Other than the former Mets first baseman Ike Davis, who played just eight games with the Yankees last season, Team Israel has few power hitters. It’s part of who I am.”PhotoPhotoThe dearth of well-known Jewish baseball stars has forced Team Israel to get creative. Alas, spotty record-keeping prevented Team Israel from landing a replacement from Latin America. Whether the mensch will provide enough luck to propel Team Israel to the second round is unclear. Team Israel will face Chinese Taipei, perhaps the weakest team in Pool A, on Tuesday.

Source: New York Times March 06, 2017 14:10 UTC