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· Ryan General
Detroit Tigers’ Jahmai Jones joins Asian MLB stars at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones was named to South Korea’s 30-man roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins March 5 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Jone will join a group of prominent Asian Major League Baseball (MLB) players participating in the tournament,…
· Ryan General
Ichiro Suzuki makes history as the 1st Asian MLB Hall of Famer
Ichiro Suzuki was officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, becoming the first Asian-born player ever to receive the sport’s highest honor. The 51-year-old Aichi native, whose electrifying career began in Japan before transforming Major League…
· Ryan General
Six players of Asian heritage earn spots in 2025 MLB All-Star Game
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled for July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, is set to feature one of the most diverse groups of Asian and part-Asian players in recent history. The official rosters, released on July 6, include six players of Asian descent whose backgrounds…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki heads to the MLB
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team Chiba Lotte Marines confirmed on Sunday that phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to the MLB soon. About Sasaki: Observers previously speculated that Sasaki may join Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Los Angeles Dodgers…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese pitching phenom predicted by MLB observers to join Shohei with the Dodgers
Baseball observers predict that Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki may head to the Los Angeles Dodgers if he gets posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. Sasaki, 23, is projected to head stateside in the 2025 MLB season, potentially…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani becomes first and only member of MLB’s 50-50 Club
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve a 50-home run and 50-stolen base season. Ohtani’s historic 50th homer came in the seventh inning during a dominant 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui’s MLB home run record
Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui’s record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player in MLB history, just days after reaching the tie-breaking number. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani ties Hideki Matsui’s MLB home run record
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has made baseball history by matching his idol Hideki Matsui’s record for most home runs in the MLB by a Japanese-born player. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
MLB’s 1st Korean player kicks off inaugural Seoul Series with ceremonial first pitch
Chan Ho Park, the first South Korean player in the Major League Baseball (MLB), kicked off the historic game season in Seoul by throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani voted MLB’s top designated hitter for 3rd straight year
Shohei Ohtani won his third consecutive Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Thursday, making him one of the only two baseball players in history who have won the award three straight years. What this means: Ohtani, 29, beat Atlanta Braves designated hitter…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese American MLB star Corbin Carroll named NL Rookie of the Year
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll made history on Monday by becoming the team’s first recipient of the National League’s Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Uncontested victory: Carroll, 23, won the voting competition unanimously with 30 votes from the Baseball…
· Bryan Ke
New doc explores Shohei Ohtani’s journey to MLB two-way superstardom
A new documentary highlighting Shohei Ohtani’s journey from Japan to becoming a baseball superstar in the same league as the legendary Babe Ruth. What to expect: Directed and edited by Toru Tokikawa, “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream” features interviews with the 29-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
Kim Ng, first Asian American and woman MLB general manger, leaves Marlins
Kim Ng has reportedly parted ways with Miami Marlins as the team’s general manager after both sides purportedly failed to find common ground on what the baseball operations department should look like. Key details: Ng, 54, abruptly left the Miami Marlins on Monday, with several…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani makes history as 1st Japanese MLB home run champion
Shohei Ohtani has become the first Japanese-born home run champion in either MLB league as the 2022-2023 season wrapped up on Sunday. Top of the chart: Ohtani, 29, achieved the title after ending the current season with a total of 44 home runs in the American League (AL) on…
· Ryan General
Asian American MLB managers achieve historic first in pro sports history
“I just thanked him for representing our shared background and creating opportunities for folks who look like me, have that heritage,” Correa says of Roberts
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani scores 3rd consecutive team MVP award, most-popular MLB jersey
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Angels stadium on Saturday to receive his third consecutive team MVP award. Key details: Ohtani, 29, appeared for the first time in public on Sunday since his elbow surgery to receive his third Angels’ team MVP award. The award is…
· Carl Samson
Arjun Nimmala makes history as 1st Indian American teen to be drafted by MLB
Arjun Nimmala, 17, became the first Indian American teen and second Indian American ever to make it into the Major League Baseball draft after being picked by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. About Nimmala: Nimmala, who originally played cricket, is a shortstop from Strawberry…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani named two-way MLB All-Star for 3rd year in a row
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named a two-way MLB All-Star for the third year in a row. Key details: Ohtani, 28, was recently selected by his fellow MLB players as pitcher for the 2023 American League All-Star team. He will now notably serve as both a pitcher…
· Bryan Ke
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo wants to be posted to MLB
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo recently revealed his intent on being posted to Major League Baseball (MLB). Lee, 24, reportedly informed his current team, the Kiwoom Heroes, about his plan while visiting their office at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Monday.
· Jane Nam
MLB star Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth in exclusive club, passes Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki
Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shohei Ohtani, 28, hit major milestones on Tuesday night as he helped his Los Angeles Angels team to victory. Ohtani achieved the statistic of having 10 home runs and 10 wins in the same season, an achievement that has not been reached since…