Press Release Euro League Baseball
(Amsterdam)- Amsterdam Baseball is proud to announce its 2016 staff and roster of players that will compete in the Euro League Baseball inaugural season. Ronald Jaarsma becomes the Amsterdam Head Coach while former Major Leaguer Ralph Milliard and former Dutch National Team member Jurjan Koenen join his staff.
Jaarsma did a great job putting together a roster of well known experienced players and promising prospects.
The roster is stacked with former National Team and current Hoofdklasse (Dutch Major League) players ranging from all time hits leader Dirk van ‘t Klooster to young fireballer Tom de Blok, who’s cruising above 90 Mph and tops out at 95-96.
“We’re very happy with the great team Amsterdam has put together. Amsterdam should be able to compete for the ELB 2016 Championship Crown and its home games at Sportpark Ookmeer will offer great family entertainment on and off the field.” said ELB President Wim van den Hurk.
Amsterdam 2016 Roster:
Coaching Staff: Ronald Jaarsma, Ralph Milliard, Jurjen Koenen
Pitchers: Tom de Blok, Daan Hendrix, Dennis Burgersdijk, Robin Schel, Pim Walsma, Kyle Ward, Jos de Jong, Chris Mowday, Juriaan Koks, Kevin Miner, Elton Koeiman
Catchers: Rashid Gerard, Max Clarijs, Danny Vader
Infielders: Michael Duursma, Jesse Aussems, Patrick Bok, Kenny Berkenbosch, Percy Isenia
Outfielders: Remco Draijer, Danny Rombley, Linoy Croes, Koen Nooij, Dirk van ‘t Klooster
Amsterdam will play its season opener against Draci Brno on Sunday May 15 and May 16. More detailed information will follow soon.
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About Amsterdam Baseball
Amsterdam Baseball is an independent team, operated by Euro League Baseball (ELB) competing in ELB 2016 with a mainly Dutch roster, carrying some of the best players and coaches in Europe. Amsterdam plays its home games at Ookmeer Sportpark Amsterdam. ELB and Amsterdam Baseball aim to bring affordable family entertainment to European ballparks to grow the popularity of Baseball across the continent.