@@LordBurgeryea but for how under the radar he had been with a peanut contract, he is def one of the most underrated. Your two great years BS doesn’t have to do with anything
@@Narodov1 brother im a big iwakuma fan he got me into japanese baseball which i now am obsessed with. im just being real. we remember him better than he was. just look at his bball reference page. he has only two years where his WAR isnt slightly above avg for an MLB SP. those years being his final year where he was rlly meh cause he was out of gas and only started 6 games. and the other being his 2013 season where he looked like a cy young finalist. he was definitely good, but lets not call him underrated is what in arguing. he was paid exactly what he was worth avging about 8mil a year with only two years out of arbitration
Hideo Nomo paved the way for them. It's great to see their splendid performances on the mound all at once, and now I can't wait to see Rouki Sasaki play over there.
The number 18 became an ace number in Japan because of Tadashi Wakabayashi, Viktor Stalhin and Jiro Noguchi. They are all Before World War II legends player. Originally in Japan, number 18 is a number that has a meaning about a good trick or skill.
@@baseball_introduction Yes, actually 十八番 (18番) is a word derived from Kabuki, but it may be one of the reasons why we Japanese people think 18 is a special number, such as the number of the Aces
Dice-K was the best and most underappreciated Japanese pitcher to wear 18. If it wasn’t for him throwing a ridiculous amount of pitches in the Koshien tournament his arm would have held up. 🎲 K ❤️!
@@charleneo1934 No, in Japan, 8 is not a lucky number. 7 is the number used in "lucky seven". It is obvous that you are not Japanese. Also, the reason why Ohtani chose 17 when he joined Angeles was that his original desire was 27, but it was Trout's jersey number, therefore he chose 17 by deducting 10 from 27 to 17.
Those Japanese pitchers are gold! There are no better players out of Asia than the Japanese. I love their work ethic, how they’re so cool under pressure, precise play and I loooove their names! Japanese names: Yamamoto, Kuroda. Imanaga, Matsuzaka, Sasaki… it’s like poetry. 😂
Yamamoto is the best of them all. If he can adjust to MLB hitting he could do this for a long time. Simple delivery and only 25. If he can avoid injury he could be the first HOF Japanese pitcher.
@@resmarted of course he did. If you think he didn't adjust your not very smart or have no confidence in MLB teams couching. He just did it before his first start. Yamamoto didn't do it fast, or at least he miscalculated in his first start. Also Imanaga is old (30) so he's very unlikely to have a HOF career. He also has considerably less talent and that's why his contract reflects that. Also take it easy because he has serious FLY BALL issues that might show your confidence in him lose interest in posting comments and hide in the corner in a month or 2.
Yeah yamamoto has real skill. Can't wait to see what he does in the league. Imanaga looked good against the rockies too. What an exciting time for baseball fans.
When former Dodgers pitcher Nomo decided to play in the MLB, most of the Japanese baseball officials and media criticized him. Without his challenge, Tanaka, Kuroda, and Ichiro would not have played in the United States. MLB should be grateful to Nomo.
often wear a number close to 18, such as 19 or 17, if someone on the same team already wears 18. it does not imply less powerful or second best, just respect for the man who wore it first.
Same here. Huge fan myself. Started following him and collecting his cards around 2009-10. Lots of BBM, TTG and Calbee. All back to his rookie year of 2002. His performance in the 2009 WBC was amazing. I really wish he would’ve made to the MLB when he was younger.
Until the World Series includes the Japanese, the winner cannot claim to be the best team in the World. In the WBC, Japan proved that they are the best.
Darvish, Yamamoto, Imanaga, Senga, Kikuchi, Maeda, Matsui, and probably Fujinami and Uwasawa.... Japanese pitchers will dominate the MLB this season!🇯🇵⚾️👏
Shintaro Fujinami has problems finding the strike zone consistently (walks too many batters). There's a reason he's starting this year in the minor leagues.
Senga from Hawks, Matsui from Eagles, Kikuchi from Lions, Fujinami from Tigers, Yamamoto from Buffalos, Maeda from Carp, Imanaga from BayStars, Darvish (Ohotani) and Uwasawa from Fighters. May come back soon Senga.
Imanaga had a great career in Japan, but he did not have an exceptional record, taking mvp and winning awards across the board.Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the other hand, had an overwhelming performance and won all the awards.I think what I see when I look at players like them is that players who played well in npb do not necessarily play well in mlb and vice versa, it's just a matter of whether mlb baseball suits their style of play or not.
Koji Uehara's jersey number was 19 for every team he's pitched for in the MLB (Orioles from 2009 to 2011, Rangers from 2011 to 2012, Red Sox from 2013 to 2016, and Cubs in 2017).
No one forgot him. He's a legend in his home country. This video is about Japanese players who wore #18. Chien Ming Wang is not Japanese and didn't wear #18.
@@Shyny_Yordy that's why I literally stated it from the beginning lol. Wang is not talked about in America. I'm giving credit to asian players, you triggered weirdo.
The reason why Japanese top-class pitchers wear #18 is coming from the fact that in Edo era, a shogun traditionally used to have 8 wives and they acted as an united team
Hisashi Iwakuma is the most underrated
he rlly only had two great years and an unexpected no-hitter, he was a good no.2 for a short period tho
@@LordBurgeryea but for how under the radar he had been with a peanut contract, he is def one of the most underrated. Your two great years BS doesn’t have to do with anything
@@Narodov1 brother im a big iwakuma fan he got me into japanese baseball which i now am obsessed with. im just being real. we remember him better than he was. just look at his bball reference page. he has only two years where his WAR isnt slightly above avg for an MLB SP. those years being his final year where he was rlly meh cause he was out of gas and only started 6 games. and the other being his 2013 season where he looked like a cy young finalist. he was definitely good, but lets not call him underrated is what in arguing. he was paid exactly what he was worth avging about 8mil a year with only two years out of arbitration
Unsung hero of Japan's triumph during 2009 wbc!
Kuroda
Kuroda’s body of work was super impressive, especially at that age.
True. His consistency was something else
Hideo Nomo paved the way for them. It's great to see their splendid performances on the mound all at once, and now I can't wait to see Rouki Sasaki play over there.
He can come and take the number 18 in Boston
Correct. Nomo'a two no-no's showed everyone that Japanese pitchers can be world class.
I love Kuroda
Kuroda's performance with the big team Dodgers and Yankees was as good as his performance in Japan, which is still amazing.
流石にみんなすげえいいピッチャーだな。
The number 18 became an ace number in Japan because of Tadashi Wakabayashi, Viktor Stalhin and Jiro Noguchi.
They are all Before World War II legends player.
Originally in Japan, number 18 is a number that has a meaning about a good trick or skill.
Where was Viktor Stalhin from?
@@La8-l8rfrom wikipedia he’s from Russia but defected to Japan at 9. won 303
@@hamahamana Wow I supposed that but It's really surprising known a Russian Baseball player
日本では特技のことを「十八番（18番）」と言います
@@baseball_introduction Yes, actually 十八番 (18番) is a word derived from Kabuki, but it may be one of the reasons why we Japanese people think 18 is a special number, such as the number of the Aces
Kenta is my favorite Dodger pitcher. Bro was a menace when they had him come out the bullpen
kuroda❤❤
18 has been my favorite number since I was a kid, happy to see people doing my number justice lol
Dice-K was the best and most underappreciated Japanese pitcher to wear 18. If it wasn’t for him throwing a ridiculous amount of pitches in the Koshien tournament his arm would have held up. 🎲 K ❤️!
しかし過去には偉大な選手が沢山いる
Kuroda and Nomo are my favorites!
Wow! All of them have had the same jersey number 18!
18 is considered ace number in Japan!
Ohtani would’ve been 18 but it was already taken. 8 means luck and wealth in most East Asian languages 18 is like a guarantee of luck and wealth 😂
@@charleneo1934 No, in Japan, 8 is not a lucky number. 7 is the number used in "lucky seven".
It is obvous that you are not Japanese.
Also, the reason why Ohtani chose 17 when he joined Angeles was that his original desire was 27, but it was Trout's jersey number, therefore he chose 17 by deducting 10 from 27 to 17.
@@harumih.3727中国ほどじゃないけど八は日本でも縁起がいい数字でしょ 末広がりとか言うし
@@ぴろぴろぴろっけshe’s not Japanese so it’s natural she doesn’t know it.
Kei Igawa「Don't forget meeeee...」
No, forget him.
やっぱ背番号は18番か1番がエースって感じがするな
昔からの日本の野球観に染まってるだけなんだろうけど
11もそんな感じする
Thanks for referring to Japanese! Much appreciated. ありがとう
In Japanese Highschool, 1 is the ace number.
But in the pros, 18 is!
Thank you for making this
It’s so horned
Love MLB!!!
Kuroda is the best
日本の誇りや
祭りや祭りやあ〜🎆🎇🎆
The 18th part of Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art
Imanaga said he chose 18 for Ben Zobrist, after looking at Cubs history and also chose to honor him with wearing his number.
The first Japanese-born pitchers that wears number 18 in MLB is Takashi Kashiwada (NYM), 1997. I wanna watch Kashiwada pitches!
It's a Japanese massage and threat of what's coming to every team when you're facing mid or top Japanese pitchers
あまりにも有り難すぎる動画だぁ！！
Where is Uehara?
He wore 19
今永次のドジャース戦期待してます！！頑張って下さい！！
As a Yokohama fan, I am glad that Imanaga is pitching well!
Where df is kei igawa
Those Japanese pitchers are gold! There are no better players out of Asia than the Japanese.
I love their work ethic, how they’re so cool under pressure, precise play and I loooove their names!
Japanese names: Yamamoto, Kuroda. Imanaga, Matsuzaka, Sasaki… it’s like poetry. 😂
余裕でメジャーにまだ居れたのに広島を選んだ黒田カッコよすぎる
Yamamoto is the best of them all. If he can adjust to MLB hitting he could do this for a long time. Simple delivery and only 25. If he can avoid injury he could be the first HOF Japanese pitcher.
Imanaga didn't need to adjust.
@@resmarted 😎
@@resmarted of course he did. If you think he didn't adjust your not very smart or have no confidence in MLB teams couching. He just did it before his first start. Yamamoto didn't do it fast, or at least he miscalculated in his first start. Also Imanaga is old (30) so he's very unlikely to have a HOF career. He also has considerably less talent and that's why his contract reflects that. Also take it easy because he has serious FLY BALL issues that might show your confidence in him lose interest in posting comments and hide in the corner in a month or 2.
Yeah yamamoto has real skill. Can't wait to see what he does in the league. Imanaga looked good against the rockies too. What an exciting time for baseball fans.
@@markk2745 Imanaga pitched 6 shutout innings in his debut. Maybe Yamamoto should adjust before the game next time.
If you're a manager, give your Japanese players the number 18 to make them feel good.
Hisashi Iwakuma was the most consistent pitcher in MLB.
Nomo needs to be mentioned. Only pitcher still till this day, obtained a no hitter at coors field.
16
黒田とマエケンは広島の誇りです。
MLBさん、素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます！
高橋健「俺は、、、。」
JAPAN🇯🇵🗾
When former Dodgers pitcher Nomo decided to play in the MLB, most of the Japanese baseball officials and media criticized him. Without his challenge, Tanaka, Kuroda, and Ichiro would not have played in the United States. MLB should be grateful to Nomo.
where is kei igawa😂
wear number 29
a swing and a miss （ァスウィン〜ガァナミスッ）て言いたくなる動画
Uehara🎉
Koji Uehara wore 19 for every team he's pitched for in the MLB (Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox, and Cubs)
@@PackBrewBadgeWI4 I know he wore 19, but is there a backstory behind it?
often wear a number close to 18, such as 19 or 17, if someone on the same team already wears 18.
it does not imply less powerful or second best, just respect for the man who wore it first.
@@AngelGarcia64."19歳の頃、上原浩治は大学受験に失敗し、1年間野球を辞めて2度目の大学受験に向けて勉強と生活費の為の仕事に励みました。打者にどれだけ打たれようと、野球を辞めていた19歳の頃の苦しさに比べると、すぐに前向きになれる"というようなエピソードがあります。
岩隈は入った球団を間違えた
もっと強い球団でプレーする姿が見たかった
Same here. Huge fan myself.
Started following him and collecting his cards around 2009-10. Lots of BBM, TTG and Calbee. All back to his rookie year of 2002.
His performance in the 2009 WBC was amazing.
I really wish he would’ve made to the MLB when he was younger.
Where is Tanaka?
He’s not wearing #18
19
Let"s go Rendon!!!!!!!
So does number 18 mean anything in Japan or did they just start giving number 18 to the ace randomly?
Until the World Series includes the Japanese, the winner cannot claim to be the best team in the World. In the WBC, Japan proved that they are the best.
Where’s Tanaka?
Let's go japanese super star!!!!!!
You forgot to include Hideo Nomo, Masahiro Tanaka, Koji Uehara, Kyuji Fujikawa and even Darvish 😅
Darvish, Yamamoto, Imanaga, Senga, Kikuchi, Maeda, Matsui, and probably Fujinami and Uwasawa.... Japanese pitchers will dominate the MLB this season!🇯🇵⚾️👏
Fujinami is cheeks
Shintaro Fujinami has problems finding the strike zone consistently (walks too many batters). There's a reason he's starting this year in the minor leagues.
Senga rehabilitation now
Senga from Hawks, Matsui from Eagles, Kikuchi from Lions, Fujinami from Tigers, Yamamoto from Buffalos, Maeda from Carp, Imanaga from BayStars, Darvish (Ohotani) and Uwasawa from Fighters. May come back soon Senga.
YOSHI❗YOSHI❗YOSHI❗🦖
Nobu Yamamoto?
Da Masataka?
ピッチャーなら十分通用してるな これからも楽しみ
They literally have Japanese car-ish quality
Yu Darvish...
最も多くの日本人投手から尊敬されているのは16番の野茂英雄です
Imanaga had a great career in Japan, but he did not have an exceptional record, taking mvp and winning awards across the board.Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the other hand, had an overwhelming performance and won all the awards.I think what I see when I look at players like them is that players who played well in npb do not necessarily play well in mlb and vice versa, it's just a matter of whether mlb baseball suits their style of play or not.
Bro you forgot Ohtani and Senga too
They don’t wear number 18
アメリカの皆さん、どうか全ての日本人選手に温かい声援をよろしくお願いします🙇
松坂と稼頭央ってMLBで対戦してたんか
ワールドシリーズで対戦しましたね
Id like to see babe Ruth or DiMaggio hit on these guys
IGAWA
Kei・Igawa？？
がどうしたん
yo, where's Uehara??
19
Koji Uehara's jersey number was 19 for every team he's pitched for in the MLB (Orioles from 2009 to 2011, Rangers from 2011 to 2012, Red Sox from 2013 to 2016, and Cubs in 2017).
NPBの海外投手は42をつける人が多い
不吉な数字だから
アメリカ本場でつけられないナンバー（全30球団で永久欠番）だからでしょう。
How about" kei igawa"?
You can't touch him...
Forget about that!
old video many audiences
Not Japanese, but you cant forget chien ming wang. He is essentially forgotten amongst asian players and he was an incredible pitcher.
No one forgot him. He's a legend in his home country. This video is about Japanese players who wore #18. Chien Ming Wang is not Japanese and didn't wear #18.
@@Shyny_Yordy that's why I literally stated it from the beginning lol. Wang is not talked about in America. I'm giving credit to asian players, you triggered weirdo.
Your post is off topic
Teams have retired the number 18?
Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds
Schumpeter is coming
As Asia Let’s Go Shota
みんな18番に憧れていたのか😅
井川慶は？
DICE-K!!!
到目前為止台籍只有建民王最強…
No.that’s ohtani mvp man
You should check @stybur19 's comment about 王建民. Of course he is a 名投手
沒有神之子、達爾？
I’m Hideo Nomo. Do not forget me.
And the best Japanese pitcher in mlb right now not wearing number 18, Kodai Senga 👻🍴
The guy has a deadly ghost fork that hitters have problems hitting
Nomo Hideo had #16 ohtani has 17.
堀内がはじめかな。。。。。。。
神動画
Where's Hideo Nomo? The japanese version of Jackie Robinson?
not 18
Where is hideo nomo bro
not 18
誰でも18の時がある。
Major League Baseball ⚾️ is an born of Japanese. 🇯🇵
Imanaga >>> Yamamoto
where is Ohtani-san？？😂
Ohtaniはどこ？空振りはSwing and a miss ってめちゃくちゃ聞く。
DAIMAJINと大塚も忘れてないか?
後は伊良部 他もいるけど…
tsuyoshi wada 😡
Where is Roki Sasaki?!!!
He is not MLB player, yet.
@@izumiaco5079 not to mention, Roki wears #17 for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
first, he's not in MLB (yet), and second, he wears #17
田中将大は？w
19
노모는 있었나?
Never wore number 18 at MLB level competition.
消えたダルビッシュ
背番号18じゃないから
@@マヌ-p9dなるほど！題名隠れてたから気づかなかった！背番号１８特集だったのね
Mlb please pin me. It would be a miracle 😊
third?
Do they all know how to gamble?
달빛이 없네...
The reason why Japanese top-class pitchers wear #18 is coming from the fact that in Edo era, a shogun traditionally used to have 8 wives and they acted as an united team
Asia No.1 Japan is ❤❤❤❤❤