Original Articles Here, Here and Here. Japan Times English Article Here The Hanshin Tigers announced on the 15th the promotion of farm manager Akihiro Yano (49) to managerial duties on the top squad. This came on the heels of Tomoaki Kanemoto‘s resignation announcement on the 11th. The two were teammates at Tohoku Fukushi University 30…
Original Article Can Be Seen Here 元の記事はこちら Expectations Always High for Giants and Tigers Hanshin Manager Kanemoto Press Conference Hanshin Tigers manager Tomoaki Kanemoto (50) stood before the press corps at the club office in Nishinomiya on October 11, where he announced he was resigning effective at season’s end. ***** When did you notify the…
The Hanshin Tigers announced on Tuesday that they would not be tendering a contract to infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka in 2019. The 34-year old started his career with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2003, attempted to play in the majors with the Minnesota Twins, after which he was picked up by the Tigers for the 2013…
“Ultra aggressive,” “never giving up,” and “making someone happy”: Yano’s secret to player development on the second squad I sat down with the Hanshin Tigers’ second squad manager Akihiro Yano (49), who in only his first year as manager has led his team to their first Western League victory in 8 years, to look back…
Some of you know that the first fielder that the Hanshin Tigers acquired after Randy Bass‘ release in 1988 (other than a half-season by Ruppert Jones) was none other than Cecil Fielder. (Yes, the man who went on to win two home run titles and three RBI titles in the majors with the Detroit Tigers….
Original Article Is Here 元の記事はこちら Talks of bringing back a ‘Lucky Zone’ to Koshien Stadium, Hanshin Tigers home ballpark, were revealed on the 10th. Various improvements to the ballpark were discussed at the Hanshin Electric Railway headquarters, and if the Lucky Zone is brought back, it will be the first time since it was taken…
After twenty years of professional baseball, including seven (2008-14) with the Hanshin Tigers, Hiroshima Carp first baseman Takahiro Arai announced his retirement effective at season’s end. Despite a diminished role with the soon-to-be three-time CL champion Carp, Arai is a beloved teammate and player to all. Those who know him personally attest to his humility,…
Dominican Slugger Donates for Disaster Relief Original Article is Here 元の記事はこちら Infielder Wilin Rosario has made a personal donation of one million yen as a token of his support for those affected by July’s heavy rains and flooding. Rosario’s donation will be added to funds collected by the Hanshin Tigers, the Hanshin Tigers Players’ Association,…
Source: Tospo In light of Shintaro Fujinami‘s recent struggles, particularly at Koshien Stadium (where he is winless since April 27, 2017), the Hanshin Tigers club has asked that fans tone down (or completely stop) their jeering of the young thin-skinned ace. Apparently, Fujinami has gone as far as to tell one of his friends that…
Original Interview in Spanish Can Be Seen Here Nishinomiya, Japan – We just got back from Koshien Stadium where we had the pleasure to talk to Dominican pitcher Marcos Mateo, who has played three seasons in Japan so far, and had the kindness of sharing with us about the latest facts of his career in…