Team Kingdom of the Netherlands won Baseball Week 2022 last Friday. In the final, they defeated Curaçao 6-1. The winning pitcher was Shairon Martis, who also received the Player of the Game award. He pitched the entire game and kept manager Hainley Statia’s Curaçao team completely under control. The award for winning the tournament […]
Category Archives: News 2022
News 2022
12
Jul
Jul
The GGD Zuid Kennemerland will be expanding the testing site at the Kennemer Sportcenter as a precautionary measure. This means there will be fewer parking spaces available for visitors to Baseball Week. We recommend that everyone use public transportation. A train stops in Bloemendaal (within walking distance of the stadium), and there are also several buses that stop in […]
06
Jul
Jul
This year, we’re striving to operate as sustainably as possible. For example, we’ve moved to digital ticket sales, offer cashless payment options, and are using recyclable PET cups* for the first time. How does it work? You’ll receive a cup token when you scan your QR code at the entrance. You can then use this at the bar to get a […]
06
Jul
Jul
Friday, July 8, is the traditional “Come in Your Suit Day” on opening day. Join all your friends in the side stands to watch the first game of Baseball Week and cheer on all the players. It’s really simple: your parents buy a ticket for themselves, you put on your suit, and you get in for free! […]
04
Jul
Jul
This year, Haarlem Baseball Week is more visible than ever. Can’t make it to the stadium but curious about the games? You can watch all the matches live on honkbalweek.nl and honkbalsoftbal.tv! This 30th anniversary edition of Baseball Week deserves a grand celebration and as many eyes as possible on our amazing tournament. That’s why we’re livestreaming all the games this year […]
01
Jul
Jul
This 30th edition of Haarlem Baseball Week will once again feature a Cuban delegation. In the past, this baseball powerhouse was represented by players who would later become superstars, such as Yuli Gurriel, Yoenis Cespedes, and 2020 American League MVP Jose Abreu, but this tournament will feature five-time champion Cuba (1972, ’74, […]
30
Jun
Jun
Team Kingdom of the Netherlands has announced its roster for the 2022 Haarlem Baseball Week. The most notable name: Wladimir Balentien, the all-time single-season home run leader in Japan’s top league, the NPB. Balentien is returning to the Kingdom team after a five-year absence. He last played for the Kingdom team during the […]
29
Jun
Jun
One of the new features of Haarlem Baseball Week 2022 is the opening of the Province of North Holland Baseball Experience. Thanks to support from the province, children and adults alike can participate in all kinds of baseball and softball activities organized during Baseball Week. Practice hitting, throwing, and catching, as well as climbing and scrambling. VR Baseball can also be played on various […]
15
Jun
Jun
Over the years, some fantastic baseball players have taken the field at Baseball Week. Dutch players with impressive track records at both the national and international levels, as well as countless players from other participating countries, some of whom would later even make it to baseball’s hall of fame: Major League Baseball. From Haarlem to the Big Leagues. The […]
15
Jun
Jun
We’ve heard your feedback in the past: the lines and wait times at food and beverage stands during Baseball Week were getting too long. The main reason for this was the payment process. We’re fixing that this year! During Haarlem Baseball Week 2022, we’re switching to “contactless and cashless” payments. That means spectators can buy snacks, drinks, and […]