Bart Hanegraaff
Coaches
Martijn Nijhoff: Current Coach
At eleven years of age, Martijn, together with Ferenc Jongejans, was selected for the Dutch Kenko Team (juniors) that went to Italy for the Open European Championships.
In 1995, Martijn had his debut in Jong-Oranje, playing in the World Championships in Cuba, and he was also present in 1996 in Canada, for the World Championship for players younger than nineteen. In 1998, Martijn had his debut in the dutch major league as part of Twins (once again, together with Ferenc). After having played for Twins for a year, Martijn moved over to Tilburg, to become part of PSV in the year after that. In his first year being back with PSV, he helped PSV to reinstate itself in the dutch major league.
After three seasons, PSV was exchanged for the national champion Neptunus, where Martijn was part of two national championships in two years. He also took part in two Europa Cup competitions (2004 in San Marino, and 2005 in Rotterdam). The Europa Cup in San Marino was won by DOOR Neptunus. After four seasons playing for Neptunus, Martijn became trainer/coach of PSV 1 from January 1,2008. During the time that Martijn played for Twins and Tilburg, he spent parts of the year in Missouri at Lindenwood University (the first year together with Ferenc, and the second year together with Jurriaan Korff).
In addition to coaching, Martijn has also been busy regionally training junior players for the past few years. For example: he has been the leader for the PCH schools in Oost-Brabant, and he has organized the Talent Developments as part of the league for Oost-Brabant and Limburg.
Because of his great success in organizing, he was appointed cluster manager by the KNBSB for the region Zuid-Oost-Brabant and Limburg from 2005 to 2008. Robert Eenhoorn also took notice of what Martijn was doing, and he was offered a position as pitcher trainer of the Unicorns and recreational sports coordinator of Rotterdam United Baseball. These days, Martijn is also a talent scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
In 1995, Martijn had his debut in Jong-Oranje, playing in the World Championships in Cuba, and he was also present in 1996 in Canada, for the World Championship for players younger than nineteen. In 1998, Martijn had his debut in the dutch major league as part of Twins (once again, together with Ferenc). After having played for Twins for a year, Martijn moved over to Tilburg, to become part of PSV in the year after that. In his first year being back with PSV, he helped PSV to reinstate itself in the dutch major league.
After three seasons, PSV was exchanged for the national champion Neptunus, where Martijn was part of two national championships in two years. He also took part in two Europa Cup competitions (2004 in San Marino, and 2005 in Rotterdam). The Europa Cup in San Marino was won by DOOR Neptunus. After four seasons playing for Neptunus, Martijn became trainer/coach of PSV 1 from January 1,2008. During the time that Martijn played for Twins and Tilburg, he spent parts of the year in Missouri at Lindenwood University (the first year together with Ferenc, and the second year together with Jurriaan Korff).
In addition to coaching, Martijn has also been busy regionally training junior players for the past few years. For example: he has been the leader for the PCH schools in Oost-Brabant, and he has organized the Talent Developments as part of the league for Oost-Brabant and Limburg.
Because of his great success in organizing, he was appointed cluster manager by the KNBSB for the region Zuid-Oost-Brabant and Limburg from 2005 to 2008. Robert Eenhoorn also took notice of what Martijn was doing, and he was offered a position as pitcher trainer of the Unicorns and recreational sports coordinator of Rotterdam United Baseball. These days, Martijn is also a talent scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Martijn Nijhoff about Bart
"Bart is a very serious and dedicated ball player who will give you
always a 100 procent effort. He does understand the history of
baseball and will play the game with his best intentions.
Bart is a Leftfielder with some potential to play Center.
His jumps to the ball are pretty good, does read the ball good and he
is able to make running catches, diving catches and scoops.
He throws the ball pretty accurate.
Bart has a good understanding of positioning on different situations
and different batters.
His running speed is average. He does run the bases great though.
Hitting wise Bart is a strong contact hitter with a high OBP. He has
some power but room to get get stronger.
Bart is an excellent bunter.
He can be a good nr 2 hitter, or 6 or 9 hitter.
Overall I think Bart will do great in college. He is a true team
player who will stand up for himself and the team and always gives
you 100 procent."
always a 100 procent effort. He does understand the history of
baseball and will play the game with his best intentions.
Bart is a Leftfielder with some potential to play Center.
His jumps to the ball are pretty good, does read the ball good and he
is able to make running catches, diving catches and scoops.
He throws the ball pretty accurate.
Bart has a good understanding of positioning on different situations
and different batters.
His running speed is average. He does run the bases great though.
Hitting wise Bart is a strong contact hitter with a high OBP. He has
some power but room to get get stronger.
Bart is an excellent bunter.
He can be a good nr 2 hitter, or 6 or 9 hitter.
Overall I think Bart will do great in college. He is a true team
player who will stand up for himself and the team and always gives
you 100 procent."
Ferenc Jongejan: Current employer + teammate
As a youth, Ferenc often competed in National championships, and even won the national title a few times. In 1994 and 1995, Bart Siedel selected him for Jong-Oranje to take part in the junior World Championships in the USA and Cuba, respectively.
In 1998, Ferenc was pulled into the dutch major league team Twins by ex youth coach Tony Rombley. He only played there for a year, together with Martijn (and, among others, also Danny Rombley, Harvey Monte and Jan Naterop). After that, he transferred to Hoofddorp Pioniers. In 2000, Ferenc was selected for the Dutch National team, and he made his debut at the Olympic Games in Sydney. After Sydney, Ferenc's professional adventure began. In Sydney, he was scouted by the Chicago Cubs, and ran through four levels in four years up to and including Triple A. In 2003 Ferenc was even allowed to play in a game with the Major League team of the Cubs. He pitched 2/3 inning against the San Diego Padres during spring training, and recorded a triple strike out twice, getting a two-base hit against him. In 2003, Ferenc also participated in the World Championships in Taiwan as part of the Dutch National team, getting into the quarter finals. His second Olympic experience arrived in 2004 in Athens. Just like in the previous tournament, Ferenc was the closer in this event.
After his professional adventure, Jongejan returned to the Netherlands and got back together with Martijn at DOOR Neptunus. From 2003 to 2007, Ferenc worked as a Pitching Instructor at the European Baseball School.
Ferenc (just like Martijn) worked as Cluster Manager for the KNBSB, where he organized activities like the Talent Development, May Tours and WinterSchools.
In 2006 and 2007, Ferenc tagged along with the AA team (Dutch Cadets) as coach to both the European Championships in Spain (where they became European Champion), and a training campaign in the Czech Republic.
In 1998, Ferenc was pulled into the dutch major league team Twins by ex youth coach Tony Rombley. He only played there for a year, together with Martijn (and, among others, also Danny Rombley, Harvey Monte and Jan Naterop). After that, he transferred to Hoofddorp Pioniers. In 2000, Ferenc was selected for the Dutch National team, and he made his debut at the Olympic Games in Sydney. After Sydney, Ferenc's professional adventure began. In Sydney, he was scouted by the Chicago Cubs, and ran through four levels in four years up to and including Triple A. In 2003 Ferenc was even allowed to play in a game with the Major League team of the Cubs. He pitched 2/3 inning against the San Diego Padres during spring training, and recorded a triple strike out twice, getting a two-base hit against him. In 2003, Ferenc also participated in the World Championships in Taiwan as part of the Dutch National team, getting into the quarter finals. His second Olympic experience arrived in 2004 in Athens. Just like in the previous tournament, Ferenc was the closer in this event.
After his professional adventure, Jongejan returned to the Netherlands and got back together with Martijn at DOOR Neptunus. From 2003 to 2007, Ferenc worked as a Pitching Instructor at the European Baseball School.
Ferenc (just like Martijn) worked as Cluster Manager for the KNBSB, where he organized activities like the Talent Development, May Tours and WinterSchools.
In 2006 and 2007, Ferenc tagged along with the AA team (Dutch Cadets) as coach to both the European Championships in Spain (where they became European Champion), and a training campaign in the Czech Republic.
Ferenc Jongejan about Bart
"I’ve worked with Bart for two years now, and Bart has worked his way up in our organisation. He started off as a temp. and is now one of our main instructors of our Baseball Academy. Bart works with the 30 most talented players of the southern part of the Netherlands. He started as our outfield instructor. Now he is the main instructor besides the two coordinators. His approach to the kids (age 12-18) is very good. He has a good understanding of the fact that each player needs a different approach. Bart is more than willing to learn, and is open to discussions to make our program better. Besides his good work ethic, Bart is very easy going, has a healthy sense of humor, and can take some satiric abuse."
Wim van den Hurk: Current Employer + Former Coach
Up to 20 years of age, Wim actively played baseball with Geldrop and PSV, until his social career forced him to stop playing baseball. In 1985, Wim returned to the Dutch baseball fields, but this time as coach. Wim trained and coached, among others, teams of pupils, aspiring players and junior players at the clubs Ban Topa (Amsterdam), PSV (Eindhoven) and Twins (Oosterhout). A few times, Wim was even running the regional teams. The last few years, Wim has mostly been coaching senior teams, until recently for the first division club Twins, and currently for the first division club PSV. Next to his full agenda, Wim is also a proud father of Rick van den Hurk, currently contracted by the Florida Marlins.
Wim van den Hurk about Bart
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"I know Bart as an instructor at my Bixie Baseball Academy but also as a player on the team that I coached for a couple of years. As an instructor the thing that most is the enthousiasm, the way he works with the kids (12-18 years). He knows what he is talking about and always find a way to make the kids better. Bart also wants to know and learn more about teaching the kids and the game of baseball. As a ballplayer Bart is always playing the game hard. He has a tremendous workethic, is always early at games and workouts.I know Bart as a good hitter, and great defending outfielder."
"I know Bart as an instructor at my Bixie Baseball Academy but also as a player on the team that I coached for a couple of years. As an instructor the thing that most is the enthousiasm, the way he works with the kids (12-18 years). He knows what he is talking about and always find a way to make the kids better. Bart also wants to know and learn more about teaching the kids and the game of baseball. As a ballplayer Bart is always playing the game hard. He has a tremendous workethic, is always early at games and workouts.I know Bart as a good hitter, and great defending outfielder."
Rick van den Hurk: MLB Player Florida Marlins
Henricus van den Hurk (more commonly known as Rick VandenHurk; born on May 22, 1985 in Eindhoven, Netherlands) is a Dutch baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Florida Marlins in Major League Baseball and the Netherlands national baseball team. At the age of 16, VandenHurk was scouted by Chicho Jesurun when playing for the Oosterhout baseball team Twins, where his father was coach. He went to Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School where he graduated in 2003.
Prior to his major league debut in 2007, he had never pitched above Class-A. He underwent ligament replacement surgery on his right arm in 2005.
In 2006, VandenHurk started five games for the Gulf Coast League Marlins in rookie ball and three more games for the Jupiter Hammerheads of High-A. In the rookie league, VandenHurk allowed just two runs on four hits in 15 innings of work, while striking out 26 batters. With the Hammerheads, he allowed three earned runs on five hits through ten innings and striking out 15.
On April 9, 2007, VandenHurk was promoted to the Marlins from the Double-A Carolina Mudcats when pitcher Ricky Nolasco was placed on the disabled list.[1] At the time of his debut, he was the youngest player in the National League. He made his first major league appearance on April 10, starting against the Milwaukee Brewers. A rain delay cut his debut short after 4 2/3 innings, in which he allowed one earned run on five hits, with five strikeouts and three walks.
VandenHurk was sent back to Double-A after the team's April 24 loss to the Atlanta Braves. In his his fourth appearance, he pitched just one inning while giving up six earned runs on four hits and four walks. Pitcher Nate Field was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his roster spot.
On June 5, the Marlins called up VandenHurk to throw the second game of a double header. He went six innings without giving up a hit until Yunel Escobar hit a double to lead off the 7th inning. He did not give up a run and earned his first win. He was sent again to Double-A on June 16.
During the 2007 midseason, VandenHurk was selected to the All Star Future Game for which he received the win.
He was called back up to the majors on Tuesday July 22, 2008 to start against the Atlanta Braves.
He was brought up again to join the rotation on July 20, 2009 when the Marlins sent struggling left-hander Andrew Miller to the minor leagues. His first opponent was the San Diego Padres with VandenHurk coming away the winner that day in a 3-2 game.
During November 2009, VandenHurk pitched for Gigantes de Carolina of the Puerto Rico Baseball League, a Winter Baseball league. VandenHurk made three starts going 0-0 with an ERA of 2.50 striking out 13 in 18 innings, while walking just one.
Prior to his major league debut in 2007, he had never pitched above Class-A. He underwent ligament replacement surgery on his right arm in 2005.
In 2006, VandenHurk started five games for the Gulf Coast League Marlins in rookie ball and three more games for the Jupiter Hammerheads of High-A. In the rookie league, VandenHurk allowed just two runs on four hits in 15 innings of work, while striking out 26 batters. With the Hammerheads, he allowed three earned runs on five hits through ten innings and striking out 15.
On April 9, 2007, VandenHurk was promoted to the Marlins from the Double-A Carolina Mudcats when pitcher Ricky Nolasco was placed on the disabled list.[1] At the time of his debut, he was the youngest player in the National League. He made his first major league appearance on April 10, starting against the Milwaukee Brewers. A rain delay cut his debut short after 4 2/3 innings, in which he allowed one earned run on five hits, with five strikeouts and three walks.
VandenHurk was sent back to Double-A after the team's April 24 loss to the Atlanta Braves. In his his fourth appearance, he pitched just one inning while giving up six earned runs on four hits and four walks. Pitcher Nate Field was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his roster spot.
On June 5, the Marlins called up VandenHurk to throw the second game of a double header. He went six innings without giving up a hit until Yunel Escobar hit a double to lead off the 7th inning. He did not give up a run and earned his first win. He was sent again to Double-A on June 16.
During the 2007 midseason, VandenHurk was selected to the All Star Future Game for which he received the win.
He was called back up to the majors on Tuesday July 22, 2008 to start against the Atlanta Braves.
He was brought up again to join the rotation on July 20, 2009 when the Marlins sent struggling left-hander Andrew Miller to the minor leagues. His first opponent was the San Diego Padres with VandenHurk coming away the winner that day in a 3-2 game.
During November 2009, VandenHurk pitched for Gigantes de Carolina of the Puerto Rico Baseball League, a Winter Baseball league. VandenHurk made three starts going 0-0 with an ERA of 2.50 striking out 13 in 18 innings, while walking just one.
Rick van den Hurk about Bart
I know bart now for a couple years as Baseball player but also Off the field.
He's a hard worker and is very open minded to keep improving and keep learning.
As a Coach he's doing a great job with the Bixie Baseball Academy and the kids/other coaches enjoy working with him.
And his positive influence is great to have around.
Rick van den Hurk
Florida Marlins #56
He's a hard worker and is very open minded to keep improving and keep learning.
As a Coach he's doing a great job with the Bixie Baseball Academy and the kids/other coaches enjoy working with him.
And his positive influence is great to have around.
Rick van den Hurk
Florida Marlins #56
