Shinji Imanaka: The Impact of Taping Calves on His Career
Shinji Imanaka: The Taped Calves Under the guidance of Hiromitsu Ochiai, professional baseball player Shinji Imanaka always made sure to protect his calves. This precaution became even more crucial as he recorded double-digit wins in his third year as a pro. A Record-Breaking Year Despite facing more losses compared to the previous year, Imanaka’s performance […]
Life After Baseball: The Challenges and Triumphs of Retiring from Professional Sports
Coming to Terms with the End of a Baseball Career For professional baseball player Kaname Takino, the news that he would not be signing a contract for the next season came as a sudden blow. While it was unexpected for fans, Takino and his fellow players had an inkling of the impending announcement the day […]
Unprecedented Interest in Shohei Ohtani’s Dog Sparks Concerns
Unprecedented Interest in Shohei Ohtani’s Dog Sparks Concerns When pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who recently became a free agent from the Angels, appeared on a program to announce the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on the 16th (17th Japan time), the dog sitting next to him immediately caught the attention of viewers. This led to widespread coverage […]
Taiwanese Cheerleaders Outsold Players: The New Face of Baseball Fandom
Taiwan’s Cheerleaders Outpacing Players in Merchandise Sales In Taiwan, cheerleading teams affiliated with the country’s professional baseball league have become a significant draw for fans and have even surpassed player merchandise sales. The cheerleaders, known for their high energy and spirited presence, have captured the attention of the public, with some members gaining celebrity status […]
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 […]
Orix and Hanshin Pitcher Daichi Takeyasu Retires Due to Inactive Status
Daichi Takeyasu Retires from Professional Baseball with Pride Daichi Takeyasu, who played for Hanshin and Orix, shared his feelings about his retirement from professional baseball. He was unexpectedly notified of his inactive status on October 28, the day of the first game of the 2023 SMBC Japan Series against Hanshin. Takeyasu expressed his sense of […]
Struggles of Outfielder Rui Okoye in His First Year with the Giants
Rui Okoye Struggles to Secure Starting Spot in Giants’ Lineup Outfielder Rui Okoye faced a challenging first year with the Giants after transferring from Rakuten in the active draft last December. Despite earning a starting lineup spot for the first time in four years this season, Okoye has struggled to solidify a regular role, primarily […]
Rui Okoye Reflects on His Experience in the Active Draft: “I Have Been Given a New Opportunity”
Rui Okoye Reflects on His Experience with the Active Draft Rui Okoye, a Giants outfielder, recently sat down with the Full Count editorial team to share his thoughts on the “executive draft.” This draft, introduced for the first time during last year’s off-season, aims to transfer players who have not had the opportunity to play, […]
Orix Falls Short in SMBC Japan Series as Miyagi Hits Game-Changing 3-Run Shot
Hanshin Defeats Orix in Japan Series, Miyagi Delivers a 3-Run Homer Miyagi’s Powerful Hit Gives Hanshin an Early Lead In the 5th playoff game of the 2023 SMBC Japan Series at Kyocera Dome, Orix suffered a 7-1 defeat against Hanshin, leading to their failure to clinch the top spot in Japan for the second consecutive […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Historic Performance in Japan Series Paves the Way for Major League Transfer Approval
Miyakonojo High School Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Approved for Major League Transfer In a thrilling Game 6 of the Japan Series, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto showcased his mastery on the mound, delivering a complete game performance with an impressive 14 strikeouts. This resounding success magnifies his achievements as he sets his sights on the major leagues. On […]
