Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz stays focused on the game
On the field, Steinmetz proudly wears his identity on his sleeve — or more accurately, on his wrist, with an Israeli flag sewn onto his Rawlings glove and an Israeli flag headband under his hat.
Jacob Steinmetz was promoted to the Arizona Diamondbacks' High-A affiliate, the Hillsboro Hops, on June 18. (photo credit: Courtesy of the Hillsboro Hops)ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA