The 32-year-old slugger hit a dramatic three-run homer in his first game back with...

Jim Armstrong
Jim Armstrong is a veteran sportswriter with over 20 years’ experience of covering sports in Japan and overseas for The Associated Press. His work has appeared in major publications in North America and Europe. During his career, he has covered the Olympics, the FIFA World Cup and the IAAF World Championships.
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A mainstay for the Hiroshima Carp in a pro career that began in 2008,...
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