Israel is scheduled to compete in 2017 World Baseball Classic, after winning the 4th qualifying round in September 2016. This marked the second time Israel competed at the World Baseball Classic qualifier, and first time qualifying for the main tournament.[1]
Israel's qualifiers took place in MCU Park, Brooklyn, New York, United States against Pakistan, Brazil, and Great Britain.[2] Colorado Rockies coach Jerry Weinstein served as the team's manager.[3] Israel won the first two games of the competition, beating Great Britain and Brazil. They then defeated Great Britain 9-1 in the finals.
With the win, they will play in South Korea in March 2017, as the 16th and final team in the WBC. They will be in Pool B, playing against South Korea, Taiwan, and Netherlands.