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Apr 14, 2023, 12:39 AM
The legend of Jacob Steinmetz
Jacob Steinmetz, three hours after striking out Manny Machado. (elli wohlgelernter)
When a 19-year-old Modern Orthodox pitcher from a Long Island yeshiva struck out Manny Machado at the World Baseball Classic, a childhood dream was fulfilled. Mine. MIAMI (March 14, 2023) – Team Israel pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stands on the mound...
Mar 14, 2023, 9:55 PM
Of All the Perfect Games
History was made last night at the World Baseball Classic for Team Israel – and for me too. I have been going to baseball games for 61 years, and it has been a blessing. I have seen just about everything. Well,...
Mar 2, 2023, 9:49 PM
Jews playing in Major League Baseball? We just set the record
Will they help Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic? Good teams also get better if they sense some special purpose to their work. ---Roger Angell We are living in the Golden Age of Jewish baseball, and the evidence – as with...
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About Me
Elli Wohlgelernter has been a journalist for 50+ years in America and Israel. Originally from New York, he has lived in Israel for over 30 years and is the excited zeidy to three boys.