Saburo Mr. Marines - The 20-Year Lotte Outfielder
Saburo's 23-year career with the Chiba Lotte Marines, from 2005 Japan Series MVP to his shocking Yomiuri trade and return, culminating in 2,000 career hits.
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Koji Akiyama's Graceful Backflip - The Two-Team Star Who Shone with Seibu and Daiei
Koji Akiyama's dual legacy: 437 career home runs as Seibu's dynasty slugger, then managing the Hawks to the 2011 Japan Series championship.
Which Position Is the Most Idle in a Baseball Game - How Often Outfielders Actually Field the Ball
An NPB game lasts about three hours. During that time, outfielders handle the ball shockingly few times. Left and right fielders may touch the ball only a handful of times per game. The data reveals which position spends the most time waiting.