It’s been a year, hasn’t it? Without getting into too many details about any of these stories (which have been discussed on the podcast, in the TTT sessions, and in other articles we’ve written), here are the 20 things that defined this year for your Hanshin Tigers. 20. Fourth-string catcher Kenya Nagasaka started his season…
Sources: Daily / Sanspo The Hanshin Tigers announced on the 25th that they had reached an agreement with outfielder Mel Rojas Jr (30) for the 2021 season. The contract is reportedly worth $5-million over two seasons. He will wear #24 and could potentially bat third in the lineup, ahead of Yusuke Ohyama and Jerry Sands….
Name (Japanese): ジャスティン・ボーア Date of Birth: May 28, 1988 Hometown: Washington, DC Family Status: Married, one son Position: First Base Height: 193 cm (6’4″) Weight: 122 kg (268 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Left Wore #: 41 Originally Drafted by: Chicago Cubs, 2009 (Round 25) Signed With Tigers on: December 14, 2019 Top Squad Debut on: June 19,…
Sources: Daily Sports / Daily Sports Hanshin announced the signing of former Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (35) on December 22nd. It is an estimated 2-year, $4-million deal. He will wear #14, which belonged to Atsushi Nohmi this past season. The lefty has 95 career wins between NPB and MLB, and says he hopes…
Source: Hanshin Tigers Official The Hanshin Tigers announced on Monday that they are bringing back outfielder Jerry Sands, pitchers Jon Edwards and Joe Gunkel, plus infielder Jefry Marte, for the 2021 season. Yet to be announced, but assumed to be done deals are contracts with 2020 closer Robert Suarez, KBO MVP Mel Rojas Jr, KBO…
Name (Japanese): オネルキ・ガルシア Date of Birth: August 2, 1989 Hometown: Guantanamo, Cuba Family Status: Married, two daughters Height: 190 cm (6’3″) Weight: 104 kg (229 lbs) Threw/Batted: Left/Left Wore #: 77 Warm-Up Song: Foorin – Paprika Originally drafted by: Los Angeles Dodgers, 2012 (Round 3) NPB Debut on: April 4, 2018, Dragons vs. Giants (6 IP 2 H 5 BB 1…
Name (Japanese): 呂 彦青 Name (Chinese): 呂 彥青 Date of Birth: March 10, 1996 Hometown: Kaohsiung, Taiwan High School: National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport Family Status: Single Position: Starting Pitcher Height: 178 cm (5’10”) Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs) Throws/Bats: Left/Left Wore #: 26 Signed With Tigers on: November 6, 2017 Left the…
The new draft picks got their new uniforms today. Below is the list of new numbers given out, the most recent and most famous players to have worn the number, and comments from the players. 1. Teruaki Sato – IF/OF #8 — Kosuke Fukudome (2013-20); Kazuhiro Yamauchi (1964-67) “I’m glad to be part of a…
The Hanshin Tigers held their annual Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, December 5, in front of a remote audience that exceeded Koshien’s capacity. Many of the features were similar to what they do year in and year out, but there were a few things added, plus a few glaring omissions. First, the new slogan for…