Host T-Ray sat down with James McKnight, author of Yellow & Black Fever (English and Japanese versions available!) and Bad Foreigner. We discuss the book, some of the more intriguing characters, his encounter with former Hanshin great George Arias, and so much more! Recorded on: November 12, 2022 Become a Patron and receive rewards! patreon.com/thehanshintigers…
From our Daily Sports Online column / デイリースポーツの連載コラムから It feels good to welcome two new foreign hitters to the Hanshin Tigers in 2023. Yohan Mieses and Sheldon Neuse, we wish you all the best! We should also tell you about the team’s track record with foreign hitters in the past two decades, in case you…
2022 was the Year of the Tiger, and was supposed to be our year to win the pennant. As you surely know by now, that did not happen. But that does not mean it was not a year to remember! There was a lot to rejoice (and lament) over during the past 365 days. Here’s…
Name (Japanese): ジェフリー・マルテ Date of Birth: June 21, 1991 Hometown: La Romana, Dominican Republic Family Status: Married, two daughters, one son Positions: First Base, Third Base Height: 185 cm (6’1″) Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Wore #: 31 Originally Signed By: New York Mets, 2007 (International Free Agent) Signed with Tigers on: December…
Hosts T-Ray welcomes the owner of JapanBall, Shane Barclay, to the show to chat about NPB, his history as a fan of Japanese baseball, his involvement with MLB, taking over JapanBall, and a whole lot more! If you are interested in knowing more about JapanBall and the tours, be sure to click on any (or…
Name (Japanese): ジョー・ガンケル Date of Birth: December 30, 1991 Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida University: West Chester University (Pennsylvania) Family Status: Married, one daughter Position: Pitcher Height: 196 cm (6’5″) Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Right Wore #: 49 Originally drafted by: Boston Red Sox, 2013 (Round 18) Top Squad Debut on: June 24, 2020 @…
Source: Hanshin Official On December 13, the Hanshin Tigers announced the signing of 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley to a one-year contract for 2023, estimated to be worth ¥110 million ($800,000). He had this to say: “I’m very thankful for this chance to play in Japan and honored to be a member of the Hanshin…
Name (Japanese): メル・ロハス・ジュニア Date of Birth: May 24, 1990 Hometown (?): Indianapolis, Indiana, USA High School: Somewhere in Mt. Carmel (Illinois) University: Wabash College (Illinois) Family Status: Married, one son, one daughter Position: Outfield Height: 189 cm (6’3″) Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Switch Wore #: 24 Originally drafted by: Pittsburgh Pirates, 2010 (Round 3) Top Squad Debut on:…
The 2022 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. (Source: Tigers Official) Round 1: OF Shota Morishita – #1: Takashi Toritani (2004-19) / Toritani, Tom O’Malley (1991-94) “My goal in my…
Name (Japanese): ラウル・アルカンタラ Date of Birth: December 4, 1992 Hometown: Barahona, Dominican Republic High School: Liceo Emabal Anguel (?) Family Status: Married, 3 sons Height: 193 cm (6’4″) Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Position: Pitcher Wore #: 44 Originally signed by: Boston Red Sox, 2009 MLB Experience with: Oakland Athletics (2016-17) KBO Teams: KT…