review recently uncovered two: Toronto Blue Jays prospect Ian Kadish, and Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jared Lakind. Kadish, a 23-year-old reliever, debuted last year with the Bluefield Blue Jays (Rookie), going 2-3 with a 2.67 ERA, 7 saves, and 35
- [Josh Hamilton's game was great, but Shawn Green's was greatest ever](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/josh-hamiltons-game-was-great-but-shawn-greens-was-greatest/) - Josh Hamilton's 4-HR game last week was spectacular. But Shawn Green's 4-HR game in 2002 remains the all-time greatest single-game performance.
- [Valencia, Schwimer are sent down to minors; is Ike Davis next?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/valencia-schwimer-are-sent-down-to-minors-is-ike-davis-next/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News It's been a tough week for Jewish baseball fans. Two struggling players have been sent down to the minors, and a third may be on his way. On Wednesday (5/9/2012), the Philadelphia Phillies optioned reliever Michael Schwimer back to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA). Schwimer had struggled since being called up
- [Jewish baseball documentary needs $14,000](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-documentary-needs-final-funding-push/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News A different kind of Jewish baseball documentary is in the works, and its producers need our help to complete post-production work. Got Balz? is the brainchild of San Francisco filmmakers Ken Schneider and Marcia Jarmel, whose son Mica is the focus of the film. Struck by the poverty of children
- [Good news Monday (5/7/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-572012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Mondays bite. So feed yourself something pleasing: Add this name to our ever-growing list of players: Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Joc Pederson. Drafted out of high school in 2010, the 20-year-old outfielder wowed the rookie Pioneer League last year by batting .353 with 11 HRs, 64 RBIs, 24 stolen bases,
- [Red Sox place Kevin Youkilis on 15-day disabled list](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/red-sox-place-kevin-youkilis-on-15-day-disabled-list/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News The Boston Red Sox placed 3B Kevn Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list yesterday (5/2/2012) due to a lower-back strain. "The good thing is they know what's going on and it's nothing like a surgery or a major injury," he told the Boston Globe. Youkilis, who hadn't played since April
- [More reasons to be proud of Ryan Braun's 3-HR game](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/more-reasons-to-be-proud-of-ryan-brauns-3-hr-game/) - Jews everywhere celebrated when Ryan Braun blast 3 HRs and a triple against the San Diego Padres. Here are some more reasons to be proud.
- [Good news Monday (4/30/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/good-news-monday-4302012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News My 8-year-old says Mondays are among her favorite days of the week because she has 'running club' after school. For the rest of humanity, Mondays can be hellish. May these tidbits make your day a little easier: Washington Nationals prospect Danny Rosenbaum recently was named the Eastern League's player of the week, and
- [Called up from minors today, Phillies' Schwimer is perfect in season debut](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/called-up-from-minors-phillies-schwimer-is-perfect-in-season-debut/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News The Philadelphia Phillies recalled prospect Michael Schwimer from the minors today (4/25/2012) and wasted no time putting him to work. The 26-year-old pitcher came on in relief of starter Cole Hamels, who carried the Phils to a 7-2 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks through eight innings. Schwimer pitched a perfect ninth,
- [Good news Monday](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/goodnewsmonday04232012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Mondays can be tough on the soul. So have some smiles on us: Washington Nationals prospect Danny Rosenbaum is off to another good start this season. A starting pitcher with the Harrisburg Senators (AA), the 24-year-old lefty is 2-0 with a 1.25 ERA. Not bad, even for a player whose
- [Jason Marquis set to make Twins debut Wednesday against Yanks](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-marquis-may-make-twins-debut-wednesday-against-yanks/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Jason Marquis, left off the Minnesota Twins' opening-day roster so he could take care of his injured daughter in New York, is set to make his MLB season debut Wednesday (4/18/2012) against the New York Yankees. Wednesday's start also will mark his first start as a Twin. Minnesota acquired the
- [Just 7 Jews on Opening Day rosters, but more to come](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/only-7-roster-spots-on-opening-day-but-more-to-come/) - Only 7 Jewish players are on Opening Day rosters in 2012, but at least half a dozen more are likely to be called-up later this season.
- [In other sports: Three boxers triumph](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-other-sports-three-boxers-triumph/) - Three Jewish boxers earned victories in the past week: Cletus Seldin, Danny Netzer, and Zachary "Kid Yamaka" Wohlman.
- [Sam Fuld will miss most of 2012 season with wrist injury](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-fuld-will-miss-most-of-season-with-wrist-injury/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Sam Fuld will miss most if not all of the 2012 season due to an injured right wrist. According to MLB.com, the Tampa Bay Rays OF is schedule to undergo surgery this morning in Cleveland. Fuld, 30, first injured the wrist in September against the Baltimore Orioles. He reinjured it March
- [Today's news scraps (3/29/2012)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/news-scraps-3292012/) - By Scott Barancik/Jewish Baseball News Here's what's happening in the world of baseball today (Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012): INJURY: Sam Fuld told the Tampa Tribune he's going to get a second medical opinion on his injured right wrist and may end up facing surgery and/or rehab. The Tampa Bay Rays outfielder injured his wrist last September
- [Despite scoreless Spring, Grabow is free agent](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/despite-scoreless-spring-grabow-is-free-agent/) - The Los Angeles Dodgers chose to send P John Grabow to the minors yesterday. Afterward, he obtained his release from the franchise.
- [Spring Training surprises: An update](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spring-training-surprises-an-update/) - Opening Day is little more than a week away, but Spring Training 2012 already has already delivered a few surprises.
- [Want to see Israel compete in World Baseball Classic? Come to Florida](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/want-to-see-israel-compete-in-world-baseball-classic-come-to-florida/) - Team Israel's qualifying round for the 2013 World Baseball Classic will be held in Jupiter, Fla., in November 2012.
- [Spring Training update (3/11/12)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spring-training-update-2012/) - Spring Training 2012 is underway. Here is how 15 Jewish players were doing as of March 11, 2012.
- [In other sports: Orthodox H.S.'s dream of a state basketball title is back on track after Sabbath dispute](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-other-sports-orthodox-h-s-s-dream-of-a-state-basketball-championship-is-back-on-track-after-sabbath-legal-battle/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- An Orthodox high school's dream of competing for a state basketball title seemed over when the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools refused to reschedule a semi-final game that was slated to occur during the Jewish Sabbath. But thanks to a threatened lawsuit from several players and parents at Houston's Robert M.
- [Ryan Braun wins drug-test appeal, won't be suspended](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-wins-drug-test-appeal-wont-be-suspended/) - Major League Baseball said an arbitration panel that was convened to hear Ryan Braun's appeal has voted 2-1 in his favor, and against suspending him.
- [Pitching in the Promised Land: A Story of the First and Only Season in the Israel Baseball League](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pitching-in-the-promised-land-a-story-of-the-first-and-only-season-in-the-israel-baseball-league/) - Jewish Baseball News gave the book "Pitching in the Promised Land" a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Read our review here.
- [Koufax was strikeout king at the plate, too](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/koufax-was-strikeout-king-at-the-plate-too/) - Everyone knows Sandy Koufax was a masterful pitcher. But here's a little-known fact: Koufax was more prone to strike out than any player in baseball history.
- [Twins sign Jason Marquis to one-year, $3-million deal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/twins-sign-jason-marquis-to-one-year-deal/) - Buying something on Amazon.com? Please use our link JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Jason Marquis signed a one-year, $3-million deal with the Minnesota Twins last week. The Twins will be his 7th team over a 12-year major-league career but first in the American League. A left-hander with a career 4.55 ERA and 104-98 record, Marquis split last
- [Sports camp for kids with diabetes? Sam Fuld has that](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sports-camp-for-kids-with-diabetes-sam-fuld-has-that/) - Buying something on Amazon.com? Please use our link JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Sam Fuld, the Tampa Bay Rays outfielder who was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes at age 10, is the lead attraction at a two-day diabetes sports camp to be held in Tampa, Fla., in February 2012. Kids ages 8 to 18 can choose to
- [Pittsburgh Pirates plunder two Jewish minor-leaguers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pittsburgh-pirates-plunder-two-jewish-minor-leaguers/) - Buying something on Amazon.com? Please use our link JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- True to their name, the Pittsburgh Pirates plundered two Jewish minor-leaguers on the cheap in the recent Rule 5 draft. One target was St. Louis Cardinals prospect Charlie Cutler. In 2011, the 25-year-old catcher hit a team-high .333 with the Springfield Cardinals (AA)
- [Say it ain't so: did Ryan Braun knowingly juice?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/say-it-aint-so-did-ryan-braun-knowingly-juice/) - ESPN says Ryan Braun tested positive for banned drugs. Major League Baseball may not care whether he did so knowingly, but in Judaism, intent is key.
- [Brett Lorin heads to Ariz., may be on fast track to Show](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brett-lorin-heads-to-ariz-may-be-on-fast-track-to-show/) - Is minor-league pitcher Brett Lorin a hidden gem? Arizona seems to think so. The D'backs snagged Lorin from the Pittsburgh Pirates in today's Rule 5 draft.
- [Ryan Braun is named MVP, first Jewish winner in 48 years](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-is-named-mvp-first-jewish-winner-in-48-years/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Milwaukee Brewers RF Ryan Braun was named the National League's Most Valuable Player today, earning 20 of 32 first-place votes from the country's top baseball writers. The prestigious award comes just 4 years after the southern California native was named N.L. Rookie of the Year, and 6 years after the Brewers
- [Ian Kinsler finishes 11th in A.L. MVP vote](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-finishes-11th-in-a-l-mvp-vote/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler finished 11th in voting for the 2011 American League MVP, Major League Baseball said Monday. The two-time All-Star came in just behind Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria and received one 4th-place vote, according to MLB.com. Detroit Tigers P Justin Verlander won the award with 13
- [Jewish dream team joins Israel's WBC bid](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-dream-team-joins-israels-wbc-bid/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Ex-major leaguers Shawn Green, Brad Ausmus, and Gabe Kapler are joining the effort to make Team Israel a contender at the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Peter Kurz, secretary general of the Israel Association of Baseball, told the Associated Press that one of the three Jewish players is likely to become the
- [Playoffs recap: How they did](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoffs-recap-how-they-did/) - Four Jews played in the 2011 MLB playoffs: Ryan Braun, Ian Kinsler, Scott Feldman, and Sam Fuld. Here's how they fared.
- [Jewish duo gives Rangers winning edge](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-duo-gives-rangers-winning-edge/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Jewish duo Ian Kinsler and Scott Feldman helped lead the Texas Rangers to a 7-3, extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the A.L. Championship Series. Texas was down 2-0 in the 6th inning when second baseman Kinsler hit an RBI double to cut the
- [Brewers ride Braun's blasts to Game 1 victory](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brewers-ride-brauns-blasts-to-game-1-victory/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS --Ryan Braun continued his miraculous post-season play Sunday, smashing a 463-foot HR and hitting a two-run double to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of the N.L. Championship Series. The Brewers were down 1-0 in the first inning when Braun hit
- [Replay: Yom Kippur, or Yom Baseball?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/replay-yom-kippur-or-yom-baseball/) - In this reprint from 2010, editor Scott Barancik encourages Jews to praise those players who sit out the High Holidays, and to understand those who don't.
- [Opinion: Yom Kippur, or Yom Baseball?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/yom-kippur-or-yom-baseball/) - Should Jewish ballplayers take the day off on Yom Kippur? Jewish Editor Scott Barancik says we place too much emphasis on that question -- and fail to realize that sport and observant Judaism are incompatible.
- [Playoff jitters? Not for Ryan Braun, Scott Feldman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/playoff-jitters-not-for-ryan-braun-scott-feldman/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Some pro ballplayers shine during the regular season but wilt under the pressure of playoff games. So far, Milwaukee Brewers RF Ryan Braun isn't one of them. Two games into the 2011 playoffs, the MVP candidate is 6-for-8 with two doubles, a HR (see it here), and 3 RBIs. His .750
- [Lavarnway powers Red Sox win with first two MLB home runs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/lavarnway-powers-red-sox-win-with-first-two-mlb-home-runs/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Late season call-up Ryan Lavarnway won the hearts of Boston Red Sox fans Tuesday night with a two-HR performance that secured an 8-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Lavarnway, a catcher recently named 2011 Minor-League MVP by Jewish Baseball News, drove in half of the Red Sox's runs in the crucial
- [Injuries have Youkilis down, not out](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/injuries-have-youkilis-down-not-out/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Lower back strain. Hip bursitis. A hernia that will require off-season surgery. Much like last year, injuries have kept slugger Kevin Youkilis out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for a good chunk of 2011. Through Wednesday, the 32-year-old infielder had sat out 36 games and was on pace to have
- [Ryan Braun smacks 2 HRs, is third Jewish player to join exclusive 30/30 club](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-clubs-2-hrs-joins-exclusive-3030-club/) - Ryan Braun has joined baseball's exclusive 30/30 club, players with at least HRs and 30 stolen bases in a season. He is the third Jew among 36 club members.
- [Kinsler hits 2 more HRs, has 7 in past 7 games](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-hits-2-more-hrs-has-7-in-past-7-games/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler continued his recent HR tear, belting two more Wednesday in a 10-inning, 5-4 heartbreaker to the Tampa Bay Rays. Kinsler's 2nd dinger of the night sent the game into extra innings. Wednesday's barrage left him with 28 HRs, tied for 5th highest in the American League
- [Jewish Baseball News names top minor-leaguers of 2011](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-names-top-minor-leaguers-of-2011/) - More than 50 Jewish athletes played minor-league baseball in 2011. In this list, Jewish Baseball News has identified the very best.
- [Birthright Israel to host free trip for Jewish baseball, softball players](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/birthright-israel-to-host-free-trip-for-baseball-softball-players/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Birthright Israel, the charity that provides free group tours of the Holy Land to Jews ages 18 to 26, has scheduled a unique trip for just baseball and softball players and their fans. Ballplayers who participate in the inter-semester trip will not only get to experience Israel but compete against the
- [Newest Jewish MLB'er Josh Satin singles in first at-bat](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/newest-jewish-mlber-josh-satin-singles-in-first-at-bat/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- New York Mets infielder Josh Satin singled in his first MLB at-bat Sunday as the Mets dispatched the Washington Nationals 6-3 in D.C. Satin, 26, led off the 3rd inning by smacking a 2-2, 63-mph curveball from Nationals P Livan Hernandez into left field (see video). He later scored on a
- [New York Mets call up prospect Josh Satin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ny-mets-3b-josh-satin-to-be-13th-mlber-this-year/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The New York Mets made their first two September call-ups today (9/1/2011), and one of the lucky players is Jewish. Josh Satin, a 26-year-old infielder in his 4th season with the Mets franchise, began the year with the Binghamton Mets (AA) before being promoted to the Buffalo Bisons (AAA) in July.
- [Two more Jewish minor-leaguers are discovered](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/two-more-jewish-minor-leaguers-are-discovered/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Time to add two names to your list of Jewish minor-leaguers. Thanks to information provided by Jewish Baseball News reader Bill R., we now know that C Kevin Moscatel and P Will Krasne are Members of the Tribe. Krasne, a 23-year-old rookie out of Stanford University, is 3-4 with a 4.22
- [It's good to be Ryan Braun: on cover of Sports Illustrated, closing in on 30/30 club](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/its-good-to-be-ryan-braun-on-cover-of-sports-illustrated-closing-in-on-3030-club/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- It's good to be Ryan Braun. This week's issue of Sports Illustrated features the 27-year-old outfielder on its cover, along with Milwaukee Brewers teammates Prince Fielder and Nyjer Morgan. The headline refers to Braun and Fielder as "two wallbanging MVP candidates." (Braun was 3 years old the last time SI devoted
- [Except for one pitch, Schwimer's MLB debut is solid](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/except-for-one-pitch-schwimers-mlb-debut-is-solid/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Philadelphia Phillies P Michael Schwimer should be proud. The 6'8" reliever pitched admirably in his MLB debut Sunday, a three-inning stint in relief of two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay in which he retired 9 of 11 batters faced, yielding just 2 hits, walking none, and striking out 4, including
- [MLB newbies reach milestones, of sorts](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mlb-newbies-reach-milestones-of-sorts/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Boston Red Sox rookie Ryan Lavarnway collected his first MLB hit in a 7-1 drubbing of the Kansas City Royals on Friday, going 1/4 in the DH slot. The rookie catcher hit an opposite-field single off Royals P Jeff Francis in the 5th inning (see video) and drew a walk off
- [Ryan Lavarnway goes hitless in MLB debut; Schwimer sits](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-lavarnway-goes-hitless-in-mlb-debut-schwimer-sits/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The Boston Red Sox didn't waste any time getting C Ryan Lavarnway into the lineup. Playing DH, the 24-year-old Lavarnway went 0/4 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, just hours after being called-up from the Pawtucket Red Sox (AAA). He was nothing if not consistent, flying out 3
- [Red Sox prospect Ryan Lavarnway gets call-up, will play tonight](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/red-sox-prospect-ryan-lavarnway-gets-call-up-will-play-tonight/) - The Boston Red Sox called-up catcher Ryan Lavarnway on Thursday (8/16/2011), making him the 12th Jewish player to don a Major-League uniform this season.
- [Newest MLB Jew: Phillies call-up reliever Michael Schwimer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/newest-mlb-jew-phillies-call-up-reliever-michael-schwimer/) - The Philadelphia Phillies called-up 25-year-old relief pitcher Michael Schwimer on Tuesday (8/16/2011), making him the 11th Jewish player to don a Major-League uniform this season.
- [A little publicity for Jewish Baseball News](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-little-publicity-for-jewish-baseball-news/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- We're not publicity hounds by any means. But for a Jewish-oriented publication like Jewish Baseball News, getting a mention in the New York Times like we did today (8/16/2011) is a milestone of sorts (see article). Times sports reporter Richard Sandomir had interviewed people such as lawyer Alan Dershowitz and JBN
- [NYTimes: Ralph Branca, 3-time All-Star in the 1940s, didn't know his mother was raised Jewish](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nytimes-ralph-branca-3-time-all-star-in-the-1940s-didnt-know-his-mother-was-raised-jewish/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- As far as he knew, Ralph Branca was 100% Catholic. A three-time All-Star with the Brooklyn Dodgers perhaps best known for giving up New York Giants 3B Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning home run in 1951 (see video and box score), Ralph Theodore Joseph Branca was confirmed and baptized. He often attended Mass
- [Jason Marquis breaks fibula, could return in post-season](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-marquis-breaks-fibula-could-return-in-post-season/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- A comebacker off the bat of New York Mets CF Angel Pagan on Sunday (8/14/2011) may have ended the regular season of Arizona Diamondbacks P Jason Marquis, by fracturing his right fibula. Marquis, recently acquired by the N.L. West-leading Diamondbacks from the Washington Nationals, continued pitching after the 3rd-inning incident but
- [Fuld's walk-off hit was "most exciting 2 minutes of my life"](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fulds-walk-off-hit-is-most-exciting-2-minutes-of-my-life/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Sam Fuld hasn't had many chances to be a hero since rookie phenom Desmond Jennings assumed left-field duties for the Tampa Bay Rays. But the diminutive 29-year-old made the most of a rare start Wednesday (8/10/2011), reaching base all 5 times he came to the plate and delivering a two-out, game-winning
- [12 reasons for Jewish baseball fans to smile](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/12-reasons-for-jewish-baseball-fans-to-smile/) - Life throws us split-fingered fastballs. But here are 12 reasons for Jewish baseball fans to smile.
- [Jason Marquis makes Diamondbacks debut today in key game against Giants](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-marquis-makes-diamondbacks-debut-in-key-game-against-giants-today/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Newly-acquired P Jason Marquis will make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut today at 3:45pm EST, just days after the Washington Nationals traded the veteran right-hander for a minor-league prospect. The first-place D'backs hope Marquis, 32, can strengthen their pitching rotation as the N.L. West pennant race tightens. The Manhasset, N.Y., native is
- [News flash: Jason Kipnis says he's now a practicing Catholic](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/news-flash-jason-kipnis-says-hes-now-a-practicing-catholic/) - In 2008, baseball phenom Jason Kipnis told a sports publication it could list him as Jewish. But a week after his MLB debut, he says he now is Roman Catholic.
- [Israel tops Georgia 11-1, faces England today](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-tops-georgia-11-1-faces-england-today/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Team Israel defeated Georgia 11-1 on Tuesday (7/26/2011) in a qualifying tournament for the 2012 European Championship. Israeli hurler Shlomo Lipetz, 32, was dominant, giving up just three hits and one unearned run over 7 innings while chalking up 9 strikeouts and no walks (see box score). Three teammates drove in
- [Listen in now: host Israel kicks off 4-day European tournament against Georgia](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/listen-in-now-host-israel-kicks-off-4-day-european-qualifiers-against-georgia/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Israel is one of five countries hosting a four-day qualifying tournament for the 2012 European Championship starting today (7/26/2011), and thanks to the miracle that is the Internet, you can listen to the play-by-play in English. Israel's first game, against Georgia, began at 12:30pm EST today. To listen in, visit the
- [Kipnis' first MLB hit is walk-off winner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kipnis-first-mlb-hit-is-walk-off-winner/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis made his first MLB hit count. Coming to bat for just the 7th time since being called up from the "AAA" Columbus Clippers last week, Kipnis hit a walk-off RBI single with two outs in the 9th inning to give the Tribe a come-from-behind, 3-2 win
- [In debut, Kipnis gets hit...by pitch](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/in-debut-kipnis-gets-hit-by-pitch/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis made his MLB debut Friday (7/22/2011), and while he didn't get a hit in the team's 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox, he did manage to get hit. The 24-year-old Illinois native grounded out and flied out in his first two at-bats against before getting
- [News alert: Indians call up 2B Jason Kipnis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/news-alert-indians-call-up-2b-jason-kipnis/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Highly-touted Cleveland Indians prospect Jason Kipnis will be the newest Jewish major-leaguer. Shortly after today's announcement of his impending promotion from the "AAA" Columbus Clippers (7/21/2011), MLB.com reported that Kipnis could make his MLB debut as early as Friday (7/22/2011). "It's time!" the 24-year-old wrote on his Twitter feed earlier today.
- [Kinsler smacks 2 HRs (again)](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinsler-smacks-2-hrs-again/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- For the second time in 3 weeks, Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler has had a multi-homer game. Batting leadoff on Saturday (7/16/2011), Kinsler smacked 2 solo HRs in a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. He accomplished the same feat June 29 in the Rangers' 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
- [Tonight's AAA All-Star game, and other miscellanea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tonights-aaa-all-star-game-and-other-miscellanea/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- So much to tell, so little time to tell it. Here are a few items worth noting: The 2011 AAA All-Star Game, which pits the International League against the Pacific Coast League, will be broadcast tonight at 9:00pm EST on ESPN. Cleveland Indians prospect Jason Kipnis will start at 2B for
- [ESPN analyst on tonight's Home Run Derby? Sam Fuld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/espn-analyst-on-tonights-home-run-derby-sam-fuld/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- No Jews will be competing in tonight's Home Run Derby in Phoenix (7/11/2011), but there will be a Jewish player in the broadcast booth: Tampa Bay Rays LF Sam Fuld. "It's kind of funny they chose me to do it for the derby," Fuld told TBO.com. "I don't know anything about
- [10 Jewish draftees: where are they playing?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/10-jewish-draftees-where-are-they-playing/) - Here is where the 10 Jews selected in the 2011 MLB amateur draft are playing ball.
- [Indians may summon AAA star Jason Kipnis "very, very soon"](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/indians-may-summon-aaa-star-jason-kipnis-very-very-soon/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- In his first full season in "AAA" ball, Cleveland Indians prospect Jason Kipnis has all the markings of a star. Player of the Week winner? Yep, just last week in fact. All-Star selection? You bet. He's the starting second baseman on the "AAA" International League squad, which will line up against
- [Opening-day rosters to feature 10 Jews](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/opening-day-rosters-to-feature-10-jews/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Joke about minyans if you must, but when the 2010 Major League Baseball season debuts on Sun., Apr. 4, 10 Jewish players will be featured on league rosters. There were some close calls. Scott Schoeneweis was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on Mar. 23, and the 36-year-old relief pitcher declined an
- [Nats find extra use for pitcher Jason Marquis: pinch hitting](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/466/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- With two out, a man on second and the score tied 7-7 in the bottom of the 5th inning Wednesday, the Washington Nationals weren't thrilled about rookie reliever Jesse English coming up to bat. True, earlier in the game English had acquitted himself quite well at the plate with a successful
- [Jewish batting? Swell. Pitching? Not so much](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-batting-swell-pitching-not-so-good/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Jewish position players are batting a collective .318 this season, compared to .256 for their peers. But Jewish pitchers are struggling. How bad are things? Relief pitcher John Grabow (0-2, 9.00 ERA) and the rest of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen have been so ineffective that manager Lou Piniella decided this week
- [Ike Davis' first big-league dinger is a bomb](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ike-davis-first-big-league-dinger-is-a-bomb/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis hit his first big-league home run in style Thursday (4/23/10). In just his fifth game since being called up from AAA Buffalo, Davis crushed a Kenshin Kawakami pitch 450 feet to right-center, tying the game at 1-1 against the Atlanta Braves (see video). The
- [John Grabow and the right-handed batter conundrum](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/john-grabow-and-the-right-handed-batter-conundrum/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- As Jewish baseball fans well know, Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow has had a tough season so far. An article in yesterday's Chicago Tribune offered some insight: Before Tuesday night's game, left-handed hitters were batting .385 against (fellow reliever Sean) Marshall and .143 against Grabow, but right-handed hitters were batting .455
- [How to get your Jewish Baseball News faster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/how-to-get-your-jewish-baseball-news-faster/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Want to get your Jewish baseball news faster? Consider these options: Subscribe to our Facebook page. News and blog headlines from our web site show up on Facebook as status updates. Subscribe to our Twitter feed, JBallNews. As with Facebook, news and blog headlines from our web site appear on Twitter
- [What, dear reader, is a groin pull?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/what-dear-reader-is-a-groin-pull/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- As we reported earlier this morning, Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis was scratched from Sunday's game (5/2/2010) due to a condition the local news media alternately described as a "sore left groin," "strained left groin" or "groin pull," none of which sounded particularly fun. (Especially "groin pull," which sounds a
- [Who'll the majors call up next?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wholl-the-majors-call-up-next/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- New York Mets 1B Ike Davis was the first Jewish player called up from AAA this season. Who will be the second? You'd have to know a lot more about MLB depth charts than I do to make a truly educated guess. Being psychic helps, too; unexpected injuries often are the
- [Oldie but goodie: comedian Denis Leary discovers Kevin Youkilis is Jewish](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/oldie-but-goodie-comedian-denis-leary-discovers-kevin-youkilis-is-jewish/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Pardon me if you've already seen this classic 2006 video, in which comedians Denis Leary and Lenny Clarke discover during a Boston Red Sox broadcast that 1B Kevin Youkilis and outfielder Gabe Kapler are Jewish. Actor Mel Gibson, whose anti-Semitic remarks during a 2006 DUI arrest were a national story at
- [Perfect, schmerfect: Sandy Koufax and the forgotten Jew](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/perfect-schmerfect-sandy-koufax-and-the-forgotten-jew/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Sunday's (5/9/2010) perfect game by Oakland A's pitcher Dallas Braden naturally made me think about Jews and their historical involvement in one of baseball's most unusual spectacles. It's no secret to Jewish baseball fans that Los Angeles Dodger Sandy Koufax tossed one of the 19 perfect games in major-league history, a
- [Power ball: Four Jews hit home runs Tuesday](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/power-ball-four-jews-hit-home-runs-tuesday/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Tuesday (5/18/2010) saw a show of strength by Jewish major leaguers. Four men-- Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun, New York Mets 1B Ike Davis, Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis, and Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler -- hit home runs. The Day of Power boosted the Jewish home run total for
- [I don't like Sundays: Jews nearly go 0-for-Yesterday](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/i-dont-like-sundays-jews-nearly-go-0-for-day/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS --Sunday was not a day for bragging. Six Jewish position players collectively went 1-for-17 yesterday (May 30), including four strikeouts. Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler managed the day's only hit (a 1st-inning single) and only walk in a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The day's sole Jewish pitcher, Chicago Cubs RP
- [Why is Ike Davis bobblehead upside-down?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/why-is-ike-davis-bobblehead-upside-down/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Not many rookies inspire a bobblehead doll after one month in the bigs. But New York Mets 1B Ike Davis has. Of course, this one’s a little different. It’s being issued by the Brooklyn Cyclones (A-Mets), not the Mets. And in a tribute to Davis’ first month in the MLB —
- [Help vote Jewish players into the 2010 All-Star Game](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/help-vote-jewish-players-into-the-2010-all-star-game/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- If the 2010 MLB All-Star Game were held today, Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun would once again appear in the National League's starting lineup. Braun, a 26-year-old in his fourth MLB season, had the third-highest vote tally among all NL players in 2009 and the most among NL outfielders, more than
- [Facebook contest: Win a Jewish Baseball News bumper sticker](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/facebook-contest-win-a-jewish-baseball-news-bumper-sticker/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- It's the bling everybody's talking about: Jewish Baseball News' new bumper sticker. How can you get yours? Soon, you'll be able to buy one. But in the meantime, you can get one for free -- or, more accurately, without submitting cash. Because to win our Bumper Sticker Contest, you will have
- [Jewish Baseball News gets a little publicity](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jewish-baseball-news-gets-a-little-publicity/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The Jewish Press of Tampa published an article this week about Jewish Baseball News. Click here to see it. Warning: geeky photo included. Shield your eyes. -- Scott Barancik # # #
- [Monsters of the Mound](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/monsters-of-the-mound/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- “Exceedingly tall” is not a common stereotype of the Jewish people. But nobody told the Monsters of the Mound. Of the 19 Jews currently pitching in baseball’s minor leagues, eight are at least 6-foot 5-inches tall, six are at least 6-foot-6, and five are 6-foot-7 or taller. Closest to the upper-deck
- [Lisa Robbins wins bumper-sticker contest](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/lisa-robbins-wins-bumper-sticker-contest/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Congratulations to Lisa Robbins, winner of the Jewish Baseball News bumper-sticker contest. Robbins, Jewess extraordinaire of Tampa, Fla., harangued ten Facebook friends into 'like'-ing JBN's Faceboook page. For her effort, Robbins will receive a free JBN bumper sticker (and a date with any JBN hunk who can handle her). Great job,
- [Oh, bitter irony](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/oh-bitter-irony/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- I was watching my beloved (but struggling) Tampa Bay Rays play the Minnesota Twins last night (7/2/2010) when Twins 3B Danny Valencia came to the plate in the 7th inning with the score tied 1-1. That's the same Danny Valencia whom Jewish Baseball News recently identified as a fellow Member of
- [Cool video on college phenom Garrett Wittels](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/cool-video-on-garrett-wittels-56-game-hitting-streak/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Florida International University has produced an 8-minute video commemorating sophomore Garrett Wittels' 56-game hitting streak. The video is full of details large and small, from the dimensions of the 20-year-old infielder's bat (33 inches, 30 ounces) to his many superstitions (such as the Bubblicious watermelon bubble gum his younger brother and
- [New film explores our love affair with baseball](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/new-film-explores-our-love-affair-with-baseball/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- A new film wending its way through the film-festival circuit explores our love affair with baseball. Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story features interviews and footage of players from Sandy Koufax to Kevin Youkilis. New York Times sports writer Ira Berkow penned the script, while actor Dustin Hoffman provides the
- [Garrett Wittels: Proud Jew](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/garrett-wittels-proud-jew/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Many Jewish athletes are proud of their religion but don't want it to define their career. For them, faith is a subject best kept private. But not Garrett Wittels. According to a fascinating article in the Jerusalem Post, the college baseball phenom -- who hit safely in all 56 games this
- [Is 19-year-old the next Great Jewish Pitcher?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/is-19-year-old-the-next-great-jewish-pitcher/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- I've been reading up on SP Jason Knapp of the "A" Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians), and it's hard not to be impressed. Although just 19 years old -- he turns 20 later this month -- the right-hander is a veteran of the ups and downs that come with being a
- [Braun's dream of playing alongside brother ends](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brauns-dream-of-playing-alongside-brother-ends/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- When the Milwaukee Brewers signed undrafted free agent Steve Braun to a minor-league contract in 2008, older brother Ryan Braun's fingerprints were all over the deal. Steve Braun had hit just .276 that year at the University of Maryland and was not among the 1,500 amateurs selected in the annual MLB
- [Lipman Pike: America's First Home-Run King](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/lipman-pike-americas-first-home-run-king/) - Jewish Baseball News contributor Zachary Katz reviews Richard Michelson's book about Lipman Pike, a Jewish athlete who was baseball's first home-run king.
- [The House That Ruth Built: A New Stadium, the First Yankees Championship, and the Redemption of 1923](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-house-that-ruth-built-a-new-stadium-the-first-yankees-championship-and-the-redemption-of-1923/) - Jewish Baseball News contributor Stuart Katz reviews Robert Weintraub's fascinating chronicle of the 1920s Yankees.
- [Another Jewish draftee emerges: Corey Baker](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/another-jewish-draftee-emerges-corey-baker/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Names of Jewish players selected in last month's MLB draft continue to trickle in, and the latest is a University of Pittsburgh hurler named Corey Baker. The St. Louis Cardinals selected Baker in the 49th round of the amateur draft, or 1,490th overall. A 21-year-old native of New City, N.Y., he
- [Ryan Braun is on pace to join 30/30 club](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-is-on-pace-to-join-3030-club/) - Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun is on pace to join baseball's exclusive 30/30 club. What's driving his run is an improbable increase in base stealing.
- [N.Y. Mets prospect hits for cycle](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/n-y-mets-prospect-hits-for-cycle/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Josh Satin of the "AA" Binghamton Mets (New York Mets) hit for the cycle Friday night (6/24/2011) in a 5-3 victory over the Bowie Baysox. The 26-year-old University of California-Berkeley recruit, who splits his time between second base and third base, accomplished the rare feat in just four at-bats, starting with a 1st-inning
- [Charges dropped against college star Garrett Wittels](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/charges-dropped-against-college-star-garrett-wittels/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Bahamian prosecutors dropped a rape charge against Garrett Wittels on Monday (6/20/2011), ending a six-month legal odyssey that cast doubt on the Florida International University infielder's character and may have cost him a chance at being selected in the recent MLB draft. According to the Miami Herald, Bahamian authorities "decided the
- [Tally of Jews in 2011 draft reaches 8](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tally-of-jews-in-2011-draft-reaches-eight/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — The running count of Jews chosen in the 2011 MLB draft has reached 8. Last week we reported that at least four of the 1,500 players selected in the three-day amateur draft were Jewish. But thanks to help from Jewish Baseball News reader Dan Cooper, we have identified 4 more. They are: Nick Rickles (Oakland A's:
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- [A partial list of Jews in the 2011 MLB draft](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/partial-list-of-jews-in-the-2011-mlb-draft/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- At least four Jewish players were among the 1,530 amateurs drafted last week by MLB teams. Though the list is likely to grow -- Jewish Sports Review typically publishes a more comprehensive tally in its July/August issue -- we believe this preliminary list is the first published anywhere this season. Two
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- [Ryan Braun ends HR drought with a doozy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-ends-hr-drought-with-a-doozy/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Call it the Jewish Baseball News curse. Last month, we reported that Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun was leading the National League with 12 HRs and dared to speculate whether he might become the first Jewish home-run king since Cleveland Indians 3B Al Rosen in 1953. Braun, 27, didn't hit another
- [Rule change to give Israel a shot at playing in World Baseball Classic](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/israel-to-get-a-shot-at-playing-in-world-baseball-classic/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS --Israel and its fledgling baseball culture have never been invited to compete in the World Baseball Classic. But Team Israel will get a chance to earn its way there next year. WBC officials announced Wednesday (6/1/2011) that a newly-instituted qualifying round scheduled for late 2012 will give Israel and 11 other countries
- [Jew vs. Jew: Ian Kinsler and Sam Fuld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jew-vs-jew-ian-kinsler-and-sam-fuld/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- It was Jew vs. Jew on Wednesday (6/1/2011) as the Tampa Bay Rays and LF Sam Fuld took on the Texas Rangers and 2B Ian Kinsler in St. Petersburg. Here's how it went. Direct interactions Batting in the 3rd inning, Kinsler flied out to Fuld. After drawing a walk in the
- ['Super Sam Fuld Cape Day': So how'd he do?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/super-sam-fuld-cape-day-howd-he-do/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Sunday (5/29/2011) was Super Sam Fuld Cape Day at Tropicana Field, and the Tampa Bay Rays LF responded with characteristic scrappiness in a 7-0 rout of the Cleveland Indians. With two men on base in the 5th inning, Fuld legged out an infield hit to drive in one run. An errant
- [Kinsler's playoff heroics, and more](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kinslers-playoff-heroics-and-more/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Here is your MLB playoff update for Thursday (Oct. 7, 2010): In just the second playoff game of his career, 2B Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers hit a solo HR and an RBI single in a 6-0 win over the (beloved) Tampa Bay Rays. Rays OF Gabe Kapler remains on
- [Will Ryan Braun be the first Jewish HR king since 1953?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/will-ryan-braun-be-the-first-jewish-hr-king-since-1953/) - It's been 58 years since a Jewish ballplayer won a Major League home-run crown. Cleveland Indians 3B Al Rosen last did it in 1953, when he led the American League with 43 HRs. Could this be Ryan Braun's year to end the drought?
- [Scott Feldman raises hopes with minor-league rehab win](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/scott-feldman-shines-in-minor-league-rehab-start/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Thanks to off-season surgery on his right knee, Texas Rangers P Scott Feldman has spent the 2011 season on the disabled list. But he may be turning the corner. On Saturday (5/14/2011), the 6-foot-6-inch starter pitched 5 strong innings for the "AA" Frisco RoughRiders in an 11-2 win over the Corpus
- [The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took a Major League Baseball Team from Worst to First](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-extra-2/) - Jewish Baseball News reviews Jonah Keri's new book on the low-budget Tampa Bay Rays and their unlikely rise to stardom.
- [Jason Marquis earns 100th win, first Jew to do so in 31 years](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-marquis-earns-100th-win-first-jew-to-do-so-in-31-years/) - With Tuesday's (5/10/11) win over the Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals P Jason Marquis became the first Jewish pitcher in 31 years to reach 100 career wins.
- [Turnaround story: Jason Marquis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/turnaround-tale-jason-marquis/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Washington Nationals P Jason Marquis continued his remarkable turnaround Friday (4/29/2011) with a complete-game shutout against the San Francisco Giants. It was a win to savor: Marquis, 32, gave up no walks and just 5 hits while striking out 7 batters. The 3-0 victory came against two-time Cy Young Award winner
- [All-Star debate: Youkilis or Valencia at 3B?](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/all-star-debate-youkilis-or-valencia-at-3b/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The good news is that all six Jewish non-pitchers in the MLB this season are on the 2011 All-Star ballot. The bad news? Two of the 6 are competing for a single slot. Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox and Danny Valencia of the Minnesota Twins are among 14 men
- [Come celebrate Israel's b'day at Tropicana Field](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/come-celebrate-israels-bday-at-tropicana-field/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Baseball fans will be able to cheer Israel, Sam Fuld, and the Tampa Bay Rays all at once on Sun., May 15. Thanks to the Rays and the JCC Suncoast JCC, Tropicana Field will host the team's first-ever Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration, honoring Israel's 62nd birthday. But time is running out to
- [Sam Fuld, 5 others make All-Star ballot](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/fuld-5-others-make-all-star-ballot/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Voting began yesterday (4/26/2011) for the 2011 All-Star Game, and all 6 Jewish position players were on the ballot. The six include: Tampa Bay Rays OF Sam Fuld Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun New York Mets 1B Ike Davis Minnesota Twins 3B Danny Valencia Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis Texas
- [Ryan Braun named N.L. Player of the Week](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-named-n-l-player-of-the-week/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Major League Baseball has named Ryan Braun its National League Player of the Week for April 18-24, the 3rd time he has won the distinction. The award coincided with Braun's signing of a 5-year contract extension that will pay him a total of $105-million. But that doesn't even begin to describe
- [Even Fuld's bad days inspire awe](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/even-fulds-bad-days-inspire-awe/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Sam Fuld doesn't strike out much. Through Saturday (4/23/2011) he had whiffed just 6 times, or once in every 18.5 at-bats, second best in the American League. But Fuld just can't do anything half way. And on Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays (4/24/2011), he put on a strike-out clinic.
- [Jews are hitting HRs at twice the league rate](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jews-are-hitting-hrs-at-twice-the-league-rate/) - Through 4/23/2011, baseball's 6 Jewish batters had hit a total of 23 HRs in 431 at-bats, or one in every 18.7. By comparison, non-Jews had one HR in every 38.5.
- [Another awesome Passover performance](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/another-awesome-passover-performance/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS --Maybe it's the matzoh. What is it about Jewish baseball players and Passover this season? On Monday (4/18), the night of the first seder, five Jewish batters hit a collective .650, each one knocking out anywhere from 2 to 4 hits apiece. Last night (4/23), the Jews brought their homer sticks to
- [On Passover, Jews bat .650](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/on-passover-jews-bat-650/) - It was a Passover to remember. Jewish baseball players celebrated their ancestors' escape from slavery by batting a combined .650 for the day.
- [The Fuld Fhenomenon](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/the-fuld-fhenomenon/) - FULD BASEBALL NEWS -- Just 11 games into his first season with the Tampa Bay Rays, CF Sam Fuld has become an Internet icon. Thanks to his superhuman catch in Chicago, his extra-base barrage in Boston, and a yearning for legitimate heroes in the age of steroids, the 29-year-old Fuld is seemingly everywhere. On Twitter,
- [Valencia and Fuld do battle in St. Pete](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/valencia-and-fuld-do-battle-in-st-pete/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The Tampa Bay Rays played the Minnesota Twins on Friday night (4/15/2011), but for Jewish baseball fans, the game had a subplot: which team's Jewish player would perform better? Both contributed. Twins 3B Danny Valencia, off to a slow start this season after finishing 3rd in last year's A.L. Rookie of
- [Sam Fuld, by the numbers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-fuld-by-the-numbers/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Tampa Bay Rays CF Sam Fuld has become one of baseball's most unlikely stars this season. Thanks to jaw-dropping catches, a rifle of an arm, and clutch hitting, he has captured the imagination of fans both Jewish and not. Statistics gathered by Jewish Baseball News reader Jack W. provide hard evidence
- [A salute to Sam Fuld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/a-salute-to-sam-fuld/) - Note: This article by Jewish Baseball News editor Scott Barancik appeared in the April 17, 2011 edition of the St. Petersburg Times. All last season, my friend Jessica sent me updates about a Chicago Cubs prospect named Sam Fuld. Sam ran into a wall chasing a pop fly, she wrote. Sam threw out two runners.
- [Ike Davis shares major-league RBI lead](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ike-davis-shares-major-league-rbi-lead/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- When it comes to driving in runs, New York Mets 1B Ike Davis has some pretty elite company this season. Davis, a second-year player, has 11 RBIs so far. He shares the MLB lead with three offensive juggernauts: Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder, Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, and Chicago White
- [Sam Fuld has career night](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-fuld-has-career-night/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Only one player in Tampa Bay Rays history, B.J. Upton, has hit for the cycle in a single game. On Monday (4/11/2011), outfielder Sam Fuld gave up a chance at becoming the second such player to do something even greater. Fuld, 29, had already hit a double, triple, and 3-run home
- [Players say Fuld's catch is among greatest](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players-say-fulds-catch-is-one-of-best-ever/) - Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Sam Fuld has made a lot of highlight-reel catches in his career, but the diving nab he made in right field to stop a bases-loaded, two-out rally by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday (4/9/2011) left both teammates and opponents in awe.
- [Jews going homer crazy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jews-going-homer-crazy/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Three games into the 2011 season, Jewish players are aiming for the seats. On Sunday alone (4/3/2011) they hit four, raising the season total to 7 in 54 at-bats, or roughly one HR every 8 at-bats. For comparison's sake, in 2010 players across all of major-league baseball hit 4,613 HRs in
- [Ryan Braun opens 2011 season with a bang](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ryan-braun-opens-2011-season-with-a-bang/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- The 2011 MLB season opened Thursday (3/31/2011), and Milwaukee Brewers LF Ryan Braun started things off on the right foot. Braun, 27, went 2/3 with a long blast over the center-field fence, two walks, and 3 runs scored in a 7-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. In 2010, Braun went 2/4
- [Our 2011 Spring Training Awards](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/our-2011-spring-training-awards/) - A total of at least 19 Jews got playing time in Spring Training this year. Jewish Baseball News honors the best, worst, and most surprising performances with its Spring Training Awards.
- [Detroit Tigers dump colorful AAA pitcher](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/detroit-tigers-dump-colorful-aaa-pitcher/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Scot Drucker has an MLB.com blog, a spirited Twitter feed, and a lot of personality. But there's one thing the 28-year-old Toledo Mud Hens (AAA) pitcher doesn't have anymore: a job. Drucker reported Monday (3/28/2011) that the Detroit Tigers, the Mud Hens' parent team, had let him go. With spring training
- [Roster hopes rising for Sam Fuld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/roster-hopes-rising-for-sam-fuld/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Early on in spring training, Sam Fuld's chances of making the Tampa Bay Rays' opening-day roster didn't look good. In fact, it was looking a lot like Fuld's 2010 spring training with the Chicago Cubs, when the scrappy centerfielder hit a meek .143 with just 2 RBIs in 35 at-bats, earning
- [For Breslow and Grabow, it's Freaky Friday](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-breslow-and-grabow-its-freaky-friday/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Last season, Oakland A's reliever Craig Breslow was the ace, and Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow lost face. Breslow went 4-4 with a 3.01 ERA, 71 strikeouts and 29 walks in 75 appearances. At a salary of only $425,000, the Yale University alum was a bargain. Grabow , who cost the
- [Michael Schlact will pitch for independent-league team](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/michael-schlact-will-pitch-for-independent-league-team/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Michael Schlact, a 6'7" pitcher who played in the Texas Rangers' farm system from 2005-10, has signed a contract with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. "I'm very blessed and excited for the opportunity to play ball in the (independent) Atlantic League," Schlact wrote on his popular Twitter feed. The Atlantic League
- [For collectors: a Justine Siegal baseball card](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/for-collectors-justine-siegal-baseball-card/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Justine Siegal, a Jewish woman who recently made history by pitching batting practice to several MLB teams, has her own baseball card. According to Jewish Sports Collectibles, a 2009 card depicts Siegal in her role as a coach of the Brockton Rox, a team in the independent CanAm League. The card
- [Daily highlights](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/kapler-returns/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Here are your Daily Highlights for Thursday (3/17/2011): The odds may not be in his favor, but 35-year-old RF Gabe Kapler is doing what he can to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Dodgers' opening-day roster. On Thursday, his pinch-hit HR (see video) was part of a four-run 8th inning
- [Daily highlights](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/daily-highlights-5/) - JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS -- Here are your Daily Highlights for Wednesday (3/16/2011): It took Tampa Bay Rays CF Sam Fuld just one game to more than double his spring batting average. In a 6-3 win over the Florida Marlins, the "defensive specialist" went 3/3 with a double, 2 RBIs, and a stolen base, boosting his

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- [Sam Rosand](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-rosand/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranks Rosand, a Maryland high-school student, the #4 right-handed pitcher statewide in the 2025 graduating class and #137 nationwide (March 2025) For more information Prep Baseball ReportPerfect GameXInstagram
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- [CJ Weinstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/cj-weinstein/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Weinstein the #1 second-base prospect nationwide in the high-school Class of 2026, and #3 overall prospect in California For more information Prep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Nate Kugler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nate-kugler/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Kugler the #115 player overall and #35 RHP among members of California's high-school Class of 2024 For more information Prep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Hunter Friedberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/hunter-friedberg/) - For more information University of San Diego bioThe Baseball CubeBaseball ReferencePrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Wyatt Shaw](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/wyatt-shaw/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Shaw the #41 player overall and #5 catchers among members of Ohio's high-school Class of 2025Signed with Valparaiso U. in November 2024 For more information Prep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Benji Ries](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/benji-ries/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Ries the #217player overall and #30 catcher among members of Illinois' high-school Class of 2021 For more information Le Moyne College bioThe Baseball CubeBaseball ReferencePrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Madden Ocko](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/madden-ocko/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Ocko the #214 overall player and #50 shortstop among members of California's high-school Class of 2023 For more information Fordham University bioThe Baseball CubeBaseball ReferencePrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [James Heller](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/james-heller/) - Career highlights Liberty League Cy Young Award (2022, 2023)Liberty League MVP (2023) For more information University of Dayton bioPrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Ben Fishel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ben-fishel/) - Career highlights Prep Baseball Report ranked Fishel the #48 overall player and #7 outfielder among members of New York State's high-school Class of 2024 For more information College bioPrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Jesse Bash](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/college-bio-template/) - Career Highlights In 2023, Prep Baseball Report ranked Bash the #191 overall player and #27 catcher among members of New Jersey's high-school Class of 2024 For more information Stony Brook U. bioPrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Alex Bregman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/alex-bregman/) - Career highlights (through 2024) While at LSU in 2015, was one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award, honoring the beast amateur baseball layer in the U.S. Drafted #2 overall by the Houston Astros in the 2015 MLB draft In 2016, was named USA Today Minor League Player of the Year Barely a year
- [CJ Stubbs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/cj-stubbs/) - Career highlights Selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2019 amateur draft (316th overall) Younger brother of C Garrett Stubbs For more information Milb.com page Twitter feed College bio Career hitting
- [Sam Nahem](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sam-nahem/) - Career highlights Played on integrated U.S. Army team in Germany, several years before Jackie Robinson broke color barrier in Major Leagues, in 1947 (article-1, article 2) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Max Lazar](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/max-lazar/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Twitter MiLB page
- [Matt Leiterman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/matt-leiterman/) - For more information Ohlone College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubePerfect Game
- [Josh Mallitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/josh-mallitz/) - For more information University of Mississippi bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Lyle Miller-Green](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/lyle-miller-green/) - For more information Austin Peay State University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Paxton Meyers](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/paxton-meyers/) - For more information Brown University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
- [Bennett Markinson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bennett-markinson/) - For more information Northwestern University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Jordan Jaffe](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jordan-jaffe/) - For more information University of Richmond bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubePrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Aaron Mishoulam](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/aaron-mishoulam/) - For more information Michigan State University bioEmory University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubePrep Baseball ReportTwitter
- [Phil Bernstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/phil-bernstein/) - For more information University of Richmond bioHamilton College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubePrep Baseball ReportTwitter
- [Robbie Widlansky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/robbie-widlansky/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Milb.com Jewish Baseball News articles Twitter feed: @robbiewd xxx
- [Ellis Schwartz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ellis-schwartz/) - For more information George Washington University bioEmory University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Adam Arther](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/adam-arther/) - For more information Kansas State U. bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubePrep Baseball ReportTwitterInstagram
- [Josh Blum](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/josh-blum/) - For more information U. of Southern California bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitter
- [Jason Ramirez](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jason-ramirez/) - For more information Princeton University bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitter
- [Levi Sterling](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/levi-sterling/) - For more information The Baseball CubePrep Baseball ReportTeam USA (18U)TwitterInstagram
- [Dylan Banner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dylan-banner/) - For more information SUNY-Albany bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
- [Steven Vrolijk](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/steven-vrolijk/) - For more information Towson U. bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Brady Nathison](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/brady-nathison/) - For more information Towson U. bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
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- [Nelson Berkwich](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/nelson-berkwich/) - For more information SUNY-Binghamton bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Jake Rainess](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jake-rainess/) - For more information U. of Houston bioU. of Maine bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Eric Orloff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/eric-orloff/) - For more information U. of Arizona bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Michael Snyder](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/michael-snyder/) - For more information U. of Oklahoma bioU. of Washington bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Ethan Swidler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ethan-swidler/) - For more information Lafayette College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Dylan Drumke](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dylan-drumke/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioInstagramTwitter
- [Jake Gelof](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jake-gelof/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioInstagramTwitter
- [Brad Goldberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brad-goldberg/) - For more information about Brad Goldberg Baseball-Reference Twitter Interview (9/15/2016)
- [Conrad Cardinal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/conrad-cardinal/) - Note: Years after retiring from baseball, Randy Cardinal began identifying as Christian. But because he identified as Jewish during his Major League career, Jewish Baseball News will continue to list him on our all-time roster of Jewish players. Career highlights Played for the Houston Colt .45's in 1963, along with fellow Jewish P Larry Yellen
- [Zach Levenson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/zach-levenson/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioInstagramTwitter
- [Justin Rosner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/justin-rosner/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeCollege bio (SUNY-Binghamton)InstagramTwitter
- [Charlie Goldstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/charlie-goldstein/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeCollege bio (U. of Georgia)InstagramTwitter
- [Tanner Jacobson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tanner-jacobson/) - For more information Queens U. of Charlotte bioBaseball-ReferenceMiLB.comTwitter
- [Jordan Dissin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jordan-dissin/) - For more information Saddleback College bioMiLB.comBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitter
- [Sam Biller](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/sam-biller/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Henry Godbout](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/henry-godbout/) - For more information U. of Virginia bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Casey Haerther](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/casey-haerther/) - Career highlights UCLA freshman Haerther goes 7-for-7 with four doubles and four RBIs in 20-8 victory over U. of Arizona. His 7 hits set school record (3/29/2008)
- [Josh Janove](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/josh-janove/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Harrison Bader](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/harrison-bader/) - Career highlights Went 1-for-4 in MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals (7/25/2017)Acquired by New York Yankees in anticipation of 2022 playoffs. Ended up hitting combined .333 (10-for-30) with 5 HRs, 6 RBIs, .429 OBP, and 1.262 on-base plus slugging across A.L. Division Series and A.L. Championship Series On being Jewish Considered playing for Israel in
- [Jacob Fried](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jacob-fried/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Zach Mizrahi](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/zach-mizrahi/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioTwitterInstagram
- [Justin Rubin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/justin-rubin/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioTwitter
- [Richard Bleier](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/richard-bleier/) - 2016 highlights In his MLB debut with the New York Yankees, retired two Toronto Blue Jays batters on a total of 3 pitches (5/30/2016) Was one of only four American League rookies to pitch at least 20 innings and maintain a sub-2.00 ERA. For more information MLB.com Baseball-Reference [career_stats=42]
- [Rowdy Tellez](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/rowdy-tellez/) - Career Highlights In Major League debut, hit first pitch for a pinch-hit, RBI double (see article, video) Became first MLB player in the live-ball era to have extra-base hits in his first three career plate appearance (see article, video) Became first MLB player in the live-ball era to hit four extra-base hits in his first five career
- [Jake Fishman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jake-fishman/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Most Improved, pitchers Inducted into New York State Baseball Hall of Fame (2023) For more information College bio Baseball-Reference The Baseball Cube MiLB Twitter Instagram [career_stats=358]
- [Max Fried](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/max-fried/) - Career highlights Selected by the San Diego Padres out of Harvard-Westlake High School in the 1st round of the 2012 draft (7th overall) Through 2012, Max was the fifth highest Jewish draft pick in MLB history, behind 1967 New York Yankees pick Ron Blomberg (1st round, 1st overall), 1990 Philadelphia Phillies pick Mike Lieberthal (1st/3rd
- [Kevin Pillar](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/kevin-pillar/) - Career highlights (through 2014) Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 32nd round of the 2011 amateur draft, 979th overallWas named Midwest League (A) MVP, 2012In his MLB debut, was held hitless but turned the first line drive he faced into a highlight-reel catch (8/14/2013)As a junior at Cal State Dominguez Hills, set an NCAA record with
- [Jakob Cohn](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jakob-cohn/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
- [Noah Mendlinger](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/noah-mendlinger/) - Career highlights Named Cardinals Organization All-Star by MiLB.com (2023) For more information College bioMiLB.comBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
- [Jake Scheiner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jake-scheiner/) - Career highlights Named Mariners Organization All-Star by MiLB.com (2023) For more information College bioTwitterInstagram
- [Kevin Youkilis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/kevin-youkilis/) - Career highlights (through 2011) Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the 2001 draft (243rd overall) Went 2-for-4 with HR in major-league debut with Red Sox (2004) Three-time MLB All-Star (2008, 2009, 2011) Gold Glove winner, 1B (2007) Named winner of A.L. Hank Aaron Award in 2008, an annual honor bestowed by Hall
- [Harry Danning](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-danning/) - Career highlights Went 0/1 in his MLB debut, a 5-3 loss to the Boston Braves (7/30/1933) In 10 MLB seasons with the New York Giants, was selected to play in 4 consecutive All-Star Games (1938-41) Was a Top 10 candidate for National League MVP in 1939 and 1940 Appeared in starting lineup that featured an
- [Mike Lieberthal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mike-lieberthal/) - Career highlights 2002: Lieberthal (Philadelphia Phillies) is named N.L. Comeback Player of the Year after tearing both MCL and ACL in prior season. He is first catcher to win award For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career batting
- [Moxie Manuel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/moxie-manuel/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page SABR bio Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Ken Holtzman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ken-holtzman/) - Career highlights Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round of the 1965 amateur draft Debuted with the Cubs the very same year, at age 19, in a relief role (9/4/1969) Pitched three consecutive complete-game shutouts in 1968 (July 24-August 2) and 1969 (May 11-20). He is one of only 13 pitchers in MLB history
- [Brad Ausmus](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brad-ausmus/) - 2009 highlights Hit .295 in 36 games as backup catcher Hit .333 with runners in scoring position Career highlights (as of 2009) Selected by the New York Yankees in the 48th round of the 1987 amateur draft (1,152nd overall) Went 1-for-3 with a walk in MLB debut with the San Diego Padres (1993) MLB All-Star
- [Erskine Mayer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/erskine-mayer/) - Career highlights First Jewish pitcher to record 20-plus wins in a season (1914, 1915) Mayer becomes first Jewish player to compete in a World Series when he tosses complete-game against Boston Red Sox (10/9/1915) Finished major-league career with a 91-70 record and 2.96 ERA For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards
- [Syd Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/syd-cohen/) - Career highlights Originally an outfielder, Cohen played LF in his major-league debut with the Washington Senators, going 1/4 with an RBI single in a 9-6 loss to the Cleveland Indians. He played opposite Cleveland Indians LF (and fellow Jew) Milt Galatzer, who went 2/5 with a single, double, and 2 RBIs (9/18/1934) Two days after
- [Spencer Horwitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/spencer-horwitz/) - Career highlights Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 24th round of the 2019 draft (#717 overall)Played in the prestigious 2021 Arizona Fall League, where he ranked #4 among all hitters with a .375 batting average, and #7 with a .459 on-base percentageNamed the High-A West league's Top Prospect, October 2021 (see article)Named a
- [Itai Spinoza](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/itai-spinoza/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
- [Sy Rosenthal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sy-rosenthal/) - Career highlights First Jewish athlete to play for Boston Red Sox (1925, 1926) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio SABR bio Article (Jewish Baseball Museum, May 2017)
- [Steve Wapnick](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/steve-wapnick/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards
- [Jacob Steinberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jacob-steinberg/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Myles Kallinger](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/myles-kallinger/) - For more information College bioTwitterInstagram
- [Slaide Naturman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/slaide-naturman/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitter
- [Jasper Adelman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jasper-adelman/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceTwitterInstagram
- [Cal Amborn](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/cal-amborn/) - For more information College bioThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Drew Charney](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/drew-charney/) - For more information TwitterInstagram
- [Adam Agresti](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/adam-agresti/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceInstagram
- [Max Kaufer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/max-kaufer/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Max Toporek](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/max-toporek/) - For more information College bioTwitterInstagram
- [Aaron Davenport](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/aaron-davenport/) - For more information MiLb.comCollege bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagramTwitter
- [Stats leaders: BATTING](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/stats-leaders-batting/) - All-Time Jewish Batting Leaders Season and Career Through 2021-22 season (Active players shown in bold) Most home runs Home-run frequency Most RBIs Highest batting average Highest on-base percentage Highest slugging percentage Most hits Most doubles Most triples Most walks Most intentional walks Most strikeouts Hardest to strike out Best walk-to-strikeout ratio Most times hit by
- [Eric Reyzelman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/eric-reyzelman/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceMiLb.comBaseball CubeCollege bioTwitterInstagram
- [Noah Rabin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/noah-rabin/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Morrie Arnovich](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/morrie-arnovich/) - Career highlights Selected for the All-Star Game in 1939, a season in which he hit .324 with 5 HRs, 67 RBIs, and a .397 on-base percentage Led all N.L. left fielders in fielding position in 1940, and ranked 2nd both in 1938 and 1939 On being Jewish According to a 2021 article, Arnovich grew up
- [RJ Schreck](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/rj-schreck/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Ben Simon](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/ben-simon/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Andy Yerzy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/andy-yerzy/) - Career highlights Yerzy (Reds/AA) enjoys magnificent night in 29-3 win over Angels affiliate. A day after turning 25, the 6’3” lefty goes 4-for-5 with 2 HRs, double, 2 walks, and 9 RBIs. The final frame is especially crazy. After hitting grand-slam HR in top of 9th inning, Yerzy takes mound in bottom of inning, strikes out
- [Ian Kinsler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ian-kinsler/) - Career highlights (through 2018) Drafted twice by the Arizona Diamondbacks but did not sign (2001, 2002) Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 17th round of 2003 draft (496th overall) Went 1-for-2 with a single and a walk in his MLB debut (4/3/2006) Four-time A.L. All-Star (2008, 2010, 2012, 2014) Two-time Gold Glove winner (2016, 2018) One
- [Gabe Kapler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/gabe-kapler/) - Career highlights Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 57th round of the 1995 draft (1,488th overall) Set a Southern League (Double-A) record with 146 RBIs in 1998, the highest number in any year from 1972 to 2012 Went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers (1998) Hits best when
- [Mike Rothenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/mike-rothenberg/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioTwitterInstagram
- [Will King](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/will-king/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeEastern Kentucky U. bioTwitterInstagram
- [Hank Zeisler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/hank-zeisler/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceU. of Missouri bioTwitterInstagram
- [Pierce Friedman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/pierce-friedman/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitter
- [Lip Pike](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/lipman-pike/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio (2021) John Thorn bio (2023)
- [Zack Weiss](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zack-weiss/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Most Likely Call-Up, pitchers On being Jewish According to a family member, Weiss has sounded the Rosh Hashana shofar at his hometown synagogue since age 8 Became dual U.S.-Israeli citizen in 2018 (see article) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio
- [Robert Stock](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/robert-stock/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Best Comeback, pitchers For more information Baseball-Reference page
- [Jared Shuster](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jared-shuster/) - Career highlights Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round of the 2020 amateur draft (25th overall) MLB.com ranked Shuster the Braves' #2 prospect at the end of the 2022 season For more information Baseball-Reference The Baseball Cube MLB.com Wake Forest U.
- [Ryan Sherriff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-sherriff/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Best Reliever For more information MLB.com Baseball-Reference The Baseball Cube Twitter: @KingSherriff
- [Bubby Rossman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bubby-rossman/) - Career highlights Began his college career as an outfielder and designated hitterSelected by Los Angeles Dodgers in the 22nd round of the 2014 draft (669th overall)Released by the Dodgers in 2016, he didn't play for an MLB franchise again until 2022Made his MLB debut on 7/13/2022, a one-inning appearance with the Phillies. After a rough
- [Kenny Rosenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/kenny-rosenberg/) - For more information Twitter: @KRosenberg22 College bio MLB.com Baseball-Reference The Baseball Cube
- [Ty Kelly](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ty-kelly/) - Career highlights At age 27, went 0-for-4 in his MLB debut with the New York Mets (May 24, 2016) In January 2017, traveled to Israel with other members of Israel's 2017 World Baseball Classic team 2016 highlights Hit .381 during the month of August 2016 (8-for-21) with a .500 on-base percentage and 4 RBIs Singled in
- [Rob Kaminsky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/rob-kaminsky/) - Career highlights Played in the prestigious Arizona Fall League in 2018-19 offseason. Finished with 3-0 record, 1.64 ERA, 13 K's in 11 IP 2014 highlights Yielded just 16 extra-base hits of 407 batters faced For more information MiLB page Baseball-Reference Twitter feed MLB.com The Baseball Cube
- [Garrett Stubbs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/garrett-stubbs/) - Career highlights Won the prestigious Johnny Bench Award in 2015, given to the country's best collegiate catcher Selected by the Houston Astros in the 8th round of the 2015 amateur draft (229th overall) For more information MLB.com Baseball-Reference The Baseball Cube Jewish Baseball News articles Twitter: @GarrettStubbs College bio
- [Joc Pederson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/joc-pederson/) - Career highlights (through 2017) Selected out of Palo Alto High School by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round of the 2010 amateur draft (352nd overall) Played for Team Israel in the 2012 World Baseball Classic qualifiers Los Angeles Dodgers' Branch Rickey Minor League Player of the Year (2012) 2017 highlights In the Los Angeles
- [Eli Morgan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/eli-morgan/) - Career highlights Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 8th round of the 2017 draft (252nd overall)Made his MLB debut on 5/28/2021In rookie season, improved ERA every month For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeGonzaga U.Instagram
- [Dean Kremer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/dean-kremer/) - For more information Twitter: @DJ_KREY6 College bio
- [Dalton Guthrie](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/dalton-guthrie/) - Career highlights Was one of nine U.S. ballplayers named to the 2014 Rawlings High School Gold Glove TeamAs a junior at the University of Florida, hit a team-best .286 to lead the national champion Gators to victory at the 2017 NCAA College World SeriesSelected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 6th round of the 2017
- [Jake Bird](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jake-bird/) - Career highlights Named an Academic All-American third selection in 2018, the first UCLA player since 1988 to earn Academic All-American honorsSelected by Colorado Rockies in the 5th round of the 2018 draft (156th overall)Made his MLB debut on 6/16/2022, pitching a perfect inning against the Guardians (see video) For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeMLB.com bioUCLA
- [Benjamin Rosengard](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/benjamin-rosengard/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Justin Alintoff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/justin-alintoff/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeNew York BouldersTwitterInstagram
- [Jack Ben-Shoshan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jack-ben-shoshan/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeCollege bioInstagram
- [Jude Baxt](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/jude-baxt/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeCollege bioInstagramTwitter
- [Sam Delaplane](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sam-delaplane/) - For more information Baseball-Reference MiLB The Baseball Cube College Twitter Instagram
- [Oliver Barkal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/oliver-barkal/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagramTwitter
- [Bob Davis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/bob-davis/) - For more information: Baseball-Reference (stats)Baseball AlmanacJewish Baseball MuseumJewish Major Leaguers baseball card
- [Eli Atiya](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/eli-atiya/) - For more information Baseball-ReferenceCollege bioInstagramTwitter
- [Zack Gelof](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/zack-gelof/) - For more information College bioTwitterInstagram
- [Gabe Levy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/gabe-levy/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeTwitterInstagram
- [Peter Levin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/peter-levin/) - For more information College bioBaseball-ReferenceThe Baseball CubeInstagram
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- [Jon Moscot](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jon-moscot/) - Career highlights Selected out of college by the Cincinnati Reds in the 4th round of the 2012 amateur draft (142nd overall) California League (A-Advanced) Pitcher of the Week for May 13-19, 2013 On being Jewish Became dual U.S.-Israeli citizen in 2018 (see article) Oy Chicago, Interview with Jewish pitcher Jon Moscot, by Jeremy Fine (11/21/2016): "I grew
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- [Cody Decker](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/cody-decker/) - Career highlights Selected by the San Diego Padres out of UCLA in the 22nd round of the 2009 amateur draft (654th overall), earning a mere $1,000 bonus In 2009, his first year as a professional, was named Arizona League Player of the Year In 2009, led all Arizona League (rookie) players with 15 HRs, 63
- [Craig Breslow](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/craig-breslow/) - Career highlights (through 2015) Selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 26th round of the 2002 draft (769th overall) Struck out three of the 7 batters he faced in his MLB debut (2005) Had a career ERA of 3.31 through 2015 Played in the 2013 World Series with victorious Boston Red Sox Was named smartest athlete in
- [Zach Borenstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zach-borenstein/) - Career highlights Selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 23rd round of the 2011 draft (705th overall) Most Likely Call-up, position players, 2017 (Jewish Baseball News) Arizona Diamondbacks minor-league organization All-Star, 2017 (see article) 2013 highlights Topps Player of the Month, California League (May 2013) 2013 California League All-Star, starter (due to injury, did
- [Jeremy Bleich](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jeremy-bleich/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page xx Pitching stats
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- [Lloyd Allen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/lloyd-allen/) - Career highlights Selected by the California Angels in the 1st round of the 1968 amateur draft (12th overall) Was the MLB's youngest player during the 1969 season Was traded to the Texas Rangers in 1973, partly in exchange for fellow Jewish ballplayer Mike Epstein For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards
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- [Larry Sherry](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/larry-sherry/) - Career highlights Was named MVP of the 1959 World Series, in which the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox four games to two. Sherry had a hand in all four Dodgers victories, earning two wins and two saves on the strength of a 0.71 ERA. He also went 2-for-4 at the plate For
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- [Harry Rosenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-rosenberg/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum biohttp://jewishbaseballmuseum.com/player/harry-rosenberg/ Baseball cards Career batting
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- [Al Rosen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/al-rosen/) - Career highlights: Was named American League MVP in 1953 Came within one hit of winning the A.L. triple crown in 1953. Led the league with 43 HRs and 145 RBIs, but his .336 average was second to the .337 hit by Washington Senators 1B Mickey Vernon Four-time All-Star For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball
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- [Barney Pelty](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/barney-pelty/) - Career highlights Threw a one-hitter on 7/4/1904 His 1.59 ERA in 1906 for the St. Louis Browns is the lowest in franchise history for the Browns and their successors, the Baltimore Orioles Despite a losing record -- he pitched almost entirely for the hapless St. Louis Browns -- Pelty finished with a career ERA of
- [Ed Mensor](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ed-mensor/) - Career highlights First Jewish switch-hitter in major-league history For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Sam Mayer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sam-mayer/) - Career highlights One of only a handful of Jewish position players to take the mound in the major leagues. Walked both batters he faced on 9/17/1915 For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career batting Career pitching
- [Ed Mayer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ed-mayer/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio Obituary Career pitching
- [Duke Markell](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/duke-markell/) - Career highlights Had a career minor-league record of 144-127 for seven major-league franchises For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Cy Malis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/cy-malis-2/) - Career highlights "Local boy" Malis "made an auspicious major league debut" for the Philadelphia Athletics on 8/17/1934. "Although he had pitched a full term of batting practice service, [Malis] baffled the Cards in the sixth and seventh. He yielded two runs in the eighth, but he was easily the best of the three Phil pitchers
- [Jim Levey](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jim-levey/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Alan Koch](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/alan-koch/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Herb Karpel](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/herb-karpel/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Harry Kane](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-kane/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career pitching
- [Hank Greenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/hank-greenberg/) - Career highlights Signed with the Detroit Tigers as a free agent in September 1929 Went 0/1 in his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers, a 10-3 loss to the New York Yankees (9/14/1930) A two-time A.L. MVP (1935, 1940), Greenberg finished 3rd in MVP voting in two other seasons (1937, 1938) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish
- [Fred Graf](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/fred-graf/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career batting
- [Herb Gorman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/herb-gorman/) - Career highlights Hit above .300 in all five minor-league seasons At age 27, collapsed on the field of a minor-league game after hitting two doubles and died of heart attack minutes later (4/5/1952) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Sid Gordon](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sid-gordon/) - Career highlights: Finished 4th in voting for National League MVP in 1948. Hit .299 that season with 30 HRs, 107 RBIs, and nearly twice as many walks (74) as strikeouts (39) Finished in the top 30 in MVP voting for five straight seasons (1948-52) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards
- [Jake Goodman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jake-goodman/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career batting
- [Izzy Goldstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/izzy-goldstein/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio Career pitching
- [Jonah Goldman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jonah-goldman/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Milt Galatzer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/milt-galatzer/) - Career highlights MLB debut: The Cleveland Indian's Galatzer tied an MLB record by drawing 4 walks in his first game, a 9-0 loss to the Washington Senators. He is the only player to do so in just 4 plate appearances For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Moe Franklin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/moe-franklin/) - Career highlights MLB debut: Went 0-for-1 as a pinch-hitter for the Detroit Tigers in a 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians at Briggs Stadium (8/12/1941) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Happy Foreman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/happy-foreman/) - Career highlights MLB debut: Foreman's first MLB game was as a pinch-hitter, striking out for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Chicago's Comiskey Park (9/3/1924). His pitching debut came 9 days later in a 7-3 loss to the Tigers, giving up 3 hits and an earned run over
- [Sam Fishburn](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sam-fishburn/) - Career highlights Had a .333 lifetime batting average -- with 2 hits in 6 at-bats. Also had 2 RBIs. For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio Career pitching
- [Harry Feldman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-feldman/) - Career highlights Earned a complete-game shutout in his second MLB start with the New York Giants, a 4-0 victory over the Boston Braves (9/21/1941) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Eddie Feinberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/eddie-feinberg/) - Career highlights In his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, went 1/2 in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals (9/14/1938). For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Al Federoff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/al-federoff/) - Career highlights Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1946. Went 0/4 in his MLB debut against the Cleveland Indians (9/30/1951). For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Reuben Ewing](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/reuben-ewing/) - Career highlights Struck out in his only career at-bat, a pinch-hit appearance with the St. Louis Cardinals. For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Harry Eisenstat](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-eisenstat/) - Career highlights In his MLB debut with Brooklyn Dodgers at age 19, gave up 5 runs over 2-and-two-thirds innings in a 9-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates (5/19/1935) Went 25-27 with a 3.84 ERA in 8 MLB seasons For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Ike Danning](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ike-danning/) - Career highlights In two MLB games, both with the St. Louis Browns, went 3/6 with 1 RBI, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts Older brother of fellow MLB catcher Harry Danning For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Bill Cristall](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/bill-cristall/) - Career highlights Though Cristall lost 5 of his 6 MLB starts and had an abysmal walk/strikeout ratio (30/12), his record included one shutout win and 5 complete games For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Ed Corey](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ed-corey/) - Career highlights In his only game in the Majors, pitched 2 innings for his hometown Chicago White Sox against Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers, giving up 2 hits, a walk and an earned run (7/2/1918) One of at least 5 Jews in the MLB whose name was changed from 'Cohen' For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish
- [Phil Cooney](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/phil-cooney/) - Career highlights Went 0/3 with the New York Highlanders in his only game in the Majors, a 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Browns (9/27/1905) One of at least 5 Jews in the MLB whose name was changed from 'Cohen' For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Dick Conger](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/dick-conger/) - Career highlights Signed by the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent in 1940 Pitched a scoreless inning of relief in his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers, a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Joining him in that game was teammate (and fellow Jew) Hank Greenberg (4/22/1940) Cohen's MLB debut came just weeks
- [Alta Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/alta-cohen/) - Career highlights Went 2/3 with two singles in his MLB debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, a 9-3 loss to the Boston Braves For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Andy Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/andy-cohen/) - Career highlights Went 1-for-1 with an RBI single in his MLB debut with the New York Giants, a 12-1 winner over the Philadelphia Phillies Brother of fellow major-leaguer Syd Cohen Managed one MLB game for the Philadelphia Phillies, in 1960 For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Harry Chozen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/harry-chozen/) - Career highlights Played in just one major-league game, going 1/4 for the Cincinnati Reds in a 10-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies (9/21/1937) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Louis Brower](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/louis-brower/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Joe Bennett](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/joe-bennett/) - Career highlights Bennett played only one MLB game. In it, he had no plate appearances and one fielding opportunity, which he handled successfully For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career batting
- [Henry Bostick](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/henry-bostick/) - Career highlights Had 1 walk and 2 RBIs in 7 career at-bats For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career batting
- [Cy Block](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/cy-block/) - Career highlights Had a career batting average of .302 in 60 at-bats Played for the Chicago Cubs in Game 6 of the 1945 World Series. With 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th inning and the Cubs and Detroit Tigers tied 7-7, Block entered the game as a pinch runner for pinch-hitter Heinz Becker,
- [Sammy Bohne](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sammy-bohne/) - Career highlights Had best fielding percentage among N.L. second basemen in 1921 (.973) and 1922 (.975) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Bob Berman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/bob-berman/) - Career highlights Played 2 games in the Major Leagues, both in 1918 for the Washington Senators. He did not get an at-bat but did have two putouts as catcher For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Nate Berkenstock](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/nate-berkenstock/) - Career highlights Allegedly was 40 years old when he came out of retirement to play his only pro game. Went 0/4 with 3 strikeouts but recorded the final putout Berkenstock's birth year is believed to be 1831, but his date and month of birth are unknown. According to one website, Bernkenstock's 1831 birthyear "marks him
- [Moe Berg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/moe-berg/) - Career highlights Signed by the Brooklyn Robins as amateur free agent in 1923. In 1932, Berg caught 57.1% of the players who tried to steal a base, best in the A.L. He finished 2nd in the same category in 1936, and 3rd in 1928. For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball
- [Jesse Baker](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jesse-baker/) - Career highlights Played just one game in his MLB career, never got an at-bat According to an article in Tablet, Ty Cobb ended Baker's Major League career that day (9/14/1919) by sliding into Baker with his spikes One of the shortest Jewish baseball players ever in the MLB On being Jewish Baker was born "Michael
- [Mark Gilbert](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mark-gilbert/) - Career highlights Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th round of the 1978 amateur draft MLB debut: Entering the game as a pinch-hitter, the Chicago White Sox's Gilbert went 0-for-2 in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians at Comiskey Park (7/21/1985) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career
- [Eddie Zosky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/eddie-zosky/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career batting
- [Josh Zeid](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/josh-zeid/) - Career highlights Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Tulane in the 10th round of the 2009 amateur draft (317th overall), earning a $10,000 bonus Started 15 games for the Williamsport Crosscutters in his rookie season, going 8-and-5 with a 2.94 ERA, 72 strikeouts, 20 walks, and only one HR surrendered (2009) Led the Lakewood
- [Larry Yellen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/larry-yellen/) - Career highlights Selected by the Houston Colt .45's as an amateur free agent in 1963; made MLB debut the same year In MLB debut, pitched 5 innings for the Colt .45's in a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gave up 2 earned runs on 7 hits and one walk but didn't earn the win
- [Josh Whitesell](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/josh-whitesell/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career Batting
- [Justin Wayne](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/justin-wayne/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Bob Tufts](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/bob-tufts/) - On being Jewish When asked by the rabbi to select a Jewish name during his conversion to Judaism, Bob Tufts chose "Sandy Koufax" (The Jewish Week, 2011) From The Jewish Week (2011): “I was sitting in the bullpen in Tucson, Ariz. Our closer, Gene Pentz, out of nowhere, asked me if I accepted Jesus Christ as
- [Don Taussig](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/don-taussig/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career batting
- [Steve Stone](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/steve-stone/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards SABR bio Career pitching
- [Adam Stern](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/adam-stern/) - Career highlights Played on Canada’s 2004 Olympic baseball team Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft (105th overall) Homered in his sixth MLB at-bat (July 22, 2005) Has made zero errors in his 33 career MLB games 2009 highlights Hit a combined .285 in 488 at-bats for the Milwaukee
- [Jeff Stember](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jeff-stember/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Norm Sherry](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/norm-sherry/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards SABR bio Career batting
- [Art Shamsky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/art-shamsky/) - Career highlights Selected by the Cincinnati Reds in 1959 At age 18, homered in his very first at-bat as a professional ballplayer, with the Geneva Redlegs (Cincinnati Reds) in 1960. Went on to hit 18 HRs that season, 2nd best in the league; lead all outfielders in assists; and make the All-Star team (baseball-reference.com) In
- [Michael Schwimer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/michael-schwimer/) - Career highlights (through 2012) Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 14th round of the 2008 amateur draft (436th pick overall) In his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies -- a 3-inning appearance against the Washington Nationals -- Schwimer struck out four batters and walked none while giving up two hits and one earned run
- [Scott Schoeneweis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/scott-schoeneweis/) - ###extraline### Career highlights (as of 2009) Selected by the California Angels in the 3rd round of the 1996 draft (85th overall) Had a rough MLB debut, giving up five earned runs in just one-third of an inning with the Anaheim Angels (1999) Gave up two home runs in one game to fellow Jewish player Shawn
- [Richie Scheinblum](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/richie-scheinblum/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career hitting
- [Moe Savransky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/moe-savransky/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Josh Satin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/josh-satin/) - Career highlights (through 2014) Selected in the 6th round (194th overall) of the 2008 amateur draft by the New York Mets, the same round the Red Sox chose Ryan Lavarnway A September 2011 callup with the Mets, Satin singled off Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez in his first MLB at-bat (9/4/2011) 2014 highlights Hit a 2-run,
- [Mike Saipe](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mike-saipe/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Ryan Sadowski](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-sadowski/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Pitching Stats
- [Wayne Rosenthal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/wayne-rosenthal/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Steve Rosenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/steve-rosenberg/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Steve Ratzer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/steve-ratzer/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career pitching
- [Aaron Poreda](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/aaron-poreda/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Career pitching
- [Jeff Newman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jeff-newman/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career batting
- [David Newhan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/david-newhan/) - On being Jewish Grew up Jewish. Became a Messianic Jew after the 1999 season. Thus, for purposes of collective Jewish statistics, Jewish Baseball News only includes Newhan's 1999 data. For more information Baseball-Reference page Career batting
- [Norm Miller](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/norm-miller/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career hitting
- [Mike Milchin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mike-milchin/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Jason Marquis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jason-marquis/) - Career highlights (thru 2013) Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round of the 1996 draft (35th overall) Pitched scoreless inning in his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, at age 21 (2000) Went a career-best 15-and-7 with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004 Pitched in two World Series games for St. Louis Cardinals,
- [Elliott Maddox](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/elliott-maddox/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Andrew Lorraine](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/andrew-lorraine/) - For more information Interview with The Great Rabbino (May 2017) Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball Cards Career pitching
- [Jesse Levis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jesse-levis/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Al Levine](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/al-levine/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Barry Latman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/barry-latman/) - On being Jewish "Latman was raised in an observant Jewish household in Southern California and forced to take temporary leave of Little League baseball in order to prepare for his Bar Mitzvah." He and his wife honeymooned in Israel (Jewish Baseball Museum) Latman "would not pitch on the Jewish High Holidays" (SABR bio) For more
- [Brian Kowitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brian-kowitz/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career hitting
- [Sandy Koufax](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sandy-koufax/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio Career pitching
- [Ryan Kalish](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-kalish/) - Ryan Kalish is a professional baseball player who happens to be Jewish. For more information, visit JewishBaseballNews.com.
- [Skip Jutze](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/skip-jutze/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Bill Hurst](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/bill-hurst/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Brian Horwitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brian-horwitz/) - Career highlights Batted .316 in six minor-league seasons from 2004 to 2009 Signed by the San Francisco Giants as a non-drafted free agent (2004) Spent one month with the Giants, hitting.222 with two home runs and four RBIs in 36 at bats (June 2008) Hit a home run in his sixth MLB at-bat (June 2,
- [Jason Hirsh](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jason-hirsh-2/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Steve Hertz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/steve-hertz/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum biohttp://jewishbaseballmuseum.com/player/steve-hertz/ Baseball cards Career batting
- [Eric Helfand](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/eric-helfand/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Adam Greenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/adam-greenberg/) - Career highlights Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 9th round of the 2002 amateur draft (273rd overall) Was hit in the head with the first pitch of his first MLB plate appearance (7/9/2005) Didn't bat again in the majors until 2012, when a one-day promotional contract with the Miami Marlins allowed him to get one
- [Ross Baumgarten](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ross-baumgarten/) - Career highlights Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 20th round of the 1977 amateur draft Finished 4th in voting for the 1979 A.L. Rookie of the Year award. Finished the season 13-8 with 3 shutouts and a 3.54 ERA. For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards SABR bio Career
- [Shawn Green](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/shawn-green/) - Career highlights Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round of the 1991 amateur draft (16th overall) Went 0/4 in his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers (9/28/1993) Holds the all-time MLB record for most total bases in a 9-inning game: 19 (5/23/2002) One of only
- [John Grabow](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/john-grabow/) - Career highlights (as of 2009) Selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1997 draft (92nd overall) 8th in leads held, NL (2009) 11th in games pitched, NL (2009) Ranks 8th in Pittsburgh Pirates history for most games pitched, with 390 (Emerald Guide to Baseball 2010) 2009 highlights Playing both for the
- [Keith Glauber](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/keith-glauber/) - Career highlights Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 42nd round of the 1994 amateur draft MLB debut: Pitched 3-and-2/3-innings of relief for the Cincinnati Reds in a 13-7 loss to the Houston Astros, giving up 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 3 batters and walking one. Pitched just 15 innings over
- [Jim Gaudet](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jim-gaudet/) - ###blankline### On being Jewish Converted to Judaism after MLB career ended For more information Baseball-Reference page
- [Sam Fuld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/sam-fuld/) - Career highlights (through 2015) Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round of the 2004 draft (306th overall) Scored three runs -- all as a pinch runner -- before making his first MLB plate appearance Fuld's first career hit was a double; that day, he went 2-for-4 with a walk in the Cubs' 4-1
- [Nate Freiman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/nate-freiman/) - Career highlights (through 2014) Selected by the San Diego Padres in the 8th round of the 2009 amateur draft (234th overall) In 2011, ranked among California League (A-advanced) leaders with 111 RBIs (3rd), 22 HRs (6th/tie), and 35 doubles (8th/tie) In 2012, ranked among Texas League (AA) leaders with 105 RBIs (1st), 24 HRs (3rd), 31
- [Micah Franklin](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/micah-franklin/) - Career highlights Selected by the New York Mets in the 3rd round of the 1990 amateur draft (6/4/1990) MLB debut: Went 0-for-3 with 2 strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium (5/13/1997). Hit 200 HRs over a minor-league career that spanned from 1990-98 and 2001-02
- [Matt Ford](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/matt-ford/) - Career highlights Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 3rd round of the 2003 amateur draft MLB debut: Pitched one inning of relief in the Milwaukee Brewers' 7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up no hits and one walk For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Mike Epstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mike-epstein/) - Career highlights Signed by the Baltimore Orioles in 1964 Selected to play baseball for the U.S. in the 1964 Olympics In 1965, his first year in the minors, was named California League MVP; led the league in hitting (.338) and HRs (30) while playing for the "A" Stockton Ports (Baltimore Orioles) Was named Sporting News
- [Ike Davis](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ike-davis/) - Career highlights (through 2014) Selected by the New York Mets in the 1st round of the 2008 amateur draft (18th overall pick) Hit .364 in 10 games for the "AAA" Buffalo Bisons in 2010 before being promoted to majors Went 2-for-4 with one RBI in major-league debut with the New York Mets (2010) Finished 7th in voting
- [Hy Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/hy-cohen/) - Career highlights Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1948 Gave up 3 earned runs over 1 inning in his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs, a 14-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career pitching
- [Tony Cogan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/tony-cogan/) - Career highlights Selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round of the 1999 amateur draft In his MLB debut with the Royals, a 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees, Cogan gave up a single and a solo HR over 1/3 of an inning (4/2/2001) For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum
- [Frank Charles](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/frank-charles/) - Career highlights Selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 17th round of the 1991 amateur draft Made his MLB debut nine years later, at age 31. Went 0/1 for the Houston Astros in a 9-5 win over the Florida Marlins (9/5/2000) Had career batting average of .429 (3-for-7) with 2 RBIs For more information
- [Ron Blomberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ron-blomberg/) - Career highlights Selected by the New York Yankees as the #1 pick in the 1967 amateur draft. He is the only Jewish player to be selected #1 Lifetime batting average of .293 Was MLB's first-ever Designated Hitter, in 1973 His 13 errors in 1972, which came in just 95 games, were 2nd most among A.L.
- [Jose J. Bautista](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jose-j-bautista/) - Career highlights Selected by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1981 In his best season (1993), Bautista went 10-3 with 2 saves and a 2.82 ERA for the Chicago Cubs. On being Jewish Was raised Jewish and Bar Mitzvahed in the Dominican Republican Later married a Jewish woman; the couple and
- [Brian Bark](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brian-bark/) - Career highlights Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round of the 1990 amateur draft. Pitched in 3 games in his MLB career, all with the Boston Red Sox in 1995. In 2-and-a-third total innings he gave up no runs on 2 hits and one walk for a career ERA of 0.00. In
- [Ruben Amaro Jr.](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ruben-amaro-jr/) - Career highlights Selected by the California Angels in the 11th round of the 1987 amateur draft Son of former MLB player Ruben Amaro For more information Baseball-Reference page Jewish Baseball Museum bio Baseball cards Career batting
- [Joey Wagman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/joey-wagman/) - For more information about Joey Wagman Baseball-Referene page Twitter feed Career Pitching
- [Maxx Tissenbaum](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/maxx-tissenbaum/) - Career highlights (through 2012) Selected out of college by the San Diego Padres in the 11th round of the 2012 amateur draft (345th overall) Earned an "honorable mention" in 2012 Minor League Rookie of the Year ranking by Jewish Baseball News During brief stint at San Diego Padres' 2013 Spring Training, knocked in 3
- [Ryan Rinsky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-rinsky/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Career hitting
- [Danny Moskovits](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/danny-moskovits/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Career pitching
- [Ryan Lashley](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-lashley/) - Career highlights Won the independent United League batting crown in 2014 with a .369 average For more information Baseball-Reference page Career batting
- [Jared Lakind](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jared-lakind/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Twitter feed: @JaredLakind Career pitching
- [Kenny Koplove](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/kenny-koplove/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Twitter: @Kennykop5 College bio Career pitching
- [Cory Jones](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/cory-jones/) - For more information MiLB page College bio Baseball-Reference page Twitter Career Pitching
- [Alex House](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/alex-house/) - For more information MiLB page College bio Baseball-Reference page Career Pitching
- [Tyler Herron](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/tyler-herron/) - For more information Baseball-Reference.com MiLB.com Career Pitching
- [Zach Goldstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zach-goldstein/) - Career highlights Was named 2017 Northeast-10 Conference Baseball Player of the Year Was named 2017 D2CCA East Region Player of the Year Was named 2017 D2CCA All-America Honorable Mention For more information Southern New Hampshire University bio Long Island Ducks bio Twitter feed Career Batting
- [Mitch Glasser](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mitch-glasser/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Career hitting
- [Blake Gailen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/blake-gailen/) - Career highlights Played for Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Best Comeback, position players All-time hit leader for Lancaster Barnstormers (2017) For more information about Twitter feed MiLB.com Baseball-Reference.com Career Batting
- [Adam Ehrlich](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/adam-ehrlich/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Twitter feed: @BigAEhrlich Career hitting
- [Jonathan de Marte](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jonathan-de-marte/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Twitter Pitching Stats
- [Louis Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/louis-cohen/) - For more information Baseball-Reference Twitter Pitching Stats
- [Aaron Brill](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/aaron-brill/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Twitter Batting Stats
- [Keith Weisenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/keith-weisenberg/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page Twitter: @KWeis_ College bio MiLB page Career Pitching
- [Zach Kapstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zach-kapstein/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page MiLB.com page Career Hitting
- [Preston Grand Pre](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/preston-grand-pre/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page MiLB page College bio Career Batting
- [Jake Drossner](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jake-drossner-2/) - For more information Twitter: @JDross16 College bio MiLB.com page Baseball-Reference page Career pitching
- [Tyler Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/tyler-cohen/) - For more information MiLB page College bio Baseball-Reference page Career Pitching
- [Colby Schultz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/colby-schultz/) - Career highlights An undrafted free agent, Schultz was signed by the Kansas City Royals in June 2018 For more information MiLB page Baseball-Reference page Twitter Career Batting
- [Michael Wielansky](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/michael-wielansky/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page MiLB page College bio Career Batting
- [Jordan Scheftz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jordan-scheftz/) - For more information Baseball-Reference page MiLB page College bio Career Pitching
- [Zack Kone](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zack-kone/) - For more information MiLB page College bio Twitter feed Career Hitting
- [Tyler Benson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/tyler-benson/) - For more information MiLB page College bio Baseball-Reference Career Batting
- [Simon Rosenblum-Larson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/simon-rosenblum-larson/) - For more information MiLB page Baseball-Reference page College bio Career Pitching
- [Scott Manea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/scott-manea/) - For more information Jewish Baseball News articles MiLB page College bio Baseball-Reference page Career Batting
- [Ryan Gold](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/ryan-gold/) - For more information MiLB page Career Batting
- [Rhett Wiseman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/rhett-wiseman/) - For more information Twitter: @Likewise9 College bio Career hitting
- [Adam Walton](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/adam-walton/) - For more information College bio Twitter: @awalton2 Career hitting
- [Mitchell Osnowitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mitchell-osnowitz/) - Career highlights Signed by the Atlanta Braves in June 2014 as an undrafted free agent For more information Mitchell Osnowitz's blog Twitter feed: @therealmitchoz Career pitching
- [Spencer Kulman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/spencer-kulman/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Top Rookie, pitchers For more information MiLB page College bio Career Pitching
- [Gabe Cramer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/gabe-cramer/) - On being Jewish Became dual U.S.-Israeli citizen in 2018 (see article) For more information Twitter: @gabethebabe27 College bio Career pitching
- [Alex Katz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/alex-katz/) - On being Jewish Became dual U.S.-Israeli citizen in 2018 (see article) For more information Twitter: @A_Katz12 College bio Career pitching
- [Zane Gurwitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/zane-gurwitz/) - Career highlights Received 2017 Jewish Baseball News minor-league award: Top Rookie, position players For more information Jewish Baseball News articles MiLB page College bio Twitter: @Gane_Zurwitz50 Career Batting
- [Brandon Gold](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/brandon-gold/) - For more information College bio MiLB page Baseball-Reference.com Career Pitching
- [Jason Richman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/jason-richman/) - For more information Twitter: @Jay44Rich College bio Career pitching
- [Mitchell Kranson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/players/mitchell-kranson/) - For more information Twitter: mkranson20 College bio MiLB page Career Batting
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- [Derek Kinzler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/derek-kinzler/)
- [Steven Matz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/steven-matz/)
- [Mike Skoller](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/mike-skoller/)
- [Jason Goldstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jason-goldstein/)
- [Adam Walton](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/adam-walton/)
- [Kyle Molnar](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/kyle-molnar/)
- [Eitan Maoz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/eitan-maoz/)
- [Zach Penprase](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/zach-penprase/)
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- [Ben Ruff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ben-ruff/)
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- [Reuben Ewing](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/reuben-ewing/)
- [R.C. Orlan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/r-c-orlan/)
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- [Robert Orlan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/robert-orlan/)
- [Alex Katz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/alex-katz/)
- [Jason Richman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jason-richman/)
- [Ethan Katz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ethan-katz/)
- [Mike Fagan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/mike-fagan/)
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- [Andy Yerzy](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/andy-yerzy/)
- [Kenny Rosenberg](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/kenny-rosenberg/)
- [Mitchell Kranson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/mitchell-kranson/)
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- [Matt Fiedler](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/matt-fiedler/)
- [Brandon Gold](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/brandon-gold/)
- [Matthew Gorst](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/matthew-gorst/)
- [Marc Huberman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/marc-huberman/)
- [Ryan Gold](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ryan-gold/)
- [Jordan Scheftz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jordan-scheftz/)
- [Elliott Barzilli](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/elliott-barzilli/)
- [Jake Fishman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jake-fishman/)
- [Jeremy Wolf](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jeremy-wolf/)
- [Matthew Popowitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/matthew-popowitz/)
- [Leo Kaplan](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/leo-kaplan/)
- [Ryan Sherriff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ryan-sherriff/)
- [Steve Pollakov](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/steve-pollakov/)
- [Dalton Blumenfeld](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/dalton-blumenfeld/)
- [Raul Jacobson](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/raul-jacobson/)
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- [Gabe Cramer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/gabe-cramer/)
- [Kenny Koplove](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/kenny-koplove/)
- [Jerry Weinstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jerry-weinstein/)
- [Sam Brief](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/sam-brief/)
- [Gabe Kramer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/gabe-kramer/)
- [Gabe Effross](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/gabe-effross/)
- [Joey Wagman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/joey-wagman/)
- [Scotty Burcham](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/scotty-burcham/)
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- [Tyler Herron](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/tyler-herron/)
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- [Troy Neiman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/troy-neiman/)
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- [Scott Barancik](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/scott-barancik/)
- [Jose J. Bautista](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jose-j-bautista/)
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- [Ed Mayer](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ed-mayer/)
- [Hy Cohen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/hy-cohen/)
- [Lefty Weinert](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/lefty-weinert/)
- [Alex Jacobs](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/alex-jacobs/)
- [Jonah Rosenthal](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jonah-rosenthal/)
- [Peter Kurz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/peter-kurz/)
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- [Adam Gladstone](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/adam-gladstone/)
- [Ty Eriksen](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ty-eriksen/)
- [Mike Moustakas](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/mike-moustakas/)
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- [Tyler Krieger](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/tyler-krieger/)
- [Jake Kalish](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/jake-kalish/)
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- [Zach Goldstein](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/zach-goldstein/)
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- [Andy Rohloff](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/andy-rohloff/)
- [Ryan Lvarnway](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/ryan-lvarnway/)
- [Preston Grand Pre](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/preston-grand-pre/)
- [Zane Gurwitz](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/zane-gurwitz/)
- [Spencer Kulman](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/spencer-kulman/)
- [Scott Manea](https://jewishbaseballnews.com/tag/scott-manea/)