This article is a paraphrase of Japanese ones found here and here Hanshin Tigers outfielder Shintaro Yokota (22) revealed on September 3rd that he had a tumor in his brain, which had caused him to remain away from the team since mid-February. The young left-handed hitter has the physical tools to excel, and has…
The Hanshin Tigers announced on August 31st that they had successfully acquired the services of pitcher Luis Mendoza (33) from the Nippon Ham Fighters, who waived him late last week. Mendoza is a native of Mexico, and is in his fourth year in NPB. He will wear number 75, and is expected to step into…
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…
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…
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: …
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:…
Original article can be read here 元の記事はこちら Hanshin announced on December 2nd that New York Mets infielder Eric Campbell (29) has signed a contract with the team for 2017. The righty is 191 centimeters (6’3″) tall and weighs 98 kilograms (215 lbs). He will wear number 29. Campbell made his MLB debut in 2014, and this season…
Veteran Outfielder Reportedly to Earn ¥1.8 Billion over 4 Years The headline can be anagrammed “F.A.I.L.” but this acquisition should, at least for the immediate future, be seen as a successful endeavor. The day teams were free to negotiate with new free agents, Tomoaki Kanemoto jumped at the opportunity to meet with former Orix Buffaloes…
Hanshin announced on Sunday (11/20) that it has reached an agreement with former Boston Red Sox (AAA) reliever Roman Mendez (26) for the 2017 season. The Dominican righty is expected to compete for the role of closer next year. His fastball reaches 159 km/h (99 mph) and he also throws a slider and a changeup. He…
The obvious top choice for the draft appeared to be pitcher Seigi Tanaka (from Soka University). Five of the 12 clubs entered the draw: the Fighters, Hawks, Marines, Carp and Giants. In other words, the five teams that finished above .500 this season. Whether the other teams chickened out or had other obvious needs is…