The FC Barcelona has signed the 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Oscar Gimenez from Hercules L’Hospitalet. The prospect, who throws 86-87 MPH with his fastball, generated much interest among the Division de Honor clubs…
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CONI suspends Claudio Liverziani until October 2011
Baseball.it reports on Wednesday that the National Anti-Doping Tribunal of the Italian Olympic Committee CONI with Chairman Francesco Plotino imposes a suspension of two years against Claudio Liverziani of the Italian Baseball…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Mainz Athletics
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
2009 Baseball.it All Star Awards announced
The online survey at Baseball.it to determine the 2009 All Stars of the Italian Baseball League ended on Monday with a total of 615 participants (increase of 23 percent) from Italy, San…
New Poll: Who would you like as new IBAF President?
On Sunday during the IBAF congress in Lausanne, Switzerland the elections for the executive committee take place. The Italian FIBS President Riccardo Fraccari and the Australian current Secretary General of the IBAF…
Prospects in 2009 – Alex Liddi – High Desert Mavericks
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Alex Liddi Birth date: 08/14/1988 in San…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – HSV Stealers
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
The Programs of the two IBAF President Candidates
Mister-Baseball continues to introduce the two candidates to succeed Dr. Harvey Schiller as IBAF. Yesterday we looked at their backgrounds. Today we take a look at the programs of Riccardo Fraccari and…
Baseball Digest interviews Dr. Harvey Schiller
The online magazine Baseball Digest interviewed IBAF President Dr. Harvey Schiller, as his term at the top of the International Baseball Federation ends these days. An Excerpt: BBD: You have had a…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Haar Disciples
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
European Showcase in North Carolina a Success
20 European Baseball prospects (in difference to the first announcement Shawn Larry of the Heidenheim Heidekoepfe didn’t attend) got the opportunity to present their skills in front of college coaches and scouts…
Introducing Candidates Riccardo Fraccari and John C. Ostermeyer
This upcoming weekend the congress of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) will be held in Lausanne, Switzerland. On Sunday the elections for the executive committee will take place. The current president of…
CF Daniel Martinez joins CB Sant Boi. Cruz, Rivas, Jaramillo leaving.
CB Sant Boi, which will represent Spain as the second team in the European Cup, is making a few changes for the 2010 season. Francisco Despaigne returns from CB Viladecans to take…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Cologne Cardinals
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
Rick van den Hurk goes 7 Innings in Puerto Rican Winter League
The Dutch right-hander of the Florida Marlins, Rick van den Hurk, made his third start in the Puerto Rican Winter League on Sunday for Gigantes de Carolina. He went seven innings against…
Haar Disciples bring in Outfielder, Pitcher for 2010 Season
The German Baseball-Bundesliga club Haar Disciples has signed their first players for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old outfielder Dominic Maric comes from the Mainz Athletics. He batted .158 (.200/.158) in eight games….
FC Barcelona replaces Baez, Salazar with Martinez, Angulo
The Spanish Division de Honor club FC Barcelona is replacing two of its key players for the 2010 season. Starting pitcher Homer Baez (picture) and shortstop Juan Manuel Salazar leave the third-place…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Saarlouis Hornets
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
Overview Transfers in Belgian Baseball
Last weekend the transfer window closed in the Flemish part of Belgian Baseball until players could announce, if they want to leave their club. Some already found a new team, while others…
Prospects in 2009 – Jan Rehacek – GCL Twins
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Jan Rehacek Birth date: 01/12/1986 in Czech…
Groups, Schedule set for European Championship Cadets in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Besides announcing the schedule for the European Championships Seniors, which will be played in Germany at the end of July next summer, the Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB)…
2009 in Review – German Baseball-Bundesliga – Bonn Capitals
A few weeks ago, we started our review series. After the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the Italian Baseball League and the Spanish Division de Honor, we now direct our attention to the German Baseball-Bundesliga….
Prospects in 2009 – Matej Hejma – GCL Twins
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Matej Hejma Birth date: 05/04/1990 in Prague,…
Greys: Filip Van Der Meiren, Gert Rosiers to retire
Two players of the Port of Antwerp Greys will not return for the 2010 season due to retirement. Second baseman Filip Van Der Meiren wants to focus on the Flanders Baseball Academy….
Groups, Schedule set for European Championship 21U in Brno, Czech Republic
Besides announcing the schedule for the European Championships Seniors, which will be played in Germany at the end of July next summer, the Technical Commission of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB)…