Tag Archives: Netherlands

U23 Euros Review: Flashing Leather and Swiping Bags

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

While the German squad finished a disappointing fifth despite only losing a single game, their comeback win against France in pool play and patient approach against Great Britain’s Nolan Bond demonstrate how well-prepared the team was for the tournament. From … Continue reading →

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Tromp Represents Next Wave of Aruban Talent

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

MANCHESTER, N.H. – In the last eight years, the Netherlands’ national baseball team has seen something of a youth movement, with players like Andruw Jones, Gene Kingsale, and Sidney Ponson retiring, and players like Andrelton Simmons and Kenley Jansen become … Continue reading →

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Andrelton Simmons on WBC: “I Felt More Responsible for Carrying the Team”

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

The fourth in a series of World Baseball Classic retrospectives. ANAHEIM, Calif. – Andrelton Simmons is a household name now, but in the spring of 2013, the slick-fielding shortstop had fewer than 50 major league games under his belt. Simmons … Continue reading →

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Jansen on Baseball in Curaçao: “I Never Stop Helping”

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

          First in a series of World Baseball Classic retrospectives. LOS ANGELES – Kenley Jansen has had more signature moments on the world stage than most, getting the final out in the 2016 All-Star Game, setting … Continue reading →

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MLB Legend Jim Kaat Talks New Zealand Baseball, Dutch Heritage, and WBC

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Jim Kaat is a household name among older baseball fans after a lengthy baseball career, but among fans outside the United States, he may be just as well-known for his post-retirement work with New Zealand and the … Continue reading →

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“It Means a Lot”: Balentien and Profar on WBC

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Wladimir Balentien was a unanimous selection to the World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team after an outstanding performance for the Netherlands, while teammate Jurickson Profar was only a step behind. Balentien hit .615, setting WBC records with 12 … Continue reading →

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Jansen on Putting the Netherlands ‘On the Map’

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Kenley Jansen joined the Netherlands for the Final Round of the World Baseball Classic, and threw a crucial ninth inning against Puerto Rico in a game the Netherlands lost, 4-3. Fresh off signing a five-year, $80 million … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico Survives Netherlands, Will Play for World Title

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES – Edwin Díaz worked out of a bases loaded jam in the eleventh and Puerto Rico played the tiebreaker rule to perfection as Eddie Rosario broke the hearts of the Netherlands with a game-winning sacrifice fly to send … Continue reading →

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Bolsenbroek’s Shutout Ends Italy’s Winning Streak

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Gabriel Fidler

BRNO, Czech Republic – The Netherlands, ranked fifth in the world, managed just enough offence against NO. 11 Italy to clinch home field advantage in the 2014 European Baseball Championships. It leaves the Orange as the only undefeated side, but … Continue reading →

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Netherlands Qualifies for European Baseball Championship Final

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Gabriel Fidler

BRNO, Czech Republic – The Netherlands (7-0) pounded out 16 hits, including home runs by Curt Smith and Gianison Boekhoudt, to beat France (4-3) 14-5 at the 2014 European Baseball Championships final round. There was little doubt from the beginning that … Continue reading →

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