In many ways the Jewish MLB decision will be the toughest decision to make. Of course, Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg top the list. Arguably baseball’s greatest pitcher and one of its iconic hitters are on all Jewish MLB Mount Rushmores and potentially an all-time Jewish sports Mount Rushmore. We then went with Shawn Green….
Zoom Interview: The Unexpected NBA Journey of Joel Kramer
From not knowing he would be drafted to unexpectedly making the squad to his year in Israel, Joel Kramer sits down with The Great Rabbino to discuss his career(s) and Judaism.
Kremer Added to 60-Player Roster Pool
Dean Kremer has moved one step closer to a major league roster and holding the title for the first Israeli in the Big leagues. Kremer was added to the 60-Player roster pool for the Orioles. He joins Sam Delaplane (Mariners), Rob Kaminsky (Cardinals), Jared Shuster (Braves), and Hunter Bishop (Giants) as potential 1st timer Jewish…
All-Time Jewish Women’s NCAA Team
Last week we tackled the Jewish Men’s All-Time NCAA team and today we look at the women’s team. Not that both Sue Bird and Nancy Lieberman are on the all-time team and Bird would be the starting point guard (over Sheffer). Let the debate begin! Starting Lineup Sue Bird (UConn)** – PG Bird finished her…
MLB Season to Begin July 24th – Who is Playing?
Finally there will be baseball. Here is a look of Jewish MLBers for the shortened 2020 season. Starters: Alex Bregman (Astros) – The golden boy has a heavy load on his shoulders. Scandal behind the Astros, Bregman is now their top player and always in the MVP talk alongside the MLB greats. Ryan Braun (Brewers)…
Mazel Tov Jared Shuster
Mazel Tov to pitcher Jared Shuster (Wake Forest) for being a 1st round pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. Shuster was drafted by the Atlanta Braves #25 overall.