Alon Leichman on Representing Israel in the MLB
Alon Leichman on Representing Israel in the MLB  
Podcast: Mael Time With Daniel Mael
Published On: Thu Dec 04 2025
Description: In this episode of the Mael Time Podcast, host Daniel Mael interviews Alon Leichman, an Israeli Olympian and assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins. They discuss Alon's journey from playing baseball in Israel to making a name for himself in American baseball, the challenges he faced with injuries, and his experiences representing Israel on the international stage. Alon shares insights into his transition to coaching in Major League Baseball and reflects on the cultural experiences of being an Israeli in the sport. The conversation also touches on recent events affecting Israel and the upcoming World Baseball Classic.