Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Podcast

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Noah Mendlinger , a Triple-A third baseman in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and recent Team Israel representative at the World Baseball Classic . Noah shares his journey through professional baseball, from climbing the minor league ranks to wearing the Team Israel jersey on the international stage. We discuss his devel...

Fresh off a National Championship with the University of Tampa, Slaide Naturman returns to Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game ! In this episode, Slaide takes us behind the scenes of Tampa's championship run, sharing what it was like competing for a national title, the challenges and highlights of the season, and the culture that helped his team reach the top of college baseball. We also discuss...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Ethan Glassman , a former Division I pitcher at Oakland University. Ethan shares his baseball journey from growing up in Los Angeles to competing at the Division I level, the impact his Jewish identity has had on his career, and the lessons he's learned through the game. We also discuss life after college baseball, traini...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Aaron Weiden , third baseman for the Yeshiva University Maccabees and a graduate of Yeshiva High School . Aaron shares his baseball journey from his early playing days through high school and into collegiate baseball at Yeshiva University. We discuss balancing faith and athletics, the importance of Jewish identity in sports,...

This week on Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game , we sit down with Noah Katz, creator of The Umpire Channel — one of the fastest-growing platforms in the baseball umpiring world. ⚾️🎙️ Noah shares his journey through baseball, how he built The Umpire Channel, what it’s really like behind the plate, and the importance of growing the game through content and community. We also talk about the role ump...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we sit down with Ido Peled 🇮🇱⚾️ Ido grew up playing in Tel Mond and Ra’anana, rising through Israel’s national teams from U15 to the Senior National Team. He shares his experience representing Israel, serving as an Elite Athlete in the IDF, and competing at the college level over the past two years. We also dive into his recent decision to st...

Justin Alintoff returns to Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game for another great conversation, this time breaking down his experience in the World Baseball Classic. Justin shares what it was like to compete on one of baseball’s biggest international stages, what it meant to represent, and the lessons he’s taken from the experience. From behind-the-scenes moments to the impact on his journey in the...

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we’re joined by Ben Leeds, a catcher at Union College whose journey is about far more than baseball. As a practicing Orthodox Jewish athlete, Ben has shown incredible dedication to both his faith and the game—often walking miles to games on Saturdays to honor the Sabbath while still showing up for his team. His story is one of discipline, identity,...

Andrew Alberts joins us this week on Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game . A pitcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Andrew shares his journey through baseball and what it takes to compete at the Division I level. We dive into his development on the mound, the mindset needed to succeed as a pitcher, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to perform at a high level. Andrew also...

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Aaron Machbitz for one of our most powerful conversations yet. Aaron’s journey is truly unique — from competing at the Division I level on the baseball field, to stepping into the ring as a professional wrestler, to now becoming a dedicated mental health advocate. His story goes far beyond sports, diving into identity, resilience,...

Episode 49 of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game features Mark Weisman , Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Cubs . With MLB Opening Week here, Mark takes us inside what it really takes to prepare athletes for a 162-game season. From strength programs and recovery to the daily routines inside a big-league clubhouse, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at player development at...

Stuart Sokoloff joins Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game to share his unique journey through the world of sports, sales, and global baseball development. As a key member of Team Israel’s sales and events team, Stuart offers an inside look at what it takes to grow the game on an international stage and build meaningful connections through baseball. We also dive into his recently released book on br...

Team Israel is heading back to the World Baseball Classic, and the excitement around the roster, the talent, and the expectations continues to grow. On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we welcome Max Mannis to break down everything you need to know about Team Israel heading into the WBC . We dive into the roster construction, key players to watch, the challenges of internationa...

In this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Simon Rosenbaum , General Manager of Team Israel Baseball , to talk about the excitement surrounding the World Baseball Classic and what it takes to build a competitive national team on the global stage. Simon takes us inside the process of assembling Team Israel’s roster , the strategy behind bringing together players from a...

With the World Baseball Classic just around the corner, we welcome back a familiar voice to the show — Benjamin Rosengard . In this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , Ben shares what it truly means to earn a spot on a WBC roster and the responsibility that comes with representing Team Israel on the international stage. We dive into: • The mindset behind making the WBC team • The pride...

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we sit down with Cooper Katskee , right-handed pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. With Nebraska off to a red-hot start, Cooper shares what’s clicking on the mound, how he’s attacking hitters this season, and what it takes to compete at a high level in the Big Ten. We dive into his development as a pitcher, the mindset behind elite performance, a...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we welcome Alex Kranzler, right-handed pitcher at Vanderbilt University and one of the most competitive arms in college baseball. Alex shares his journey to Vandy, what it takes to thrive in the SEC, and how he approaches pitching at the highest level of the college game. We dive into his development on the mound, the mindset required to compe...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we’re joined by Ivri, a member of the Israeli National Baseball Team, who is grinding every day with one goal in mind: playing professional baseball. Ivri shares what it means to represent Israel on the national stage, the discipline and sacrifice required to chase a pro dream, and how his Jewish identity fuels his journey on and off the field...

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we’re joined by Brady Nathison , whose journey in the game goes far beyond the box score. Brady opens up about his baseball path, the lessons the sport has taught him, and what it means to carry Jewish identity and values on and off the field. From competing at a high level to navigating challenges, confidence, and culture, Brady shares how basebal...

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we’re joined by Uri Shani , a member of the Israeli National Baseball Team and a key figure in the growth of baseball in Israel. Uri shares his journey representing Israel on the national stage and his work with Tel Aviv Baseball , helping build infrastructure, opportunity, and community around the game. We dive into what it takes to grow bas...

What does it mean to wear Israel across your chest? This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game , we’re joined by Shaked Baruch , a talented ballplayer representing the Israel National Baseball Team . Shaked opens up about his baseball journey, the responsibility of playing for something bigger than yourself, and how Jewish pride fuels his approach to the game. A powerful conversation about pa...

🎙️ This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we’re joined by Zach Penprase — a former professional baseball player who spent 10 years competing at the pro level and is now a highly respected performance coach. Zach takes us through his journey in the game, the lessons baseball taught him over a decade of professional experience, and how that path led him into the performance and development...

MLB pitcher and Team Israel alum Zack Weiss joins Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game for an honest and inspiring conversation about his journey through college baseball, the grind of pro ball, and what it truly means to represent the Jewish community on the international stage. Zack shares stories from UCLA, breakout moments in his pro career, lessons learned along the way, and the pride he feels w...

This week, we sit down with Avinoam Sachs — better known around the diamond as the Jewish Paul Skenes . Avi is a standout pitcher with a power arm, a relentless work ethic, and a story that goes far beyond baseball. Avi served in the IDF , carries himself with humility and purpose, and continues to chase big dreams both on and off the field. In this episode, he talks about his journey, his connect...

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we’re joined by MLB pitcher and Team Israel standout Jake Fishman. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and making his Major League debut with the Miami Marlins, Jake shares the inside story of his baseball journey—from climbing the minors, to reaching The Show, to representing Israel on the world stage. We also dive into his newest venture, PitchLab ,...