Slovak Baseball Pitcher Adam Macko Makes Rare European Mark in Major League Baseball

Adam Macko has become Slovakia's current sporting star by achieving what many consider a minor miracle - becoming a baseball pitcher from Slovakia who reached Major League Baseball, the world's top professional league dominated almost exclusively by American players. Currently, only two Europeans play in MLB, with Macko being one of them alongside a small number of South Americans and Asians in the league. His success has highlighted the growing baseball community in Slovakia, where local enthusiasts describe the sport as perfect for those who appreciate rules and structure, despite the physical risks that can include injuries and even broken car windows from stray balls.