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

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

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

International career

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, and at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[3] He represented the Netherlands national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[4]

References

  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.


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