Original article can be seen here 元の記事はこちら Inoue’s Thoughts on Solving the Weak Bats—“Put the Right Man in the Right Situation to Improve Scoring” The man who has been tasked with improving the anemic hitting exhibited this season, top squad Batting Coach Kazuki Inoue (age 48), responded to our (Sanspo’s) interview request. His mantra is to…
Sources: Nikkan / Sponichi / Sponichi Annex / Daily With a thankful heart and no regrets, Hanshin outfielder Shintaro Yokota (24) will end his career at season’s end. He held a press conference on September 22nd at the team’s office in Nishinomiya, falling short in his attempt to come back from brain tumors. He was…
Source: Daily Sports A press conference was held for Randy Messenger to make his retirement official. Here is much of the Q & A. As he approached the podium, he looked at the media and said (in Japanese): OK, sayonara. Good work here today, people! I’m Randy Messenger, #54 for the Hanshin Tigers. This is…
So long, Big Mess! Hanshin announced on the 13th that pitcher Randy Messenger (38) would be retiring at the end of this season. The man himself made the request with the team that same day, and they accepted. He struggled this season, his 10th in Japan, starting 13 games and winning three, losing seven and posting a 4.69 ERA. He injured his right shoulder in July and was on the farm but could not get desirable results in his starts during the past month, and made the decision to end his career. The plan is to have a press conference in the days to come.
Sources: The Wedge / The Page / Gendai First, the story as told by most media here. Yangervis Solarte was signed in early July to breathe some life into this wilting Hanshin Tigers hitting lineup. After an impossibly strong start to his time here, his defensive lapses and slump at the plate warranted a farming…
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.
This article comes straight from Daily Sports, not H-TEN! It looks at some dubious records the Tigers are setting and/or are about to set. WARNING: Not for the faint of heart!
Pierce Johnson is expected to be a part of the winning formula with the Hanshin Tigers this season. The righty, who was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cubs in 2012, has yet to surrender a single run in exhibition play, exceeding everyone’s expectations. Both he and his wife are Japanophiles, and are enjoying their experience in Japan so far. PJ said he is looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Here’s what else we learned about him.
Hanshin Railways held a “Scoreboard Introduction Ceremony” on March 4th, showing off the revamped scoreboard at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Read more about it here.