The following thread of Europeans in MLB/MILB

[Richard]

Alex Liddi is hitting over .300 after 97 at bats with some power in Double-A. He still strikes out a bit much, but he is still 21 years old. If this continues, maybe he'll get a September call up.

[Mischa]

Dutchmen Bjorn Hato and Kevin Weijgerste have made their US debuts with the DSL Mets. Hato is 2 for 4, Weijgerste 0 for 14 with four walks. Spain's Deion Galvan has debuted for the DSL Braves in a minute role.

[island slugger]

Alex Liddi has the closest chance to become an all-star. Seattle needs an offensive slugger and Alex Liddi has the talent of becoming a future star, he may get a september call-up if his success continues. Also don't forget Max Kepler-Rozycki, he'll take time but his talent would surprise us. I'm pretty much sure that he'll become a big leaguer.

[Richard]

A Baseball America writer wrote last week that Liddi's bat should take hime to the major leagues. He just has to work on his defense and recognize breaking balls better.

[Mischa]

Germany's Max Kepler-Rozycki (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bu...Kepler-Rozycki) went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI in his pro debut with the GCL Twins.

The Netherlands' Daan Cornelissen (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bu...an_Cornelissen) was 0 for 3 with a walk in his debut with the GCL Pirates.

[Mischa]

Italy's Andrea Pizziconi (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bu...drea_Pizziconi) allowed one run in two innings in his debut with the Yakima Bears.

[Mischa]

Dovydas Neverauskas (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bu...as_Neverauskas) became the first Lithuanian to play in the minors, allowing two runs in 2 1/3 IP for the GCL Pirates.

[Rally Monkey]

For those who missed it, Liddi made the roster for the All-Star Futures World Team. We'll get to see him, then, next month.

Oh, and I've heard it said from a Twins scout that team officials think the upside on Kepler is higher than anyone else in the organization. He's the real deal.

[cutchemist42]

http://www.mister-baseball.com/recap...ers-june-1421/

Good quick recap.

[Paula59]

German Catcher Kai Gronauer just got promoted to Advanced A Port St. Lucie Mets and started his first Game with Teammaete Carlos Beltran in CF
after being SAL All Star with Savannah Sand Gnats

[Mischa]

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed 16-year-old Alex Lukashevich, the first player ever from Belarus to sign with a MLB team.

[cutchemist42]

So who here thinks Halman or Liddi will be getting a callup to Seattle in the coming months since they have zero chance at doing anything this season?

Also, Gronauer is looking great in the Mets system. Ever since I started following Europeans with this thread, this might be the best year I've witnessed from these prospects.

[Richard]

Halman has some of the strangest stats I've ever seen. The power is undeniable though.

[Mischa]

So who here thinks Halman or Liddi will be getting a callup to Seattle in the coming months since they have zero chance at doing anything this season?

Also, Gronauer is looking great in the Mets system. Ever since I started following Europeans with this thread, this might be the best year I've witnessed from these prospects.

I think there's been steady progress in European players in the minors over the past 20 years. I don't think Liddi would be coming up before September - he hasn't been that stellar in AA (not like last year in A ball) and hasn't been to AAA. I'd be surprised if Halman isn't called up soon. I doubt we'll see Gronauer in The Show until late next year at the soonest.

[Richard]

I don't know know. They both strike out a lot though. I guess it wouldn't hurt.

[Mischa]

The Padres signed Dutch infielder Rodney Daal (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Rodney_Daal) to a 7-year deal.

[Mischa]

The Cubs signed Italian catcher Alberto Mineo, even though he was his country's worst performer (2 for 20, 3 passed balls) in the 2010 World Junior Championship. See http://www.mister-baseball.com/alber...-organization/

[island slugger]

One thing I cant wait for is the september call ups, i strongly feel that there will be one or two european players playing in the bigs!!!

[Richard]

Kai Gronauer of Germany is hitting quite well in the FSL. Maybe he'll start next season at AA. Loek Van Mil was released.

[Richard]

Looks like Greg Halman of the Netherlands was called up by the Mariners.

[Richard]

Kai Gronauer named best defensive catcher in the Mets organization per Baseball America.

[dominik]

Kai Gronauer named best defensive catcher in the Mets organization per Baseball America.

kai is a really nice person. I hope he makes it. He recently came to germany where he made a hitting clinic that I participated. he worked about 20 minutes personally on my swing.

here is kai swinging on soft toss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBF66gPdzek

[cutchemist42]

As one of the resident Canadians on this board, Canada has a deep enough pool of players to draw from. I would full confidence in our B team's ability to qualify for us without MLB players.

[cutchemist42]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...tpitcher022311

Little article on Loek van Mil; I missed when he got traded to the Angels. (He was in the Twins system first right?)

[Mischa]

The Mariners signed 17-year-old Dutch right-hander Lars Huijer (http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Lars_Huijer). He is the brother of Boston farmhand Swen Huijer.