Bet Shemesh Blue Sox

• Location: Kibutz Gezer, Israel
• League: Israel Baseball League
• Stadium: Gezer Field
• Founded: 2007

Founded in 2007 as one of the inaugural teams of the Israel Baseball League, The Bet Shemesh Blue Sox play their home games at Gezer Field in Kibutz Gezer, Israel, outside Jerusalem. The Blue Sox share Gezer Field with the Modi'in Miracle. The rivalry between the Blue Sox and the Miracle is intentionally designed. The pinstriped uniforms and overlayed lettering of the Blue Sox team logo are designed to be reminiscent of the New York Yankees, while the Blue and Orange of the Miracle is designed to be reminiscent of the New York Mets.

The Blue Sox played their inaugural game against the Netanya Tigers at Gezer Field on June 25, 2007. The Blue Sox defeated the Tigers 2-1 over 7 innings in the first ever professional baseball game held in Kibutz Gezer.

The Bet Shemesh Blue Sox won the first IBL title when after pitcher Rafael Bergstrom threw a complete game shutout of the Modi'in Miracle in the League Championship game. Bergstrom became the first IBL player to be drafted to a professional contract in the US the following week when he was signed by the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Independent Atlantic League. Blue Sox manager Ron Blomberg was named the first IBL Manager of the Year.

2007 On-Field Staff

• Manager: Ron Blomberg
• Player/Coach: Eric Holtz
• Player/Coach: Scott Perlman

Year by Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
2007	29-12	1st	Ron Blomberg	League Champions