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Japanese Baseball (Pro Yakyu)
By: Eli Bleemer
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History of Japanese Baseball
• In 1872, Horace Wilson, an American traveling in Japan, introduced the game to Japan.
• By 1878 the first collegiate team was formed• Until 1906, games in Japan could be viewed
free of charge.• In 1920, the first two Japanese professional
teams were created.
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Sadaharu Oh
• Sadaharu Oh was unquestionably the best Japanese baseball player of all time.
• Hit 868 HR in Japanese Professional League from 1959-1980
• Transitioned from pitcher to 1B in 1961.• Played with Yomiuri Giants throughout 22-
year career.• Also a manager until 2008.
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Ichiro Suzuki
• Ichiro is currently the best Japanese player playing in MLB.
• Seattle Mariners star since 2001.• Holds MLB record for hits in 1 year with 262.• Played nine years for the Onix Blue Stars of
Japan before 2001.• Also holds record for most consecutive 200-hit
seasons with nine.
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Hideki Matsui
• Played ten years for the Yomiuri Giants before coming to America to play for the New York Yankees from 2003-2009.
• Currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
• World Series MVP in 2009 World Series.• Didn’t miss a game in his first 518 MLB games.
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Makeup of Pro Yakyu
• Two Leagues:– Central League:• Yokohama Bay Stars• Hiroshima Toyo Carp• Chunichi Dragons• Yomiuri Giants• Tokyo Yakult Swallows• Hanshin Tigers
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Makeup of Pro Yakyu, Cont.
• Pacific League– Orix Buffaloes– Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles– Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters– Fokuoka Softbank Hawks– Saitama Seibu Lions– Chiba Lotte Marines
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Japan Series
• AKA Japanese Championship Series is similar to World Series of MLB (7 Game Series)
• Winner represents Japan in the annual Asia Series
• Central League has been more successful than Pacific League, thanks to 21 wins by the Yomiuri Giants.
• Held in late October-early November