Sources: Sanspo / Sponichi The Hanshin Tigers have a magic number of 1, and are well on their way to clinching their first pennant in 18 years. A win (or a Hiroshima Carp loss) tonight is all they need (though they have 15 games after this one, in case it does not work out). Given…
Source: Hanshin Tigers Official (for more pictures) On Saturday, August 5th, right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer had his opening press conference in Nishinomiya. ―How do you feel upon your arrival in Japan? I feel great. I’m really happy to be able to come to Japan in these circumstances. I want to get on the field and…
Source: Sanspo On July 19, the Hanshin Tigers announced that they have reached an agreement and signed right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer (30, from NY Yankees AAA) to a deal for the remainder of this year. He will wear number 98. He is expected to arrive in Japan in early August. Hanshin front office director Satoshi…
Source: Tigers Official ―How do you feel about becoming a member of the Hanshin Tigers? Brian Keller (BK): I’m super excited for the opportunity, and I’ve heard a lot of good things about the organization. I’m really excited. Jeremy Beasley (JB): I’m really excited. I’ve heard only good things. I’ve heard that the fans are…
Source: Tigers Official On January 28, 28-year-old outfielder Sheldon Neuse had his introductory press conference in Nishinomiya. Here is a partial transcript translated into English from the original. ―How does it feel to be a member of the Tigers? I’m very excited. I’m happy to be here. It’s a long trip to get here, and…
Source: Tigers Official Johan Mieses, a 27-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic, is the first of the overseas Hanshin Tigers to arrive in Japan. A press conference was held for him on the 27th in Nishinomiya. Here is a partial transcript. ーHow do you feel now that you’re a member of the Hanshin Tigers? I’m…
Sources: Daily Sports / Sponichi / Sanspo The greatest import in Hanshin Tigers history has at long last found his way into Japanese baseball’s hall of greatness. Randy Bass (68) played for the Hanshin Tigers from 1983 to 1988 and had an impact far beyond his six short years in Japan. Despite being on the…
Source: Sports Nippon Serious, sensitive, and unable to tell a lie. These are wonderful attributes for a human being, but they are not necessarily a good fit for baseball managers. Hanshin Tigers ex-manager Akihiro Yano says he very seldom got a proper night’s sleep during his four-year tenure at the helm. “I’ve always been a…
Source: MBS Official Site The Tigers boast what is arguably the most passionate fanbase in the world. There’s a foreigner who has found himself completely entranced in all that makes the Tigers attractive. How did he get interested in the Tigers? Why does he keep on rooting for them? We took a look at the…
Source: Nikkan Sports 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hanshin held a press conference for newly-hired manager Akinobu Okada (64) at a hotel in Osaka City on October 16. Next season will mark 15 seasons since he last wore a Tigers uniform. Here is a part of his press conference translated into English for your…