France’s Kenny Esposito has signed to play at Los Medanos Community College (CA), joining 22 other French ballplayers currently competing at the collegiate level in the United States. “Kenny will join our…
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Europeans in the USA
Bulgaria’s Aleksandrov Signs with the Chicago Cubs
After receiving offers from multiple teams, Yoanis Aleksandrov has signed a professional contract with the Chicago Cubs, becoming the first Bulgarian to sign with a Major League organization. As reported by mister-baseball.com,…
Switzerland’s Scheffler Signs to Play at D1 Seattle University
Switzerland’s Dominic Scheffler has committed to join the NCAA Division I Seattle University Redhawks program in 2023. The 6-foot-3 lefty pitcher is seventh on Perfect Game’s inaugural ranking of top European prospects,…
Germany’s Wittmann Tallies Fifth Multi-Hit Game in Weekend Action for West Texas A&M
Germany’s Paul Wittmann put together his fifth multi-hit game of the season against the University of Texas -Tyler Patriots on Sunday, Mar 6, one of them a double, his fourth of the…
Janssen Picks up Loss Despite Strong Pitching Performance for Gardner-Webb
Drew Janssen picked up the loss on Saturday, Mar 5, for the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs despite pitching four strong innings in the 1-0 defeat to Dartmouth University. Janssen, the first Belgian to…
France’s Jimian Off to Hot Start at East Tennessee State
Leo Jimian, the first French-trained player to compete at the NCAA Division 1 level, has gotten off to hot start at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), bashing two home runs while batting…
Spain’s Bonilla Signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
Spain’s Pedro “Junior” Bonilla has signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the latest European talent to sign with a Major League Baseball organization. The big-framed lefty (191cm, 92…
Fangraphs: Robberse a Top-10 Blue Jays Prospect
Fangraphs released its thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays farm system earlier this week and included 20-year-old Dutch right-hander Sem Robberse in the organization’s Top 10. Robberse, who signed with the Blue Jays…
Germany’s Solbach Signs with Detroit Tigers
Germany’s Markus Solbach has signed a Minor League contract with the Detroit Tigers. The well-traveled starting pitcher, who has taken the mound in Australia, Germany, and Italy, joins his fourth MLB organization…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: 2021 Recap
By DZ. As MLB’s final four teams compete for a World Series Championship, minor league players have returned home with offseason goals, invitations to their organization’s instructional league, and/or plans for winter…
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Czech Republic’s Mensik Signs with Angels, on Cusp of Professional Debut
The Czech Republic’s Vojtech Mensik, who played in this year’s NCAA Divison I College World Series with the North Carolina State University Wolfpack, is on the cusp of making his professional debut…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: Late August Update
By “DZ”. Filed Aug. 25. It was an action-packed mid-August for Europeans in the low minors, with several impressive pitching performances from rookies in the system, some impressive pop from a young…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: Early August Update
By “DZ”. Filed 11 Aug. 2021. In the last fortnight, two European minor leaguers have stood out. Sem Robberse (Netherlands) is in the midst of a dominant streak of starts, earning a promotion…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: July Update
By “DZ”. Filed 28 July 2021. It was a tough July for most Europeans, but the three weeks since the last update provided three highlights by Europeans in minor league baseball. The most…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: June Update
By “DZ”. Filed 07 July 2021. Several Europeans made their professional debuts as the rookie-level Florida and Arizona Complex Leagues began their seasons in the last days of June. 19-year-old Darryl Collins is…
Mensik and Wolfpack One Win Away From College World Series Final
The Czech Republic’s Vojtech Mensik and his North Carolina State Wolfpack teammates are one win away from the NCAA Division I College World Series final. To advance to the three-game final series,…
Mensik’s Wolfpack Wins College World Series Opener
OMAHA — Brno, Czech Republic native Vojtech Mensik and his North Carolina State Wolfpack defeated the Stanford Cardinal 10-4 in the opening game of the 2021 NCAA Division 1 College World Series…
Czech Republic’s Mensik to Play in 2021 College World Series
Vojtech Mensik and his North Carolina State Wolfpack are bound for Omaha and the 2021 NCAA Division I College World Series. Mensik, a native of Brno, Czech Republic and a member of…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: May Update
By “DZ”. Six Europeans who had never played above rookie ball are getting early season action in Single-A. Most notably, Ernesto Martinez, a Cuban who spent his teenage years in France, is…
Europeans in the Majors & Minors: 2021 Preview
By “DZ”. Welcome back! This is our first installment in this series since September 2019, so a number of the teams, levels, and names have changed. Two players from previous editions have…
Cervenka Opens Minor League Season on Mets’ Triple-A Roster
Czech international Martin Cervenka has been named to the roster of the New York Mets’ Triple-A affiliate Syracuse Mets to start the 2021 Minor League Baseball season. The 28-year-old catcher signed a…
BREAKING: San Marino’s Ercolani Signs with Pittsburgh Pirates
Alessandro Ercolani has signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) has reported on its homepage. The soon-to-be 17-year-old (he celebrates his birthday on April…
Czech Baseball’s Chlup Brings Hot Streak to Weekend Action
Czech Republic native Marek Chlup will look to keep his bat hot when his North Greenvile Crusaders (21-5) travel to Bristol, Tennessee, to take on King University in twin doubleheaders on Friday…
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