Johnny Balentina

Summary

Randolph Benito ("Johnny") Balentina (born August 8, 1971 in Willemstad, Curaçao) is a Dutch baseball player, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for the Netherlands, starting in 1996 (Atlanta, Georgia). Twice he finished in sixth place (1996 and 2004), once in fifth place (2000).

Johnny Balentina
Catcher
Born: (1971-08-08) August 8, 1971 (age 52)
Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men’s Baseball
Representing  Netherlands
European Baseball Championship
Gold medal – first place 1993 Sweden National team
Gold medal – first place 1995 Netherlands National team
Silver medal – second place 1997 France National team
Gold medal – first place 1999 Italy National team
Gold medal – first place 2001 Germany National team
Gold medal – first place 2007 Spain National team

References edit

  • (in Dutch) Dutch Olympic Committee
  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)