2002 Haarlemse Honkbalweek
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The 2002 Haarlemse Honkbalweek was the twenty-first edition of the Haarlemse Honkbalweek, held every two years. It was held from July 19 to July 28, 2002 in Haarlem, Noord-Holland. Six teams competed in the tournament and the tournament was won by United States.
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[edit] Competing teams
The following teams participated in the tournament:
| Team | Nation | Previous appearances |
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| Chinese Taipei |  Chinese Taipei | 1984, 1988, 1990, 2000 |
| Cuba |  Cuba | 1972, 1974, 1978, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2000 |
| Japan |  Japan | 1978, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 |
| Netherlands |  Netherlands | 1961, 1963, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 |
| South Africa |  South Africa | none |
| United States |  United States | 1982, 2000 |
[edit] Game results
[edit] Preliminary round
| July 19 | Chinese Taipei
| 0 – 2 | United States
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 20 | Cuba
| 5 – 0 | Japan
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 21 | Japan
| 2 – 3 | Netherlands
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 21 | South Africa
| 0 – 8 | United States
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 22 | Netherlands
| 4 – 9 | Chinese Taipei
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 22 | South Africa
| 0 – 10 | Cuba
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 23 | Cuba
| 5 – 0 | Chinese Taipei
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 23 | Expression error: Unexpected > operator | – | Expression error: Unexpected > operator | Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 24 | Japan
| 2 – 11 | Chinese Taipei
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 24 | Netherlands
| 8 – 3 | South Africa
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 25 | United States
| 4 – 1 | Cuba
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 26 | United States
| 1 – 2 | Japan
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 26 | Chinese Taipei
| 6 – 3 | South Africa
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 26 | Cuba
| 5 – 7 | Netherlands
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 27 | South Africa
| 2 – 6 | Japan
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| July 27 | Netherlands
| 6 – 2 | United States
| Pim Mulierstadion |
| Team | W | L |
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| Cuba | 5 | 0 |
 Australia | 3 | 2 |
| Grand Rapids Sullivans | 3 | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 4 |
 Nicaragua | 1 | 4 |
[edit] Friendly game
| July 25 | Aruba 
| 7 – 15 | Cuba
| Pim Mulierstadion |
[edit] Final
| July 28 | Netherlands
| 4 – 5 | United States
| Pim Mulierstadion |
Jeroen Deken allows five runs in the first and the Netherlands never recovers, despite fine relief from Dave Draijer and Erik Remmerswaal. Hensley Meulens drove in one in the first against Kyle Sleeth, who walked in another. The Netherlands move to within 5-4 in the 6th but Huston Street retired Raily Legito with the tying run at third. Street finished the game for his third save of the tournament. USA shortstop Dustin Pedroia is injured in the game. Carlos Quentin was 3 for 5 with a double and RBI and was named the MVP of the finals.
[edit] Final rankings
| Rank | Team |
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| 1 | United States
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| 2 | Netherlands
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| 3 | Cuba
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| 4 | Chinese Taipei
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| 5 | Japan
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| 6 | South Africa
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[edit] Awards
The following awards were handed out:
- Jacques Reuvers Award: Bryan Engelhardt,
Netherlands
- Carl Angelo Award: Alexander Smit, Netherlands
- Press Award: Raymond Tew,
South Africa
- Homerun King: Jason Cook, South Africa; Pedro José Rodriquez,
Cuba
- Best Hitter: Rolnier Varona, Cuba
- Best Pitcher: Yukiharu Hamamoto,
Japan
- Best Defending Player: Landon Powell,
United States
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