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1 year

#nootani bromance on full display at @FIUBaseball ’s field.

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It's the big 5️⃣0️⃣ for Ichiro Suzuki!🎉Ichiro was the first Japanese non-pitcher to be signed by a MLB team. He was also the first Asian player to be inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame & soon will be the first in Cooperstown too. Cheers/kanpai to an absolute legend!

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Next Thursday 10/22 (Friday in Japan), we will be joined by former NPB stars Craig Brazell ( @cbraz67 ) and Scott Mathieson ( @mathieson_scott ) on #ChatterUp ! All are welcome to join! See our newsletter for more details and the remaining 2020 schedule:

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⭐GIVEAWAY TIME⭐ To celebrate almost hitting 2,000 followers, we're giving away a vintage hat of the current NPB Champion Hanshin Tigers from @ebbetsvintage ! To enter you must follow, like, and share. Winner will be announced when we hit 2,000!

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Being half-Asian myself, I loved that @JballAllen asked Sadaharu Oh about Lars Nootbar and Tommy Edman…and Oh’s answer!

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1 year

Huge congratulations to Randy Bass on earning induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame! The wait has been far too long. And he is joined by Yuji Koseki, who composed the #HanshinTIgers theme song "Rokko Oroshi" how perfect!

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3 years

Happy #JackieRobinsonDay to a true legend! Enjoy these photos of him from the Brooklyn Dodgers 1956 Japan Tour ⚾️🎉🇯🇵

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@JapanBall

10 months

THIS is what Japanese baseball is all about!

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@BaseballBrit

10 months

Watching baseball in Japan is paradise if you love a thunderous BUNT. Absolutely electrifying stuff for all ages here... 🔥

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2 years

Today we celebrate Ichiro Suzuki's 49th Birthday!🎉 In case you forgot how insane this legend's resume is: - 17x Golden Glove Award - 17x All-Star - 9x Batting Champ - 4x MVP - 2x stolen base leader - Set NPB and MLB single-season hits records What's your favorite Ichiro stat?

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1 year

The countdown is on! 🇯🇵 🎉 NPB's first foray into the suburban ballpark village concept is set to open in March 2023. Super-sleek Es Con Field Hokkaido is officially replacing the Sapporo Dome as home of the Fighters and we can't wait! Visit our site:

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Today we celebrate a BIG dual birthday.... Former teammates Willie Mays and Masanori "Mashi" Murakami a.k.a. the first Japanese player in the MLB! 🎉What's your favorite memory of these retired Giants? #JapanBall #BaseballHistory #WillieMays #MasanoriMashiMurakami

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3 years

We have confirmed a third former Yakult Swallows teammate for our #ChatterUp episode on Friday! @lastings85 will be joining us along with @HeyBarn and #AaronGuiel . Milledge also played for the Mets, Nationals, and White Sox too. Get excited!! ⚾️🎉 #JapanBall

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#OnThisDate last year, during the MLB lockout, Bryce Harper hinted at playing for Yomiuri Giants. How cool would that have been!?!? #JapanBall #MLBLockout #BryceHarper

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3 months

Lots of names you might recognize on this list! With NPB Spring Training underway in Okinawa and Miyazaki, here are the 2024 NPB import players.

NPB Import Players: Foreign Players Currently Playing in Japan

Latest news on foreign players in Japan like Trevor Bauer, 2020 NL Cy Young Award Winner. Updates on their performance.

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27 days

Thank you, Jackie.

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3 months

Today we officially kicked off our 2024 Okinawa Spring Training Tour! ✈️ Huge thanks to Solario Illustration Studio for creating our first-ever Okinawa Spring Training Tour souvenir tickets! Be sure to stay tuned and follow along on our socials for daily updates. #JapanBall

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@JapanBall

3 years

🎉 Giveaway Time! 🎉 We're giving away a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead to one lucky winner! To enter: 1. Follow @JapanBall 2. Retweet this tweet 3. Reply to this tweet with your favorite thing about Shohei! Giveaway ends 9/26/21 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be announced next week!

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Happy 29th Birthday Shohei Ohtani! 🎉 #ShoTime is constantly defying the stereotypes of Asians in popular culture & athletics w/ his world-class athleticism & physicality, Hollywood looks & smile, & magnetic personality! Cheers to many more great accomplishments to come! 👏

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Curious about the minor league and indy ball scene in Japan? @yakyucosmo broke down Japan's non-NPB baseball scene for us: .

What is Minor League Baseball in Japan Like?

An overview of Japanese minor-league baseball, which consists of NPB-affiliated farm, industrial, and independent teams.

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11 months

HBD Hideki Matsui! 🎉 Nicknamed "Godzilla", Matsui's career included 9 NPB All-Star Awards, 3 times as a Japan Series champion, 3 times Central League MVP, 2 MLB All-Star Awards, a World Series championship & World Series MVP. The photo is one of my prized baseball collectibles.

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@JapanBall

11 months

Make sure to follow @BaseballBrit as he uncovered the wonders of the Japanese baseball experience!

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@BaseballBrit

11 months

It's been 4 years since I drove across America learning about 🇺🇸 & MLB. Today, I fly to Japan to experience every ballpark in NPB. Do join me! 🇯🇵

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Japan Series Games 3-7: Tigers’ Drought Ends!

Japan Series Games 3-7: Tigers' Drought Ends!

Follow the Hanshin Tigers as they try to end a 38-year drought in the Japan Series. Could a second-inning RBI grounder from Seishiro Sakamoto lead to a championship?

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Today is #JackieRobinsonDay ! ⚾ This legend accomplished so much during his career. Check out the article, "Sayonara Jackie Robinson: How An American Hero Finished His Career In Japan," to learn more about Robinson's experience in Japan. #JapanBall

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2 years

For baseball traditionalists, the Japanese version of the game is a refreshing glimpse into baseball in its purist form. We agree with Ichiro that we hope Japan keeps the game a mental one and doesn't encourage robotic ballplayers like you often now see in the US! #IchiroSuzuki

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4 months

We look at why #RokiSasaki is next in line after Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and what the latest rumors are on when he takes his talents to MLB. Thank you @yakyucosmo for the excellent breakdown!

The Most Talented Pitcher in the World (Might) Come to MLB Soon

Is Roki Sasaki, 'The Monster of the Reiwa Era' set to become the next big pitcher in Major League Baseball? Find out the speculation surrounding his move and potential salary.

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2 years

We love seeing JapanBall swag out in the wild! 💥 👕 S/O to Anna DiTomasso ( @baseballbucket ) and Loreen and Bryan Makishima ( @makiwolf ) for representing JapanBall at the MLB All Star Game festivities in LA this past week. Looking good! #JapanBall #MLB #MLBAllStarGame

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Ever wonder why stud Japanese pitchers seem to always wear jersey number 18? Well, thanks to @yakyucosmo , now you know why! Learn all about it here: .

Number 18: The Ace Tradition in Japanese Baseball

Uncover the story behind the legendary Ace Number 18 in Japanese baseball. From Daisuke Matsuzaka to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, explore the history and significance of this jersey number.

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2 years

Congrats to the Yakult Swallows ( @swallowspr ) for being crowned 2021 Japan Series Champs! 🎉 This was one of the most exciting finals in NPB history with the Swallows beating the Orix Buffaloes in closely contested six game series. Get the full recap here from @thehanshintiger

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@JapanBall

3 years

Today marks four years without the legend, Wayne Graczyk. Graczyk covered Japanese baseball for over four decades and ultimately brought cultures together over the game we all love. Learn more about Graczyk's legacy here: #WayneGraczyk #JapanBall

Wayne Graczyk’s Role in Japanese Baseball for the Past 37 Years…

The newspaper article had seventeen errors. Seventeen. Factual errors, not typos. Wayne Graczyk counted them. And he remembers each one because those errors led

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2 years

Thank you to Matías Solario for updating this graphic! It has been changed to reflect the new name of the Seibu Lions stadium (Belluna Dome) and the new NipponHam Fighters' graphics. 10 days until NPB Opening Day! What're you most excited for? Let us know below! #NPB #JapanBall

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3 years

@PhaithfulFE @Jared_Carrabis @mKulpa18 She would have been GM ten years ago if she were a man

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3 years

Happy Birthday Tuffy Rhodes! 🎉 - 6 years in MLB - 13 years in NPB - All-time NPB home run leader among foreign-born players - Tied for 11th overall home runs in Japan (464) - First National League player to hit three home runs on opening day What a legend! ⚾💥

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Opening Day Starters; Season Previews

Get ready for NPB Opening Day 2024! Learn about the matchups and find out which teams are favored this season.

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1 year

In case you didn't know, we're partnering w/ @baseballbucket to put on an epic trip to the @RealGoldpanenrs Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska! 🏔️ The Goldpanners sent us this awesome package & we can't wait! Visit our site to get a sneak peak of what this trip is all about.

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2 years

Happy Birthday to 5x NPB All-Star @kyuji22fujikawa ! 🎉 To celebrate, we're giving away this Chicago Cubs bobble head to one lucky winner! Head over to our Instagram ( @japanballtravel ) to enter. Good luck! ⚾ #JapanBall #KyujiFujikawa #NPB #MLB

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Did you know that the #ChibaLotteMarines own the longest losing streak in NPB history, with 18 consecutive losses in 1998? Big thanks to @GaijinBaseball for writing this interesting piece for us!

Revisiting the Longest Losing Streak in NPB History

The NPB story of Bobby Valentine and the Chiba Lotte Marines' 1998 season transformation. Don't miss it!

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3 months

Excited to collaborate with with @gabelerman on this NPB travel guide!

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3 months

Excited to announce that I'm partnering with Shane at @JapanBall to create a #travel guide for fans of Japanese Baseball (and fans-to-be). Today I start writing, and later on I'll be recording the audiobook. Look for it early next offseason! #NPBeng #Japan #NPB

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Today we celebrate Yutaka Fukumoto's 76th birthday!🎁 One of the best baserunners to ever exist, Fukumoto practiced innovative strategies which made him NPB's Rickey Henderson. Learn more about his journey and accomplishments here: #JapanBall

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2 years

Not sure what’s most impressive - the perfect game -13 Ks in a row - combined age of the battery: 37 - another NPB article from a major American news outlet!

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3 years

JapanBaller Ian Raezer recently attended the Twins vs. Mariners game to cheer on Kenta Maeda for 2,000 career strikeouts. His sign translates, "Maeda 2,000 strikeouts congratulations!" Maeda appreciated it and signed his rookie card for Ian! #japanball #baseballworld

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Thank you Anna from @baseballbucket for this awesome Samurai Japan hat by @officialeague ! 🧢 Samurai Japan is the name of Japan’s national team and the words on the hat say “Strike!” #JapanBall #BaseballHat #SamuraiJapan

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2 years

It's #Shotime !💥 Happy 28th Birthday to the @angels two-way superstar, Shohei Ohtani! Ohtani has dominated the diamond for 10+ years, and perhaps the best is yet to come. Time to celebrate! #ShoheiOhtani #LosAngelesAngels

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3 years

Koshien Documentary Now Available for Streaming; meet with the director Ema Ryan Yamazaki ( @emaexplorations ) December 3!

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1 year

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Nippon Professional Baseball training camps open in upbeat mood

With the government classification of the coronavirus set to be relaxed from May 8, teams are moving to reopen some access to players and camps for fans.

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11 months

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the Japanese American baseball legend, Lenn Sakata! 🎂 Whether in Hawaii, Japan, Baltimore, or San Jose, he always feels at home in the dugout. Learn more about Sakata and his journey with baseball here: #JapanBall

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11 months

Hey @yakyucosmo , check out the shoutout! MLB Rumors: Cards interested in star NPB pitcher (via @mp2_pgh )

MLB Rumors: Solution to Cardinals pitching woes isn’t in MLB

MLB Rumors: The Cardinals have problems. Their team ERA ranks 25th in the majors so far this season. Changes must be made, but not one you would expect.

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2 years

Huge thanks to @baseballcosmo for contributing this piece on Munetaka Murakami's already-historic season. What a treat it's been to watch the best young power hitter in the world do his thing this year!

Munetaka Murakami’s March Towards History

Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugging third baseman Munetaka Murakami is having a historic season. We look at the numbers that make him so great.

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1 year

In case you missed it, check this rundown of top NPB players by @daitakegami : NPB To MLB: 7 Players To Watch -

7 Stars From Japan's NPB Who Could Jump To MLB

Who will be the next MLB stars to come from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball? MLB Trade Rumors profiles seven candidates. Click to read more.

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@JapanBall

1 year

The Strong Keep Getting Stronger

Explore the week's Nippon Professional Baseball highlights, from Trevor Bauer's tough outing with Yokohama DeNA Baystars to farm successes.

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3 years

Fun Fact: During the 7th inning of certain NPB games, fans will collectively release colored balloons. This is called the "Lucky Seven." ⚾️🎈 #JapanBall #TravelJapan #JapaneseBaseball #JapaneseTraditions

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3 years

#onthisdate in 1956, Reds outfielder Bobby Balcena became the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an MLB game. Let’s celebrate this under appreciated achievement!

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1 year

Huge thank to @yakyucosmo for his breakdown on Team Japan's 2023 roster, as announced so far!

2023 WBC: More Players Revealed for Stacked Samurai Japan Roster

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic roster is shaping out to be their strongest squad yet. We look at the first 21 players to be announced.

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Thank you to Rob Fitts and SABR for allowing me to contribute to this fascinating and informative new book! I wrote the chapter on the 2019 @Athletics and @Mariners series in Tokyo aka Ichiro’s farewell party.

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6 months

New from the #SABR Digital Library: Volume 2 of Nichibei Yakyu: US Tours of Japan (1960-2019), our series celebrating the 150th anniversary of Japanese baseball. Get your free e-book or save 50% off the purchase of a paperback edition at @whyilikebb

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3 years

All the Latest News From NPB

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3 years

We are proud to further our association with @sabr through the naming of Shane Barclay as Vice-Chair and @CoopDaley Secretary of the SABR Asian Baseball Committee! Check out the committee's most recent newsletter here:

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3 years

Joe Stanka would have turned 90 today! The pitcher from Oklahoma started w/ the White Sox in 1959 then continued on for the Nankai Hawks & Taiyo Whales in Japan from 1960-66. In 1964 he had 26 wins which earned him the league MVP award. What a stud! #baseballhistory

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S/O to Rob Fitts for sharing this awesome photo.👏 He's been in Japan working on his new book and couldn't pass up a photo op with the one and only Slyly, the mascot of the Hiroshima Carp! #JapanBall #NPB #HiroshimaCarp #Slyly

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11 months

Japanese baseball themed fun fact!

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The Great Kansai Derby, Games 1 & 2

The battle for Japanese professional baseball supremacy has begun! In this week's newsletter, get the scoop on the first two games, and more.

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4 years

All are welcome to join us on Zoom for our chat with trailblazing agent Don Nomura tomorrow!

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2 years

New 2022 Imports!

Discover the newly-signed import players for NPB teams: Andrew Suarez, A.J. Cole, Aaron Wilkerson, & Kyle Keller, and more.

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There is a common misconception that Japan doesn’t have minor-league baseball. This couldn’t be further from the truth! ⚾ Learn more from our article by @yakyucosmo here: #JapanBall #NPB #MinorLeagueBaseball #JapaneseBaseball

What is Minor League Baseball in Japan Like?

An overview of Japanese minor-league baseball, which consists of NPB-affiliated farm, industrial, and independent teams.

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2 years

NPB legends Warren Cromartie, Bobby Valentine, and Orestes Destrade are participating in autograph signings I'm helping spread the word on these unique opportunities. Prices start at $10 per autograph. Deadline is fast approaching! DM or comment for more info.

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@JapanBall

1 year

Well... it's already that time of year again! 🎉 ⚾ Who are you excited to watch this season? #JapanBall #BaseballSeason #NPB #MLB #SpringTraining

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Congrats to Shota Morishita ( #HanshinTigers ), Tomoya Noguchi ( #OrixBuffaloes ), & Tatsuya Taira ( #RakutenGoldenEagles ) for stellar performances at this year's "Fresh All-Star" Game! ⚾ #JapanBall #NPB #FreshAllStar

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1 year

Some fans claim that the WBC is "meaningless." Try tellin that to any of these players! Thanks to @MarkHJent for sharing the video.

The World Baseball Classic is MEMORABLE! Anything can happen when...

Take a look back at all the World Baseball Classics!Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/worldbaseballclassicFollow us elsewhere too:Twitter: h...

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Import Signings, Domestic Shuffling

Who are the new imports to Japan in 2024? Follow the signings, transactions & stats of National & American League stars. Discover the Orix Buffaloes' Andres Machado & more NPB Imports!

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3 years

Heads up! ⚾ We're doing a giveaway on Instagram for a copy of, "The Only Way Is The Steady Way: Essays on Baseball, Ichiro, and How We Watch the Game," by Andrew Forbes. Head over to our IG page to enter and check it out! Giveaway closes October 31 at 11:59pm PST. #JapanBall

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Happy New Year's Day a.k.a. Shōgatsu in Japan! 🇯🇵 The Japanese New Year celebration lasts from Jan 1-3 and is filled with ringing bells, delicious food, and unique decor. What are you looking forward to in 2022? #Shogatsu #NewYearsDay

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We're so thankful here at JapanBall for another crazy and wonderful year with all of you JapanBallers! Thank you for the support and we can't wait for 2022! 🎉 What was your highlight of 2021? #JapanBall #NYE

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#Throwback to September 16 1956 ➡️ Bobby Balcena debuted for the Reds becoming the first Asian American baseball player in MLB. 👏 #JapanBall #BobbyBalcena #BaseballHistory

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NPB Awards, Free Agent Signings

All the big winners from the 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball Awards - Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tomoya Mori, Yuma Tongu, and more. Keep reading and learn more!

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2 years

Could not have said it better myself! Check out Anna’s video below for our huge announcement - JapanBall is thrilled to partner with @BaseballBucket to put on a bucket list trip to Alaska for the @RealGoldpanners ’s annual Midnight Sun Game on summer solstice!!

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@BaseballBucket

2 years

Who wants to go on an epic baseball adventure with me and @JapanBall ? HUGE announcement below!

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1 year

Pretty awesome deal - lower bowl opening weekend tickets against Shohei Ohtani, and a Shintaro Fujinami Japanese jersey for $20!

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4 years

Thank you @thehanshintiger for this awesome summary of how to watch NPB from outside of Japan! This is much needed. If anyone has anything to add, please let us know and we will update the article.

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2 years

🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 We're giving away one stunning 11x14 metallic print of Hanshin Koshien Stadium (a $115 value!). Anyone who purchases an item from our online shop this month is entered to win! Giveaway ends on Tuesday 5/31/22 at 11:59 PM EST. Shop here:

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#TheOkinawaDozen ! A fantastic group to pioneer our 1st NPB Spring Training Tour. Thank you for trusting us. And thanks to guides Fuji, @thehanshintiger , and Taka⁩ for taking great care of our JapanBallers! Finally, congrats to Pam and ⁨Steve on induction into the JapanBall HOF!

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It's been amazing watching Seiya Suzuki dominate NPB for the last 8+ seasons, & his 2021 was perfect showcase for MLB teams. Check out this article (featuring JapanBall's Shane Barclay!) for a summation on what to expect from Japan's next great export:

The Japanese Mookie Betts? Seiya Suzuki could be MLB's next big star

Baseball’s free agent market is flush with talent, and there are a litany of big names who could switch teams in the coming months.

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4 months

Bulletin: What I'm grateful for, our massive carbon offset, big sales in our online shop (OHTANI!) Read here:

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2 years

If you're not following @BaseballBucket , then you should be! Anna does such a great job bringing the community of passionate baseball fans together. And she was nice enough to have me on the pod! Listen here:

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Thank you ⁦ @nytimes ⁩ for continuing to shine a light on the important issue of saving Jingu Stadium!

Looking to the Future, Japan Would Say Goodbye to Its Baseball Past (Published 2023)

A polarizing redevelopment plan would level Meiji Jingu, a stadium where Babe Ruth dominated and the novelist Haruki Murakami was inspired.

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4 years

Tip o' the cap! Hanshin pitching icon Kyuji Fujikawa calls it quits after 22 years

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Whenever I fly through ATL airport I check out this cool display of Dr. King’s personal items, including his baseball bat and ball. What a cool thing to peruse and appreciate on a layover! Have you seen it? #JapanBall #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJrDay

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Something to cheer for when I go to games in Oakland this year!

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藤浪晋太郎選手、アスレチックスにようこそ We've agreed to terms with RHP Shintaro Fujinami on a one-year contract for the 2023 season.

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If you're heading to a @Dodgers game soon, check out the historic Japanese stone lantern at the Top Deck! The 8 ft, 3,921 lb Kasuga-style stone lantern was presented to the Dodger organization by Japanese Hall-of-Famer & sports columnist Sotaro Suzuki. Have you seen this!?

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1 year

Opening Weekend Highlights

Get ready for NPB Opening Weekend! Check out all the action and excitement happening in Japan's professional baseball league this season.

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Rintaro Sasaki may be off the board, but that doesn't mean that there weren't plenty of players available with big upside. @yakyucosmo breaks down the 2023 NPB draft, doling out grades for each of the 12 NPB teams:

2023 NPB Draft Recap

With Rintaro Sasaki off the board, we examine and grade each of the 12 NPB teams' selections in the 2023 NPB draft.

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10% Down, 90% to Go!

Get the latest highlights from the first 10% of the NPB season. Find out which teams are making waves in the standings.

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How fitting that as #AAPI month began, @MLB announced two Asian players as AL & NL Rookies of the Month! 👏 @skwanzaa of the @cleguardians was born in California to a Chinese American father & Japanese American mother, & Seiya Suzuki of the @cubs was born & raised in Tokyo.

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I think Tigers fans are going to love this guy, right, @thehanshintiger ?

Mel Rojas Jr. Signs With NPB's Hanshin Tigers

Dec. 9: Rojas is guaranteed $5MM over his two years with Hanshin, reports Hector Gomez of Z Sports 101 in …

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Kim Ng on "Chatter Up!" Next Week! Koshien Episode on YouTube. See newsletter for details:

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Our 2022 NPB "Best Nine" - the best player at each position from this past season. There were some no-brainers and some tough calls - let us know which ones you disagree with! ⚾ Huge thanks to @baseballcosmo 's Yuri Karasawa for writing this article!

The Best NPB Player at Each Position in 2022

Many of these choices are almost impossible to make, but here is the best player at each position for the 2022 season.

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April 2023: The Highs and Lows of MLB’s Japanese Imports to Start the Season

Japanese MLB Players 2023 Preview: Meet the Eight Japanese MLB Imports

Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Kenta Maeda, and Yusei Kikuchi are back; Masataka Yoshida, Kodai Senga, and Shintaro Fujinami are newly arrived!

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Huge congratulations to Hideki Matsuyama for his victory at the Masters this past weekend! He made history for being the first Japanese man to ever win a major. ⛳️🎉 #Masters2021 #HidekiMatsuyama

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Check out our 2022 season preview of MLB's Japanese imports! Are you expecting any surprises from this crew?

Japanese MLB Players 2022 Season Preview: Ohtani, Suzuki, Darvish, Maeda, and More

Japanese players comprise some of MLB's biggest stars and most intriguing players. We preview the 2022 season for Japanese baseball imports.

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Working on an article outline here and need your help, please! We want to compare each #NPB team to an MLB team. Of course, the easy one is saying the Yomiuri Giants are like the Yankees. What are some other comps?

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Our 2023 NPB Calendars, made in conjunction with Ballpark Blueprints, are now available in our online shop! We have a very limited quantity and expect them to sell out, so get yours now!

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Did you know that Tokyo has amazing winter lights in December? It's a MUST see if you're in Japan at this time of year! The light illuminations span from multiple locations and are massive -- making for a very eye-pleasing experience. #JapanBall #Tokyo #ExploreJapan

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Our latest article from @yakyucosmo , on the struggles of the #YakultSwallows . What think you - are they as bad as their current play indicates, or are they due for a turnaround?

What's Wrong With the Yakult Swallows?

After a 5-0 start, they are now 12-27-2. Can Tokyo Yakult Swallows' recurring bottom-dwelling history be repeated in 2021?

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