Monday Roundup: Wittels’ hitting streak, Stern’s prodigal return

JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — And now, news that enthralls about Jews with balls: Florida International University sophomore Garrett Wittels extended his hitting streak to 45 games Sunday (5/16/2010) in a 5-0 win over the University of South Alabama. The 20-year-old infielder went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI. At 45 games, he is tied…

Morning Roundup

JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — The latest developments among Jews with bats: Jason Hirsh, starting pitcher for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (AAA), continued hisĀ  turnaround Thursday (5/13/2010) with a 7-3 victory against the Columbus Clippers. A 6’8″, 250-pound former major leaguer who began the season with three consecutive losses, Hirsh pitched six innings against Columbus, giving up…

Wittels extends hitting streak to 43 games, Berkowitz gets save in FIU victory

JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Florida International University sophomore Garrett Wittels extended his hitting streak to 43 games Friday (5/14/2010) in a 6-5 win over the University of South Alabama. Wittels hit an RBI single in the first inning but went hitless the rest of the game. Eric Berkowitz, a senior closer and fellow Jew, pitched…

Jewish player brings 42-game hitting streak to college playoffs

JEWISH BASEBALL NEWS — Talk about consistency. Florida International University sophomore Garrett Wittels has played in 42 games this season, and he’s had a base hit in every one. The 42-game streak is tied for 4th-highest in Division I history and has earned Wittels a bushel of media attention recently, including a Miami Herald profile…