Standings
| Pos. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands |
| 2 |  Italy |
| 3 |  Spain |
| 4 |  Belgium |
| 5 |  Sweden |
| 6 |  France |
The 1973 European Baseball Championship was held in the Netherlands and was won by the Netherlands for the third time in a row. Italy finished as runner-up.
| Pos. | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands |
| 2 | Italy |
| 3 | Spain |
| 4 | Belgium |
| 5 | Sweden |
| 6 | France |
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