For Daily’s article with pictures, click here The 2021 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. Round 1: Daichi Moriki – #20: Kenichi Nakata (2020-21) / Yasuhiko “Dump” Tsuji (1968-74) “I…
The news has been fairly plentiful in the past couple of weeks while I have been taking an extended break from the updates. We’ll stick to the basics here. First and foremost, the Tigers have decided not to renew the contracts of two foreigners: outfielder Jerry Sands and reliever Jon Edwards. Both joined the team…
There are a few very important bits of news that need your attention and awareness: The State of Emergency is expected to be called off on March 21, and soon thereafter, the foreign players who have not yet arrived in Japan will be permitted entry into the country. There will be strict regulations that limit…
Sources: Daily Sports / Sports Hochi Hanshin manager Akihiro Yano announced to the media on March 8 that he plans on using 9th-year right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami as the Opening Day starter. The original plan called for Yuki Nishi to get the nod for the second straight season, but asthmatic symptoms forced him to leave…
NPB has announced that this year’s spring training facilities in Okinawa, as well as Kyushu and the rest of Japan, will be completely off-limits to fans this year. Obviously, this is to reduce the risk of an outbreak of Covid-19 amongst fans, players, staff, and the residents of host cities and towns. This is what…
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….
Sources: Daily Sports / Daily Sports Hanshin announced the signing of former Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (35) on December 22nd. It is an estimated 2-year, $4-million deal. He will wear #14, which belonged to Atsushi Nohmi this past season. The lefty has 95 career wins between NPB and MLB, and says he hopes…
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…
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…
The Hanshin Tigers held their annual Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, December 5, in front of a remote audience that exceeded Koshien’s capacity. Many of the features were similar to what they do year in and year out, but there were a few things added, plus a few glaring omissions. First, the new slogan for…