Ron Kaplan JTA contributor Ron Kaplan is the author of the forthcoming book “Hank Greenberg in 1938: Hatred and Home Runs in the Shadow of War” and writes Kaplan’s Korner, a blog about Jews and sports. Recent Stories Apr 5, 2017 Jewish major leaguers to watch Aug 19, 2011 JewBu at the bat: Shawn Greens eclectic spiritual journey Apr 22, 2011 Three new books spin tales of Jewish ballplayers Apr 3, 2009 Holy baseball! Book ranks every Jewish major leaguer Aug 11, 2006 Writer offers ways to make bnai mitzvah chic &mdash and spirited