King of Jewish Baseball

King of Jewish Baseball

Why Nate Fish Made Aliyah: To Play Baseball

Even though, admits the 'king of Jewish baseball,' nobody even knows the game's played in Israel.

Apr 07, 2026
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Originally published October 6th, 2013 in Haaraetz (Yardena Schwartz)

He calls himself "The king of Jewish baseball," but for Nate Fish, being Jewish had nothing to do with his decision to make aliyah.

“I came to Israel for baseball. I made baseballiah,” he quips.

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