 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The Second Life of "Mr. Full Swing," who Supported the Ever-Victorious Troops

 Michihiro Ogasawara, nicknamed "Mr. Full Swing" during his playing days, has grand plans for his second life. Why did he become involved in baseball for the handicapped? He talks about his dream, saying, "There is something more important than winning.

Former Giant Michihiro Ogasawara: &#8220;There are more important things than winning&#8221; &#8211; Thoughts as GM of a baseball team for the physically challenged

 Shu Nishihara (1st and 4th pictures) Courtesy of the person in charge (hospital room)

 The ace reliever (56), well-known for his "Pikkari Pitching Method," has suffered from heart failure, valvular heart disease, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, dialysis, and infection. ...... After a five-year battle with the disease, his right arm was amputated.

 Former Kintetsu Buffaloes pitcher Jiki Sano, known for his "piccalillo" pitching technique, had his right arm amputated in May of this year after a five-year battle with the disease. He has just been discharged from the hospital, but has begun training. What does Sano envision for the future?



Former Kintetsu Pitcher with Amputated Arm Plans to Throw Strikes with His Left Arm This December!

 Courtesy of Ryota Imanari (1st to 3rd photos) Kei Kato (4th photo)

 A connoisseur who led numerous famous players such as Yu Darvish and Shohei Ohtani to the world of professional baseball died suddenly in 2010, about 10 days after contracting a "cannibalistic bacteria".

 A record number of cases of cannibalistic bacteria were recorded in six months. Yasuaki Imanari, who led numerous famous players such as Yu Darvish and Shohei Otani to the world of professional baseball, also died suddenly about 10 days after contracting the disease. His second son, Ryota, looks back on his father's spectacular "final days.

Record High of &#8216;Man-Eating Bacteria&#8217; Patients in Six Months as Yu Darvish&#8217;s Mentor Dies Suddenly in Cruel End

 A scout who led Yu Darvish, Shohei Ohtani, and many other famous players to the world of professional baseball died suddenly in 2010, about 10 days after contracting a "man-eating bacteria".

 Yasuaki Imanari, a famous scout who led Yu Darvish, Shohei Otani and many other famous players to the world of professional baseball, died suddenly in 2010 from a "cannibalistic bacteria. He died suddenly in 2010, about 10 days after contracting "cannibalistic bacteria. His second son, Ryota, looks back on his father's "final days.

The Cruel Final Moments of the Scout Who Made Yu Darvish a Professional Baseball Player

 Shinya Nishizaki, Shinji Hamazaki, Hiroyuki Komatsu

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 Ayumi Kataoka is the manager of the Ibaraki Golden Goals, a women's team he founded. She went through many trials and tribulations on her way to great success. In the beginning, she was troubled with insomnia and vomiting, and lost 5 kg in weight. In her personal life, she suffered two miscarriages. She talks about her tumultuous life (Part 1).

Ayumi Kataoka talks about the difficulties of coaching baseball and her thoughts on founding a women&#8217;s team.

 Shinya Nishizaki, Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Ayumi Kataoka is the manager of the Ibaraki Golden Goals, a women's team that she founded. She went through many trials and tribulations on her way to great success. In the beginning, she was troubled with insomnia and vomiting, and lost 5 kg in weight. In her personal life, she suffered two miscarriages. She talks about her turbulent life (Part 2).

Dating a former professional baseball player husband at Hidakaya&#8230;Ayumi Kataoka&#8217;s confession &#8220;Overcoming two miscarriages and giving birth to her first son&#8221; A test of happiness

 Ippei Hara, Keisuke Nishi

 The "Daimajin of Hama," Lord Hiroshi Sasaki, and the sports celebrity Ami Inamura, known for her "divine swing," were spotted in Roppongi late at night! The two, who are as old as a father and a son, are on a secret date...? But in fact, these two have an unexpected relationship...

Lord Hiroshi Sasaki vs. Ami Inamura High-five in Roppongi late at night! Daimajin&#8221; and &#8220;Kami-Swing&#8221; have a strange relationship.

 Shu Nishihara

 The team is in shambles due to the "all-powerful manager's" outburst.

 The veterans practicing at the Giants stadium were sweating and occasionally smiling...but the team is in a situation that is anything but funny! The 17th year of Tatsunori Hara's reign has been a disaster--there were "five causes"...

The Hara Giants are too weak this year for five reasons.

 Ippei Hara

 The WBC baseball tournament was a great success in the Japanese archipelago. The quarterfinal game against Italy recorded an average household viewership of 48.0%. This means that about one out of every two people in Japan watched the game...

WBC is not funny&#8230;&#8221; Comedian Kazuya Shimasa of New York was beaten in a &#8220;sterile battle with the soccer faction.&#8221;

 Masayoshi Katayama (Journalist)

 Courtesy of Mr. Matsui, courtesy of Afro

 On February 12, it has been three full years since the passing of Katsuya Nomura, the great manager of all time. This is a collection of moving stories revealed by his closest aides who supported him for more than 20 years at Nankai, Yakult, Hanshin, and Rakuten. This is a collection of episodes that exude the power of humanity.

“It Would Be Easier to Jump off a Building!” &#8212; Manager Katsuya Nomura, Leaked His Only Weakness to His Closest Confidantes!

 Kojiro Yamada

 In late November, a loud voice echoed in the parking lot of a training gym in Tokyo. The voice belonged to Shohei Otani. He seemed to show his serious side as he greeted the people concerned, but soon after, we saw a glimpse of his natural side. ......

A &#8220;natural&#8221; side that makes mistakes with cars&#8230; There are no blind spots for the WBC! Shohei Otani: &#8220;Training Silently While Returning to Japan

 Sota Shima

 A "hard-working father" takes a moment to rest.

 One day in September, former professional baseball player Kazuhiro Kiyohara appeared at a park in Tokyo. He played catch with his dog, Tsunekichi, and worked up a sweat for 30 minutes. This year, his commentary business is going well, and he is now a full-fledged baseball player. His family supports his father in his endeavors.

Kazuhiro Kiyohara takes a break from his busy schedule to play catch with his dog, Tsunekichi, at a park.

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 Will the Angels be reborn as a team that can compete for the "World Championship?

 Shohei Ohtani's team, the Angels, is being talked about for sale. The focus is on the new owner and new GM candidates. Four names have already been mentioned as strong candidates, and Otani's departure is expected to have a major impact on the sale--!

Shohei Ohtani: Four GM Candidates Hold the Key to the Majors&#8217; First &#8220;$500 Million Contract

 Diceke Takahashi

 Kazuyuki Sugiyama

 American Stadium

 New techniques and theories are emerging every day in the baseball scene. In such a situation, the "catcher's theory" is the subject of heated debate. Technological innovations and the emergence of indicators based on precise statistics have changed the way fans evaluate and pay attention to catchers.

Catcher Tests Theory: Do Not Move the Mitt!

 Fumihiko Washizaki

 The Story of the Meihachi Baseball Club (7) What will the seniors leave behind for their juniors?

 The school is one of the most prestigious schools in Tokyo. Although the school is one of the best preparatory schools in Tokyo and the environment is restricted, there is a man who still earnestly aims to make it to the Koshien National High School Baseball Championship. He is Takafumi Sugihara, manager of the Meio Nakano Hachioji Baseball Club. The film follows his struggles and anguish, as well as the physical and mental growth of his students.

Meijidai Nakano Hachioji Baseball Club Eyes to Win the Koshien National High School Baseball Championships

 Carlos Yabuki 

 In Thailand, the "Land of Smiles," the heartland of Japanese expatriates, locals enjoy the crazy way they hit the ball. Someday a professional baseball player may be born. ......

 Thailand is a country that seems to have no connection with baseball. In the capital city of Bangkok, there is a batting center run by a Japanese national. The owner, a baseball enthusiast, tells us about his "goal" he hopes to achieve in this country.

Why a Japanese opened &#8220;the only batting center&#8221; in Thailand?

 Uncle Matsuzaka's Re-introduction to Baseball [Batting].

 I wonder if I can coach today's kids with the skills I know." Watching high school baseball, it is obvious at a glance that the speed of pitches and the quality of changing pitches have improved, and baseball theory has undergone various developments. We therefore report on our experience at the latest school.

Can the &#8220;Uncle Matsuzaka Generation&#8221; keep up with the evolution of baseball with the latest education?

 Takero Kizuna

 The powerful practice of the "Ryuyukai" from Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, where all members are imprisoned for a total of 128 years! The only condition for joining the team is to submit a "letter of excommunication.

 The "Ryuyukai" of the Katsushika Ward Softball Federation in Tokyo won the league championship in 2005, five years after its formation. The team has become one of the strongest in the league. However, the team is characterized by a total of 128 years of imprisonment among its members. They are all former yakuza? That's all. If you actually take a peek...

A unique softball team full of former yakuza!

 Ryo Ito

 "My time with the baseball team" by Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi (3)

 Takeshi Shimoyanagi, an iron-handed baseball player, joined the Daiei Hawks in 1990. The driving force behind his 22 years of pitching for Nippon Ham, Hanshin, and Tohoku Rakuten was the "selfishness" he cultivated in high school. This is the third in a series of short articles looking back on his time with the baseball team at Nagasaki's private Qiongoura High School.

Iron-handed Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi reveals, for the first time, &#8220;My assets that supported my baseball career

 Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi in "My Baseball Club Days" (2)

 Takeshi Shimoyanagi, an iron-handed baseball player, joined the Daiei Hawks in 1990. He joined the Daiei Hawks in 1990. His driving force for 22 years of pitching for Nippon Ham, Hanshin, and Tohoku Rakuten was the "selfishness" he cultivated in high school. This is the second installment of a short, intensive series looking back at his time on the baseball team at Nagasaki's Qiongoura High School.

Iron-handed Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi reveals his &#8220;hellish days with the coach in high school

 Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi in "My Baseball Club Days" (1)

 Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi, an iron-handed baseball player, joined the Daiei Hawks in 1990. The driving force behind his 22 years of pitching for Nippon Ham, Hanshin, and Tohoku Rakuten was the "selfishness" he cultivated in high school. This is the first installment of a short, intensive series looking back at his time on the baseball team at Nagasaki's private Qiongoura High School.

Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi, an iron-handed baseball player, reveals his &#8220;fierce baseball life

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 Shogo, the eldest son of Kazuhiro Kiyohara, appears in the Tokyo Six University Baseball Fall Rookie Game

 Shogo Kiyohara, 19, an infielder at Keio University and the eldest son of Kazuhiro Kiyohara, 54, who played for Seibu, the Giants and Orix, started at fourth and first base in the Tokyo Six University Baseball Fall Freshman Tournament. "He is 186 centimeters tall.

Keio University&#8217;s No. 4 player, Kiyohara Junior, showed &#8220;unbelievable athleticism

 Kojiro Yamada (1st photo)

 Discovered!　A great hustle at the Edogawa boatyard with martial artist Koji!

 This is the first time I've been able to see a video of myself in action. Shinjo was suddenly appointed as the manager of Hokkaido Nippon Ham. The team was looking for a new manager with a sunny disposition and nationwide popularity that could bring back the dwindling customer base.

Found at the Racecourse! Tsuyoshi Shinjo: Behind the Scenes of His Sudden Appointment as Nippon Ham&#8217;s &#8220;Manager

 Junko Yang

 Daisuke Matsuzaka will retire from baseball on October 19. Here is a look back at the game against PL Gakuen in the 17th inning.

Memories of the 1998 game that started the legend of Daisuke Matsuzaka

 Shinya Nishizaki

 Former Rakuten manager Dave Okubo announced on Twitter that he suffered a myocardial infarction and "wandered between life and death. He says he thought he was going to die. In August, he fell and became unconscious. This is an hour-long interview that will give you courage.

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Former Giant Michihiro Ogasawara: “There are more important things than winning” – Thoughts as GM of a baseball team for the physically challenged

Former Kintetsu Pitcher with Amputated Arm Plans to Throw Strikes with His Left Arm This December!

Record High of ‘Man-Eating Bacteria’ Patients in Six Months as Yu Darvish’s Mentor Dies Suddenly in Cruel End

The Cruel Final Moments of the Scout Who Made Yu Darvish a Professional Baseball Player

Ayumi Kataoka talks about the difficulties of coaching baseball and her thoughts on founding a women’s team.

Dating a former professional baseball player husband at Hidakaya…Ayumi Kataoka’s confession “Overcoming two miscarriages and giving birth to her first son” A test of happiness

Lord Hiroshi Sasaki vs. Ami Inamura High-five in Roppongi late at night! Daimajin” and “Kami-Swing” have a strange relationship.

The Hara Giants are too weak this year for five reasons.

WBC is not funny…” Comedian Kazuya Shimasa of New York was beaten in a “sterile battle with the soccer faction.”

“It Would Be Easier to Jump off a Building!” — Manager Katsuya Nomura, Leaked His Only Weakness to His Closest Confidantes!

A “natural” side that makes mistakes with cars… There are no blind spots for the WBC! Shohei Otani: “Training Silently While Returning to Japan

Kazuhiro Kiyohara takes a break from his busy schedule to play catch with his dog, Tsunekichi, at a park.

Shohei Ohtani: Four GM Candidates Hold the Key to the Majors’ First “$500 Million Contract

Catcher Tests Theory: Do Not Move the Mitt!

Meijidai Nakano Hachioji Baseball Club Eyes to Win the Koshien National High School Baseball Championships

Why a Japanese opened “the only batting center” in Thailand?

Can the “Uncle Matsuzaka Generation” keep up with the evolution of baseball with the latest education?

A unique softball team full of former yakuza!

Iron-handed Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi reveals, for the first time, “My assets that supported my baseball career

Iron-handed Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi reveals his “hellish days with the coach in high school

Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi, an iron-handed baseball player, reveals his “fierce baseball life

Keio University’s No. 4 player, Kiyohara Junior, showed “unbelievable athleticism

Found at the Racecourse! Tsuyoshi Shinjo: Behind the Scenes of His Sudden Appointment as Nippon Ham’s “Manager

Memories of the 1998 game that started the legend of Daisuke Matsuzaka

I Thought I Was Dead… Dave Okubo Confesses to Surviving a Near Death Myocardial Infarction