Comments on: More on Tazawa

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:43:58 +0000

Excellent stuff. Thanks for putting this together.

By: Kyle Boddy

Kyle Boddy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:14:17 +0000

I wrote a bit about his pitching mechanics on my site, Driveline Mechanics. You can check it out here. I sourced your site as well. Thanks for all the hard work!

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:18:13 +0000

This is an important time in the history of the MLB-NPB relationship. Both sides are going to have to make some adjustments in how they target and manage their players, because once Tazawa signs state-side it will show all other amateur players bypassing NPB is a viable option. Also, there are a good number of MLB clubs in the mix, not just the teams often mentioned in the press.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:01:58 +0000

Not sure why he wasn’t drafted out of high school. He was eligible for the NPB draft last year but chose to remain with his amateur team.

By: The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » A reliever worth targeting

The Detroit Tiger Weblog » Blog Archive » A reliever worth targeting — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:26:44 +0000

[...] Tazawa is younger than the typical Japanese import, because he’s not waiting the 9 years required for international free agency as a pro player. He’s 23 and features a low 90’s fastball, a 12-6 curve and a shuuto (kind of like a screwball it moves in on righties). That repertoire led to a a 56K:4BB ratio in 54 innings. [...]

By: SJ

SJ — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:55:51 +0000

why is a pitcher of this caliber not yet on an NPB team at his “old” age? Thanks.

By: Red Sox (to) Sign Tazawa(?) » NPB Tracker

Red Sox (to) Sign Tazawa(?) » NPB Tracker — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:00:16 +0000

[...] Update, Sept 3: For more on Tazawa the pitcher, please see this post. [...]