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Obituary – Katsuya Nomura (1935-2020)

Obituary – Katsuya Nomura (1935-2020)

Baseball legend, ambassador, and one-time Hanshin Tigers manager Katsuya Nomura passed away on February 11 at the age of 84. The cause of death was listed as coronary artery disease. Nomura was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, and played for the Nankai Hawks (based in Osaka at the time) for much of his career…

Episode 110 – Early Depth Charts

Episode 110 – Early Depth Charts

Host T-Ray is joined by JD as they talk about the offseason – who’s gone and who’s new, the new team slogan, and what the team looks like from top to bottom heading into the 2020 season. Hanshin Tigers Depth Chart – 2020 Catcher Ryutaro Umeno Seishiro Sakamoto Fumihito Haraguchi Yuya Katayama First Base Justin…

Katsuya Nomura – Baseball Know-How

Katsuya Nomura – Baseball Know-How

While not really a Bible of baseball know-how or biographies, it definitely gave me a fuller idea of who has shaped the game and how. Most importantly, it has added to my respect and appreciation for one of the most influential men in the history of baseball in Japan. Good instructional booklet for a wannabe like me.

Edwards & Gunkel Meet the Press

Edwards & Gunkel Meet the Press

Sources: Nikkan Sports / Hochi Message from the translator: Keep in mind that these are not the exact words spoken by the guys. The press conference is not viewable by the public, so this is a translation of the Japanese translation of their words. New Hanshin import pitchers Jon Edwards (32, Indians) and Joe Gunkel…

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2020 Spring Training Information

2020 Spring Training Information

New decade, new hope! Akihiro Yano and the Hanshin Tigers will be opening camp in just over a week. The club has announced which players are going to be starting at which campground. Keep in mind, call-ups and send-downs are possible during the month… Anyhow, here is the basic schedule and squad divisions for this…