CZECH BASEBALL: SMALL COUNTRY, BIG DREAMS | MLB EUROPE PLAY STORIES

For the Czech Republic national team, 2023 has been a dream. It began with their debut World Baseball Classic where they created a buzz, striking out Shohei Ohtani in Tokyo and defeating China to secure qualification for the 2026 WBC. The year ended with a European Championship on home soil, a massive opportunity to grow baseball in Czech Republic and play in front of an adoring home crowd. This is the story of how a team of fire fighters, neurologists and teachers captured the hearts of baseball fans the world over. And they aren’t done yet. MLB Europe’s ‘Play Stories’ series takes you right to the heart of European baseball communities, showcasing the passion and love for the game across Europe ⚾️ Don't forget to subscribe!    / mlb   Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter:   / mlb   Instagram:   / mlb   Facebook:   / mlb   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/656... Check out MLB.com daily to watch the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day! https://mlb.com/freegame Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores! https://www.mlb.com/