This is a site about Pro Yakyu (Japanese Baseball), not about who the next player to go over to MLB is. It's a community of Pro Yakyu fans who have come together to share their knowledge and opinions with the world. It's a place to follow teams and individuals playing baseball in Japan (and Asia), and to learn about Japanese (and Asian) culture through baseball.
It is my sincere hope that once you learn a bit about what we're about here that you will join the community of contributors.
Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
News photo
Fighters outfielder Hichori Morimoto, left, cruises past the third base coach with a smile after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning against Orix at Sapporo Dome on Saturday afternoon. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated the Buffaloes 7-3.
After falling to the Seibu Lions 6-2 on Apr. 19, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters didn't win again until April 26 — a span a six games, and their worst losing streak in two seasons.
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