Brisbane Bandits pitcher NZ's Andrew Marck looks to make a name for himself in the ABL
New Zealand is synonymous with beautiful landscapes, great wine and Rugby Union. Now, with the inclusion of Andrew Marck on the Brisbane Bandit's roster, hopefully, baseball. Along with infielder Daniel Lamb-Hunt, 22 year-old right-handed pitcher Marck is representing the kiwi contingency in the Australian Baseball League.
Most New Zealand men grow up on a diet of Rugby, the sport forming part of their national identity. It is hard to ignore, given their success; the All Blacks are the reigning Rugby World Cup Champions.
Baseball takes a backseat; for Auckland-bred Marck, the opportunity for career advancement in his own country at this stage is small, although the same cannot be said of the growing pool of kiwi talent.
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