MVP Munetaka Murakami
Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami (21) inscribed his name in the history of baseball. He won the league’s MVP where at the age of 21, he… Read More »MVP Munetaka Murakami
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MOnster of Heisei era officially retires
Daisuke Matsuzaka, aka “The monster of Heisei era” stepped on the mound for the last time in his professional career. His last at mound ended… Read More »MOnster of Heisei era officially retires
MUNETAKA MURAKAMI becomes the youngest player to REACH 100TH HR
On Sept 19th, Munetaka Murakami of Tokyo Yakult Swallows, hit his 35th solo home run of the season against Hiroshima at Jingu Baseball Stadium, reaching… Read More »MUNETAKA MURAKAMI becomes the youngest player to REACH 100TH HR
Nippon Ham address Sho Nakata’s trade for the first time.
On the 31st, Nippon Ham Fighter’s team president Koji Kawamura noted on the official website: “I am deeply sorry for the disappointment that I have… Read More »Nippon Ham address Sho Nakata’s trade for the first time.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo heading to Pirates.
Tsutsugo was released from the Rays back was designated for assignment in May when the Dodgers picked him up. Since then, he experienced minor injury… Read More »Yoshitomo Tsutsugo heading to Pirates.
Yakult Swallows now in 2nd place with the help from Murakami’s 2-Run HR
Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami blasted 2 run homerun and his 22nd HR of the season. He is now leading the leading in HR by 3… Read More »Yakult Swallows now in 2nd place with the help from Murakami’s 2-Run HR
Samurai Japan has been selected
On 16th in Japan, Manager Atsunori Inaba announced is his 24-man roster for Summer Olympics. 5 players were elected from Hiroshima Caprs which was the… Read More »Samurai Japan has been selected
NPB Players Association reveals the league’s average pay.
The Japan Professional Baseball Players Association announced the results of the annual salary survey for this season (730 players, excluding foreign players). For 2nd year… Read More »NPB Players Association reveals the league’s average pay.
Shun YAmaguchi return to yomiuri giants
On the 10th in Japan time, the Yomiuri Giants announced that they had agreed to sign a free-agent pitcher, Shun Yamaguchi, from AAA Sacramento, a… Read More »Shun YAmaguchi return to yomiuri giants
Shun Yamaguchi returning home in mid-season.
San Francisco Giants affiliate 3A pitcher Shun Yamaguchi will go back to Japan in mid-season. He posted a message to fans on his Instagram on… Read More »Shun Yamaguchi returning home in mid-season.