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Dutch Rookie Leaguers searching for playing time

Posted on August 11, 2008August 11, 2008 by philipp

by runnersatthecorners.blogspot.com

Pulaski Mariners (R): Kalian Rivalino Sams
Outfielder Sams has not appeared in a game for the Pulaski Mariners since July 24. His batting average for the season is .204, he has 10 home runs, 20 RBIs, and has stolen 1 base.

Beloit Slappers (A): Loek Van Mil
Pitcher Loek Van Mil has not appeared in a game since July 18. His ERA for the season is 3.22. He has 3 saves, a 2-2 record, and 24 strikeouts. He was on the Olympic Roster of the Dutch national team, but left China days before the start of the tournament due to an arm injury.

GCL Twins (R): Tom Stuifbergen
Stuifbergen is continuing his recovery and remains on the 60 day DL.

AZL Mariners (R): Ramon Romeijn
Romeijn, pitcher for the Mariners of the Rookie Arizona League, has not appeared in a game since July 25.

DSL Phillies (R): Rudney Balentien
Balentien, left fielder for the Phillies of the Dominican Summer League, went 1 for 4 on August 6 against the DSL Atheltics1, and appeared again in a double header on August 8 earning two strikeouts and no hits in each game against the DSL Cardinals. His batting average for the season is .221.

Dwayne Kemp
Kemp is no longer on the roster for the AZL Cubs, and is now playing for the Boise Hawks in the Class A Short-Season Northwest League. 2nd baseman Kemp had no hits in 3 at bats when the Boise Hawks faced the Yakima Bears on August 5. His current batting average for the season is .208.

VSL Astros (R): Jan Baldee
Baldee has not appeared in a game for the Rookie Venezuelan Summer League Astros since July 21. His batting average is .070, and he has only 1 RBI and 1 stolen base. He has appeared in 13 games this season.

Sarasota Reds (A): Alex Smit
Smit, pitcher for the Sarasota Reds of the Class A Advanced Florida State League, has not appeared in a game since July 22. His season ERA is 3.87, he has an 8-7 record with 94 strikeouts. He is in Beijing playing for the Dutch National Team in the Olympics.

GCL Red Sox (R): Swen Huijer
Pitcher Huijer of the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Rex Sox has not appeared in a game since 21 July. His ERA for the season is 2.61, with a 2-1 record. He had 2 strikeouts for the season.

VSL Mets (R): Marinus Vernooij
Vernooij, 3rd baseman for the Mets of the Rookie Venezuelan Summer League has not appeared in a game since August 2. His batting average this season is .201. He has logged 17 RBIs, 1 home run and 2 stolen bases.

Kendrey Maduro is greeted by his Dutch teammates after hitting his second homer in Group A play at the 2022 U18 European Championship in Hluboka, Czechia. Credit: mister-baseball.com.
Southpaw pitcher Dominic Scheffler became Switzerland's first born-and-raised talent to sign with an MLB organization when he signed with the Cincinnati Reds in 2023. Credit: Roger Savoldelli.
Marek Chlup hustles for third base during North Greenville University's March 27, 2021, game against Salem University. The Prague-born Chlup, who competed at the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Czechia, won the 2022 NCAA D2 national championship with NGU. Credit: North Greenville Athletics.
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