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Suzuki Inks $16 Million Deal

Suzuki Inks $16 Million Deal

It’s been a long road for Kurt Suzuki. From leaving his home state of Hawaii to walk-on at Cal State Fullerton behind two catchers on scholarship, to taking over the starting job, to winning the Johnny... 

The Status of Stats Pt. 1: OPS

The Status of Stats Pt. 1: OPS

By Jordan Ikeda Rafu Sports Editor For those who routinely read J-Slanted, especially the baseball columns, you have undoubtedly noticed all of the little acronyms I put in there representing stats of... 

Giant Hurdles

Giant Hurdles

Photos by JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo Above, Giants back up first baseman, Travis Ishikawa takes ground balls before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium. While he struggles... 

MLB’s First Full Week a Mixed Bag

MLB’s First Full Week a Mixed Bag

By JORDAN IKEDA Rafu Sports Editor Despite going 0-5 Thursday night, Kosuke Fukudome is still hitting .345 on the season going into tonight’s game against Houston’s Roy Oswalt. Oswalt is 0-2 in the... 

Top of the Order

Top of the Order

By Jordan Ikeda The Pittsburgh Pirates were the second worst offensive team last year in the National League. They were second to last in OBP (on-base percentage), OPS (OBP plus slugging), total bases,... 

MLB Preview Pt. 2: Asian Americans

MLB Preview Pt. 2: Asian Americans

By Jordan Ikeda Part two of this three part series previewing Major League Baseball’s upcoming season focuses on the Asian American players. If you missed part one, check it out here. Jason Bartlett... 

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