Jaden Agassi to Pitch for Germany in WBC Qualifiers

Jaden Agassi, the son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, is making his mark in baseball as he pitches for Team Germany in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers in Tucson, Arizona. At 23, Agassi has a dual citizenship and a background that includes college baseball at USC, despite facing challenges such as Tommy John surgery and the pandemic's impact on his playing time. His selection for the German team came about as manager Jendrick Speer discovered Agassi's connections to Germany through social media. Agassi expressed pride in representing his mother's homeland, aiming to help Germany secure a spot in the World Baseball Classic. He has received strong support from his parents, who chose not to push him into tennis, fostering a relaxed environment for his athletic pursuits. The qualifiers feature Germany competing against Brazil, China, and Colombia for two spots in the upcoming tournament.