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.
It is my sincere hope that once you learn a bit about what we're about here that you will join the community of contributors.
Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers- Sept. 1998
Released by Dodgers- Nov. 1998
Signed by Cincinnati Reds- Dec. 1998
Granted free agency- Oct. 1999
Signed by Milwaukee Brewers- Nov. 1999
Granted free agency- Oct. 2000
Signed by Minnesota Twins- Feb. 2001
Traded to Atlanta Braves- July 2001
Granted free agency- Oct. 2001
Signed as free agent by Braves- Oct. 2001
Granted free agency- Oct. 2002
Signed as free agent by Braves- Jan. 2003
Granted free agency- Oct. 2004
Signed as free agent by Tampa Bay Devil Rays- Nov. 2004
All-Star Outfielder in Class A (Organized Rookie) Appalachian League-1993