Israel baseball success causes excitement, bafflement Ask most Israelis where their nearest baseball field is and you will likely receive a shrug -- there are just a couple in the country and only around 1,000 people play. In the central Israeli city of Modiin, home to many Israelis who immigrated from North America, the local youth baseball team even play on a football field, but coach David Edery hopes the country's international success can help the game win wider appeal. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES