Finally the Minor League season has started. Normally, I tried to make an overview of where players from the Dutch Kingdom were about to play. But since I have the experience that the data before the start of the season isn’t always up to date, I have decided to create this overview after Opening Day….
After making his MLB debut in 2020 with the Texas Rangers, Sherten Apostel has to get used to being sent down to the minors again. After spending the first two years of his professional career in the Dominican Summer League in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Sherten moved up to the Appalachian League, where he played…
Most MLB clubs have announced their 60-man rosters. A change compared to last year as the clubs had 40-man rosters. But due to the coronavirus, everything is different. Besides the known names, several Dutchies have made the 60-man rosters. Here is an overview of the rosters that are known now. The 60-man player pool will…
In this episode of Dutchies around the World, we pay attention to Ozhaino Albies, Carter Kieboom, Spencer Kieboom, Sherten Apostel, Shervyen Newton, Edmond Americaan, Stephan Vidal and Roger Bernadina. Ozhaino Albies The Curaçaoan second baseman is having a good season so far. Currently, his batting average stands at .300. The main reason for that is…
A third consecutive loss resulted in a disappointing tenth place for team Kingdom of the Netherlands in this year’s U23 World Cup. Once again, the pitching did not pan out well and after a good first inning, the batters were kept in check. This resulted in an 11-3 loss vs Puerto Rico. Team Kingdom of…
The Kingdom of the Netherlands got off a wrong start in the consolation round as the team was beaten 4-3 by the Czech Republic. The Czechs took an early lead on a sac fly to left field and a two-run homer hit by Jakub Grepl. A teď je to ještě veselejší. Jakub Grepl pálí homerun,…
In their first game of the U23 World Cup in and against host nation Colombia, six errors led to three unearned runs for the South Americans as the Dutch fell 9-5. Of the three pitchers manager Sidney de Jong used, Kaj Timmermans lasted the longest. In 4.1 innings, he gave up five runs (two earned)…
After a close loss vs Japan, yesterday, the Kingdom of the Netherlands shoved Mexico aside today. Four one-run innings proved to be enough against the Mexicans. The 4-0 victory could have been a lot bigger if the Dutch would have cashed in in the second inning. The team loaded the bases with one out, but…
In a pitching matchup between Samurai Japan and Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Dutch were on course to pull off an upset, but in the sixth inning, Japan turned the tables and eventually walked away with a 3-1 win. Both teams played very good baseball and because of that, it was an enjoyable game. Donny…
After two losses, the Kingdom of the Netherlands finally clinched its first win. South Africa appeared to be no match for the Dutch. In a 4.5 -inning mercy rule shortened game, the Dutch trounced their opponent 22-3. In the first inning, the Kingdom of the Netherlands flexed its muscles and scored fourteen (!) runs and…
