A few days ago, pitcher Rick van den Hurk of the Softbank Hawks pitched another game for the Ni-gun (minor league) team of the Hawks. The 34-year old Dutchman lasted five innings in a game vs the farm team of the Hanshin Tigers. In a Western League matchup, Rick gave up two runs and struck…
After spending a long time on the Disabled List, or Injured List as it is called nowadays, due to Tommy John surgery, Didi Gregorius played his first game yesterday. Gregorius, who throws right handed, is coming back from surgery to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. At the Spring Training complex at…
After three losses, of which the last was a tough one as he was roughed up for seven earned runs on nine hits and three walks, Tom de Blok finally had a strong outing today. In Saturday’s game vs the Dunedin Blue Jays, Tom excelled in six innings. In those six innings, he gave up…
On the third day of the seventh round of the Dutch hoofdklasse, the following games were scheduled. Curaçao Neptunus @ Silicon Storks, L&D Amsterdam Pirates @ Meerlease Pioniers, HCAW @ Oosterhout Twins and DSS @ Quick Amersfoort. Curaçao Neptunus 19 – 4 Silicon Storks Another lopsided game in which Silicon Storks was no match for…
Today in 1915, player-manager Fred Clarke of the Pittsburgh Pirates filed for the patent for flip-down sunglasses. These sunglasses, worn by outfielders to battle the glare of the sun, were to believed to be good for motorists as well. Future Hall of Famer Clarke would also file for the patent of sliding pads and a…
On the second day of round seven, the following games were scheduled: Quick Amersfoort @ DSS, Meerlease Pioniers @ L&D Amsterdam, Silicon Storks @ Curaçao Neptunus and Oosterhout Twins @ HCAW. Quick Amersfoort 4 – 3 DSS After Thursday’s loss, Quick Amersfoort rebounded today. In the fifth inning, the team took a 3-0 lead. With…
In this episode of Dutchies around the world, we pay attention to Andrelton Simmons, Zander Wiel, Juremi Profar, Kevin Josephina, Wladimir Balentien and Phildrick Llewellyn. Andrelton Simmons So far, Andrelton Simmons is having a career year. In previous years he never topped .300, although he came rather close last year with a .292 average, but…
On the first day of round seven, the following games were scheduled: L&D Amsterdam Pirates @ Meerlease Pioniers, DSS @ Quick Amersfoort, Curaçao Neptunus @ Silicon Storks and HCAW @ Oosterhout Twins. L&D Amsterdam Pirates 3 – 0 Meerlease Pioniers Rob Cordemans was masterful again as he kept Meerlease Pioniers hitless in four of the…
Jarreau Martina and the Dutch Baseball hangout have agreed on a cooperation. The Dutch Baseball Hangout will post Jarreau’s vlog during his stay in Bologna where he has joined the local baseball club Fortitudo Bologna or UnipolSai Bologna. Jarreau’s nickname is Smiley, so that explains the title of this blog post. Jarreau Martina posted the…
Curaçao born Gianfranco Wawoe will play in the Frontier League in 2019. Last week, the league started its season and so far, Wawoe makes his presence felt. The Southern Illinois Miners’ infielder is leading the league when it comes to batting average. Last year, Gianfranco signed a deal with the New Jersey Jackals of the…
