Shun Takayama Expresses Gratitude to Niigata Albirex BC for New Opportunity
Outfielder Shun Takayama Joins Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club Former Hanshin outfielder Shun Takayama expressed his gratitude after it was announced on the 5th that he would be joining Oisix Niigata Albirex BC as part of the second team of the NPB for the upcoming season. Takayama, who had been informed by Hanshin that he […]
Retirement or Reinvention: The Crossroads for Former NPB Player Kenichi Tagami
Kenichi Tagami Faces Retirement at a Crossroads As the 2023 off-season arrives for professional baseball players in Japan, former Hanshin player Kenichi Tagami is forced to make a difficult decision. After six years with the team, Tagami receives notice that he is ineligible for the upcoming season. Despite his improvement as a pinch runner, he […]
Kodai Inoue: The Second Team Player With First Team Potential
Hanshin’s Kodai Inoue Making Waves as Second Team Player Hanshin’s outfielder, Kodai Inoue, has been turning heads with his standout performance in the second team, hitting 11 home runs this season, the second highest in the league. Despite limited playing time in the first team, Inoue has shown great promise for the future. Emerging Talent […]
Shota Morishita’s Remarkable Turnaround: From 10% Batting Average to 10 HR in Three Months
Shota Morishita: A Comeback Story Hanshin’s outfielder, Shota Morishita, has had quite the journey in the world of baseball. From a difficult start with a 10% batting average and 0 home runs through June, to a remarkable turnaround with 10 home runs since July, Morishita’s determination and hard work have not gone unnoticed. With an […]
Shoriki Matsutaro Award: Otani Receives Second Special Award, Okada Receives Shoriki Award for First Time
Manager Okada and Player Otani Receive Special Awards at Shoriki Matsutaro Awards The Shoriki Matsutaro Award selection committee announced their decision to honor Hanshin manager Akifu Okada and former Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani with special awards for their outstanding performances in professional baseball this season. This marks the first time Manager Okada has received this […]
Rich Gale Reflects on Hanshin’s 1985 Japan Series Victory: A Look Back at His Time in Japan.
Former Hanshin Player Rich Gale Reflects on the Team’s Historic 1985 Victory in Japan Series The 2023 professional baseball season culminated in a monumental achievement for Hanshin, as they secured the top spot in Japan for the second time since 1985. Looking back at that historic year, former pitcher Rich Gale reminisces about the intense […]
The 2023 SMBC Japan Series: Hanshin Falls to Orix in a Game 6 Reversal
Orix Overturns Game 6 to Beat Hanshin in the 2023 SMBC Japan Series Inning 2: Noisy Scores First, but Orix Rallies to Win 5-1 Kyocera Dome – In the fourth game of the 2023 SMBC Japan Series, held at the Kyocera Dome, Orix staged an impressive comeback to defeat Hanshin, securing a 5-1 victory. Former […]
The Unexpected Abilities of Hanshin’s Sheldon Noisey: Leading the League in Assists
Noisy Leads Both Leagues with 12 Assists Hanshin’s unexpected star, Sheldon Noisy, has been making waves in the Japan Series with his impressive skills. As a newcomer to the team this season, he has solidified his position as the regular left fielder and played a key role in helping the team secure their first league […]
The Fate of Hanshin’s 2015 Draft Class: Takeyasu’s Departure Marks Major Move
Orix Declines Player Contracts, Including Takeyasu’s Orix announced on the 28th that it has notified three players, including pitcher Daichi Takeyasu, that they will not be offered player contracts for the upcoming season. Takeyasu, who was originally drafted by Hanshin at 3rd overall in 2015, transferred to Orix during the 2018 off-season. Unfortunately, he is […]
Coach Okada’s First Win in Japan Series Ends Losing Streak for Hanshin Tigers
Coach Okada Secures First Win in SMBC Japan Series after Four Consecutive Losses On the 28th, in the highly anticipated “SMBC Japan Series 2023” opener at Kyocera Dome, Hanshin triumphed over Orix with a resounding 8-0 victory. This pivotal win marked Coach Akifu Okada’s first-ever triumph in the Japan Series. Reflecting on their previous four […]
