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Sapporo Snow Festival

SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 4 Kyodo - People visit the Sapporo Snow Festival in the Hokkaido prefectural capital city in northern Japan on Feb. 4, 2024, with the event starting the same day. (Kyodo)

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Combined photo shows Japanese Major League Baseball players

TOKYO, Japan, June 19 Kyodo - Undated combined photo shows Japanese Major League Baseball players (clockwise from top L) Ichiro Suzuki, Kazuhisa Ishii, Hideki Irabu, Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Hideo Nomo and Kazuhiro Sasaki. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Taiwan's Sun Yi-lei

Nippon Ham Fighters' new signing Sun Yi-lei (2nd from L) of Taiwan poses for a photo on the mound alongside team manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (far L) and his parents at Es Con Field Hokkaido in the northern Japan city of Kitahiroshima on Oct. 30, 2023, after the 18-year-old pitcher addressed the media in an introductory press conference.

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Baseball: Spring training fireworks

Nippon Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo watches fireworks light up the night sky at the Japan pro baseball team's spring training site in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Jan. 31, 2023.

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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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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, is about to leave Sapporo Dome after his farewell press conference on Oct. 27. ''I'm not going to slip into a baseball uniform any more but I'm always going be Tsuyoshi Shinjo. I want to involve myself in a number of things and keep bringing people big surprises,'' Shinjo said.

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Fighters win Japan Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo is tossed into the air by his teammates after the team won the Japan Series over the Chunichi Dragons at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 26. The Pacific League champion won four straight games after dropping the opener of the best-of-seven series on its way to claiming its first Japan Series title since 1962 when the team was known as the Toei Flyers.

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Fighters beat Dragons to win Japan Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters slugger Fernando Seguignol (R) is joined by teammate Tsuyoshi Shinjo to celebrate his go-ahead two-run homer off Chunichi Dragons starter Kenshin Kawakami in the sixth inning of Game 5 of their Japan Series at Sapporo Dome on Oct. 26. The Fighters beat the Dragons 4-1 to win the Japan Series.

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Shinjo makes rock-star entrance from roof of Sapporo Dome

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes a rock-star entrance, dropping from the roof June 6 before a game against the Hanshin Tigers at Sapporo Dome.

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Shinjo slams solo homer

SAPPORO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a solo homer with none out in the second inning to ignite the offense as Nippon Ham shut down Lotte at Sapporo Dome on April 23.

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Nippon Ham's Shinjo to retire at season-end

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo speaks to reporters of his plan to retire at the end of the season after hitting two homers, including a grand slam, in a game against the Orix Buffaloes at Tokyo Dome on April 18.

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Shinjo to retire at end of this baseball season

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo said at Tokyo Dome on April 18 he will retire at the end of this season.

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Fighters' Shinjo arrives in Okinawa to join spring training

NAHA, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo arrives Jan. 31 at Naha airport in Okinawa ahead of the team's spring training, which begins Feb. 1.

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(2)1st strike by Japanese baseball players begins

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo arrive an indoor training facility in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 18 as Japanese pro baseball players went on the first strike in the 70-year history of the sport in Japan.

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(2)Shinjo marks 1,000th career hit

HAKODATE, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo responds to cheers from fans after getting his 1,000th career hit during a game against the Seibu Lions in Hakodate, Hokkaido, on May 30.

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(1)Shinjo marks 1,000th career hits

HAKODATE, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo smiles after being presented with a bouquet of flowers after getting his 1,000th career hit during a game against the Seibu Lions in Hakodate, Hokkaido, on May 30.

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Shinjo welcomes spectators to Sapporo Dome

SAPPORO, Japan - Former major leaguer Tsuyoshi Shinjo (C) welcomes spectators to Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on April 2 where his Nippon Ham Fighters played the Seibu Lions in their first official match at their new home.

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(1)Japanese preseason baseball games

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who has left the Major League and joined the Nippon Ham Fighters, hits a double to center-left in a preseason game against the Yokohama Baystars in Yokohama on March 13.

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(1)Shinjo at spring training in Okinawa

NAGO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined the Nippon Ham Fighters after returning from the major leagues, runs during the team's preseason training in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 2. (Kyodo

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(2)Shinjo at spring training in Okinawa

NAGO, Japan - Former major leaguer Tsuyoshi Shinjo practices batting during the Nippon Ham Fighters' preseason training in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 2. (Kyodo

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(3)Baseball teams ready to kick off spring training

NAHA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo (C), who joined the Nippon Ham Fighters after returning from the major leagues, is surrounded by fans and reporters on arrival at Naha airport on Jan. 31 to take part in the team's preseason

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(2)Japan's pro baseball teams kick off spring training

NAGO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined the Nippon Ham Fighters after returning from the major leagues, gives his autographs to the fans in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 1. He drew much of the media attention as his new teammates began their preseason training under manager Trey Hillman.

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(3)Shinjo wraps up signing with Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Former major leaguer Tsuyoshi Shinjo waves to fans Dec. 3 after a press conference in the middle of the field at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido to wrap up his official signing with the Pacific League baseball club Nippon Ham Fighters.

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(4)Shinjo wraps up signing with Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Former major leaguer Tsuyoshi Shinjo attends a press conference in the middle of the field at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on Dec. 3 to wrap up his official signing with the Pacific League baseball club Nippon Ham Fighters.

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(1)Shinjo wraps up signing with Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Former major leaguer Tsuyoshi Shinjo speaks at a press conference in the middle of the field at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido to wrap up his official signing with the Pacific League baseball club Nippon Ham Fighters.

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(2)Shinjo wraps up signing with Fighters

SAPPORO, Japan - Former major league outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo shows his new uniform Dec. 3 at a news conference in the middle of the field at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido to wrap up his official signing with the Pacific League baseball club Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Shinjo inks provisional contract with Nippon Ham

TOKYO, Japan - Former major league outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo smiles during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Nov. 20 after signing a provisional contract with the Pacific League baseball club Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Shinjo also gets 2 hits

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui and Tsuyoshi Shinjo chat before the start of the latest Subway Series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on June 27. Shinjo produced two singles but the Mets lost 6-4. (MLB)

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Matsui, Shinjo meet before match

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and New York Mets' Tsuyoshi Shinjo greet each other before their match at Shea Stadium on June 20. (MLB)

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Shinjo singles against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets' Tsuyoshi Shinjo heads for first base in the second inning against the New York Yankees on June 20 after singling to left, his only hit in three at-bats. The Yankees won 5-0 over the Mets. (MLB)

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Shinjo starts for N.Y. Mets, singles twice

MILWAUKEE, United States - New York Mets left-fielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, making the starting lineup for the first time in four games, dashes and dives to catch a fly hit by Milwaukee Brewers catcher K. Osikc in the third inning at Miller Park on May 2. Shinjo went 2-for-5 with an RBI as the Mets beat the Brewers 9-3. (MLB)

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Mets' Shinjo goes 1-for-3 against Diamondbacks

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Shea Stadium in New York on April 27. Shinjo went 1-for-3 with one RBI. The Diamondbacks won 7-3. (MLB)

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Shinjo starts in center field

NEW YORK, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, starting in center field, hits a single to right in his first at-bat in the second inning against the Florida Marlines at Shea stadium on April 18. Sjinjo was 1-for^3 as the Mets downed the Marlins 6-3. (MLB)

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Mets' Shinjo goes 4-for-4 against Expos

VIERA, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo doubles down the left-field line in the eighth inning of a preseason exhibition game against Montreal Expos in Viera, Florida, on March 24. Shinjo went 4-for-4. (MLB)

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Shinjo goes for 1-for-2

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - New York Mets left-fielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to center in the seventh inning of a preseason game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 19. Shinjo went 1-for-3 as New York beat St. Louis 14-12. (MLB)

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Mets' Shinjo goes 1-for-2 against Dodgers

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to left in the seventh inning of a preseason exhibition game against Los Angeles Dodgers in Mexico City on March 15. Shinjo went 1-for-2. (MLB)

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Mets' Shinjo goes 2-for-6 with one RBI against Expos

VIERA, United States - The New York Mets' Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to left in the 11th inning of a preseason exhibition game against the Montreal Expos in Viera, Florida, on March 11. Shinjo went 2-for-6 with one RBI. (MLB)

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Shinjo goes 2-for-2

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo went 2-for-2 in a preseason game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Port St. Louis, Florida, on March 8. The Mets won 14-2. (MLB)

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Shinjo hits homer during intrasquad game

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a solo homer to left in an intrasquad game during spring training at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 24. (MLB)

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Shinjo practices batting

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo practices batting during spring training at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 19. (MLB)

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Shinjo reunites with Mets teammates

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) hugs a teammate from the New York Mets in a reunion at the team's spring training camp at Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 18. (MLB)

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Shinjo, Mets agree on 1-yr deal

NEW YORK, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo will return to Shea Stadium after the Japanese outfielder and the New York Mets agreed Jan. 11 on a one-year deal worth $600,000 (about 72 million yen). (MLB)

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Shinjo reflects on bittersweet season in majors

TOKYO, Japan - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who became the first Japanese to play in the World Series, speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 5. Shinjo said he learned a valuable lesson from a bittersweet year.(MLB)

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Shinjo strikes out in Anaheim World Series victory

ANAHEIM, United States - San Francisco Giants player Tsuyoshi Shinjo strikes out in the top of the ninth inning against the Anaheim Angeles during Game 7 of the 2002 World Series at Edison Field in Anaheim on Oct. 27. The Angeles beat the Giants 4-1 to win the World Series. (MLB)

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Shinjo makes 2nd World Series appearance, hitless in SF win

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo executes a sacrifice bunt off Anaheim Angeles reliever Ben Weber in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Oct. 24. The Giants won 16-4. (MLB)

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Shinjo to start in Game 1 of World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo of the San Francisco Giants carries out his batting practice as manager Dusty Bakers watches at Edison Field on Oct. 18. Shinjo said Baker told him that he will put him in the starting lineup as designated hitter in Game 1 of the World Series against the Anaheim Angels on Oct. 19. (MLB)

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Shinjo 1st Japanese to play in World Series

ANAHEIM, United States - San Francisco Giants' Tsuyoshi Shinjo hits a single to center in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Anaheim Angeles at Edison Field on Oct. 19. Shinjo became the first Japanese to play in a World Series and the first to get a hit. The Giants edged the Angeles 4-3. (MLB)

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(2)Giants win National League Championship

SAN FRANSCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) is doused with champagne by a teammate in a locker room celebration after the Giants won Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in San Francisco on Oct. 14. The Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals to advance to the World Series. (MLB)

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(1)Giants win National League Championship

SAN FRANSCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) celebrates with his teammates after Kenny Lofton hit a single to drive in the game winning run during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Oct. 14. The Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 to advance to the World Series. MLB

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Giants capture wild card berth

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Tsuyoshi Shinjo celebrates with champagne at the clubhouse after the San Francisco Giants clinched the National League West wild card berth with a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros at Pacific Bell Park on Sept. 28. (MLB)