Seven Baseball Players Sign Out of 2007 MLB International European Baseball Academy

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Six MLB clubs sign players from five European nations

09/06/2007 -- Through the close of the third annual MLB International European Baseball Academy on August 30th, seven Academy participants have signed professional contracts with six different MLB Organizations, it was announced today. The seven players, among the region's best baseball talent, hail from five countries across Europe, including three players from Germany and one each from Denmark, France, Italy and the Netherlands. To date, 18 MLBI European Baseball Academy graduates have signed professional contracts with MLB Clubs.

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2007 European Baseball Academy Participants Signed by MLB Organizations
Player Position Academy Year(s) Country Club
Donald Lutz Outfield 2006, '07 Germany Cincinnati Reds
Frédéric Hanvi Catcher 2006, '07 France Minnesota Twins
Jennel Hudson Pitcher 2007 Germany Boston Red Sox
Ludwig Glaser Third Base 2006, '07 Germany Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Dwayne Kemp Shortstop 2006, '07 Netherlands Chicago Cubs
Andrea Lucati Pitcher 2006, '07 Italy Houston Astros
Frederik Terkelsen Outfield 2006, '07 Denmark Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Source: MLB