[Summary of the Japanese baseball world in 2024]Shohei Otani and the future of NPB, the challenge to become a baseball powerhouse Alpen Group Magazine | Alpen Group Magazine
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The Enduring Allure of Japanese Baseball: Beyond the Otani Phenomenon My childhood was a curious mix of baseball allegiances.Growing up in Kobe, I held little affection for the Giants, but after relocating to Yokohama, I became a fervent Hanshin Tigers supporter. ironically, I found myself drawn to this team precisely becuase I lacked companions who […]