We are taking a look back at the 2011 season in the Minor Leagues for our European prospects.
Daan Cornelissen
Birth Date: 07/06/1991 in Helmond, Netherlands
Throws/Bats: Right/Left
Organization: Pittsburgh Pirates (released)
Position: First Base
2011 Season: His second season in professional baseball was his last for now, as Daan Cornelissen was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle of July. He had returned to the Gulf Coast League, but appeared in only six games, collecting two hits in 17 at-bats. Not enough for a offense-oriented position like corner outfielder or first base.
Career Stats: 38 GP, 112 PA, 99 AB, 10 R, 6 RBI, 11 BB, 45 SO, AVG .121, OBP .207, SLG .162
Highest Level: Rookie (2010, 2011)
Link to Baseball Reference
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Jennell Hudson (Boston Red Sox)
Andy Paz (Oakland Athletics)
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Alejandro Sanchez (Atlanta Braves)
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Rodney Daal (San Diego Padres)
Ruben Rijkhof (Atlanta Braves)
Lars Huijer (Seattle Mariners)
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Kevin Weijgertse (New York Mets)
Matej Hejma (Minnesota Twins)
Scott Ronnenbergh (Seattle Mariners)
Kalian Sams (Seattle Mariners)
Victor Velazquez (Atlanta Braves)
Dovydas Neverauskas (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Nick Urbanus (Texas Rangers)
Jeroen de Haas (Seattle Mariners)
Luca Martone (Houston Astros)
Luca Panerati (Cincinnati Reds)
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