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The Meaning of Ichiro: The New Wave from Japan and the Transformation of Our National Pastime
Matsui... Nomo... Sasaki... Ichiro... the so-called American "National Pastime" has developed a decidedly Japanese flair. Indeed, in this year's All-Star game, two of the starting American League outfielders were from Japan. And for the third straight year, Ichiro - the fleet-footed Seattle Mariner - received more votes for the All-Star game than any other player...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
April 1st 2004
by Warner Books
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“Americans liked Ichiro because, for one thing, he was a throwback to another time. He had reintroduced them to a style of offense that many MLB fans, accustomed to andro-induced sluggers and tape-measure home runs, had forgotten – an attack based on the single, the hit and run, and intrepid baserunning that had once defined the game.” – Robert Whiting, The Meaning of Ichiro
Robert Whiting’s book, The Meaning of Ichiro: The New Wave From Japan and the Transformation of Our National P...more
Robert Whiting’s book, The Meaning of Ichiro: The New Wave From Japan and the Transformation of Our National P...more
Any fan of baseball that would like to see a whole new side of the game needs to read this book, especially in light of the recent rise in Japanese players making the jump to the Major Leagues. Learning the background of players like Ichiro, Hideki Matsui, and Hideo Nomo in their own context makes their presence on our shores that much more appreciated.
Not as good as "You Gotta Have Wa" by the same author, but still fun to read.
Great look into the background and teachings of Japanese baseball culture.
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