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Shohei Ohtani’s Evolution: A Look at His Improved Batting Performance in 2023

The content of outs has also changed… “xBA”, which indicates the expected value of the batting average, is .360, up 10% from 2021. Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani will play three consecutive games against the Mets at home starting on the 19th (20th Japan time). In the home game against the Nationals on ’17 (18), he […]

Analyzing the Success of Sho Nakata: Insights from Takayoshi Nakao

Takayoshi Nakao, who played catcher for Chunichi, Giants and Seibu, pays attention to Sho Nakata Chunichi was at the bottom of the table for two consecutive years until last season, but is showing an unmistakable fight, taking the lead in the ninth edition for the first time in eight years (2,891 days). There is no […]

Imanaga’s Unforgettable Debut: Three Home Runs and a Loss in NPB

Imanaga hit three home runs in his NPB debut and was the losing pitcher. On March 29, 2016, DeNA pitcher Shota Imanaga stood on the bench in the rain at Yokohama Stadium after the game, staring at the stands. [PR]Live MLB broadcast on Abema! Unlimited match viewing and free highlights from top Japanese players like […]

Seiya Suzuki Shines in Exhibition Games with Impressive Stats

In exhibition games, he was in fine form with a .459 batting average with 17 hits in 37 at bats, 6 home runs and an OPS of 1.593. ■Cubs 12-2 Rockies (third time in Japan, Chicago) [PR]Live MLB broadcast on Abema! Unlimited match viewing and free highlights from top Japanese players like Shohei Otani and […]

Dodgers Pitcher Shohei Ohtani Faces Media Scrutiny: Coach Roberts Responds

Coach Roberts responds to coverage of missed games, something he didn’t do during his time with the Reds, ‘Media management is part of the job too’ ■Cardinals 6-5 Dodgers (31st time in Japan, Los Angeles) [PR]Live MLB broadcast on Abema! Unlimited match viewing and free highlights from top Japanese players like Shohei Otani and Yoshinobu […]

New Giants Era Begins Strong with Opening Game Victory: Abe’s Tactics Shine

The Abe Giants start by winning… Hiromasa Arai: “The opening game showed how they fought this year” ■Giants – Hanshin 4-0 (29th, Tokyo Dome) [Situazione attuale]“Too tough from the opening game” Hats off to Coach Abe… Super nice game from the 35 year old Giants On the 29th, the Giants won their opening match against […]

2024 Pacific League Predictions: Orix, Softbank, and Seibu Battle for the Top Spot

Toshihiro Noguchi, a former receiver for four teams including Yakult and Nippon Ham, predicted it. In the 2024 Pacific League, ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Orix, who has won three consecutive championships, will use the posting system to join the Dodgers, and pitcher Fukuya Yamazaki will also be transferred to Nippon-Ham as a domestic free […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Major League Debut Ends in Disappointment

Yoshinobu Yamamoto left after giving up four hits and five runs in the first inning of his first major league game. ■Padres 15-11 Dodgers (21st time in Japan, Gocheok Sky Dome) [PR]Now you can get points just by watching videos and entering! This is definitely the best time to watch “Lemino”, which covers many hot […]

PUMA Launches Collaboration Collection with Bebedepino for Kids’ Footwear Line

Global sports brand PUMA launches a collection in collaboration with premium children’s brand BEBEDEPINO. The Puma The cheerful colors and play of patterns of Bebed Pino, as well as the brand’s distinctive writings and logos, are positioned here and there to offer both the pleasure of looking at them and the fun of wearing them. […]

Seibu Lions Legends Shine in 46th Anniversary OB Game

46th anniversary of moving to Saitama… Akiyama, Mejia, Detrade, Kudo, Nabe Q and others were active Seibu’s first OB game in team history, “LIONS CHRONICLE Seibu Lions LEGEND GAME 2024”, was held at the Belluna Dome on the 16th. A capacity crowd of 27,795 gathered to applaud the former star player’s every move as he […]