Belgium
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Belgium is a country in northwestern Europe. Brian Lesher is the only major leaguer born in Belgium, while Brant Ust has made it to AAA. Thomas De Wolf was the first Belgian-born and -raised player to play in the minor leagues. Ernie Hrovatic died here. The Belgium national baseball team has played in a couple major international tournaments.
[edit] People born here
- Thomas De Wolf, minor league outfielder
- Benjamin Dille, Hoofdklasse infielder
- Sven Hendrickx, First Division infielder and coach
- Steve Janssen, Hoofdklasse coach
- Brian Lesher, outfielder
- Jaron Madison, scout
- Johnny Peerens, First Division infielder
- Brant Ust, minor league infielder
[edit] People who died here
- Ernie Hrovatic, minor league outfielder

