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The Importance of Imports

The Importance of Imports

As Hanshin got close to reaching a deal with free agent Yoshio Itoi, it had some important decisions to make. First, would he play center field, or right? One big idea that had been floating around since practice sessions in September was that incumbent right fielder Kosuke Fukudome could play first base, making room for…

Former Tiger Imports: Rafael Dolis

Full Name: Rafael Jose Dolis Name (Japanese): ラファエル・ドリス Date of Birth: January 10, 1988 Hometown: La Romana, Dominican Republic Height: 195 cm (6’5″) Weight: 109 kg (240 lb) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Wore #: 98 Walk-Up Song: El Mayor Clasico – De Vitrina Originally drafted by: Undrafted (2004 – Amateur Free Agent w/ Chicago Cubs) Joined the Tigers’ roster in: 2016…

Taiwan Winter League 2016 – Three Tigers Shine

Action at the Taiwan Winter League has come to an end, and the five Hanshin players who went down there to work on their stuff have returned to Japan. The results for some players were great, while for others it was not so encouraging. Check the stats below for all the figures you need: Name…

Former Tiger Imports: Mauro Gomez

Name: Mauro Alexis Gomez Name (Japanese): マウロ・ゴメス Date of Birth: September 7, 1984 Position: First Base Height: 188 cm (6’2″) Weight: 104 kg (229 lb) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Wore #: 5 Originally signed by: Texas Rangers, 2003 (International Free Agent) Joined the Tigers on: November 22, 2013 Released by Tigers on: November 15, 2016 Walk-up Song: Messiah – Commas…

Former Tiger Imports: Matt Hague

Name: Matthew Donald Hague Name (Japanese): マット・ヘイグ Date of Birth: August 20, 1985 Position: Third Base Height: 191 cm (6’3″) Weight: 102 kg (225 lb) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Wore #: 36 Originally signed by: Pittsburgh Pirates, 2008 (Round 9) Joined the Tigers on: November 30, 2015 Released by the Tigers on: November 17, 2016 Walk-up Song: Drake – Big Team Cheer Song: …

Former Tiger Imports: Cody Satterwhite

  Full Name: Cody Allen Satterwhite Name (Japanese): コーディ・サターホワイト Date of Birth: January 27, 1987 Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi, USA University: University of Mississippi Family Status: Married, 1 Daughter Height: 193 cm (6’4″) Weight: 107 kg (236 lb) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Position: Pitcher Wore #: 75 Walk-Up Song: Unknown Originally drafted by: Detroit Tigers, 2008 (Round 2) Joined the Tigers’ roster in: 2016 Career Stats:…