Hanshin signed Solarte to a deal on July 7 that was meant to last through the end of 2019 and possibly beyond… he packed up his belongings and left the country on September 9. (Believe it or not, lots happened in between!)
The 2019 draft picks got their new uniforms today. Below is the list of new numbers given out, as well as the most recent and most famous players to have worn the numbers.
Manager Akihiro Yano entered the 2019 NPB Draft with promises of surprises as well as a good feeling that he would pull the winning ballot. Before the draft, the Tigers cut one catcher, two infielders and two pitchers. They also lost two pitchers to retirement. In case you’re interested, here’s a look at the post-draft…
In a recent podcast episode, we talked about the man, the legend, Takashi Toritani, who was the first one given his ticket to get out of the Hanshin Tigers organization this offseason. We also pontificated who might also be on that same flight when it is scheduled to depart at the start of December. Here…
The Hanshin Tigers have a long history of odd happenings with import talent: Gene Bacque finds himself in a brawl, breaks his thumb while punching a Giants’ coach, gets released at season’s end. Mike Greenwell plays all of seven games (at a ¥350-million price tag), fractures a bone after fouling a pitch off his own…
I had no idea that I would get this interested in the Hanshin Tigers until I encountered this legendary pitcher online four years ago. His (our) story is here.
Infielder Yangervis Solarte (32) arrived in Japan on Sunday, and met with club officials and the press on Monday for his official introduction to the public. Here is a loose translation of his Q & A.
Look no further for inspiration, folks. Cancer survivor Fumihito Haraguchi provides you with an encouraging story of determination, humility, and hope.
I was planning to steer clear of all the Heisei-Reiwa hype, but the Japan Era-Records Klerical Service (JERKS) are making me post something. Here is your all-Heisei Hanshin Tigers squad, as chosen by the fans!
Newsflash: Yusuke Ohyama is slumping and it’s costing the team chances at winning several of their eight losses so far. Here’s a detailed look at his performance through 13 games in 2019.