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Dutch Infielder Virginie Anneveld Signs with the Rebellion for 2015

February 4, 2015 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Pennsylvania Rebellion News Release


Washington, PA-February 4, 2015-The Pennsylvania Rebellion announced today the signing of Dutch National Team infielder and three-time European Champion, Virginie Anneveld to the 2015 Rebellion roster.

Anneveld has played as a third baseman under new Rebellion head coach and current Netherlands National Team Craig Montvidas for the past six years. She has played softball for the past 21 years (1994-present) and has appeared in 74 games with the Dutch National Team.

"It has been my pleasure to have had the opportunity of coaching Virginie the past six seasons with the Netherlands National Team. Besides being a great young lady, she is a very talented softball player as well. Virginie is a very solid third baseman with exceptional defensive skills," Montvidas said. "Offensively she is a contact hitter who thrives under pressure situations. Virginie is an excellent role model for the youth, and I'm sure the Rebellion fans will embrace her as one of their own."

The native of the Netherlands was selected to the Dutch National Team in 2009. Before appearing in the national spotlight, she spent a good portion of her career in the Dutch Major Leagues where she still plays; (Tex Tigers, 1994-2010; Sparks Haarlem, 2011-present). She has won four Hoofdklasse titles in the Netherlands and made her softball debut at the age of 15.

Anneveld has received numerous accolades for her athletic abilities, receiving the Best Hitter Award of the 2012 Dutch Major League, the MVP honor of the 2011 European Championship, and the Egbert van der Sluis Memorial Award in 2010 which is annually awarded to the Best National Team Player under 23.

The Rebellion opens its 2015 season against the Chicago Bandits at CONSOL Energy Park on Friday, May 29th. For more information on season ticket packages and/or general questions, call the team's front office at 724-250-9555 or visit www.pennsylvaniarebellion.com. You can also find the Rebellion on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PARebellion and follow them on Twitter @PARebellion.

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