Kintamayama 47,440 Posted June 3 (edited) Threw out the first pitch. Edited June 22 by Kintamayama 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,126 Posted June 3 I am immensely relieved that this isn't about a new scandal. 1 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lackmaker 458 Posted June 3 A pitcher wearing flip flops is scandalous 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,428 Posted June 3 54 minutes ago, lackmaker said: A pitcher wearing flip flops is scandalous Calling geta flip flops is insolent. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 2,085 Posted June 3 1 hour ago, lackmaker said: A pitcher wearing flip flops is scandalous I wasn't going to say anything, but yeah, black tabi with white flip-flops geta is a bit yikes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakawakawaka 219 Posted June 3 That look on his face is just so Ura lol. I am a bit disappointed though in that I pictured him as more of a submarine knuckleball thrower. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lackmaker 458 Posted June 3 3 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Calling geta flip flops is insolent. Not where I come from it isn't, but I'll humbly take the rebuke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kachikoshi 52 Posted June 3 Reports indicate that despite extensive practice from Ura, his pitch bounced before reaching the plate. https://pacificleague.com/en/news/2025/6/10040177 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 71 Posted June 3 Damn, if we could get some connection between Ura and Iciro Suzuki, who played for Orix, or have a sumo come out and do the first pitch for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and get a Shohei connection...that could move the needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 3 He was accompanied by yobidashi Shigeo, to announce him 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 645 Posted June 4 11 hours ago, Vancouver BC Sumo Fan said: have a sumo come Rikishi, Sumotori, sumo wrestlers. Sumo is the sport and ritual, not a person. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fat Cyclist 39 Posted June 4 11 hours ago, Kachikoshi said: Reports indicate that despite extensive practice from Ura, his pitch bounced before reaching the plate. https://pacificleague.com/en/news/2025/6/10040177 How typical of the Pacific league that I need to sign up & take a subscription to follow that link. Not only that but it isnt even possible in the EU or UK. It's almost as if they dont want people to watch their games /rant Thanks to @Akinomaki for posting the Youtube link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 71 Posted June 5 On 03/06/2025 at 22:32, Yarimotsu said: Rikishi, Sumotori, sumo wrestlers. Sumo is the sport and ritual, not a person. Everyone is an editor... (This is a joke because I'm literally an editor.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gospodin 273 Posted June 5 On 03/06/2025 at 20:18, Kachikoshi said: Reports indicate that despite extensive practice from Ura, his pitch bounced before reaching the plate. https://pacificleague.com/en/news/2025/6/10040177 They should have built him a mound at Kise. He looked a bit uncomfortable up there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 998 Posted June 5 7 minutes ago, Gospodin said: They should have built him a mound at Kise. He looked a bit uncomfortable up there God, it's just a ball - how difficult can it be to throw it to the catcher? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gospodin 273 Posted June 5 (edited) At 1:32 it almost looks like he was checking a ghost runner Edited June 5 by Gospodin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 14 The NSK collaboration with the pacific league had been announced a while ago, ATM it's in full gear: Thursday Tokihayate home in Miyagi pref., Chunichi Dragons vs. Rakuten Eagles - the players properly did shiko stamping as well in preparation for the game Yobidashi Akira, gyoji Kimura Zennosuke did the stadium announcement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 14 Yesterday Kyushu shusshin Shodai at a game of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, yobidashi Daikichi at the drums, the announcement is not in the video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 14 Todai Takanosho home in Chiba pref., a game of the Chiba Lotte Marines, yobidashi again Akira 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 4,091 Posted June 14 5 hours ago, Akinomaki said: yobidashi again Akira Sweeping the mound at the end was a nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 15 Today Ichiyamamoto with yobidashi Shigeo at a game of his pref. local team Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters at their local stadium the usual Pa-league video and one from the Nippon Ham Fighters channel not a kensho pack, a ball to receive - gottsan desu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunbaiHolder 34 Posted June 16 On 03/06/2025 at 13:02, Koorifuu said: I am immensely relieved that this isn't about a new scandal. Not yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted June 27 Ball time again - today Saitama's Daieisho for the Saitama Seibu Lions at the game in Tokorozawa vs. Nippon Ham fighters - Shigeo for the 3rd time at yobidashi duties, announcing first a "bout" of Daieisho vs. NSK mascot Hiyonoyama - it was just an entry 2 videos, one from the Lions and the usual from the Pa-league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 41,896 Posted July 10 On 14/06/2025 at 10:21, Akinomaki said: The NSK collaboration with the pacific league had been announced a while ago, ATM it's in full gear: Thursday Tokihayate home in Miyagi pref., Chunichi Dragons vs. Rakuten Eagles - the players properly did shiko stamping as well in preparation for the game Yobidashi Akira, gyoji Kimura Zennosuke did the stadium announcement Now the NSK posted a digest of all events of the collaboration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
