Amsterdam Pirates

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Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". SV Amsterdam Pirates, commonly referred to as Amsterdam Pirates, is a Dutch baseball and softball organization based in Amsterdam that plays in the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. It was founded as an expansion of the football club SV Rap on 17 February 1959 by Loek Loevendie. In the first years, it was known as the RAP Pirates, but after a few years the club changed its name according to American tradition (first city name, then franchise name) and became the Amsterdam Pirates.

The club celebrated a Dutch Championship in 1987 and 1990. The next few years, it was at the lower end of the Hoofdklasse, which was dominated by Neptunus from Rotterdam. The club returned to prominence in the 21st century, winning five national titles between 2008 and 2023.

In earlier years, there were competing baseball teams in Amsterdam, including the Amstel Tijgers and Ajax, both of which earned multiple national titles.

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For sponsorship reasons, the baseball team played under the name L&D Amsterdam.

History

Amsterdam Pirates was founded in 1959 by Loek Loevendie and Jaap van der Zee as the baseball department of SV Rap. In 1973, the baseball and softball teams decided to separate from SV Rap and continued as an independent association named SV Amsterdam Pirates starting from 1974.[1]

In 1981, the baseball team was promoted to the Honkbal Hoofdklasse, and a few years later the softball team was also promoted to the Softbal Hoofdklasse. In 1987, the Amsterdam Pirates become national champion for the first time. This was followed by a second title in 1990. In 2000, the Pirates moved to their current stadium in Sportpark Ookmeer in the Osdorp neighborhood.[1]

In 2007, the club reached the playoffs of the Hoofdklasse for the first time in 15 years.[2] It almost reached the Holland Series, coming back in a best-of-five series, after being 2–0 down, in the end they lost.

2008 saw a third championship and second Holland Series championship. They reached the playoffs by being third in the regular season, then beating Neptunus in the first round and defending champions Kinheim in the 2008 Holland Series. The Holland Series was a clean sweep, with the final game ending 12–0.[3]

In 2011 they were champions again, beating Hoofddorp Pioniers. In 2019, Amsterdam Pirates won its fifth championship, beating Neptunus in seven games in the Holland Series after trailing 3 games ro none.

In 2016, Amsterdam Pirates won the European Champions Cup defeating A.S.D. Rimini in the championship game 5–4 in extra innings.[4]

After the departure of many veteran players, head coach Ronald Jaarsma, and main sponsor L&D, Amsterdam Pirates won its sixth championship in 2023, defeating perennial contender Neptunus 4–3 in the Holland Series.[5]

Ballpark

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Loek Loevendie Ballpark

The Pirates play at the Loek Loevendie Ballpark located in Osdorp, in the west of Amsterdam. The Pirates moved to this stadium in 2000. The sports complex has a main and a secondary baseball field, two softball fields and an indoor hall and a restaurant.

The ballpark has hosted the 2005 Baseball World Cup, the 2007 European Softball Championship, the 2023 European Champions Cup.[6][7]

In May 2019, the ballpark, originally named Sportpark Ookmeer, was renamed to Loek Loevendie Ballpark to honor Loek Loevendie, one of the founders of the Pirates.[8]

Roster

Amsterdam Pirates roster
Active roster Coaches
Pitchers
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  • 15 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dylan Farley
  • 50 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jenseley Keyzer
  • 44 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mika Kistemaker
  • 16 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Finn Kragt
  • 66 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Naut Kragt
  • 27 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yassir Lachkar
  • 32 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Scott Prins
  • 31 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Casper Rammeloo
  •  4 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Martin Schoonderwoerd
  • 34 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sven van de Sanden
  • 29 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jelle van der Lelie
  • 37 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kimi Verkruijssen
  • 25 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pim Vijfvinkel
  • 41 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Daniel Vos
  • 26 AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luke Wilkins
 Catchers
  • 84 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mihai Bracacescu
  •  4 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jules Cremer
  • 23 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yurdion Martie
  • 33 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luca Pastor

Infielders

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  • 53 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Quintin de Cuba
  • 40 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Daan Hijzelendoorn
  • 11 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Reyer Lind
  • 71 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sheadion Louisa
  • 13 CuraçaoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alex Madera
  • 12 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Duco Nuijten
  • 51 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Thibaud Pastor
  • 28 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jorrit Penseel
  • 23 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy van de Sanden
  •  7 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oliver van der Wijst

Outfielders

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  •  1 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Jakobus
  • 42 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Wesley Jansen
  •  6 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Urving Kemp
  •  8 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Denzel Richardson
  • 99 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lucas Vos
 Manager
  •  2 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mervin Gario

Coaches

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  • 30 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Roeland Henrique (coach)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • 17 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Maickel Rietel (pitching)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • 18 NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dirk van 't Klooster (coach)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Roster updated on 22 February 2025


Retired numbers

The Amsterdam Pirates have retired the following numbers:[9]

  •  5 – Ronald Stoovelaar
  • 14 – Charles Urbanus Jr.
  • 19 – Rikkert Faneyte
  • 35 – Peter van Erk

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External links

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