7, 2020 file photo, former Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, a 48-year-old who has

2022 season, although former Fighters and New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo is viewed as a strong

Outgoing Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama attends his farewell press conference at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido, on Nov.... The 60-year-old, who stepped down from his role on Monday having won one Japan Series title in 10 years, masterminded the development of the Los Angeles Angels star when many initially questioned the decision to give him the chance to both pitch and bat.... " I saw the possibility in him of becoming a top world player, and I had a strong belief that I had to send h