1968 Haarlemse Honkbalweek

1968 Haarlemse Honkbalweek

The 1968 Haarlemse Honkbalweek was the fourth edition of the Haarlemse Honkbalweek, held every two years. It was held from July 20 to July 28, 1968 in Haarlem, Noord-Holland. Five teams competed in the tournament and the tournament was won by the Grand Rapids Sullivans.

Competing teams

The following teams participated in the tournament:

Team	Nation	Previous appearances
Italy	Italy	none
Netherlands	Netherlands	1961, 1963, 1966
Netherlands Antilles	Netherlands Antilles	1966
Grand Rapids Sullivans	United States	1963

Game results

No game results available

Final rankings

Rank	Team
1	Grand Rapids Sullivans
2	Netherlands
3	Netherlands Antilles
4	Italy

Awards

The following awards were handed out:

• Most Valuable Player: Jack Benedict, Grand Rapids Sullivans
• Most Spectacular Player: Wilfred de Caster,  Netherlands Antilles (no relation to Yurendell de Caster)
• Homerun King: Jack Benedict, Grand Rapids Sullivans
• Best Hitter: Matt Rockwood, Grand Rapids Sullivans
• Best Pitcher: Dick Weinrich, Grand Rapids Sullivans
• Dutch Most Valuable Player: Boudewijn Maat,  Netherlands
• Best Dutch Pitcher: Herman Beidschat,  Netherlands
• Best Dutch Rookie: Johnny Jonkers,  Netherlands