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Beth Tfiloh Baseball HC Donald Wright: 'Tremendous' To Have Support Of Dean Kremer
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer's involvement with the Beth Tfiloh baseball program has helped drive a turnaround for the Warriors.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Beth Tfiloh baseball coach Donald Wright has seen a shift in the program the last two years, thanks in part to the support of Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer. Kremer has been generous with his time, visiting the team, sharing his story, and serving as a role model for the young Jewish ballplayers. Wright says Kremer's involvement has been "tremendous" and has helped make the team more competitive in recent seasons.
Why it matters
Beth Tfiloh has traditionally been known more for its strong Jewish education than its athletic programs, with the baseball team last winning a conference title in 2008. Kremer's support has helped drive a turnaround, inspiring the players and attracting new talent to the program. This reflects a larger growth in the Jewish baseball community, with more Jewish players representing Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
The details
Kremer, a starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, has remained deeply connected to the Jewish community. He has visited the Beth Tfiloh team, had breakfast with the players, and shared his own story of making it to the major leagues. Wright says Kremer's message continues to resonate with the players weeks later, and there is even an argument over who gets to wear his jersey number. Kremer's willingness to stay engaged and accessible has meant a lot to the Beth Tfiloh players.
- Kremer met with the Beth Tfiloh team about a month ago.
- The team will compete in the 2026 Columbus Baseball Invitational (CBI) Jewish World Series in May.
The players
Donald Wright
The fifth-year head coach of the Beth Tfiloh baseball team.
Dean Kremer
A starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles who remains deeply connected to the Jewish community and programs like Beth Tfiloh.
Spencer Horwitz
A Baltimore-area native expected to start at first base for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
What they’re saying
“For him to not only be a role model for our guys but share his time and his experience and help our team the way he has, it's been tremendous.”
— Donald Wright, Beth Tfiloh baseball head coach (GlennClarkRadio)
“There's just not a lot of Jewish athletes in Major League Baseball, but the ones that are out there — a lot of them are opting to come and play for Team Israel. They have the choice to play for Team USA and a lot of them are opting to play for Israel, and it just means the world to our guys.”
— Donald Wright, Beth Tfiloh baseball head coach (GlennClarkRadio)
What’s next
The Beth Tfiloh baseball team will compete in the 2026 Columbus Baseball Invitational (CBI) Jewish World Series in May, hoping to improve on their fifth-place finish from last year.
The takeaway
Kremer's involvement with the Beth Tfiloh baseball program has helped drive a turnaround for the Warriors, inspiring the players and attracting new talent to the program. This reflects a larger growth in the Jewish baseball community, with more Jewish players representing Team Israel and taking pride in their identity.
