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Hanshin’s Masaki Oikawa Dominates Pitching with 33 Appearances and Top Score on the Team

Hanshin’s Masaki Oikawa Tops Team with Impressive Performance on the Mound Hanshin’s left-handed pitcher, Masaki Oikawa, has been turning heads with his exceptional performance this season. Oikawa, a fourth-year player, has solidified his position as one of the team’s most talented pitchers. The Japanese national baseball team, known as “SAMURAI JAPAN,” recently announced their roster […]

Koji Noda’s Journey: From Injury to Redemption in the 1992 Season

Koji Noda’s Departure from Hanshin Second Team is Painful Blow In a shocking turn of events, Koji Noda, the talented pitcher for Hanshin’s second team, has been forced to step down due to a debilitating right elbow injury. The decision was announced by none other than manager Katsuhiro Nakamura, who reportedly sent a heartfelt letter […]

The Impact of Kiyoshi Oishi’s Training on Koji Noda: From Resistance to Success

Former Hanshin Pitcher Koji Noda’s Success Attributed to Mentor Kiyoshi Oishi Koji Noda, a renowned baseball commentator and former pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers and Orix BlueWave, credits his success to the guidance and training he received from pitching coach Kiyoshi Oishi during his time at Hanshin. Despite their initially challenging relationship, Noda acknowledges that […]

The Successor: Ikuro Katsuragi’s Journey to Fill Ichiro’s Shoes

Ikuro Katsuragi Selected as Ichiro’s Potential Successor through Reverse Nomination System In the 1999 draft, outfielder Ikuro Katsuragi was chosen by the Orix team as the second pick through the reverse selection system after graduating from Ritsumeikan University. At the time, he was speculated to be a potential successor to outfielder Ichiro, who was expected […]

Chunichi Catcher Shingo Usami’s Act of Kindness Towards Hanshin’s Jeremy Beasley Delights Fans

Chunichi’s Usami Shows Sportsmanship by Assisting Hanshin’s Beasley Professional Baseball: Chunichi Dragons vs. Hanshin Tigers (25th, Vantelin Dome) In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Chunichi Dragons’ catcher Shingo Usami extended his help to the opponent team’s pitcher, Jeremy Beasley, during their recent game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Vantelin Dome. Despite the fierce competition, […]

Hanshin’s High Walks and On-Base Percentage Propel Central League Championship Victory

Hanshin Dominates Central League with Impressive Pitching and On-Base Percentage Hanshin Tigers, who recently clinched their first Central League championship in 18 years, showcased their remarkable pitching prowess, boasting a league-leading 2.62 ERA. While their batting average ranks third in the league at .2476 and home runs at fifth with 74, they excel in on-base […]

Pitcher Edwin Escobar Apologizes After Hitting Shimada Hanshin with 153 kg Ball

Escobar Apologizes for Dangerous Pitch that Hits Shimada in the Head In a recent game between DeNA and Hanshin, pitcher Edwin Escobar expressed his sincere apology for hitting Hanshin outfielder Kaori Shimada in the head with a pitch. The incident occurred in the ninth inning when Escobar, the fourth man on the mound, threw a […]

Hanshin Tigers and Pine Ame Collaborate to Release ‘Hanshin Tigers Pine Are’ Candy

Tigers Collaborate with Pine Ame to Release “Hanshin Tigers Pine Are” Merchandise September 15, 2023 In an exciting collaboration between Pine Ame and the Hanshin Tigers, fans will soon be able to get their hands on the limited edition “Hanshin Tigers Pine Are” product starting from September 17th. This unique offering is spearheaded by Heso […]