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Defensive Indifference: Ep. 25 — Ohtani and NPB with John Gibson

In Episode 25 Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris welcome John E. Gibson (Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast) to the show for a deep dive on Shohei Otani and to discuss several other NPB names to know.

Ohtani Making Noise in Two-Way Player Debate – And an MLB Team Will Listen (Part Two)

In Part Two of my look at Shohei Ohtani, I file a new report on his value as a position player. (This article originally published on September 29, 2016)

Ohtani Making Noise in Two-Way Player Debate – And an MLB Team Will Listen (Part One)

Shohei Ohtani is lighting up the Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB) in 2017 with his bat, while continuing his dominant performance on the mound. (Originally published September 24, 2016).

Shohei Ohtani and the Cultural Depth of Amateur Baseball in Japan

The deep-rooted passion for amateur baseball in Japan is almost as strong as that of Sumo wrestling. So when Shohei Otani considered skipping the NPB to jump directly the major leagues in 2012, the country took notice.