Every year we try to give H-TEN readers a slogan to spur them on to higher levels of fandom. H-TEN graphic designer Zorny has annually given us fresh, new, powerful looks based on the slogans that I (T-Ray) have chosen. Here are the four most recent seasons’ slogans and banners: And if you liked those,…
As you probably know by now, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. You may also know that H-TEN has had its share of slogans through the years. We wanted to make this year special with a slogan that matches how we fans feel about the team, but also shows that we have a part…
Normally, these reports are only available to those who have joined the Patreon family (which you are always welcome to do if you have not already). This offseason, though, they are available for the masses. The patrons already got a look at some advanced stats on the hitters just over a month ago. Here’s a…
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Thanks to Patreon, I am stretching my boundaries a little and incorporating language teaching into the repertoire. This first video is free for all, but future offerings might be limited to Patrons only! Don’t miss your chance at more instructional videos from your source of all things Hanshin Tigers, H-TEN!
Here’s a basic rundown of the free agency situation in NPB. For players to acquire the right to become domestic free agents, they must have served on a team’s top squad for at least seven years (if involved in a trade, the years from the previous team count). Then they must apply to the commissioners’ office…
Here are some simple definitions for the statistics you can find in weekly updates and player profiles. GP – Games Played (登板): Any time a pitcher makes an appearance on the mound and throws a pitch, he adds to his games played total. GS – Games Started (先発): When the pitcher is the first to appear on the…
Here are some simple definitions for the statistics you can find in weekly updates and player profiles. G – Games (試合): When a player makes an appearance (a) on the field as a defender, or (b) at the plate as a hitter or (c) on the bases as a pinch runner, he is counted as…