Weekend Roundup: Yusei Kikuchi Stands Up for Takeya Nakamura’s Reputation
Takeya Nakamura Sets Strikeout Record in NPB Takeya Nakamura is a unique figure among NPB hitters. The 40-year-old Seibu Lions infielder has hit 478 career home runs, which ranks ninth in Japan’s top league. However, he has also struck out 2,118 times, the highest total in Japanese baseball history. How is Nakamura perceived in a…