Tony Barnette and Japan
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Tony Barnette announced he is retiring from pro baseball after a career that included six seasons with the Yakult Swallows. His success with Yakult coincided with…
Former Swallow Barnette calls it quits
Tony Barnette, who became a valuable professional pitcher in Japan, where he fashioned a solid career, before making his major league debut, announced Thursday on Twitter that he was bringing…
Fighters announce new stadium to be known ES CON Field Hokkaido
The Nippon Ham Fighters announced the sale of the naming rights for their new stadium in Kita Hiroshima, Hokkaido, on Wednesday, saying the value of the deal is believed to…
Scout Diary: Jan. 28, 2020 – National League’s best outfield tools
The mission: Identify a professional outfielder who you feel has the best tools identified from this week and the previous week's readings. Describe in scouting terminology why you feel he…
Scout Diary: Jan. 27, 2020 –interviews
If one is going to scout, one should be a scout and find out what's involved. One course requirement for my scouting class is to conduct two "informational interviews," where…
The kotatsu league: Rakuten snaps up former Buffalo Romero
The Rakuten Eagles on Monday announced they have reached an agreement on a 2020 contract with 31-year-old outfielder Stefen Romero, who spent the past three seasons with the Pacific League…
Scout Diary: Jan. 25, 2020
It's back to scouting Japanese amateurs today. I've got no assignments to work on today. I was going to look at college outfielders from the website ( http://www.baseballwebtv.com/ ) but…
Dolis from Tigers to Blue Jays: Report
Right-hander Rafael Dolis, 32, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a twitter report by Hanshin Tigers English News, who first reported…
Scout Diary: Jan. 24, 2020
Friday is homework assignment day, so I'll finish my look at the best pro infield tools with the top shortstops from Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. Having now having glanced…
Japan’s shadow ball
Although claims of sexual harassment and abuse of power are becoming more and more frequent in Japanese society and Japanese sports, one has to wonder why Japan's poor record of…
