 Van Kampen struggled in the 2008 European Cup in Grosseto as the worst pitcher on Kinheim, which won the title.He nearly blew a 4-0 lead against the Marlins Puerto Cruz in the opener, giving up 3 runs.Against Montepaschi Grosseto in the Gold Medal game, he gave up a run in the 10th but got reprieve when Kinheim rallied to win.