FORT MYERS, Fla. – As one of fewer than 190 Jewish men to ever play Major League Baseball, Alex Bregman thought he knew how much his presence in the game mattered.Then came Oct. 7, 2023.The terrorist organization Hamas, which took control of the Gaza strip in 2007, invaded southern Israel. Aided and abetted by Gazan […] 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-23 06:00:58">February 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST</time>

FORT MYERS, Fla. – As one of fewer than 190 Jewish men to ever play Major League Baseball, Alex Bregman thought he knew how much his presence in the game mattered. Then came Oct. 7, 2023. The terro…{ai:summary}<p>Alex Bregman, one of fewer than 190 Jewish players in Major League Baseball history, reflects on the significance of his presence in the sport following the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7, 2023. This event has heightened awareness of his identity and its impact.</p><p>The situation underscores the intersection of sports and global events, emphasizing the role of athletes in representing cultural and national narratives. #culture</p>

Alex Bregman proud to be a Jewish ballplayer

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