I have a few general rules about baseball books I read, especially when it pertains to players: If possible, nothing from while they are still playing. (I have read Tomoaki Kanemoto‘s books and also Tsuyoshi Nishioka‘s book, but I purposely ignored Takashi Toritani‘s.) I want to read the first one they put out after their…
Before the dawn of a new decade of Hanshin Tigers baseball, we rank the last ten renditions of the team – not based on win percentage or finish in the standings, but on how they felt as a fan. Your comments and interpretations of the 2010s is welcome in the comments!
Rafael Dolis spent four solid seasons with the Tigers and has more saves than any other import player in team history. Unfortunately, that was not enough for the team to sign him on any longer.
Name (Japanese): 呉 昇桓 （also オスンファン） Name (Korean): 오승환 Date of Birth: July 15, 1982 Position: Relief Pitcher Height: 178 cm (5’10”) Weight: 92 kg (203 lb) Throws/Bats: Right/Right Wears #: 22 Originally drafted by: Samsung Lions, 2005 (Round 2, 12th overall) Joined the Tigers in: 2013 offseason Left the Tigers in: 2015 – signed with St. Louis…
According to several sources, departed Hanshin Tigers closer Seung-hwan Oh (33) has agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League. Terms have not been disclosed yet, and the deal will be made official once he clears his medical test. We wish Oh all the best in the majors. Though he…
The Hanshin Tigers have signed Marcos Mateo (31) to a one-year,¥75-million deal, Sanspo.com reported on Thursday. The Dominican, who played for the Padres last season, boasts a 158 km/h fastball and a perfect 0.00 ERA in the Dominican Winter League this offseason. He will wear #38 and is considered a prime candidate to take over…
So it appears our closer of the past two years, Seung-hwan Oh, is cleared of allegedly gambling overseas. He will pay a fine and move on. I suppose this means he is eligible to play in Korea, Japan or overseas in 2016. To which I say, “Good for him. Just stay out of our backyard!”…
Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about player salaries (see table below), new acquisitions in the past month, and the Seung-hwan Oh gambling scandal. Also a look ahead at what’s in store for 2016, including a Hanshin Tigers Fantasy Baseball League. Opening song – 君は君だけ: Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song – 夕焼け: Yuuyake (Aki Bubeck –…
Original article can be seen here 元の記事はこちら Hanshin officially signed Dominican pitcher Marcos Mateo (31), formerly of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball, as a candidate to be the team’s new closer next season, to a contract on the 14th. According to a team representative, the main terms of the contract have been agreed…
Original article can be seen here 元の記事はこちら Hanshin disclosed on the 12th that they are aiming to sign two foreign pitchers as candidates for the closer position. At the top of the list are San Diego Padres free agent Marcos Mateo (31), followed by Deunte Heath (30) of the Hiroshima Carp, Maikel Cleto (26) of the Chicago…