Ian Kinsler, a four-time MLB All-Star, has been named the manager for Team Israel at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Kinsler, who received his Israeli citizenship in 2020, previously represented Israel at the Tokyo Games after winning the ’17 WBC with USA Baseball. Currently, the 39-year-old is an advisor in the Padres front office.
Instead of playing in the WBC, the 14-year MLB veteran plans to visit Israel in the coming weeks to attend the Maccabiah Games in July. Kinsler was also selected as one of the five torchbearers at the opening ceremonies for the games in Jerusalem on July 14, according to the San Diego Jewish World.