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Team Eastern Europe (Baseball)
Baseball Team Eastern Europe is a composite baseball team comprised of top players from multiple Eastern European nations. The team was created for inaugural an exhibition game held in Brooklyn, New York, in June 2025 as part of Eastern European Day celebrations hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones.
History
[edit]Team Eastern Europe was formed in early 2025 to participate in a high-profile exhibition game at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, New York. The initiative was part of an event known as Eastern European Day, celebrating the culture, sports, and communities of Eastern Europe within the New York City area.[1] [2]
The team's creation was spearheaded by international baseball advocates including Dimitry Sagalchik and featured support from Major League Baseball personalities. Notably, John McLaren, former MLB manager, served as the manager of Team Eastern Europe.
The team's first and only game took place on June 1, 2025, against the national baseball team of Ukraine. The game was played as part of a broader community celebration involving dance, music, and cultural performances.
Legacy
[edit]It has never being Team Eastern Europe in the international sporting events until Baseball Team was form on June 1st 2025. The initiative served to spotlight the sport’s growth in the region and encouraged future collaborations and competitions. It also promoted cross-cultural connections between Eastern European communities in North America and abroad.
Inaugural Game
[edit]
- Date: June 1, 2025
- Location: Maimonides Park, Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Opponent: Team Ukraine
- Result: Loss, 2–3
The game was closely contested, with Team Ukraine securing a narrow 3–2 victory. The event drew local fans and members of the Eastern European diaspora, highlighting baseball’s emerging presence in the region.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Management and Staff
[edit]- Manager: John McLaren (Team Eastern Europe)
- Opposing Manager: Bobby Valentine (Team Ukraine)
Both McLaren and Valentine are former Major League Baseball managers and were brought in to elevate the event’s visibility and professionalism.
Roster Composition
[edit]Team Eastern Europe was reported to include players from 12 Eastern European countries, representing nations such as
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Romania
- Bulgaria
- Georgia
- Slovakia
- Ukraine (excluding those playing for the national team)
It showcased the rising talent and international reach of baseball in Eastern Europe.
Roster
[edit]| Country | First Name | Last Nmae | DOB | Throws | Bats | Position | Club |
| Finland | Nooa | Määttä | 05/21/2003 | R | R | RHP | Puumat BC |
| Latvia | Matiss | Tyree | 08/19/2009 | R | R | RHP/3B | Otsego High School |
| Latvia | Kristians | Levensteins | 2005 | R | R | 1B/OF | Bryan College |
| Lithuania | Dovydas | Neverauskas | 1/14/1993 | R | R | ||
| Lithuania | Dovydas | Raciunas | 05/20/2006 | L | R | Pitcher | Warner University |
| Poland | Dominic | Olech | 03/10/2000 | R | R | OF | Trinity College |
| Poland | Michael | Sosna | 02/15/2006 | R | R | RHP | College |
| Poland | Michael | Karpinski | 03/24/2003 | R | L | RHP | Sage College |
| Poland | Arthur | Kowada | 01/04/2001 | R | R | 1B | Unversity of Waterloo |
| Romania | Ivan | Razvan Petronel | 09/21/2004 | R | R | RHP/SS | Bonn, Germany |
| Estonia | Aleks Kris | Koppel | 10/30/2002 | R | R | RHP | Newman Jets team / Baseballclub Kiili Panthers Estonia |
| Czech Republic | Vojtech | Menšík | 05/24/1998 | R | R | IF | Cardion Hroši Brno |
| Slovakia | Martin | Gieci | 01/10/2003 | L | R | P | Hrosi Brno |
| Georgia | George | Popkhadze | 02/25/1975 | R | R | 2B/3B | |
| Bulgaria | Yoanis | Aleksandrov | 07/29/2004 | R | R | C/1B | |
| Manager | John | McLaren | |||||
| Coach | Jukka | Ropponen | |||||
| Coach | John | Dobrowski | |||||
| Coach | Paul | Bragel |
References
[edit]- ^ "Brooklyn Cyclones Host Eastern European Day Featuring Team Ukraine". WBSC Europe. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "Brooklyn Cyclones To Celebrate Eastern European Day on June 1". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "Bobby Valentine on international baseball, more | 05/30/2025". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "International Baseball: Eastern European All-Stars vs. the Team Ukraine". Razom. 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Network, David Polli-World Baseball (2025-06-06). "Ukraine Defeats Eastern European All-Stars in Brooklyn". World Baseball Network - Baseball without Borders. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ brooklyncyclones (2025-06-01). Eastern European Day at Maimonides Park. Retrieved 2025-06-23 – via YouTube.