Category Archives: News 2024

HAARLEM – Cees Herkemij, who had a long, impressive, and successful career as a baseball coach, played a key role in youth development, and also served as a director, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 90. Although he had been struggling with health issues in recent years, his […]

AMSTERDAM – In recent years, I have written many obituaries about people who were active in (international) baseball and/or softball. All of them were remarkable individuals who contributed greatly to our sports and deserved a look back at their (long) careers. But writing this obituary has been the most difficult and emotional […]

Japan and Team USA turned the final of Baseball Week into a true celebration. Thanks to home runs by Jake Munroe and Ayuto Matsushita, the game was initially a close contest, but with six runs in the sixth inning, the Asian team sealed the victory. The game began with Japanese starter Yuto […]

In the semifinals, Japan defeated Chinese Taipei, while Team Netherlands fell to the Americans in extra innings. The Samurai thus enter the final undefeated, but this Team USA seems to have improved tremendously throughout the tournament. It promises to be an exciting matchup. So, after the disappointment of missing the […]

Following Wednesday night’s loss to Japan, the Orange faces a showdown with Team USA for a spot in the final. This final spot is crucial for the Kingdom’s baseball players, as it will restore 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 remained undefeated, but it was by no means easy. Both teams managed to pull ahead of Italy and Spain, respectively, late in their matches. While Japan managed to secure victory in their closely contested match against 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 will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch 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 performing well in front of the home crowd: regaining A status. To do so, the Kingdom team must […]

HAARLEM, Nov. 16, 2023 – Baseball Week Haarlem has confirmed 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 travel 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 take the stage. We want you, our loyal fans, to be the first to know that you can purchase a pass for your favorite spot, so you can be sure to make it a real Baseball Week celebration again! This year we are working […]