Alex Bregman

Bregman followed in the footsteps of players such as Julian Edelman and Deni Avdija, who have also sported Jewish symbols on their uniforms after crises affecting Jews around the world.

Official MLB historian, John Thorn, spoke with JTA earlier this season about the most unusual of seasons, his work and the connection between the American game and American Jews.

Alex Bregman will have the chance to make it two in a row as Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game MVP. The Houston Astros’ Jewish slugger was elected the starting third baseman last week.