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Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

Steinmetz’s performance was a bright spot in Team Israel’s loss to the Dominican Republic.

By Jacob Gurvis March 14, 2023 10:47 pm

Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A respected manager, personal pride and Jewish geography created a roster and coaching staff laden with MLB talent.

March 14, 2023 4:46 pm

Teens pose with the Israeli and Dominican flags

Israeli and Dominican teams host a ceremony to promote friendship at the World Baseball Classic

The event included local teens from a Jewish day school, who had the chance to meet Israeli coaches and players.

March 14, 2023 3:15 pm

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Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Israeli and Dominican teams host a ceremony to promote friendship at the World Baseball Classic

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Orthodox pitcher Jacob Steinmetz strikes out 3 Big Leaguers in breakout World Baseball Classic performance

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Israeli and Dominican teams host a ceremony to promote friendship at the World Baseball Classic

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