This is a site about Pro Yakyu (Japanese Baseball), not about who the next player to go over to MLB is. It's a community of Pro Yakyu fans who have come together to share their knowledge and opinions with the world. It's a place to follow teams and individuals playing baseball in Japan (and Asia), and to learn about Japanese (and Asian) culture through baseball.
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Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
- Akahoshi
- Imaoka
- Lin
- Kanemoto
- Sheets
- Toritani
- Yano/Kannoh
- Sekimoto
- Pitcher
I moved Imaoka up because he's hitting for good average this year, but has been awful in clutch situations. So, let him move up and start rallies instead of trying to finish them off. It's a little awkward with 2 lefties at 3 and 4, but Lin's the best hitter now, so he needs to be up that high. Toritani doesn't have enough power for #6, but I think #2 is too high. Finally, I'm going with platooning Yano and Kannoh. Yano isn't hitting well this year, but Kannoh isn't ready defensively. So, it's a tough call.I'm ready for your opinion!