MLB Europe

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.

Client | MLB Europe

Agency | Jungle Creations

Director, Producer | Dan Laughton

Head of Production | James Fenn

DOP | Matthew Boner

Camera Op | Adam Hannis

Editor | Charlie Colwill