They Crack Lineups and Language Barrier. Foreign baseball players in the minor leagues are being taught American culture and English.

“Summer came packed with baseball tutelage and English lessons for Tempe Angels such as Alexander Torres.

While chasing his dreams on the field, Torres, an 18-year-old pitcher from Venezuela, also picked up English-language skills and learned about U.S. culture. His team, the rookie league affiliate of the Angels, offered predominantly Spanish-speaking players lessons on everything from pronouncing the alphabet to ordering meals.”

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