Ex-MLB Star Ian Kinsler Wears Israel Jersey, Throws Out First Pitch At ALCS

Ian Kinsler wasn’t repping the Rangers or Astros final night time, the previous MLB star had an even bigger trigger on his thoughts than the ALCS … the 4x All-Star, who’s Jewish, threw out the primary pitch sporting a Group Israel jersey.

Kinsler is a particular assistant to the Rangers common supervisor … and the group invited him to kick off Sport 3 of the American League Championship Collection at Globe Life Discipline in Arlington, TX with the ceremonial first pitch.

IK was born in America however obtained Israeli citizenship (twin citizenship w/ U.S.) a number of years again when he needed to play for Israel on the 2020 Summer time Olympics in Tokyo. Ian then went on to function the supervisor for the Israeli staff on the World Baseball Basic in 2023.

Because the horrific assault two-and-a-half weeks in the past, Kinsler says he is been following the situation on the bottom intently.

Kinsler is only one of many star athletes and celebs who’ve spoken out since October 7 … 1,400 Israelis have been killed for the reason that incursion started.

Maybe none have executed greater than Floyd Mayweather, who despatched his plane full of supplies to Tel Aviv over the weekend. He additionally FaceTimed IDF particular forces troopers and walked in a pro-Israeli march in Los Angeles.