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- ↑ Rusignuolo, Michael. "Sportpark de Slotbosse Toren - Oosterhout Twins." Stadium Journey. July 20, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2020. https://stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/sportpark-de-slotbosse-toren-oosterhaut-twins/
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- ↑ https://twins-sc.com/japan-day/ Description of "Japan Day" from Oosterhout Twins' official site. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ↑ Keiji Uezono Player Stats. Baseball Reference. Retrieved May 1, 2021. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=uezono001kei
- ↑ van der Meijs, Charles. "Twins versterkt de Japanse connectie door deal met profclub Astro Planets." BN De Stem. April 15, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021. https://www.bndestem.nl/regiosport/twins-versterkt-de-japanse-connectie-door-deal-met-profclub-astro-planets~a727f296/ (in Dutch)
- ↑ Twins Oosterhout 2021 Roster. KNBSB Official Website. Retrieved May 1, 2021. https://stats.knbsbstats.nl/en/events/2021-hoofdklasse-honkbal/teams/3082
