MLB Star Shows Support for Israel With Subtle Addition to His Hat

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman showed his solidarity with Israel on Tuesday during Game 3 of the American League Division Series. The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked southern Israel from the Gaza…

IJR SyndicatedOct 13, 20232 min read

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Sports Illustrated reported in January that Bregman seeks to be a role model for the Jewish community.

In December, he participated in a Hanukkah celebration at Houston’s Congregation Beth Yeshurun.

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“In this position, you have a platform and you’re able to reach a lot of people,” Bregman told The Times of Israel. “I want Jewish kids who dream about playing Baseball to believe that they can play in the big leagues and live out their dream, too.”

On Wednesday, prior to Game 3 of the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves held a moment of silence and prayer for the victims of the Hamas attack.

The Israeli flag was displayed on the big screen at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia during that time.

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MLB also put out a statement on Monday saying, “We are horrified by the acts of terrorism committed against the people of Israel that took so many lives.”

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“We mourn for all those who lost loved ones and pray for the wounded, their caretakers and those still searching for family and friends. We condemn these acts of hatred and violence and are heartbroken for the people of Israel.”

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.