Month: April 2017

You Need This Book!

You Need This Book!

Wayne Graczyk’s Japan Pro Ball Media Guide Those of you out there who follow Japanese baseball in English have probably heard the name Wayne Graczyk. And if you’ve heard his name, you’ve probably also heard about his tragic passing last Tuesday night / Wednesday morning. Here are a few interesting articles written as reactions to his…

Episode 58 – Keys to Pennant Contention

Episode 58 – Keys to Pennant Contention

T-Ray recaps the 6 games over the past week (3 @ Dragons, 3 @ Giants), chooses a player of the week, shares the latest team news, and then talks about what Hanshin needs to do in order to be in contention for the pennant at the end of 2017. How many wins do you think…

Katsuya Nomura – Thinking Baseball

Katsuya Nomura – Thinking Baseball

Having read only one Katsuya Nomura book prior to this one (and not liking it much), I picked this one up only because of the man’s reputation as a great thinking player and manager. His obnoxious octogenarian rants, I can do without. Well, this book contains a mix of wisdom, history, and crusty criticisms, but…

Toritani NPB’s 2nd Greatest Ironman Ever

Toritani NPB’s 2nd Greatest Ironman Ever

On Tuesday night, Hanshin Tigers third baseman Takashi Toritani tied his manager Tomoaki Kanemoto for the second longest consecutive games streak in NPB history with 1766. (The top spot is held by Hiroshima Carp legend Sachio Kinugasa, with 2215 games.) To celebrate the feat, Toritani went 0-for-4, striking out with a runner in scoring position…

Episode 57 – What to Do with Campbell?

Episode 57 – What to Do with Campbell?

T-Ray talks news, recaps the 5 games over the past week (2 @ BayStars, 3 vs. Carp), chooses a player of the week, and then talks about what Hanshin should do with import Eric Campbell. What’s your take on his fate with the team? Send us an e-mail (thehanshintigers@gmail.com) with your opinion. The show ends…