
Diamondbacks select Jacob Steinmetz, first known Orthodox Jewish player drafted
NY Post
Jacob Steinmetz made history Monday afternoon.
The Woodmere, L.I. native became the first known Orthodox Jewish baseball player to get drafted, selected in the third round (77th overall) by the Diamondbacks. It has a slot value of $805,600. The 6-foot-6, 224-pound right-hander, who has signed with Fordham, now has to decide if he will go to college or begin his professional career.More Related News

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