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
Last year, Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters beat the CPBL's La New Bears in the final 1-0 for the 2006 Championship. The KBO's Samsung Lions finished in third place with the China Stars going winless for the second straight year.
The inaugural 2005 season was greeted with much anticipation as the NPB, KBO, and CPBL champs all came in after sweeping their respective series 4 - 0.
The NPB's Chiba Lotte Marines won the tournament by outscoring the KBO's Samsun Lions 5 - 3 in the championship game. The CPBL's Sinon Bulls took third place.
For further info, look at the Konami Cup Asia Series 2007 website.