ISRAEL BASEBALL AMERICAS
Israel Baseball Americas is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring Israel Baseball to communities across North America and provide resources to the Israel national team and baseball development in Israel.
The Future of Team Israel
We envision a thriving Israel national team program and a worldwide community of Team Israel players and fans unified by baseball and Judaism.
on the world stage
Israel Baseball has made waves on a global scale.
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world baseball classics#19
ranked team in the world2021
Silver Medal (European Championships)100+
members in professional baseball2020
olympic games participant#6
in the 2017 World Baseball ClassicMeet The Team
With decades of professional experience, our staff is compromised almost entirely of Israel Baseball alumni.
Advisors
IAN KINSLER
Played second base for Team Israel at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Managed Team Israel at the 2023 WBC.
Brad ausmus
Managed Team Israel in the 2012 WBC Qualifiers. Bench Coach for the 2023 WBC.
SHLOMO LIPETZ
Member of Team Israel for 34 years. SVP of City Winery in NYC.
Barry weinberg
Head trainer for Team Israel at the 2012 and 2017 WBCs. 33 years in MLB with NY Yankees, Oakland A’s, St. Louis Cardinals.
Jay horwitz
Vice President of Media Relations for New York Mets.
MIKE SNADER
Security agent for Major League Baseball.
PETER KURZ
General Manager of Team Israel.
Adam Zarren
Managing Partner at Zarren Law Group, LLC.
Dan Wahlberg
Baltimore Managing Partner at BDO USA, P.C.
Rob Nelson
Founder of Big League Chew.
Adam Neuman
Chief of Staff & Special Advisor to the President Baltimore Ravens.
Mike LaCassa
Senior Director of Player Development, Major League Baseball
Brian Kowitz
1990 ACC Player of the Year (Clemson). 1995 World Series Champion (Atlanta Braves). Co-founder of Heller Kowitz Insurance Advisors.
Board of Directors
Kevin Youkilis
Board MemberTwo-time world series champion. Three-time all-star. Founder of LOMA Brewing Company. Hitting coach for Team Israel at the 2023 WBC.
Dan Rootenberg
Board MemberCo-Founder and CEO of SPEAR Physical Therapy. Staff member of Team Israel for the 2012, 2017, and 2023 World Baseball Classics.
Jordy Alter
BOARD MEMBERPresident of the Israel Association of Baseball.
Josh Lamberg
Board MemberFounder of Lamb Insurance. CEO of Signers National.
Staff
Nate Fish
CEOnate.fish@israelbaseball.org
Current manager of the national team. Member of Team Israel for the 2012, 2017, and 2023 World Baseball Classics and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Coach for the YD Red Sox, LA Dodgers, and Savannah Bananas.
Adam Gladstone
COOadam.gladstone@israelbaseball.org
Director of Baseball Operations for Team Israel for the 2012, 2017, and 2023 WBCs and the 2021 Olympics. Front office executive for the Somerset Patriot and York Revolution of the Atlantic League, and replay coordinator for the Baltimore Orioles.
Brad Eisen
Director of Showcasesbrad.eisen@israelbaseball.org
Founder of the Israel Baseball Academy. Fundraiser for the Jewish Federations of North America and Hebrew University.
Mitch Glasser
Director of Player Developmentmitch.glasser@israelbaseball.org
All-World at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Third base coach at the 2023 European Championships.
Eric Holtz
Director of the Israel Baseball Academyeric.holtz@israelbaseball.org
Manager of Team Israel at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Founder of GameOn13.
Alex Jacobs
Director of Scoutingalex.jacobs@israelbaseball.org
Scouting Director for Team Israel at the 2017 and 2023 WBC. Bench coach in 2021 and 2023. Former scout for the Astros and DBacks. Current scout for the Phillies.
Assaf Lowengart
Israel Directorassaf.lowengart@israelbaseball.org
Member of Team Israel since 2018. First Israeli-born player to play professional baseball in the US.
Jon Moscot
Director of Technologyjon.moscot@israelbaseball.org
Member of Team Israel at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Former Major League pitcher. Sales Manager at Uplift Labs.
Nate Mulberg
Camp Directornate.mulberg@israelbaseball.org
First base coach at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Founder of TEAM Camps. Coach at Richmond University.
Josh Zeid
Pitching Directorjosh.zeid@israelbaseball.org
All-World at the 2017 WBC. Pitching coach at the 2023 WBC and European Championships. Rehab coordinator for the Chicago Cubs. Pitching coach for the Texas Rangers.
Ali Recht
Events Directorali.recht@israelbaseball.org
Member of Team Israel baseball ops team for the 2012 WBC.
Seth Friedman
Camps and Clinics, Salesseth.friedman@israelbaseball.org
Co-Founder of TEAM Camps. Non-profit marketing specialist.
Stuart Sokoloff
Events, Salesstuart.sokoloff@israelbaseball.org
Manager of Season Ticket & Group Sales for Athletes Unlimited. Previously, San Francisco Giants, Phoenix Suns, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, and Cincinnati Reds.
Ira Gewanter
Corporate Partnerships, Advisorira.gewanter@israelbaseball.org
Director of Major Giving with Magen David Adom, Mid-Atlantic Region. Previously, The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ambassadors
Eric Shuffler
New York CityJudaism is part of my core identity. Team Israel is a way to engage Jews and non Jews in the pride and success of Jews as athletes and people and to help keep Israel visible in positive ways.
Ken Stolman
ChicagoTwo of my greatest passions in life are baseball and finding creative ways to support the Jewish community. As an Ambassador to Team Israel, I am fortunate to combine these while building connections with local communities, strengthening Israel’s image and also promoting pride in Jewish heritage. This is a huge honor and I look forward to growing the brand in new and exciting ways.
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