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Lake Elsinore Storm @ Rancho Cucamonga Quakes: An Impression – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the past week, I have been in the USA due to family circumstances. My daughter, who I hadn't seen in three years, took me to a game of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Sunday afternoon. Here is an impression of the ballpark and the atmosphere. Since I didn't bring my camera, I had to…
The Future of Minor League Baseball Looks Bleak – Dutch Baseball Hangout
During the 2019 and 2020 season, the Dutch Baseball Hangout pointed out what a dirty game MLB was playing regarding the contraction of 42 MiLB teams. The attached video partially confirms what the DBH was telling, but it goes further. It shows the dirty tricks of MLB after the vile organization took over MiLB, and…
2024 Belgian Division 1: First No-No of The Season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the second round of the 2024 Belgian Division 1, a no-hitter was thrown by Jackson Longhofer of the Brasschaat Braves. In seven innings, he kept the Merchtem Cats on a leash and led his team to a 16-0 victory. Jackson Lonhofer, no-hitter. Even though the Cats were kept hitless, the game was close until…
Borgerhout Squirrels Acquires Japanese Pitcher For 2024 Season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Through Instagram, the Borgerhout Squirrels announced it has signed a Japanese pitcher for the 2024 season. Yoshitaka Nanmoku will join the four-time Belgian champions. The Japanese pitcher played for several teams in Japan and for the München Caribes of the 2. Baseball Bundesliga in Germany. Nanmoku played for the latter in 2023. During the 2023…
European Champions Cup Replaced by New Format – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Rumors floated around for a while, but today it became official. The European Champions Cup is no more. It will be replaced by the BECC (Baseball European Champions Cup). The biggest change is the countries that are represented. For decades, champions (and runners up) from the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands played…
Fortitudo Bologna Acquires Junior Martina – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Through its website and social media channels, multiple Italian champions Fortitudo Bologna announced it has signed Curaçao-born Junior Martina for the 2024 season. The twenty-six-year-old Martina has three seasons of affiliated ball, one season of Indy ball and three seasons in the Dutch hoofdklasse under his belt. After one season with DSS in Haarlem (2018),…
Dudley Leonora Joins Hotsand Macerata – Dutch Baseball Hangout
A surprising move in Italian baseball. Five days ago, Hotsand Macerata announced it has signed former Dutch National team player and former Dutch hoofdklasse player Dudley Leonora for the 2024 season. On their Facebook page, the Macerata Angels posted the following announcement: "We welcome another great player to join Hotsand Macerata this year. Dudley Leonora,…
Lexington Legends Re-Adopt Old Name – Dutch Baseball Hangout
About a year ago, the Lexington Legends changed their name into Lexington CounterClocks. But the new ownership of the club decided to return to the previous moniker. The Lexington Legends were one of the 40 clubs that were kicked out of affiliated minor league baseball in a move that saves the greedy MLB owners about…
European Team Announced For Global Baseball Games vs Samurai Japan – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On March 6 and 7, a selection of European baseball players will take on team Samurai Japan in Osaka. Today, the roster of the European team was announced. The European team will contain players from Spain (eight players), Germany (three players), Czech Republic (four players), Italy (six), and the Netherlands (seven). The roster will look…
Merchtem Cats Add Two Imports to Their 2024 Roster – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the blog post about the transactions of the Merchtem Cats for the 2024 season, it was mentioned that two import players would be added to their roster. The Dutch Baseball Hangout was informed about the two additions today. The two import players are Isaac Blake and Zane Gilpin. Both were found on baseballjobsoverseas. Isaac…
München-Haar Disciples Sign Phildrick Llewellyn – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After a season with the Bonn Capitals, Curaçao-born Phildrick Llewellyn has signed with the München-Haar Disciples, from the South Division of the 1. German Bundesliga. After being part of the Untouchables Paderborn for many years, that club didn't extend his contract in 2023. As a result, Phildrick Llewellyn moved to the Bonn Capitals. With the…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Merchtem Cats – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On December 15, 2023, the transaction period in Belgian baseball ended. We have reached the final chapter of the Division One teams. Today we pay attention to the Merchtem Cats. Six players will not return to the Merchtem Cats as players. Tom Beeckmans will head to Brasschaat Braves. Domantas Trinkunas will join Borgerhout Squirrels, Jayde…
Baseball Related Songs: Baseball Theme by Vince Guaraldi Trio – Dutch Baseball Hangout
In this episode of “Baseball Related Songs” we pay attention to “Baseball Theme” performed by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. This piece of music is purely instrumental and was part of the cartoon movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown." Vince Guaraldi was born in 1928 in San Francisco. He was a composer and played piano and…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Namur Angels – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On December 15, 2023, the transaction period in Belgian baseball ended. Time to pay attention to the transactions of the various Division 1 clubs. Today we pay attention to the Namur Angels. The Namur Angels ended the 2023 season in fifth place. According to Ronny Heymans the Angels didn't make itself heard on the transfer…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On December 15, 2023, the transaction period in Belgium ended. Time to sum up the new players and leaving players for each Division 1 team. We continue with last year's number 6 in the final standings: Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert. Phoenix MSG lost quite some players, but got quite a bit in return as well. To quote…
Cantincrode Baseball and Softball Stars Withdraws From Belgian Division 1 – Dutch Baseball Hangout
With sixteen players leaving the club, according to the transaction overview, provided by the KBBSF, one knew something was going on with the former Mortsel Stars. No team can overcome an exodus like this. After being made aware of this list, yours truly contacted the chairman of the club. All he wanted to say was…
Hunter Cooper returns to Brasschaat for the 2024 season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
A source of the Brasschaat Braves told the Dutch Baseball Hangout that US import player Hunter Cooper will return to the Brasschaat Braves for the 2024 season. Apparently the chemistry between Cooper and the Braves worked well in 2023. Hunter Cooper (photo: Dutch Baseball Hangout) US-born (September 15, 1999) Hunter Cooper joined the Braves last…
Mississippi Braves on The Move – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Twenty years afer moving from Greenville, SC to Pearl, MS, the Atlanta Braves' AA farm team will leave Pearl for a new location. In 2025, the Mississippi Braves will start a new tenure in Columbus, GA. Through their Instagram account, the M-Braves announced they will move to Columbus after the 2024 season. The Braves are…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Hoboken Pioneers – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On December 15, 2023, the transaction period in Belgium ended. Time to sum up the new players and leaving players for each Division 1 team. We continue with last year's runner up: Hoboken Pioneers. According to manager T.J. Antonacci, it was a quiet transfer period for the Hoboken Pioneers. The team retained all of last…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Borgerhout Squirrels – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Fifteen days ago, the transaction period in Belgium ended, so it is time to sum up the new players and leaving players for each Division 1 team. We continue with the number three of last year, the Borgerhout Squirrels. The Borgerhout Squirrels lost quite some players but got plenty in return. The players that left…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Brasschaat Braves – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Ten days ago, the transaction period in Belgium ended, so it is time to sum up the new players and leaving players for each Division 1 team. We continue with the number four of last year, Brasschaat Braves. First of all, the Brasschaat Braves welcome a new head coach. After Kevin Peeters, who was at…
Belgian Transactions For 2024: Deurne Spartans – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Ten days ago, the transaction period in Belgium ended, so it is time to sum up the new players and leaving players for each Division 1 team. We start with the reigning champions: Deurne Spartans. The Deurne Spartans celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, and as a cherry on the pie, the club won the…
Petitie Ter Ondersteuning Uitstel Benoeming Nieuw Bestuur KNBSB – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Tijdens de internetbijeenkomst van vanavond, georganiseerd door Ronald Jaarsma en medestanders, noemde men nog een petitie die is opgestart. Deze petitie heeft tot doel de komende stemming voor het nieuwe bestuur van de KNBSB uit te stellen. Deze petitie zal aangeboden worden aan de KNBSB tijdens het congres van komende zaterdag in de hoop dat…
Webinar Groep Jaarsma Toonbeeld Van Beschaafde Discussie – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Vanavond was er een internetvergadering/-bijeenkomst die georganiseerd werd door de "Groep Jaarsma." Er waren op het hoogtepunt, zo'n drieënzestig mensen die de bijeenkomst bezochten en/of vragen stelden en zich in de discussie mengden. Ronald Jaarsma begon de bijeenkomst met een presentatie over wat hem en zijn medestanders tot het al eerder besproken plan heeft gedreven.…
KNBSB Dwarsboomt Clubs Die Agendapunt Willen Indienen Voor Congres – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Naar aanleiding van de inzet van de groep waarvan Ronald Jaarsma woordvoerder is, heeft een aantal clubs een voorstel ingediend om op de agenda van het komende KNBSB congres te krijgen. Deze voorstellen zijn door de KNBSB afgewezen. Volgens de statuten van de bond wordt de agenda van het congres uiterlijk vier weken vóór het…
Brasschaat Braves Announce First Signee For 2024 – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Through their social media channels, the Brasschaat Braves announced their first "new" signee for the 2024 season. Jackson Longhofer will return for another run with the thirteen-time Belgian champions. Jacskon Longhofer has experience in several areas. Next to being a pitcher, he can be used as a utility player (mainly outfield). In Germany, he also…
Groep Jaarsma Nodigt u Uit Voor Online Meeting – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Naar aanleiding van het plan dat door een groep prominenten uit de Nederlandse honk- en softbalwereld is opgesteld, organiseert deze groep een online meeting om het plan en het verzoek tot uitstel van de stemming van het nieuwe bestuur van de KNBSB uit te leggen. De groep Jaarsma, zoals ik deze maar even voor het…
KNBSB Presenteert Kandidaten Nieuw Bestuur – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Vandaag heeft de KNBSB zes kandidaten gepresenteerd die het nieuwe bestuur van de bond moeten gaan vormen. Via haar website werd via een korte beschrijving en een link naar hun LinkedIn account duidelijk gemaakt waar de kandidaten vandaan komen. De volgende kandidaten zijn voorgesteld:Elliott RiveraRivera is de penningmeester uit het huidige interim-bestuur, financieel directeur bij…
Prominente Honk- en Softballiefhebbers Presenteren Plan om Honk- en Softbal te Redden – Dutch Baseball Hangout
Een aantal prominente honk- en softballiefhebbers en bekende personen uit het wereldje, hebben een plan opgesteld waarmee men onze mooie sport wil redden. Vandaag is het plan doorgestuurd naar allen honk- en softbalclubs in Nederland, waarvan de contactgegevens bekend zijn. Middels een e-mail zijn veel honkbal en softbalclubs benaderd. In deze mail wordt verwezen naar…
Personal Stories About Ballcaps – Dutch Baseball Hangout
This series is inspired by the must-read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. In today's episode, we are talking about the cap of Europe's oldest baseball club A.H.C. (Amsterdamsche Honkbalclub) Quick. I have been waiting for…
Various Transactions in Dutch hoofdklasse – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After the end of the transaction period, it was a big circus of coming and going players, once again. Here is an overview of the transactions of the remaining Dutch hoofdklasse clubs. HCAWThe Dutch champion of 2022 saw more players go than it saw players come to the club. Above all, shortly after the season,…
Hardly Transactions For Oosterhout Twins and Amsterdam Pirates – Dutch Baseball Hangout
At the end of the transaction period for the 2024 season, it becomes clear that Oosterhout Twins and Amsterdam Pirates are the two clubs with the least transactions. Yesterday, the Dutch Baseball Hangout reported about four new players for Oosterhout Twins, but Joost Terpstra has decided to stay with Tridents/ Curacao Neptunus. Other players that will…
Roster of Curaçao Neptunus Looks Like a Revolving Door – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After the club acquired a lot of new players for the 2023 season, Curaçao Neptunus didn't get much players from outside the club in this year's transaction period. But quite a few players won't be on the 2024 roster. There is a positive note in Neptunus' transaction period for the 2024 season. The club acquired…
Quick Amersfoort Biggest Loser of Transaction Period – Dutch Baseball Hangout
A few weeks ago, Quick Amersfoort became the victim of a decision by the Dutch Baseball Federation. The KNBSB decided to withdraw the hoofdklasse licence of the club based on the financial situation. The club protested and was equated by an independent commission. But due to this decision by the KNBSB, the club lost the…
Misja Harcksen Will Return to Oosterhout Twins For the 2024 Dutch Hoofdklasse Season – Dutch Baseball Hangout
After being left off the roster of Curacao Neptunus for the 2023 season, due to an injury sustained during a moped accident, Misja Harcksen will return to the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Oosterhout Twins announced that the former minor league pitcher will join the club next season. In 2018, Harcksen played one season for the club from…
Quick Amersfoort Gets Its Hoofdklasse License Back – Dutch Baseball Hangout
On October 21st, 2023, the KNBSB (Dutch Baseball Federation) decided to withdraw the Hoofdklasse license of Quick Amersfoort. After filing a complaint, an independent committee ordered to give the licence back. All the fuzz was about the amount of free funds, Dutch hoofdklasse clubs agreed on. Each hoofdklasse club needs to have €50,000/€70,000 that can…
Greensboro Grasshoppers Launch New Look – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It is that time of the year again. Minor League teams coming up with new names and new looks. This time it is the turn of the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the High-A farm team of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Last night, the club unveiled a new and fresh look. New uniforms and new logos. The look remains…
2023 National Champions in Europe – Dutch Baseball Hangout
It’s that time of the year again. Time for an anthology of national champions in European baseball. A continuation of what has become a tradition. Austria:This year, the Diving Ducks Wiener Neustadt clinched their second Austrian title. But the team had to go deep. In a best of five, the Vienna Metro Stars got a…