Hiroshima Toyo Carp Announces Acquisition of Taylor Hearn and Thomas Hatch
Hiroshima Toyo Carp Acquires Two Pitchers, Taylor Hearn and Thomas Hatch On the 4th, Hiroshima Toyo Carp made a significant announcement about the addition of two talented pitchers to their roster. Left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn and right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch have officially joined the team, bringing their impressive skills and experience to the table. Contract […]
The American Dream and the Japanese Baseball Legend: Yutaka Ohno and the Angels
Yutaka Ohno: Invited by Angels in late 1993 In late 1993, Yutaka Ohno, a former pitcher for the Hiroshima Carp, received an invitation from the Angels, becoming a potential candidate to join the team in 1994. This marked a significant moment as Ohno played a pivotal role in the Hiroshima league championship and continued to […]
The Uncertain Future of Hiroshima’s Team Control: Only 2 Positions Left Depending on Nishikawa and His Assistants
Hiroshima Baseball Team: New Challenges and Uncertainties Following the draft meeting and the second notification period, the Hiroshima baseball team finds itself in a unique position. With the fewest departures among the 12 teams, the team currently has 68 players under control, the largest number among the teams. However, their future remains uncertain, hinged on […]
Hiroshima’s 2017 Draft Picks: Six Players No Longer with the Team
Hiroshima Loses Six Out of Nine Players from the 2017 Draft Hiroshima Baseball Club recently announced that pitcher Reiki Fujii, their second pick in the 2017 developmental draft, will not be signing a contract for the upcoming season. Despite being registered as a restricted player in 2020, Fujii did not have the chance to make […]
Hiroshima Manager Arai’s Explosive Act: Greeting No. 1 Draft Pick Before Draft Meeting Ended
Manager Arai’s Unconventional Approach to Welcoming First Pick Tsunehiro Hiroshima’s manager, Takahiro Arai, made headlines with his unexpected and enthusiastic greeting for pitcher Hayato Tsunehiro, who was selected as the team’s number one pick in the recently held 2023 Professional Baseball Conference Draft. Arai’s act of excitement took place only 15 minutes after Tsunehiro’s selection, […]
Former Hiroshima Player Xavier Batista Makes a Comeback in Mexico: Can He Regain His Brilliance?
Former Hiroshima Player Batista Finds New Opportunity in Mexico Once a promising outfielder for Hiroshima, Xavier Batista now faces the challenges of rebuilding his career. In his three-year tenure from 2017, Batista showcased his talent with an impressive record of 62 home runs. However, his contract was terminated in 2019 due to a drug violation. […]
Aoyama University’s Nakajima Drafted 6th by Rakuten: Behind the Scenes of Director Arai’s Greeting
Rakuten Selects Aoyama University’s Nakajima as 6th Pick in Draft Hiroshima manager Takahiro Arai took a surprising approach during an interview when he extended his heartfelt congratulations to Daisuke Nakajima, an outfielder from Aoyama University, who was recently drafted by Rakuten as the 6th pick. This unexpected display of sportsmanship occurred on the same day […]
Defensive Errors Cost Hiroshima in Central League Climax Series: Analysis and Player Insights
Mistakes in Game 1 and 2 Cost Hiroshima in Climax Series Hiroshima suffered costly defensive errors in both Game 1 and Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series. In the first game, 22-year-old Yuya Nirasawa missed a ground ball on a potential double play, allowing the opposing team to take the lead. The young […]
Seiya Suzuki Surprises Fans with Batsman Appearance During First Pitch Ceremony at Mazda Stadium
Surprise Appearance by Seiya Suzuki as Batsman Captivates Mazda Stadium Hiroshima Braves a Victory in Climax Series Rematch Against DeNA In a thrilling rematch at Mazda Stadium on the 15th, Hiroshima emerged victorious with a 4-2 win against DeNA in the first leg of the Climax Series (CS). This triumph marked their second consecutive victory, […]
Heroic Comeback: Hiroshima Ties the Score in the 8th Inning and Advances in Central League Climax Series
Hiroshima Equalizes the Score in the 8th Inning with Strategic Moves In an intense match between Hiroshima and DeNA at Mazda Stadium on the 14th, Hiroshima managed to secure a 3-2 victory in the 11th inning, placing them one step closer to the final stage of the Central League Climax Series (CS). The pivotal moment […]
