Tag Archives: Israel

Europeans in University 2019: Introduction

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Gabriel Fidler

The number of Europeans playing baseball at American universities and high schools reached what is likely an all-time high in 2019. In 2018, a total of 77 Europeans and those eligible for the continent’s national teams suited up for American … Continue reading →

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Young Players Shine at Brooklyn World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler BROOKLYN, New York – Watching the World Baseball Classic as a fan adds a whole new dimension to following baseball, as countries form their own dream teams where David Wright, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ryan Braun face off … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Pitching, Slugging Deliver Israel Brooklyn WBC Qualifier Championship

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Israel left no doubt that it deserved a place in the 2017 World Baseball Classic with a convincing 9-1 win over upstart Great Britain to win the fourth and final qualifier without losing a game. The … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Israel Squeaks by Brazil, Advances to Qualifier Championship

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Israel and Brazil showed off impressive pitching in a performance that truly put the ‘classic’ in World Baseball Classic, and the Israeli team came out the victors in a 1-0 nailbiter of a game in the final … Continue reading →

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WBCQ Brooklyn: Great Britain’s Upset Bid Falls Short at Classic Qualifier

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Gabriel Fidler

BROOKLYN, New York – Great Britain showed that it will be a force to be reckoned with at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Brooklyn, taking a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh against Israel before falling 5-2. … Continue reading →

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Spain Overcomes MVP Freiman to Win Jupiter Qualifier

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler MARYVILLE, Tenn. –Unlike the World Baseball Classic qualifier in Regensburg, there were no early upsets in the Jupiter, Fla. qualifying tournament, as Spain and Israel both won their first games over lower-ranked teams, setting up a much-anticipated … Continue reading →

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World Baseball Classic, Jupiter Qualifier

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

Most US sports fans appear to have paid only passing interest in the World Baseball Classic, but for some baseball fans, it is the equivalent of the World Cup.  The WBC is slowly growing into a major world baseball championship … Continue reading →

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