2018 European Champions Cup (baseball) explained

Tourney Name:European Champions Cup
Year:2018
Country:Netherlands
City:Rotterdam
Dates:6–10 June
Num Teams:8
Champion Other: Curaçao Neptunus
Second Other: A.S.D. Rimini
Third Other: Fortitudo Bologna
Fourth Other: Rouen Huskies
Prevseason:2017
Nextseason:2019
Games:19
Attendance:7919
Mvp: Quintin de Cuba

The 2018 European Champions Cup was the 55th iteration of the European Champions Cup, the top European baseball club competition organized by the Confederation of European Baseball. It was held in Rotterdam and Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands from 6 to 10 June 2018.[1]

The cup featured eight teams: hosts Curaçao Neptunus and Amsterdam Pirates from the Netherlands, Draci Brno from the Czech Republic, Rouen Huskies from France, Heidenheim Heideköpfe from Germany, Fortitudo Bologna and A.S.D. Rimini from Italy and San Marino Baseball from San Marino.[2]

Curaçao Neptunus won the tournament after defeating A.S.D. Rimini 5–0 in the final game. Fortitudo Bologna finished third, after a victory over Rouen Huskues 8–0.[3] [4] Neptunus Catcher Quintin de Cuba received the Most Valuable Player award of the tournament.[5]

Venues

Rotterdam Capelle aan den IJssel
Neptunus FamiliestadionSportpark Schenkel
Capacity: 2,760

First round

Group A

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Group B

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Knockout stage

Semifinals

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Bronze medal game

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Final

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Relegation

First round

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Relegation game

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Statistical leaders

Batting

Stat[6] NameTeamTotal
AVG Thomas de Wolf align=center .579
H Thomas de Wolf San Marino Baseball align=center 11
R3 tied with align=center 6
HR4 tied with align=center 2
RBI3 tied with align=center 6
SLG Thomas de Wolf San Marino Baseball align=center 1.053

Pitching

StatNameTeamTotal
W4 tied with align=center 2
SV9 tied with align=center 1
IPalign=center 15.0
ERA5 tied with align=center 0.00
SOalign=center 17

Final standings

Pos TeamWL
5 0
3 2
3 2
4 2 3
5 1 3
2 2
7 2 3
8 1 4

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marco. Stoovelaar. Game-schedule European Champions Cup released. Grand Slam Stats & News Netherlands. 13 April 2018. 4 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Rogier. van Zon. Loting verricht voor European Champions Cup. HonkbalSoftbal.nl. 23 December 2017. 4 January 2023. nl.
  3. Web site: Roberto. Angotti. Reigning Euro Cup Champion Curacao Neptunus seizes the 2018 title again. Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball. 10 June 2018. 4 January 2024.
  4. Web site: European Champions Cup 2018 in Rotterdam: Curacao Neptunus defends Title with Shutout. mister-baseball.com. 10 June 2018. 4 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Daily Report Final. Confederation of European Baseball. 10 June 2018. 4 January 2024.
  6. Web site: European Champions Cup 2018 Rotterdam - Standings & Leaders. Confederation of European Baseball. 4 January 2024.