Six of the top eight European Baseball countries met last weekend in Prague, Czech Republic to discuss the future of the sport in Europe, building on their last in Barcelona, Spain this…
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2009 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Corendon Kinheim
During the next couple of weeks, maybe months, we are going to look back at the 2009 season. We will start with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Corendon Kinheim 2009 Record: 26-16 2009 Final…
Prospects in 2009 – Petr Cech – Billings Mustangs
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. Petr Cech Birth date: 10/13/1987 in Ostrava,…
Fausto Alvarez moves down one League
As already mentioned in the article about this year’s transfers within in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, the big surprise shortly before the deadline was the name of Cuban slugger Fausto Alvarez. The 48-year-old…
Nils Hartkopf returns to Solingen Alligators
The SOLINGEN ALLIGATORS announced on Monday that Nils Hartkopf joins the northern Baseball-Bundesliga club for the 2010 season. He will leave the MAINZ ATHLETICS after three years to return to the team,…
Óbuda Brick Factory defend Hungarian Championship
Óbuda Brick Factory won the Hungarian Baseball Championship on Sunday by defeating Szentendre Sleepwalkers 14-7 in game seven of the best-of-seven final series. Óbuda had won game six 8-5 on Saturday to…
2009 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Sparta/Feyenoord Rotterdam
During the next couple of weeks, maybe months, we are going to look back at the 2009 season. We will start with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Sparta/Feyenoord Rotterdam 2009 Record: 24-17 (one tie)…
Prospects in 2009 – Matteo Pizziconi – GCL Reds
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. Matteo Pizziconi Birth date: 10/30/1989 in Anzio,…
Transfer Period closes in Dutch Hoofdklasse
On Saturday at midnight the transfer period in Dutch baseball closed. Below you’ll find a complete list of transfers for the eight 2010 Hoofdklasse clubs, courtesy of Honkbalsite.com. Foreign players are allowed…
2009 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – Mr. Cocker HCAW
During the next couple of weeks, maybe months, we are going to look back at the 2009 season. We will start with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Mr. Cocker HCAW 2009 Record: 11-30 (one…
Prospects in 2009 – Dwayne Kemp – AZL Cubs
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. Dwayne Kemp Birth date: 02/24/1988 in Rotterdam,…
Why Baseball Bats break!
[youtube QFlEIybC7rU] Discovery Channel’s Time Warp analyzed with high-speed cameras how a baseball bat reacts to the impact of a ball until it breaks. It is really amazing. h/t Baseball.it
Eddie Aucoin, Nelson Santander headline Pioniers Acquisitions
According Rogier van Zon of Honkbalsite.com the KONICA MINOLTA PIONIERS bring in twelve new players for the 2010 season, seven will leave. The transfer period (within the Netherlands) closes on Saturday. There…
2009 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – ADO
During the next couple of weeks, maybe months, we are going to look back at the 2009 season. We will start with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. ADO 2009 Record: 10-31 (one tie) 2009…
Prospects in 2009 – Thomas de Wolf – DSL Mets
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. Thomas de Wolf Birth date: 12/22/1989 in…
Brest Zubrs wins Belarus Baseball Championship for 8th Time
by Igor Lukashevich Baseball Club “Brest Zubrs” won the “Belarus Championship 2009” for the 8th time. To become winner, it was necessary to win three games at team “BGUFC”. Regular Season Standings:…
Offseason Changes for Mr. Cocker HCAW
Three days before the transfer period (for transfers within the league) closes, the Dutch Hoofdklasse club MR. COCKER HCAW has announced their roster changes. Seven new players join the roster for 2010, eight…
Nine Players join ADO for 2010 Season, Five will leave
As usually around this time of the year, the Dutch clubs announce their offseason roster changes, as the transfer period (within the Netherlands) closes on October 31st. Marco Stoovelaar posted the names…
Prospects in 2009 – Andrei Lobanov – Gulf Coast League Twins
During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances the Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season. Andrei Lobanov Birth date: 1/25/1990 in Moscow,…
2009 in Review – Dutch Hoofdklasse – RCH Media Monks
During the next couple of weeks, maybe months we are going to look back at the 2009 season. We will start with the Dutch Hoofdklasse. RCH Media Monks 2009 Record: 5-36 2009…
Nice Article on Baseball in Nettuno
The German website DW-World.de has posted a nice article on Baseball in Nettuno, Italy. An excerpt: Italians are completely crazy about football. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi owns one of the country’s finest…
New Members for ISF Hall of Fame
During the ISF congress on Margarita Island, Venezuela last week, the International Softball Federation also elected also new members into the ISF Hall of Fame. These are the new members: Players: Peter…
Catching Up: Dinamo Bucharest back on top of Romanian Baseball
During the next two weeks we are going to look at a few Baseball and Softball Leagues in Europe, we were not covering during the 2009 season. by www.baseballeurope.com Dinamo Bucharest has…
21 European Players to showcase talent in North Carolina on November 8th
Press Release European Player Showcase USA Baseball National Training Complex – Cary, North Carolina Sunday November 8, 2009 21 of the top junior national team players from Holland, Italy, Germany and France…
Belgrade Spartans beat Belgrade’96, win their first trophy
by Vlastimir Arandjelovic, www.baseballsrbija.com On a beautiful Saturday October 24, Belgrade Spartans have beaten former champions Belgrade’96 by a score of 19-7 to win their first title ever and leave their mark…