(After meeting Ryan down in Miami, I can confirm he is a certified mensch.) Team Israel leader and veteran catcher Ryan Lavarnway officially announced his retirement from baseball this week, ending a journeyman career that included multiple stints with Israel and a World Series championship with the 2013 Boston Red Sox. So with Opening Day approaching on Thursday, we’ve got you covered with a full Jewish preview of the 2023 MLB season. In fact, the Braves may begin the year with three Jews on the roster. Atlanta Braves top prospect Jared Shuster, who did not play for Team Israel, is having a stellar Spring Training and could emerge as a major league fixture this year. Team Israel’s roster in the World Baseball Classic this month also offered fans a preview of the next wave of Jewish stars - players such as Matt Mervis, Zack Gelof and Spencer Horwitz. Last season was a banner year for Jews in baseball - and this season could be even better.įrom stars like Max Fried and Alex Bregman to rising talent like Harrison Bader and Dean Kremer - not to mention an impressive group of prospects on the verge of making their debuts - the current crop of Jewish MLB talent is unprecedented. ![]() ![]() From left to right: Rowdy Tellez, Alex Bregman, Harrison Bader, Max Fried, Joc Pederson, Garrett Stubbs.
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