when they came from Japan?
2007-03-06 11:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by trer 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Matsui and Matsuzaka both already had reached their stardom when they were in high school. Matsui is well known for being intentionally walked 5 times in one game while his team lost the game. It became a social issue throughout the country with the manager of the other team being criticized that his tactic was not suitable for a high school game. Matsuzaka also is famous for going 17 innings in the quarter finals and then pitching a no hitter two days later in the finals in the high school tournament in 1998.
Ichiro won batting titles for 7 straight seasons as well as 3 MVP's and 7 Golden Glove awards before moving to the majors.
On the other hand, Iguchi played for 8 years in the Japanese professional league, but it was only the last two seasons ('03-'04)where he truly had a great year. He had not yet really established himeself as a "star" in Japan like Matsui, Matsuzaka or Ichiro did, before he came over to the majors.
2007-03-06 18:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by royal_dutch_club 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Ichiro was the first position player to come over, ever. So that was a big deal.
2) Matsui was the first "power hitter" to come from Japan. He was a monster over there with home runs.
3) Matsuzaka isn't the first, but arguably the best power pitcher to make the leap.
Iguchi wasn't really that dominent in Japan so he didn't warrent any fanfare in coming to the US. No one thought he had a chance at being a "great" player in the US, just average.
2007-03-06 11:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ichiro has no longer something to be jealous over. if fact be told, i think of that Matsui extremely respects him and rumor has it, that there is an risk Matsui would be taking part in ball in Seattle next season.
2016-12-14 12:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one Ichiro and Matsui were THE elite players of their country. Iguchi was not.
2007-03-06 11:15:02 · answer #4 · answered by Cody G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Tadahito Iguchi is essentially the type of player Ronnie Belliard is. Belliard is an all star super star in Mexico.
2007-03-06 11:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by jasonpickles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iguchi is a rookie so if he becomes like a 30 home run hitter he is for sure to get fanfare
2007-03-06 12:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by 3L M3X1C4N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically what those guys said, does it matter though where they came from? Yeah if you are of Japanese heritage or a Japanophile it will matter, but you should just enjoy the players and game for who/what it is.
2007-03-06 11:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by bartleyrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are dumb
iguchi is solid and clutch yeet no 1 recognizes it. he was a "quiet" accusation made by williams. he came through in game 2 of the 05 ALDS. i luv the sox
07 series yea
(oh and ignore gorgie porgie's answer if he answers)
2007-03-06 11:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by FSBB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋