Full Description
With the success of The Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, baseball in Europe has begun to receive more attention. But few realize just how far back the sport's history stretches on the continent. Baseball has been played in Europe since the 1870s, and in several countries the players and devoted followers have included royalty, Hall of Famers from the U.S. major leagues, and captains of industry.
Featuring approximately 80 new interviews and 70 new photos and images, this second edition builds extensively on the previous edition's country-by-country histories of more than 40 European nations. Also included are two new appendices on European players signed by MLB organizations and European countries' performance in worldwide rankings.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. The Netherlands
2. Italy
3. Spain
4. Belgium
5. Great Britain
6. Germany (including West Germany)
7. Russia (and the Soviet Union)
8. Sweden
9. France
10. Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia)
11. Croatia
12. The Rest of Europe: A-H
13. The Rest of Europe: I-M
14. The Rest of Europe: N-Z
15. European Baseball Championships
Appendices
A—A Brief History of European Baseball's Governing Body
B—Player Participation in Europe
C—European Countries in World Rankings
D—Medals at the European Baseball Championships
E—European Club Competitions
F—European Countries in World Events
G—Country-by-Country National Champions and Federations
H—European-Born Major Leaguers
I—Europeans Signed by MLB Organizations (1999-2018)
J—Major Leaguers in European Domestic Baseball Leagues
K—Glossary
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
