July 7, 2025

Dean Kremer Announces Commitment to Team Israel for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2025 – Dean Kremer, accomplished pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, has officially announced his intention to join Team Israel for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The highly anticipated announcement was made during his appearance on the latest episode of the Max Mannis Podcast, which launched today, July 7, 2025.

Kremer, who holds the distinction of being the first Israeli-American to pitch in Major League Baseball, will bring significant MLB experience and a powerful arm to the Israeli squad. His decision is a major boost for the team, which is set to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after automatically qualifying by finishing 19th in the 2023 tournament.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Dean back to Team Israel,” said Adam Gladstone, COO of Israel Baseball Americas. “Dean is not only an elite talent on the mound but also a symbol of Israeli and Jewish pride in professional baseball. His commitment underscores the growing prestige of Team Israel and our ambition to compete at the highest level.”

Kremer previously represented Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, contributing to the team’s historic run that captured the attention of the baseball world. His return signals a strong commitment from top-tier talent as the team aims for another deep run in the global competition.

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