Who are the stars of The Netherlands' WBC team?

Andrelton Simmons

The shortstop played for Chicago Cubs (2022), and he is a 4 times Golden Glove Award winner.

His stats are: Batting average: .263, Home runs: 70 and Runs batted in: 444

Jonathan Schoop

He plays as a Second Baseman for the Detroit Tigers, he was an All-Star in 2017.

His stats are Batting average: .255, Hits 1,066, Home runs: 174 and Runs batted in: 537

Wladimir Balentien

The outfielder/ Designated hitter played for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. He is 6 times NPB All-Star,  2 times Best Nine Award and 2020 Japan Series Champion.

His NPB stats are Batting average: .266, Hits: 1,001, Home runs: 301 and Runs batted in 794

Kenley Jansen

The pitcher played for Atlanta Braves. He is a 3 times All-Star and was a 2020 World Champion. He is a 2 times NL Reliever of the Year and 2 times NL saves leader.

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His stats are: Win-loss record: 42–28, Earned run average:2.46, Strikeouts: 1,107 and Saves: 391.

Xander Bogaerts

Bogaerts is the 4 times All-Star, he is part of the Boston Red Sox. He is 2 time World Champion, and the shortstop has also won the Silver Slugger Award 4 times.

His stats are: Batting average: .292, Hits: 1,410, Home runs: 156, and Runs batted in: 683.

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