We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball

Michael Clair's book chronicles the unlikely rise of the Czech Republic baseball team from amateur roots to surprising success on the World Baseball Classic stage.

Drawing on interviews and on-the-ground reporting, the book explores the players' day jobs, sacrifices, and the cultural context that shaped their journey.

Clair situates the team's story within the broader international growth of baseball and highlights personal moments that illustrate the sport's impact on individuals and communities.

The narrative balances game action with human-interest reporting, celebrating the passion fueling baseball development in a nontraditional country.

Through this story, Clair examines how exposure, opportunity, and determination can transform a small baseball program into a global underdog success.