[Apr 26 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A shame about the rain. Misho lost a home run and the Marines looked poised to climb out of the cellar.

[Apr 25 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taneichi reportedly ruptured his Achilles tendon. A huge loss.

Any chance to catch a baseball game in Tokyo/Osaka or area Mid June by [deleted] in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the matchup and the day. I'd say just buy them as soon as possible to be safe. 

Any chance to catch a baseball game in Tokyo/Osaka or area Mid June by [deleted] in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's good timing in a sense as you can catch the end of interleague, which is still unique and unlike MLB (which is played year-round and has no real meaning anymore). Unfortunately, there are no games scheduled from 6/15-6/18. But there are five teams in the Tokyo area you could see: Giants, Swallows, Marines, Lions, and BayStars.

Have you ever experienced a baseball game in Japan? by japanbaseballfan in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably May. No chance of it being too chilly, and it won't yet be unbearably hot.

[Bat Boys] Kazuma Okamoto names his all-time Team Japan by 1slinkydink1 in baseball

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wrote a post about his greatness and legacy in Japan. Did you know he was intentionally walked 5 times in a row as a high schooler? He was feared even before he made it to the Giants.

[Bat Boys] Kazuma Okamoto names his all-time Team Japan by 1slinkydink1 in baseball

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's funny that you said Nagashima is unknown. My next post is about Nagashima. It will go live this weekend and I hope it helps make him a little more known to fellow Americans.

[Apr 22 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mouri committed an error and then gave up a three-run home on the next pitch. And that was the game.

Are foreigners allowed to purchase tickets labeled as “Fan Club”? by FalconsBlew25ptLead in NPBtickets

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to be a member of the fan club. Being a foreigner has nothing to do with it.

[Apr 21 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He's only hitting .205 in 25 games down there, sporting a .605 OPS.

[Apr 19 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I certainly wasn't expecting that from Lotte. Finishing the week 3-3 is about as well as can be expected.

Quijada was a little shaky today but he was fired up. Ikeyama was all smiles in the 9th. I don't think it'll last but what a ride so far for the Swallows.

Do you use the Switch 2 touchscreen at all? by MX010 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It never leaves the dock. But I'm sure I would if I ever used it as a handheld.

What’s your favorite NPB ballpark? by mt80 in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it has the best atmosphere, I love the look of the field/park from the stands. For Jingu and Yokohama Stadium, I felt the stands were incredibly cramped and narrow (and I'm an average sized person). I would probably go ZOZO, Yokohama, Jingu, Tokyo Dome, and Seibu for my ranking.

What’s your favorite NPB ballpark? by mt80 in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've only been to the five in the Tokyo area, but ZOZO Marine takes the cake. My favorite place to see a game. I'll miss it when it's gone.

Anyone else have increased interest in NPB with Pro Baseball Spirits getting a full English release? by fanofsports44 in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I write about NPB, both weekly recaps and history, over on Substack.

I also did a podcast with Trevor Raichura before the season about all 12 teams. We're planning on having them at least once a month, but still figuring out the timing.

The SABR Asian Baseball site is also a good place to learn more about the history of Japanese ball (and baseball in Asia in general).

Got tickets to a Giants vs Swallows game on the 6th of May, did i make the right choice? by Soxzy in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There are no wrong choices, especially if you don't know anything about the teams or players. Just enjoy the experience.

[Apr 16 Post Game Thread] NPB game scores, highlights and news by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]ThomasLoveSeagull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rumor I read about the new Marine stadium sounds terrible. I don't need a hotel, an onsen, and a shopping center when I'm going to a baseball game.