Gianni Bertoni

Diamonds Around the World: The Countries That Live and Breathe Baseball

There's something almost mystical about the crack of a bat connecting with a fastball. In certain corners of the globe, that sound carries the weight of history, identity, and dreams passed down through generations. While soccer may dominate the world's sporting consciousness, baseball has carved out its own sacred territories—places where the sport transcends mere entertainment and becomes woven into the very fabric of culture.