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Yankees Legacy Fuels Baseball Boom in Jerusalem
6 Oct
Summary
- Former Yankees catcher's daughter leads baseball growth in Jerusalem.
- Dad's baseball connections provided crucial equipment donations.
- Team Israel has competed in World Baseball Classics since 2017.
The impact of former New York Yankees catcher Jerry Narron extends far beyond his playing days, now playing a key role in developing baseball in Jerusalem. His daughter, Callie Mitchell, is a central figure in this burgeoning movement, leading initiatives to popularize America's Pastime in a nation where basketball and soccer dominate.
Mitchell, the Jerusalem regional director for the Israel Association of Baseball, has successfully expanded participation in the sport. Her father's influence has been pivotal, providing essential equipment like catcher's gear and baseballs when the program was just starting. Narron himself has a direct connection to Israeli baseball, having coached Team Israel in the 2017 and 2023 World Baseball Classics.
