The day before Team Israel kicked off the 2017 World Baseball Classic with an upset win over South Korea, manager Jerry Weinstein, pitcher Jason Marquis and third baseman Cody Decker held a press conference to discuss the team’s preparation for the tournament.
Decker brought along the team’s 5-foot tall mascot, Mensch on a Bench. He also rocked a new t-shirt, one that is now making the rounds on social media.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the #JewCrew.
#TeamIsrael is ready for the WBC! Thank you to @AF_Apparel for hooking us up with the best shirt!#JewCrewpic.twitter.com/BePRLv8Qgu— Cody Decker (@Decker6) February 25, 2017
Israel is 2-0 in the WBC. #JewCrewpic.twitter.com/jdqsAlyYWE— Baseball Fam (@ShtBallPlayrsDo) March 8, 2017
Taking over the world of baseball —- one #menschonthebench at a time #jewcrewhttps://t.co/2lcrXxxt6j— Andrew Burnstein (@AndrewBurnstein) March 8, 2017
If you’re interested in hoping on the bandwagon, America’s Finest Apparel is selling the shirts. Due to popularity, there’s a 1-2 week backorder.
Check out the full press conference here:
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Jeffrey Boxer
Jeffrey Boxer is the Deputy Digital at the Forward. Contact him at boxer@forward.com, or follow him on Twitter @jeffboxer.
Thanks To Team Israel, #JewCrew Is Trending On Twitter