FYHS Places 3rd at National CBI Tournament in Columbus

Over 400 players, intense baseball, and one unforgettable kumzitz

COLUMBUS, OH – May 18, 2025The Fasman Yeshiva High School (FYHS) baseball team traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the Columbus Baseball Invitational (CBI), hosted by Columbus Torah Academy. Coached by FYHS alumni Shaya Avner (’05) and Michael Perl (’96), the team entered the tournament as the #4 seed out of 20 yeshivas and Jewish high schools from across the country.

FYHS finished strong, proudly bringing home the Tier 1 – 3rd Place Trophy, earning recognition for their athleticism, middos, and team spirit.

On the Field: Team Effort and Standout Performances

The team’s success was powered by strong contributions across the board:

• Yahu Greenberger: 3 Hits, 4 RBIs

• Chaim Zahtz: 3 Hits, 3 RBIs, key pitching performance to secure 3rd place againts Frisch

• Shalom Chinn: 2 Hits, 3 RBIs

• Ari Lefton: Complete game shutout in Round 2 against TABS

• Additional pitchers: Yair Aberman, Avi Keener, Elisha Neikrug, and Yahu Greenberger

• Alex Perl: Set the tone with 8 stolen bases and 4 runs scored

• Defensive highlights: Yakir Schwartz (2 outfield putouts in centerfield), Naftali Neikrug (shortstop), and Shalom Chinn (catcher)

A special thank you to our seniors for their leadership and dedication:

Yair Aberman, Shalom Chinn, Davey Jakubowsky, Ari Lefton, Rami Shaw, and Naftali Warso.

Off the Field: Achdus and Inspiration

A major highlight of the weekend was a Romanian BBQ and inspiring kumzitz-concert, sponsored by HTC and made possible thanks to a few generous donors. Featuring Thank You Hashem artist Mendy Worch, the event brought together over 400 players from across the spectrum of Jewish observance for a moving night of music and unity.

“It was so beautiful to see boys from so many backgrounds compete fiercely on the baseball diamond, but then come together at the kumzitz, arm in arm,”shared Rabbi Levy Sheinfeld, FYHS Assistant Principal who accompanied the team.“I'm in awe of the ruach these boys brought and how much they enjoyed this meaningful experience together.”

Leading With Character

Beyond baseball, FYHS made its mark by representing the Yeshiva with pride and responsibility. Coaches Avner and Perl noted:

“Our boys lained and were gabbaim at the communal minyan at Beth Jacob, and we were leading the singing and dancing at the HTC event with Mendy Worch. Our players compete with confidence, but also lead with character. Thank you for your support in making this possible.”

Thank You

Mazel tov to our incredible team on this national achievement! We extend our sincere appreciation to our coaches, Yeshiva staff, dedicated parents, and generous sponsors who make FYHS Baseball possible.

Mendy Worch pre-game pump-up at Columbus Baseball Invitational