19/01/2022 1 Minute Read

Premier12 alum Yoshi Tsutsugo to fund new youth baseball facility in his home town

"I felt the need for an environment where children could really enjoy and grow up," Yahoo News quoted Tsutsugo.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/premier12-alum-yoshi-tsutsugo-to-fund-new-youth-baseball-facility-in-his-home-town

14/01/2022 2 Minute Read

World No.1 Japan heading into 2022 baseball season with new manager, uniforms

Hideki Kuriyama, who succeeded Atsunori Inaba, announced three members of his coaching staff. Olympic gold medalists Hiromi Itoh (pictured above) and Munetaka Murakami, and Women's National team players Akino Tanaka and Wakana Mori introduced the new uniforms.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/world-no1-japan-heading-towards-2022-baseball-season-with-new-manager-uniforms

04/01/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 2015 winner Sung-bum Na signs record KBO deal

The left-handed hitter agreed to a six-year, US$ 12.6 million deal with the Kia Tigers. The SSG Landers signed former MLB starter Ivan Nova.

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03/12/2021 1 Minute Read

International baseball alums Suarez, Ponce trade NPB-MLB places

Suarez earned his first MLB chance posting 42 saves for the Hanshin Tigers of NPB. Ponce obtained his release from the Pittsburgh Pirates to pursue an opportunity with the Nippon Ham Fighters.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/international-baseball-alums-suarez-ponce-trade-npb-mlb-places

03/12/2021 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medalists highlight NPB Gold Glove winners

The Pacific League also announced that the 2022 season will open on 25 March 2022. Each participating club will play a 143-game regular season.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/olympic-gold-medalists-highlight-npb-gold-glove-winners

02/12/2021 2 Minute Read

Hideki Kuriyama named new manager of world No. 1 Samurai Japan National Baseball Team

Kuriyama said his goal would be showing "what Japanese baseball is like...The number of children playing baseball is decreasing...I want to build a team made of players who fight with their souls and demonstrate how fun playing baseball is."

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/hideki-kuriyama-named-new-manager-of-world-no-1-samurai-japan-national-baseball-team

01/12/2021 1 Minute Read

Ohtani wins 'Edgar Martinez' Outstanding Designated Hitter Award

It's the third award for the two-way phenom after American League MVP and Silver Slugger. Ohtani was also selected for the All-Star Game as pitcher and hitter and featured on All-MLB First and Second Team.

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26/11/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC Premier12 2015 star Tsutsugo to stay with MLB's Pittsburgh Pirates

The 30-year-old left-handed slugger finally played up to expectations after disappointing stints with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Permalink: https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/wbsc-premier12-2015-star-tsutsugo-to-stay-with-the-pittsburgh-pirates-of-mlb

24/11/2021 1 Minute Read

Shohei Ohtani featured on All-MLB First and Second Teams

The American League MVP, and a WBSC Premier12 star, will receive the trophy as the DH of the First Team and one of the starting pitchers of the Second. The National League MVP and USA U-18 National Team alum, Bryce Harper, also features on the First Team.

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19/11/2021 1 Minute Read

Shohei Ohtani unanimous choice as MLB American League MVP

Ohtani first showcased his two-way skills on the international scene, pitching and batting clean-up for Japan in the 2012 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.

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