Left-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo preceded him, and Hideki Matsui came just after, both boosting the country's confidence in a period of national malaise. Tsutsui termed Ichiro a “great cultural ...

Yankees legend Hideki Matsui played seven seasons for the Yankees ... Next, he honored his fellow countryman, Ichiro Suzuki, who paved the way for Japanese players in many ways.

Ichiro’s card has not been featured in MLB ... Hideo Nomo’s rookie season with his funky windup. Or playing as Hideki Matsui during the 2009 World Series. Or hurling fastballs in the Japan ...

Right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo preceded him, and Hideki Matsui came just after, both boosting the country’s confidence in a period of national malaise. Tsutsui termed Ichiro a “great cultural ...

Derek Jeter, Sadaharu Oh and Hideki Matsui were among many to offer their praises Tuesday after former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player elected to the U.S.

Right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo preceded him, and Hideki Matsui came just after, both boosting the country's confidence in a period of national malaise. Tsutsui termed Ichiro a “great cultural ...

Following Ichiro’s path, Hideki Matsui, Yu Darvish, and Shohei Ohtani stepped into the competitive environment of MLB. Not only did he show the feasibility of Japanese players but also raised ...