The eighteen-year-old Nando had a very respectable season with the Spartans in 2023.
In thirty-seven games, he managed to hit .365 with a total of forty-six hits, ten doubles, and six home runs.
During last year’s U23 European championship, Nando also managed to hit above .300 at a tough international field. In five games and sixteen at-bats, he hit .313 with five hits, a double, and a home run. In the five games, Belgium played at this tournament, Nando played first base. He didn’t commit any errors. In the game vs the Czech Republic, he pitched two frames in which he allowed one earned run, resulting in a 4.50 ERA.
With Deurne, Nando played middle infield, mainly at shortstop. In thirty-seven regular season games, he committed seven errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .961.
The European Development Tournament will preceed the MLB Series in London. The invitees will attend the New York Mets-Philadelpia Phillies game on Saturday, June 8th.
The invitational letter, sent by MLB, stated the following:
The 2024 MLB European Development Tournament will bring together the very best young baseball players from around Europe and will allow them to showcase their talents during the week of The London Series. Each team will participate in a pro-style workout and have four games over the course of the Tournament. Along with the on-field activities each team will have the opportunity to attend the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies game at Olympic Stadium Saturday, June 8th as well as participate with other off-field interactive initiatives.
A brief overview of the schedule is listed below.
Monday, June 3rd – Arrival Day
Tuesday, June 4th – Showcase and Practice
Wednesday, June 5th – Games
Thursday, June 6th – Games
Friday, June 7th – Games
Saturday, June 8th – New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies Game Sunday, June 9th- Departure Day”
We wish Nando lots of luck and most of all lots of fun.
Written by Dutch Baseball Hangout
