The Day Japan Took Over MLB

Ichiro's first year in major league baseball was as much of a mystery box as it was a sure thing when he made his debut. Many questioned how his immense ability in NPB would translate to a major league career, but on an April night in Texas, Ichiro left no questions standing.

CORRECTIONS/NOTES:
•For the throw comparison, I shouldve used ranges for both distance and speed since I was approximating Ichiro’s placement on the throw as well as the timing of his throw in Arlington. Consider the speed of his Star Wars throw to be in the 80-84 MPH range and his Arlington throw in the 90-93 MPH range.
• I refer to NPB as “The NPB” a few times. Similar to MLB it should not have a “the” in front of it unless I said the full acronym NPBL (Nippon Professional Baseball League)

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All stats taken from baseballreference.com and Fangraphs

Tracklist
Middle Mgmt - 終​わ​り​か​ら
https://middlemgmt.bandcamp.com/album...
Dawson - Late Night Drive
https://dawson206.bandcamp.com/album/...
cdrill - Drop Gem
https://cdrill.bandcamp.com/album/dri...
Tsugaru Shamisen (using Ripple) - Tsugaru Jongara-bushi Kyokubiki
   • Tsugaru Shamisen (using Ripple)  - Ts...  
Dawson - High Times
Middle Mgmt - Channel
New Frontiers - Celestial Bodies
https://newfrontiers.bandcamp.com/alb...
Terror Firma - Still Here
   • Still Here  
Dawson - Alki
intylekt - Be Coo Boo
https://intylekt.bandcamp.com/
Xtreme Racer OST - Alpine Glow
Middle Mgmt - static
Dawson - Head Bob N
Rage Racer OST - Lightning Luge
ChrisLody - Cassette Master
Vermillion - Lead Pipe Dreams
https://vermillionproject.bandcamp.com/
Ronin Blade OST - Boss Monster Karasu
Dreamstate Logic - Endless Shores
https://dreamstatelogic.bandcamp.com/
Weltall - Glissade
https://weltall.bandcamp.com/
Coaltar of the De*pers - Recieve Assimil*tion
Estavan rodrigo - When You're Hot
https://estevanrodrigomusic.bandcamp....
Ben Gibbard - Ichiro's Theme

Time Stamps
Intro 0:00
Alex Rodriguez and his quest to break free agency 0:52
Ichiro and his quest towards MLB stardom 2:26
Start of Game 7:53
The Early 2000s Rangers Were Weird 10:06
Ichiro Doesn't Waste Your Time 11:29
Speed Kills 13:27
Mariners Cruising 15:44
The Arm of Ichiro 17:04
Rangers' Comeback 20:30
The Signature Moment 22:07
Outro 23:39