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
He posted a 3-0 record with a 1.51 ERA in 36 innings with the Tigers in 2003, and in 2004 split duties with Jeff Williams as closer. His 2004 stats were 1-0, 4 saves, and a 2.71 ERA.
He was pretty good in Japan, and enjoyed his time there. Teams would be crazy not to sign him back.