Every year about 10 elite baseball players between 14 and 21 years old from all over Israel will be selected to participate in the year-long intensive program, which is recognized by Major League Baseball. This will enable the participants to gain access to MLB’s high-level programs for top European baseball players in Europe.
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This year’s program got started in mid-October at the Baptist Village in Petah Tikva, where 11 of Israel’s top baseball talents met to work on their skills and reach a higher level of the sport. The Academy is headed by IAB National Director Nate Fish, who is assisted by David Schenker, National Team coach, and Dan Rothem, former college pitcher and longtime Israel National Team player.
Read the full article about the first Israel Baseball Academy at www.jpost.com