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Alon Leichman Becomes MLB's First Israeli Pitching Coach
12/12/2025
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- Alon Leichman is appointed Colorado Rockies pitching coach, becoming the first Israeli to hold a pitching coach position in Major League Baseball.
- Leichman grew up in Kibbutz Gezer.
- He previously served as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds.
- The Rockies aim to improve after a historically poor pitching season.
- He will also coach Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
