Category Archives: News 2024

HAARLEM – Cees Herkemij, who had a long, impressive and successful career as a baseball coach, played an important role in the field of youth training and also served as a director, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 90. Although he struggled with health problems over the last few years, his […]

AMSTERDAM – In recent years I have written many In Memoriams about persons who have been active in (international) baseball and/or softball. All colorful individuals who have done a lot for our sports and deserved a look back at their (long) careers. But the composition of this In Memoriam is the most difficult and emotional […]

Japan and Team USA made it a true celebration in the final of this Baseball Week. Thanks to home runs by Jake Munroe and Ayuto Matsushita, it was initially a feud, but with six runs in the sixth inning, the Asians put the game in a final fold. The game began with Japanese starter Yuto […]

In the semifinals, Japan took out Chinese Taipei, while Team Kingdom of the Netherlands had to bow to the Americans in extension. The Samurai thus begin the final undefeated, but this Team USA seems to have grown tremendously in the tournament. It promises to be an exciting battle. So, after the disappointment of missing the […]

After Wednesday night’s defeat to Japan, the Orange awaits a battle with Team USA for a spot in the final. The final spot is critical for the Kingdom team’s baseball players as it will give them back their A status, which they lost after being eliminated in the semifinals at the 2023 European Championships in […]

On Tuesday, both Japan and Team Kingdom of the Netherlands maintained their undefeated status, but it was by no means easy. Both teams managed to distance themselves from Italy and Spain, respectively, late in their match. Whereas Japan managed to decide their evenly matched duel with the Azzurri thanks to a late rally, Team Kingdom […]

Haarlem, June 23, 2024 – In a unique video recording, Jos Wienen, mayor of Haarlem, welcomed participants and fans to Haarlem for Baseball Week 2024. The mayor, who himself will have the honor of throwing the first ball at the event on July 12, witnessed a special musical moment. City carillonneur Rien Donkersloot played the […]

From July 12 through July 19, 2024, the national baseball team, Team Kingdom of the Netherlands, will participate in Baseball Week Haarlem. This event is traditionally held at Pim Mulier Stadium. There is something else important at stake besides excelling in front of the home crowd: regaining A status. For this, the Kingdom team must […]

HAARLEM, Nov. 16, 2023 – Baseball Week Haarlem has recorded the fifth participant for the 31st edition of the tournament. Following Japan, Team USA, Chinese Taipei and Team Kingdom of the Netherlands, reigning European champion Spain will now come to Haarlem from July 12 to 19, 2024, as part of a strong field of participants. […]

Friday, July 12, 2024, Baseball Week Haarlem will once again burst onto the scene. We want you, our loyal fans, to be the first to know that you can buy a passe-partout for your favorite spot, so you can be sure to make it a real Baseball Week party again! This year we are working […]