Lars Huijer

Summary

Lars Huijer (born September 22, 1993) is a Dutch professional baseball pitcher for HCAW of the Dutch Major Leagues.

Lars Huijer
HCAW Bussum
Pitcher
Born: (1993-09-22) September 22, 1993 (age 30)
Haarlem, Netherlands
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's Baseball
Representing  Netherlands
European Baseball Championship
Gold medal – first place 2016 Hoofddorp National team

Huijer signed with the Seattle Mariners, and was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Mike Kickham.[1]

International career edit

Huijer was named to the Netherlands national baseball team roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[2] He played for Team Netherlands in the 2019 European Baseball Championship, at the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament,[citation needed] and at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[3] He represented the Netherlands national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Seattle acquires LHP Kickham from Cubs for minor leaguer". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 14, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  2. ^ Belson, Ken (7 March 2017). "With Talent from Two Small Islands, the Netherlands is a W.B.C. Favorite". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Bogaerts leads impressive Netherlands infield group". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "Grote namen in voorselectie Koninkrijksteam voor World Baseball Classic – HonkbalSoftbal.nl". HonkbalSoftbal.nl (in Dutch). January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)