Curtis Granderson of New York Yankees talks to College Students in Tokyo
Curtis Granderson was a keynote speaker to about 300 audiences, mainly college students, on December 6 evening at Waseda University in Tokyo on “Corporate Social Responsibility within Professional Sports” from a MLB player’s perspective, followed by Jim Small, CEO of MLB Japan and MLB Asia VP, from MLB’s view point and Rick George, COO of Texas Rangers from MLB Club’s standpoint.
26th BFA Baseball Championship Concluded with 5th Wins for Japan
After the four major national teams in Asia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Korea and China, plus Philippines, Champion of East Asian Cup and Pakistan, Champion of West played a round robin in Taichung since November 28, Japan claimed its 5th consecutive victory winning all 5 games.
Japan defeat China to win 2012 BFA Asian Baseball Championship
Team Japan in their final game defeated China 10-1 over the weekend to lift the 2012 BFA Asian Baseball Championship trophy.
Japan blank Korea to top table at 26th BFA Asian Baseball Championship
In the battle for first place, Japan’s tough pitching proved the difference as they blanked the Koreans on a two-hit shutout for the 4-0 triumph.
Curtis Granderson of New York Yankees to tour Korea and Japan as MLB Ambassador
Press Release Major League Baseball Granderson to Take Part in Re-Opening of Ishinomaki Municipal Baseball Stadium Curtis Granderson, outfielder for the New York Yankees, is spending part of his off-season growing the game of baseball internationally as part of the MLB International Ambassador program. Granderson will spend three days in Korea followed by an eight-day […]
26th BFA Baseball Championship underway in Taichung
The 26th Asian Baseball Championship is underway in Taichung hosted by Chinese Taipei Baseball Association and Taichung Government . The tournament will be played from November 28 through h December 2 at Inter-Continental Baseball Stadium and Taiwan Sports University Baseball Field with six teams from Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, Philippines and Pakistan in a single round robin system.
Legendary Player and Manager of Japan recognized by Cuba
Shigeo Nagashima, honorary manager for life of Tokyo Yomiuri Giants received “Medal of Friendship of Cuba” at the Cuban Embassy in Tokyo on November 22 for his role to promote ties between Japan and Cuba.
Japan wins Asia Challenge Match of 15U
Young players of 15U from Chinese Taipei, Korea, Japan and Regional All Star Team of Matsuyama participated in the Asia Challenge Match 2012 in Matsuyama City, hosted by The Yomiuri News Paper, Japan Amateur Baseball Association (JABA).
Nippon Professional Baseball Convention Honors Women’ s World Champion
Madonna Japan which won three straight title of the IBAF Women’s Baseball World Cup received Commissioner’s Special Award at the NPB Convention in Tokyo on November 21. Manager Shintani thanked for the honor and praised performance of the players.
Chinese Taipei returns to World Baseball Classic
Chinese Taipei wins World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Taipei City after shutout over New Zealand