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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani tightens his glove lace in a live batting practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a line drive up into the glove of Los Angeles shortstop Zach Neto (9), leading to a triple play in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 12, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a line drive up into the glove of Los Angeles shortstop Zach Neto (9), leading to a triple play in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 12, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers removes his glove in the dugout after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 31, 2025.

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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers tightens a glove lace during a workout at the team's spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2025.

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Baseball: Gloves donated by Ohtani arrive at quake-hit schools

WAJIMA, Japan, March 4 Kyodo - Baseball gloves donated by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani were presented Monday to elementary schools in a city badly damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake that struck on New Year's Day.(Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohtani donates gloves to Japanese schools

OSHU, Japan Kyodo - Video taken on Dec. 22, 2023, shows a baseball glove that Shohei Ohtani donated to his alma mater Anetai Elementary School in Oshu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate, with a message reading "Let's play baseball!." The two-way baseball star is donating three gloves to each of Japan's 20,000 elementary schools and deliveries are expected to be completed by next March. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohtani donates gloves to Japanese schools

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2023, shows a baseball glove that Shohei Ohtani donated to his alma mater Anetai Elementary School in Oshu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate, with a message reading "Let's play baseball!." The two-way baseball star is donating three gloves to each of Japan's 20,000 elementary schools and deliveries are expected to be completed by next March.

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Baseball: Ohtani merch shop in Nagoya

A game ball used by Los Angeles Angels two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani and an autographed replica of his game model glove is displayed at a pop-up shop in the underground arcade of Nagoya Station in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Tigers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels tosses his glove in the air after pitching through the seventh inning during Game 1 of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 27, 2023.

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Glove made from wagyu cattle leather

Photo taken on May 4, 2023, in Miyazaki Prefecture shows a baseball glove made from wagyu cattle leather, manufactured by Ballpark.com Co., based in the southwestern Japan prefecture well known for beef cattle.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Shohei Ohtani holds a glove in his mouth while returning the dugout during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2023.

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Baseball gear at Hall of Fame museum

Photo taken on April 18, 2023, shows a first baseman glove used by legendary former professional Japanese player Sadaharu Oh at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

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Asics to sell 100 gloves modeled on Darvish's

OSAKA, Japan - A model of the baseball glove used by Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish in this year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game is shown on Aug. 27, 2014. Asics Corp., the manufacturer of the glove, announced on Sept. 3 a limited sale of 100 gloves of the same model.

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Giant baseball glove unveiled in disaster-hit Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Junior baseball players from Ishinomaki and Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, pose for a photo in Ishinomaki on June 20, 2014, with a giant baseball glove made to encourage children in the affected area.

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Ichiro works out in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is about to start practice holding his glove and bat at an indoor training field of the Yomiuri Giants in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Dec. 17, 2009. Ichiro worked out for about an hour, sharing the field with members of the Giants, one of the most popular Japanese baseball clubs.

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Chunichi's Tatsunami announces retirement

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons infielder Kazuyoshi Tatsunami speaks about his retirement at a news conference at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya on Sept. 30, 2009. Tatsunami said he will hang up his glove and retire from baseball at the end of the 2009 season.

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Farmer happy with his glove-shaped radish

TOTTORI, Japan - Tadao Nakajima, a 62-year-old farmer from Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, looks happy with a radish shaped like a baseball glove at his farm on Jan. 12. A long-time baseball fan, Nakajima said, ''We've been growing radishes for many years, but this is the first time we've had one like this.''

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Shinjo calling it quits but promising more surprises

SAPPORO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, whose playing career in baseball finished triumphantly with the Nippon Ham Fighters' Japan Series success, looks at the glove he used for 17 years during a press conference at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 27. Shinjo said he will not change his personal style but will pursue a future that enables him to continue surprising people.

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Koizumi, Bush reconfirm resolve to combat terrorism

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shows off a baseball glove given to him by U.S. President George W. Bush at the beginning of their meeting at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Shanghai on Oct. 20. The glove was signed by star infielder Carl Ripken of the Baltimore Orioles. During their discussion, they reconfirmed their resolve to fight terrorism. The photo was taken by a media representative.

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Veteran Yokohama infielder Komada hangs up glove

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows veteran Yokohama BayStars infielder Norihiro Komada who said Jan. 18 he is retiring from baseball after being released by the Central League club earlier in the off-season. Komada, 38, failed to draw interest from any clubs despite his hopes to continue his playing career.

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Yokohama infielder Rose hangs up glove

YOKOHAMA, Japan - File photo shows Yokohama BayStars second baseman Bobby Rose, who announced his retirement from baseball on Sept. 9 after failing to reach an agreement with the club management over a new contract for next season. Rose, 33, explained in tears after Monday's game against the Yakult Swallows that Yokohama has only offered a contract with a decrease in salary and then added that he has no intention of ''wearing the uniform of any other Japanese club.''

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) receives a bouquet of flowers from retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka waves to fans during his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) shakes hands with retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka bids farewell at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is pictured during his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) shakes hands with retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) receives a bouquet of flowers from retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka bids farewell at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Matsuzaka retirement ceremony

Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) shakes hands with retired baseball star Ichiro Suzuki at his retirement ceremony held at the Seibu Lions' fan appreciation day at MetLife Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2021. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove winner ended his 23-year baseball career when he pitched at the dome for the Seibu Lions, the Pacific League club where he started his career at age 18, on Oct. 19.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Orioles

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani flips his glove as he walks to the dugout after ending the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 25, 2021, at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Shinjo calling it quits but promising more surprises

SAPPORO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, whose playing career in baseball finished triumphantly with the Nippon Ham Fighters' Japan Series success, looks at the glove he used for 17 years during a press conference at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 27. Shinjo said he will not change his personal style but will pursue a future that enables him to continue surprising people. (Kyodo)

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Charlie St. Cloud (2010)

Charlie Tahan & Kim Basinger Characters: Sam St. Cloud, Claire St. Cloud Film: Charlie St. Cloud (USA/CAN 2010) Director: Burr Steers 30 July 2010 CHARLIE TAHAN and KIM BASINGER are Sam and Claire St. Cloud in Charlie St. Cloud. Date: 30 July 2010

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Charlie St. Cloud (2010)

Zac Efron & Charlie Tahan Characters: Charlie St. Cloud, Sam St. Cloud Film: Charlie St. Cloud (USA/CAN 2010) Director: Burr Steers 30 July 2010 (L to R) Charlie (ZAC EFRON) and his brother, Sam (CHARLIE TAHAN), in the romantic drama ?Charlie St. Cloud?. In this emotionally charged story, Charlie begins a romantic journey in which he embraces the past while discovering the purpose of his life and the transformative power of love. Date: 30 July 2010

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Charlie St. Cloud (2010)

Charlie Tahan Characters: Sam St. Cloud Film: Charlie St. Cloud (USA/CAN 2010) Director: Burr Steers 30 July 2010 CHARLIE TAHAN is Sam in Charlie St. Cloud. Date: 30 July 2010

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Fireflies In The Garden (2008)

Willem Dafoe Characters: Charles Waechter Film: Fireflies In The Garden (USA 2008) Director: Dennis Lee 10 February 2008 Date: 10 February 2008

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Fireflies In The Garden (2008)

Hayden Panettiere Characters: Young Jane Lawrence Film: Fireflies In The Garden (USA 2008) Director: Dennis Lee 10 February 2008 Date: 10 February 2008

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King Ralph (1991)

John Goodman Characters: Ralph Hampton Gainesworth Jones Film: King Ralph (1992) Director: David S. Ward 15 February 1991 Date: 15 February 1991

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Rookie Of The Year (1993)

Gary Busey & Thomas Ian Nicholas Characters: Chet 'Rocket' Steadman & Henry Rowengartner Film: Rookie Of The Year (1993) Director: Daniel Stern 07 July 1993 Date: 07 July 1993

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The Phil Silvers Show film (1955)

Harvey Lembeck, Phil Silvers & Maurice Gosfield Characters: Cpl. Rocco Barbella, MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko, Pvt. Duane Doberman Television: The Phil Silvers Show; Sergeant Bilko (USA 1955-1959) 20 September 1955 Date: 20-Sep-55

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Two Japanese baseball players

A young boy is holding a baseball bat ready to hit the ball, an older man stands behind him wearing a glove, ready to catch. A collection of men and boys stand behind as spectators, illustrating the increase of interest in american sports and habits. Date: 1932

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Three Japanese baseball players

Three Japanese baseball players are pictured in action. The crowd behind is out of focus. Date: 1932

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Huge glove created in Nara

Photo taken Dec. 26, 2015, shows a huge baseball glove, designed to fit on a hand of the Great Buddha of Nara (behind) at the Todaiji temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The 180-kilogram glove will be displayed in the disaster-hit northeastern Japan city of Iwaki from March 11, 2016, the 5th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters, as a symbol of hope for reconstruction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Huge glove created in Nara

Photo taken Dec. 26, 2015, shows a huge baseball glove, designed to fit on a hand of the Great Buddha of Nara (behind) at the Todaiji temple in the western Japan city of Nara. The 180-kilogram glove will be displayed in the disaster-hit northeastern Japan city of Iwaki from March 11, 2016, the 5th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters, as a symbol of hope for reconstruction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fielding, versatility could open door for Matsuda

Sports agent Peter Greenberg (L), who represents Japanese baseball player Nobuhiro Matsuda, speaks to reporters on Dec. 9, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, the venue of the Major League Baseball winter meetings. Greenberg revealed that five or six major league clubs have shown interest in the SoftBank Hawks third baseman, a four-time Golden Glove winner. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese baseball instructor trains W. African boys

Yuta Deai, a bakery shop owner who spent two years from 2008 as a baseball instructor in Burkina Faso, poses with his glove in Furano, Hokkaido, on Dec. 27, 2014. After returning home, Deai invited five of his former players from the West African country to Japan so that they can brush up their baseball skills. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Sakamoto finally claims 1st Golden Glove

Yomiuri Giants captain Hayato Sakamoto (front) celebrates with teammates after defeating the DeNA BayStars in Tokyo Dome on Oct. 9, 2016. Sakamoto was named the winner of the Central League's Golden Glove at shortstop on Nov. 8, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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High school baseball manager shows bat, glove handmade in Africa

Naohiko Tsutsumi, manager of the baseball team at Okayama Sanyo High School in Asakuchi, Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, holds a handmade bat and glove on Aug. 6, 2015, which he has brought from Africa where many children play baseball using handmade equipment. The team has been sending used baseball equipment to children in developing countries since 2011. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Farmer happy with his glove-shaped radish

TOTTORI, Japan - Tadao Nakajima, a 62-year-old farmer from Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, looks happy with a radish shaped like a baseball glove at his farm on Jan. 12. A long-time baseball fan, Nakajima said, ''We've been growing radishes for many years, but this is the first time we've had one like this.'' (Kyodo)