KNBSB releases Preliminary Roster for Dutch Women’s Softball National Team

The Royal Dutch Baseball and Softball Federation released a preliminary roster for the Women’s Softball National Team. Following the departure of Craig Montvidas and Karen Marr to the National Pro Fastpitch league, the coaching staff is led by Tracy Bunge and Juni Francisca.

They hope to defend their title at the European Championship in Rosmalen, Netherlands in July. Francisca has been a successful coach with Oolder Omaco Sparks Haarlem. Two of the best players are missing on the roster, Dagmar Bloeming and Virginie Anneveld. Both are playing in NPF this year and won’t be available for the Euros.

Preliminary Roster:
Jessie van Aalst (INF/OF), Anne Blaauwgeers (C/OF), , Shareday Christina (IF), Damisha Charles (IF), Lizzie Clarijs (IF/OF), Maxime van Dalen (IF), Nathalie Gosewehr (OF), Saskia Kosterink (INF/OF), Lindsey Meadows (P/OF), Dinet Oosting (INF/C), Gabi Obia (IF), Rebecca Soumeru (P), Kirsten Scheele (P), Dominique Sprengers (P/OF), Karin Tuk (INF/C), Chantal Versluis (IF), Britt Vonk (IF), Eva Voortman (P/OF), Ginger de Weert (P), Marisela de Wind (OF), Manoa Weijgertse (IF)