Tagged: World Port Tournament photo gallery
Appearance on Dutch National Television
Author Pete Bjarkman being interviewed on Dutch National Television about the magic and traditions of Cuban baseball (August 10, 2007)
Victor Mesa Celebrates
Cuban manager Victor Mesa celebrates in the dugout after the first of two Cuban victories over Pan American Games silver medalist Team USA
Opening Day
Teams from Cuba and Chinese Taipei line the base paths during the Opening Day ceremonies for the Eleventh Annual World Port Tournament at Rotterdam’s Neptunus Family Stadium (August 2, 2007)
Pete Bjarkman in the Press Box
The author poses with his Cuban baseball history volume in the Neptunus Family Stadium press box (August 3, 2007)
Idols of Cuban Baseball
Author Pete Bjarkman poses with Cuban manager Victor Mesa on the field before the Cuba-USA WPT first round game (August 6, 2007)
Mesa Calls His Shot
Manager Victor Mesa seems to be pointing where he wants the ball hit as he huddles with Alfredo Despaigne, Hector Olivera, and a trio of Cuban coaches
Pete Bjarkman with Dutch Fan
Author Pete Bjarkman poses in the Rotterdam press box with a young Dutch fan before the tournament championship finale
Yosvani Peraza
Catcher Yosvani Peraza positioned himself for a spot on the top national team roster with an 18-RBI MVP performance in Rotterdam’s Neptunus Family Stadium
Yulieski Gonzalez
Veteran southpaw Yulieski Gonzalez was one of the Rotterdam tournament heroes with flawless relief in a crucial final game that eliminated Team USA from medal contention, and then again versus Chinese Taipei in the championship showdown
Post-Game Celebration
Yulieski Gonzalez (right) and outfielder Alexei Bell celebrate following the first of two victories of rival Team USA