Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

Baseball: Ohtani's Angels jersey donated to Smithsonian museum

A No. 17 Los Angeles Angels jersey worn by two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani during a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on July 27, 2023, is on display on Sept. 12, 2024 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington following its donation. Ohtani threw the first complete-game shutout of his major league career in Game 1 and blasted two homers in Game 2 as the Angels won both games.

Yankees' Tanaka earns 3rd win in Fenway Park debut

Yankees' Tanaka earns 3rd win in Fenway Park debut

BOSTON, the United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka strikes out Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz in the first inning of their game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 22, 2014. Tanaka allowed seven hits, including a pair of solo homers, and no walks, while striking out seven in a 9-3 win.

Yankees' Tanaka earns 3rd win in Fenway Park debut

Yankees' Tanaka earns 3rd win in Fenway Park debut

BOSTON, the United States - An electric sign board at Fenway Park in Boston introduces New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka in a game against Boston Red Sox on April 22, 2014. Tanaka allowed seven hits, including a pair of solo homers, and no walks, while striking out seven in a 9-3 win.

Balentien hits 55th HR

Balentien hits 55th HR

TOKYO, Japan - Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows homers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. The 29-year-old native of Curacao tied Japan's single-season home run record by hitting No. 55.

Balentien hits 55th HR

Balentien hits 55th HR

TOKYO, Japan - Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows homers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. The 29-year-old native of Curacao tied Japan's single-season home run record by hitting No. 55.

Balentien hits 55th HR

Balentien hits 55th HR

TOKYO, Japan - Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows homers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. The 29-year-old native of Curacao tied Japan's single-season home run record by hitting No. 55.

Balentien hits 55th HR

Balentien hits 55th HR

TOKYO, Japan - Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows homers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. The 29-year-old native of Curacao tied Japan's single-season home run record by hitting No. 55.

Balentien hits 55th HR

Balentien hits 55th HR

TOKYO, Japan - Wladimir Balentien of the Yakult Swallows homers during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. The 29-year-old native of Curacao tied Japan's single-season home run record by hitting No. 55.

Matsui homers in Tampa Bay debut

Matsui homers in Tampa Bay debut

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Japanese outfielder Hideki Matsui of the Tampa Bay Rays wearing No. 35 takes to the field for a game against the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 29, 2012. Matsui socked a two-run homer in his second major league at-bat this season during the fourth inning of the game. He finished 1-for-4 in his team's 7-2 loss.

Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Tetsuya Matsumoto smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Central League Rookie of the Year. Matsumoto hit .293 with no homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals in 129 games.

Petagine welcomed after 1st of 2 homers in all-star game

Petagine welcomed after 1st of 2 homers in all-star game

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows slugger Roberto Petagine (No. 9) is greeted by his Central League teammates after hitting the first of two home runs in the second inning of Game 1 of the Japanese professional baseball all-star series at Tokyo Dome on July 22.Petagine's homer in the second tied the game 1-1 while his solo blast in the eighth gave the Central League a 5-3 lead. He is greeted at the dugout by (left to right) Melvin Bunch (Chunichi), Bobby Rose (Yokoham), Darrell May (Yomiuri), Motonobu Tanishige (Yokohama) and Kazuhiro Kiyohara (Yomiuri).

Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

Yomiuri's Matsumoto becomes CL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants outfielder Tetsuya Matsumoto smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Central League Rookie of the Year. Matsumoto hit .293 with no homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals in 129 games. (Kyodo)

Petagine welcomed after 1st of 2 homers in all-star game

Petagine welcomed after 1st of 2 homers in all-star game

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows slugger Roberto Petagine (No. 9) is greeted by his Central League teammates after hitting the first of two home runs in the second inning of Game 1 of the Japanese professional baseball all-star series at Tokyo Dome on July 22.Petagine's homer in the second tied the game 1-1 while his solo blast in the eighth gave the Central League a 5-3 lead. He is greeted at the dugout by (left to right) Melvin Bunch (Chunichi), Bobby Rose (Yokoham), Darrell May (Yomiuri), Motonobu Tanishige (Yokohama) and Kazuhiro Kiyohara (Yomiuri).