With Baseball Week approaching, we take a weekly look back at Baseball Week through the years with the “How is it now with….” column;. Memories of (former) players, referees, volunteers and supporters. “How is Johnny Balentina now?” Catcher and outfielder, played for several major league clubs and the Dutch team for decades. Fondest memory of […]
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Japan wins successful Baseball Week Haarlem The 29th Baseball Week Haarlem is now history. On Sunday, July 22, Japan became the convincing (and undefeated) winner of the event that started on Friday, July 13. It was Japan’s fourth Baseball Week title, but their first since 1994. In the final, Japan won 5-0 over Chinese Taipei […]
During Haarlem Baseball Week, a Bubble Battle will be held every day after the afternoon game. Two teams of five players compete against each other inside a giant bubble ball in a packed Pim Mulier Stadium. The rules are simple: knock opponents onto the gravel or ground until all opponents are eliminated. But it’s […]
From Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 22, there will be plenty of fun once again at Haarlem’s Pim Mulier Stadium. The strong field of participants, featuring top teams from Cuba, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, guarantees a whole week of great baseball. And as befits a true Baseball Week, there will be […]
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‘How is Robert Unicorn doing now’ Brief stop at Neptunus, Haarlem Nicols, Dutch Team, Anaheim Angels, New York Mets and New York Yankees. Coach at Neptunus and Dutch Team. Fondest memory of Baseball Week: “I remember as a little boy being very impressed by the big stadium and all those baseball players from abroad. Watching […]
Have you always wanted to sit in a VIP box during Baseball Week Haarlem? Then seize this opportunity now and win an all-expenses-paid VIP box for 17 people to the Baseball Week Finals! But of course, you’ll have to do something to earn it… We’re making good progress filling the VIP boxes for […]
Meanwhile, five clubs are still in the running for the Haarlem Baseball Week Cup for aspirants. Kinheim, DSS, Onze Gezellen, Twins, and Quick Amersfoort will compete during Baseball Week. The semifinals will be played during Baseball Week on Tuesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 19. The final match is on Saturday, July 21. Schedule: A Onze Gezellen […]
“How is Marcel Joost now?”; Right fielder with Amsterdam Pirates, Haarlem Nicols, Kinheim and the Dutch Team. Fondest memory of Baseball Week: “So. It’s been a long time. Just digging here. Surely the highlight is Baseball Week 1980. I hit four home runs in one day. One in the last at bat against the Sullivans […]
The 29th edition of Haarlem Baseball Week will kick off on July 13 with a spectacular opening ceremony, during which former president Frits Mulder will hand over the baton to his successor, Guus van Dee. Belinda Vermeer, a singer and pride of Haarlem, will perform the national anthems of Germany and the Netherlands with her beautiful voice in […]
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Baseball Week Haarlem has secured an exclusive partnership agreement for accommodations, ensuring that teams, officials, and sponsors can stay overnight at the brand-new hotel during the tournament. André Aaij, General Manager of the hotel, said, “We are proud to have partnered with them. Baseball is a household name in Haarlem, and as a newcomer, we […]