Month: December 2020

Twenty Memories of 2020

Twenty Memories of 2020

It’s been a year, hasn’t it? Without getting into too many details about any of these stories (which have been discussed on the podcast, in the TTT sessions, and in other articles we’ve written), here are the 20 things that defined this year for your Hanshin Tigers. 20. Fourth-string catcher Kenya Nagasaka started his season…

Mel Rojas Jr Signs With Hanshin!

Mel Rojas Jr Signs With Hanshin!

Sources: Daily / Sanspo The Hanshin Tigers announced on the 25th that they had reached an agreement with outfielder Mel Rojas Jr (30) for the 2021 season. The contract is reportedly worth $5-million over two seasons. He will wear #24 and could potentially bat third in the lineup, ahead of Yusuke Ohyama and Jerry Sands….

Former Tiger Imports: Justin Bour

Former Tiger Imports: Justin Bour

Name (Japanese): ジャスティン・ボーア Date of Birth: May 28, 1988 Hometown: Washington, DC Family Status: Married, one son Position: First Base Height: 193 cm (6’4″) Weight: 122 kg (268 lbs) Threw/Batted: Right/Left Wore #: 41 Originally Drafted by: Chicago Cubs, 2009 (Round 25) Signed With Tigers on: December 14, 2019 Top Squad Debut on: June 19,…

Four Imports Signed Back Up for 2021!

Four Imports Signed Back Up for 2021!

Source: Hanshin Tigers Official The Hanshin Tigers announced on Monday that they are bringing back outfielder Jerry Sands, pitchers Jon Edwards and Joe Gunkel, plus infielder Jefry Marte, for the 2021 season. Yet to be announced, but assumed to be done deals are contracts with 2020 closer Robert Suarez, KBO MVP Mel Rojas Jr, KBO…

Former Tiger Imports: Onelki Garcia

Former Tiger Imports: Onelki Garcia

Name (Japanese): オネルキ・ガルシア Date of Birth: August 2, 1989 Hometown: Guantanamo, Cuba Family Status: Married, two daughters Height: 190 cm (6’3″) Weight: 104 kg (229 lbs) Threw/Batted: Left/Left Wore #: 77 Warm-Up Song: Foorin – Paprika Originally drafted by: Los Angeles Dodgers, 2012 (Round 3) NPB Debut on: April 4, 2018, Dragons vs. Giants (6 IP 2 H 5 BB 1…

Former Tiger Imports: Yen-Ching Lu

Former Tiger Imports: Yen-Ching Lu

Name (Japanese): 呂 彦青 Name (Chinese): 呂 彥青 Date of Birth: March 10, 1996 Hometown: Kaohsiung, Taiwan High School: National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport  Family Status: Single Position: Starting Pitcher Height: 178 cm (5’10”) Weight: 72 kg (159 lbs) Throws/Bats: Left/Left Wore #: 26 Signed With Tigers on: November 6, 2017 Left the…

2020 Cohort Get Their Digits

2020 Cohort Get Their Digits

The new draft picks got their new uniforms today. Below is the list of new numbers given out, the most recent and most famous players to have worn the number, and comments from the players. 1. Teruaki Sato – IF/OF #8 — Kosuke Fukudome (2013-20); Kazuhiro Yamauchi (1964-67) “I’m glad to be part of a…