Pacific Swings

In this first edition of Monthly Swings, we sit down with Cooper Hummel (横浜DeNA BayStars) and Trey Cabbage (Yomiuri Giants) — two Americans playing on opposite sides of Japan's most storied rivalry — for what will be a monthly check-in from inside the NPB.Cooper is one month into his Japan adventure. Trey is navigating his second year with the Giants. Together they break down what nobody tells you about playing in Japan — from what it's really like guarding the outfield when the band won't stop playing, to taunting each other mid-game during a BayStars-Giants matchup, to the unwritten rules of baseball that Cooper may or may not have broken by borrowing Trey's bat mid-series.Hosted by documentary filmmaker Jasper Spanjaart and former MLB/NPB/KBO player David MacKinnon.🎧 Pacific Swings is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Keywords: Cooper Hummel, Trey Cabbage, Monthly Swings, NPB, Japanese Baseball, Pacific Swings, Yokohama BayStars, Yomiuri Giants, Baseball Podcast, Americans in Japan, NPB 2026, BayStars Giants 月刊スウィングス：NPBの中から — クーパー・ヒュンメル & トレイ・キャベッジ | Pacific Swings |「試合で戦って、その後話す。」| 第1回概要：新企画『月刊スウィングス』第1回。ゲストはクーパー・ヒュンメル（横浜DeNAベイスターズ）とトレイ・キャベッジ（読売ジャイアンツ）。NPBの伝統の一戦で対戦する2人が、毎月Pacific Swingsに登場します。来日1ヶ月のクーパーと、2年目を迎えたトレイが語るのは、ハイライトには映らないNPBのリアル。爆音スタジアムで外野を守る感覚、ベイスターズ対ジャイアンツの試合中に互いを煽り合った瞬間、そしてシリーズ中にバットを借りて野球の暗黙のルールを破った件まで。そして2人は、まだこの番組の名前を決めていません。ホスト： ドキュメンタリー映像作家 Jasper Spanjaart と、MLB・NPB・KBOでプレーした元プロ野球選手 David MacKinnon。🎧 Pacific Swings は Spotify、Apple Podcasts、YouTube で配信中。キーワード： クーパー・ヒュンメル、トレイ・キャベッジ、月刊スウィングス、NPB、日本野球、Pacific Swings、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、読売ジャイアンツ、野球ポッドキャスト、NPB2026

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Lewis Brinson — first-round pick, centerpiece of one of MLB's most talked-about trades, and the man who wore number 42 at the Tokyo Dome for the Yomiuri Giants in 2023.Lewis opens up about what it really felt like to arrive in Miami as the Marlins' top prospect with the weight of a city on his shoulders, how that pressure shaped him as a player, and why signing with Japan's most storied franchise turned out to be the best decision he ever made — for himself and his family. He also reflects on the Tokyo Dome experience, Japanese fans crying at the sight of him on the subway, and what he'd tell his younger self if he could.One of the most honest conversations we've had on Pacific Swings.🇯🇵 Japanese subtitles available on YouTube.

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Cooper Hummel — an outfielder whose 2025 season reads less like a baseball career and more like a fever dream written by someone who has never seen a contract before. Astros. Yankees. Orioles (for 48 hours). DFA'd. Re-signed. DFA'd again. And then: 11 homers in 22 games with Tampa Bay in AAA, a flight to Tokyo, and a deal with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. David MacKinnon, former NPB player and Seibu Lions alumnus, guides Cooper through what's coming. Jasper Spanjaart watches from a safe distance, having never been DFA'd in his life. Inside This Episode: - The high school coach who told Cooper he'd never amount to anything as a switch hitter (current status: professional switch hitter, year 10) - Being drafted in the 32nd round and building an MLB career anyway - Why Cooper always knew NPB was in his future — he lived in Japan as a kid - Playing Little League in Musashi-Fuchu with a future NPB player as a teammate - First impressions of Yokohama: the food, the shopping, the neighborhood - Why the BayStars care more about the CL pennant than the Japan Series - The NPB dead ball era coming to an end (allegedly — we know nothing, don't sue us) - Goal-setting: OBP .400 every year, compare yourself to the best in the league - If Cooper hits 40 homers, he's buying dinner. We're holding him to this. 🎙️ Hosted by David MacKinnon (@DCMacK24) & Jasper Spanjaart (@spnjrt) 📺 Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PacificSwings #CooperHummel #YokohamaBayStars #DeNABayStars #NPB #JapaneseBaseball #PacificSwings #DavidMacKinnon #BaseballPodcast #NPB2025 #BayStars2025 #MiyazakiToshiro #YoshiTsutsugo #ShugoMaki #MLBtoNPB #SpringTrainingJapan #NPBDeadBall #横浜DeNAベイスターズ #クーパー・ヒュンメル #宮崎敏郎 #牧秀悟 #筒香嘉智 #プロ野球2025 #外国人選手NPB #野球ポッドキャスト

Two Seibu Lions aces. One former teammate who faced them both. Everything you need to know about the next NPB stars heading to MLB.David MacKinnon (@dcmack24) joins us to break down his 2023 teammates:Kona Takahashi - The captain who hit 99mph in 2023 and deserves redemptionTatsuya Imai - The 26-year-old "rockstar" with the best stuff in NPBInside this episode: 🔥 "$250M for Imai might be cheap" ⚾ The "vertical slider" mystery (we still don't know) 🎯 Why Toronto might be the perfect landing spot for Imai😅 David's horror stories from facing them in spring training 💰 Contract predictions that will shock you"He threw me a slider that started BEHIND me and ended outside" - actual quote about ImaiWhether you're an MLB scout, NPB fan, or just love baseball stories from inside the clubhouse, this is the deepest dive you'll find on these two aces.Full episode on YouTube (link in bio) and all podcast platforms tomorrow!Hosts: @spnjrt & @dcmack24 Sponsored by @jaxathletics#PacificSwings #NPB #MLB #SeibulLions #BaseballPodcast #JapaneseBaseball #TatsuyaImai #KonaTakahashi #MLBPosting #BaseballScouting #西武ライオンズ #今井達也 #髙橋光成 #野球 #ポッドキャスト

Ronnie Dawson: From Indie Ball to KBO All-StarFrom thinking his career was over to becoming one of the KBO's most beloved players - Ronnie Dawson's story is about finding freedom, being yourself, and redefining success.In this episode of Pacific Swings, former Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Ronnie Dawson joins David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart to share his incredible journey from a $85,000 contract to KBO All-Star and fan favorite.Ronnie's Journey:Second-round pick by Houston Astros (2016, 61st overall, $1M+ signing bonus)Struggled in the minors with pressure and expectationsTwo MLB stints with Houston Astros and Cincinnati RedsPlaying indie ball in 2023, preparing to become a coach at Ohio StateGot the call from Kiwoom Heroes: $85,000 contract, 3 hours to decideHit .336 with .852 OPS in 57 games (July-September 2023)Selected to KBO All-Star GameBecame a fan favorite for his personality, dancing, and authenticityCurrent free agency status and what's nextThe Japanese concept of "Kintsugi" as his comeback mantraWhy This Episode Matters: Ronnie's story isn't just about baseball success - it's about resilience, taking risks, being authentic, and finding yourself when you're 6,000 miles from home. It's about redefining what success means and having the courage to take a chance when everyone (including yourself) thinks it's over.What's Next: Ronnie is currently a free agent, working out, rehabbing his knee, and looking for his next opportunity. He's open to returning to Korea, Japan, or any league that gives him a chance. He's also been umpiring youth baseball and giving lessons while staying ready.Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWlNGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.comHosts: Jasper Spanjaart & David MacKinnon (@spnjrt & @DCMacK24)Subscribe to Pacific Swings: YouTube: youtube.com/@pacificswings Spotify: [link] Apple Podcasts: [link]#PacificSwings #RonnieDawson #KBO #KiwoomHeroes #IndieBall #BaseballStory #로니도슨 #키움히어로즈 #AllStar #Redemption #FindingFreedom🇯🇵 日本語:エピソードタイトル: ロニー・ドーソン：独立リーグからKBオールスターへ | Episode 19独立リーグでキャリアが終わったと思っていたロニー・ドーソンが、8万5000ドルの契約でキウム・ヒーローズに加入。わずか57試合で打率.336を記録し、次の年には55万ドルの契約を獲得。KBオールスターに選出され、ファンに愛される選手になるまでの物語。主要トピック:韓国からの電話：決断まで3時間キャリアが終わったと思った理由韓国で自分らしくいられた自由外野で踊ってファンのお気に入りに父親になって変わった野球への向き合い方「ただプレーする」ことの大切さ調子が悪い時に踊って批判された経験KBOとMLBの投球の違いSeason Number: 1 Episode Number: 19Sponsored by JAX Athletics - コード「PACIFICSWlNGS」で15%オフキーワード: ロニー・ドーソン、KBO、キウム・ヒーローズ、独立リーグ、オールスター、復活、自由🇰🇷 한국어:에피소드 제목: 로니 도슨: 독립리그에서 KBO 올스타까지 | Episode 19독립리그에서 커리어가 끝났다고 생각했던 로니 도슨이 키움 히어로즈와 8만 5천 달러 계약을 체결. 단 57경기에서 타율 3할 3푼 6리를 기록하며 다음 해 55만 달러 계약을 따냈고, KBO 올스타에 선정되며 팬들이 사랑하는 선수가 되기까지의 이야기.주요 주제:한국에서 온 전화: 결정까지 3시간커리어가 끝났다고 생각한 이유한국에서 찾은 자유와 자신다움외야에서 춤추며 팬 페이버릿이 되다아버지가 되어 달라진 야구 접근법"그냥 플레이하라"의 중요성부진할 때 춤춰서 받은 비판KBO와 MLB 투구의 차이무릎 부상과 컴백FA: 다음 행선지는?Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 19Sponsored by JAX Athletics - 코드 "PACIFICSWlNGS"로 15% 할인키워드: 로니 도슨, KBO, 키움 히어로즈, 독립리그, 올스타, 재기, 자유

Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWINGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.comIn this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon reunites with his 2023 Seibu Lions teammate Mark Payton for a conversation that goes beyond the box scores—diving into injuries, Japanese baseball culture, and the reality of playing in NPB when everything goes wrong.Mark Payton was drafted by the Yankees in 2013 and made his MLB debut with Oakland in 2020. In 2023, he signed with the Seibu Lions alongside David, becoming instant teammates and the only English-speaking position players on the roster. But their season together didn't go as planned—Mark faced a series of devastating injuries that turned his year into a test of mental toughness and perseverance.Key Topics Covered:The infamous press conference where Mark forgot his Japanese and just said "Hi, I'm Mark"Spring training in Miyazaki - waking up at 3am with 14-hour time difference and nowhere to goWhy Japanese defensive practice is completely different and lasts for hoursThe stretcher incident - Mark gets hit in the head by a 92mph fastball and is carried off the fieldRolling his ankle during backward skipping warmups three days before opening dayRehabbing alone in Tokyo - watching David play while stuck doing treatmentWhy Yamashita Shunpeita of Orix might be the best pitcher Mark's ever faced (better than MLB)Genda Sosuke's defense - potentially the best defender in the worldJapanese fan culture - traveling with supporters, custom t-shirts, and loyalty through slumpsFrom being carried off on a stretcher to discovering the best BBQ in Tokyo during rehab, from dealing with injuries to battling through turf-field pain with icy hot and tape, Mark's story is about resilience, adaptation, and the bond between teammates who lean on each other when everything falls apart.This is the Lions Reunion Episode - two Americans who lived the same experience but had completely different years.Sponsored by JAX Athletics - Premium baseball and softball batting gloves. Use code PACIFICSWINGS for 15% off at jaxathletics.comHosts: Jasper Spanjaart & David MacKinnonSubscribe to Pacific Swings on YouTube: youtube.com/@pacificswings#PacificSwings #MarkPayton #SeibuLions #DavidMacKinnon #NPB #JapaneseBaseball #BaseballPodcast #西武ライオンズ #プロ野球🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: ライオンズ：再会エピソード2023年、西武ライオンズで共に戦ったマーク・ペイトンとデビッド・マキノンが再会。怪我、日本の野球文化、そしてNPBでプレーする現実について語ります。主要トピック:悪名高い記者会見「はい、マークです」宮崎春季キャンプ - 午前3時に目覚める日々ペッパー練習での苦戦開幕3日前の後ろ向きスキップでの足首負傷東京での孤独なリハビリ生活怪我中の東京探索オリックス・山下舜平大投手についてキーワード: マーク・ペイトン、西武ライオンズ、デビッド・マキノン、怪我、リハビリ、記者会見、山下舜平大、源田壮亮🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 라이온즈: 재회 에피소드2023년 세이부 라이온즈에서 함께 뛴 마크 페이튼과 데이비드 매키넌이 재회. 부상, 일본 야구 문화, NPB에서 플레이하는 현실에 대해 이야기합니다.주요 주제:기자회견 실패담미야자키 춘계 캠프일본의 수비 연습머리에 맞은 공과 들것 사건키워드: 마크 페이튼, 세이부 라이온즈, 데이비드 매키넌, 부상, 재활, 야마시타 슌페이타, 겐다 소스케

In this first-part of a two-part episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart sit down with Gosuke Katoh, the first player in baseball history to be drafted by both MLB and NPB, who just retired at 30 to join the Toronto Blue Jays front office.Drafted 66th overall by the New York Yankees in 2013 as an 18-year-old, Gosuke spent a decade grinding through six different organizations in the minor leagues. Then many years later, he woke up at 3am in California to discover he'd made history - the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters had drafted him in Japan, making him the first player ever selected by both leagues.After finally reaching the majors with Toronto, Gosuke headed to Japan where he set an NPB rookie record with 10 consecutive games with a hit to start his career. Now he's bringing that unique perspective to the Blue Jays front office, scouting and evaluating players while watching the game from an entirely new angle.Key Topics Covered:The historic double draft - being selected by both MLB and NPB10 years in the minor leagues across six organizations and what kept him goingWaking up at 3am to discover he'd been drafted in JapanWhy he felt out of place in Japan despite knowing the language and culturePlaying for Tsuyoshi Shinjo-san and those custom jerseys at Es Con FieldFrom Yankees farmhand to historic draft pick to Japan Series contender to MLB front office - Gosuke's journey proves that persistence and adaptation can take you places you never imagined.Gosuke Katoh is a baseball operations assistant for the Toronto Blue Jays, former utility infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and the first player in baseball history to be drafted by both MLB and NPB.🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: ネバー・ギビング・アップ 加藤豪将（前編）史上初のMLB・NPB両ドラフト指名選手、加藤豪将が登場！2013年ヤンキース2巡目指名から10年間のマイナーリーグ生活、2016年日本ハムファイターズからの指名、そして30歳でブルージェイズのフロントオフィスへ転身するまでの軌跡を語ります。主要トピック:史上初のMLB・NPB両ドラフト指名の舞台裏マイナーリーグで10年間生き残る方法午前3時に目覚めて知った日本ハムからの指名日本語が話せても感じた日本での違和感新庄監督の下でのプレーSeason Number: 1 Episode Number: 15 Part 1 加藤豪将インタビューキーワード: 加藤豪将、日本ハムファイターズ、トロント・ブルージェイズ、ドラフト、新庄剛志、イチロー🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 네버 기빙 업 가토 히데마사 (1부)역사상 최초로 MLB와 NPB 양쪽에서 드래프트된 선수 가토 히데마사가 출연! 2013년 양키스 2라운드 지명부터 10년간의 마이너리그 생활, 2016년 홋카이도 닛폰햄 파이터즈 지명, 그리고 30세에 블루제이스 프런트오피스로 전향하기까지의 궤적을 들려줍니다.주요 주제:역사상 최초 MLB·NPB 양쪽 드래프트 지명마이너리그에서 10년간 생존하는 법새벽 3시에 일어나 알게 된 일본 드래프트 지명일본어를 해도 느낀 일본에서의 이질감신죠 감독 밑에서의 플레이Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 15 Part 1 가토 히데마사 인터뷰키워드: 가토 히데마사, 홋카이도 닛폰햄 파이터즈, 토론토 블루제이스, 드래프트, 신죠 타케시, 이치로

In this episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart sit down with Tyler Nevin, the Seibu Lions first baseman who's transformed from MLB organizational depth to becoming one of NPB's most consistent hitters and a legitimate batting title candidate. Tyler's having the season Lions fans have been dreaming about since 2023, opening up about why choosing Japan over grinding in Triple-A was the best decision he ever made.Fresh off becoming the first player to 100 hits in the Pacific League and winning MVP honors for May, Tyler explains how he escaped MLB "survival mode" where you're just trying to get hits to avoid getting optioned the next day. Instead of worrying about his next paycheck, he's actually been able to develop as a player for the first time since Double-A ball.Key Topics Covered:How he escaped MLB "survival mode" and finally found consistent playing time after five yearsThe early 2-year extension that shocked NPB after just months with the LionsGrowing up as Phil Nevin's son and learning from big league clubhousesThat legendary Angels-Mariners brawl and Phil's player-first managing philosophyBreaking an 87-year NPB record by collecting all four of his team's hits in one gamePlaying baseball in the desert winds of Lancaster, California where mishits became homersJapanese fan culture: custom towels, kimonos, and why respectfulness mattersWhy he accidentally injured rookie sensation Seiya Watanabe twiceLiving in Tanashi vs American cities and the $40 grocery bill phenomenonFacing elite NPB pitching: Miyagi's six-pitch arsenal vs Moinelo's raw powerThe grand slam at Belluna Dome that made Jasper nearly fall out of his seatWhy Japanese convenience store fish-shaped pancakes are elite snack foodTyler Nevin is the first baseman for the Seibu Lions, the first player to 100 hits in the 2025 Pacific League season, May MVP winner, and holder of a rare mid-season extension after proving essential to the organization.🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: タイラー・ネビン：MLBサバイバルモードから西武ライオンズ成功への道西武ライオンズのタイラー・ネビン選手が初登場！MLB組織の底辺からNPB最高の打者の一人へ、そして正当な首位打者候補になるまでの軌跡。日本選択がトリプルAでの苦闘より最良の決断だった理由を語ります。主要トピック:パリーグ初の100安打達成、5月MVP受賞MLBサバイバルモードからの脱却フィル・ネビンの息子として育った経験87年ぶりのNPB記録更新日本のファン文化と田無での生活Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 13 Tyler Nevin Interview キーワード: タイラー・ネビン、西武ライオンズ、NPB、首位打者争い、一塁手、フィル・ネビン🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 타일러 네빈: MLB 서바이벌 모드에서 세이부 라이온즈 성공까지세이부 라이온즈의 타일러 네빈이 첫 출연! MLB 조직 하부에서 NPB 최고의 타자 중 한 명이 되어 정당한 타율왕 후보가 되기까지의 여정. 트리플 A에서의 고군분투보다 일본 선택이 최선의 결정이었던 이유를 들려줍니다.주요 주제:퍼시픽리그 첫 100안타 달성, 5월 MVP 수상MLB 서바이벌 모드 탈출필 네빈의 아들로 자란 경험87년 만의 NPB 기록 갱신일본 팬 문화와 다나시 생활Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 13 타일러 네빈 인터뷰 키워드: 타일러 네빈, 세이부 라이온즈, NPB, 타율왕 경쟁, 1루수, 필 네빈

In this episode of Pacific Swings, David and Jasper talk with Casey Kelly, the man who truly mastered the Pacific swing. After five and a half years with the LG Twins, Casey became Korean baseball royalty - earning the nickname "Jamsil Jesus" and helping end the team's 29-year championship drought in 2023.From nearly walking away from baseball to becoming a Korean legend, Casey opens up about his transformative journey that took him from reluctant Korea signing to beloved superstar who brought a championship to Seoul.Key Topics Covered:From reluctant Korea signing to five-year legend: How his wife convinced him to take the leapWinning the 2023 Korean Series and ending LG's 29-year championship droughtThe emotional farewell ceremony that had the entire stadium in tearsKorean baseball culture vs MLB: Why emotion and passion rule the KBOLearning Korean language and culture while raising a family in SeoulThe incredible fan support and celebrity status foreign players achieve in KoreaTechnical adjustments needed to succeed against Korean hitters who approach at-bats differentlyHis dramatic MLB comeback with Cincinnati after being released by LGPlaying for his father as AAA manager and getting called up mid-fireworks showWhy Korean baseball fans are the most passionate in the worldThe "foreigners in a smaller bubble" experience and finding brotherhood overseasBat-flipping culture and embracing the emotional side of Korean baseballHow Korea "made him fall in love with baseball again" after becoming bitter in the minorsCasey also breaks down the differences between Korean and Japanese baseball, shares stories about becoming Korean celebrities, and explains why David MacKinnon's release from Samsung still doesn't make sense.Whether you're curious about international baseball culture or want to understand what it takes to become a legend in a foreign country, this episode delivers authentic insights from someone who lived the dream.Casey Kelly is a former MLB pitcher who became a Korean baseball legend with the LG Twins, earning the nickname "Jamsil Jesus" while helping end their 29-year championship drought in 2023.🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 케이시 켈리가 어떻게 '잠실 예수'가 되어 29년 만의 우승 가뭄을 끝냈는가에피소드 노트: LG 트윈스에서 5년 반을 보낸 케이시 켈리가 한국 야구의 로열티가 되어 '잠실 예수'라는 별명을 얻고 2023년 팀의 29년 만의 우승 가뭄을 끝내는 데 도움을 준 이야기를 들려줍니다.주요 주제:한국행을 망설였던 선수에서 5년 전설로의 변화2023년 한국시리즈 우승과 LG의 29년 우승 가뭄 종료한국 야구 문화 vs MLB의 차이점서울에서 가족을 키우며 한국어와 문화 학습외국인 선수들이 받는 엄청난 팬 지지와 유명인 대우한국 타자들을 상대로 한 기술적 조정LG 방출 후 신시내티에서의 극적인 MLB 복귀Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 11 키워드: 케이시 켈리, LG 트윈스, KBO, 잠실 예수, 한국시리즈, 우승, 한국 야구

In this special episode of Pacific Swings, David MacKinnon addresses his viral tweet about NPB ties that sparked outrage across Japanese baseball Twitter with 1.4 million impressions. Now he's officially launching his campaign to become NPB Commissioner with a platform built on controversy and questionable logic."Most home runs wins. That's it."Key Topics Covered:The viral tweet that broke Japanese baseball Twitter (1.4 million impressions)Why NPB ties must die according to Commissioner MacKinnonHome run contests as the ultimate tiebreaker solutionCentral League DH adoption in 2027 - finally bringing pitchers reliefHow to anger an entire nation's baseball fans in one tweetMacKinnon's first executive orders: pitch clocks and earlier start timesThe "Ghost Runner" debate: MLB solution or baseball sacrilege?Why he's "a man of the people... and the owners"KBO vs NPB: automatic strike zones and 20-second pitch clocksCreating jobs through better baseball (somehow)David doubles down on his controversial stance while Jasper tries to rein in the chaos. From abolishing ties to implementing home run contests, Commissioner MacKinnon's platform is equal parts revolutionary and ridiculous. Whether you love him or think he's completely lost it, one thing is certain: Japanese baseball will never be the same.David MacKinnon played professional baseball in MLB, NPB (Seibu Lions), and KBO before retiring to become a controversial voice for baseball reform and self-appointed NPB Commissioner candidate.🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: マキノンNPBコミッショナー候補：引き分け撲滅宣言 エピソードノート: デビッド・マキノンのNPB引き分けに関する物議を醸したツイートが140万インプレッションを記録し、日本野球界を騒然とさせる。彼が提案するNPB改革案とコミッショナー就任への野望を語る。主要トピック:140万インプレッションを記録した炎上ツイートNPB引き分け制度撲滅論「ホームラン数で決着」セリーグDH制導入支持（2027年）ピッチクロック導入とゲーム時間短縮案日本野球ファンを怒らせる方法自動ストライクゾーンとKBO vs NPB比較「民衆の味方であり、オーナーの味方」宣言🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 맥키넌 NPB 커미셔너 후보: 무승부 폐지 선언 에피소드 노트: 데이빗 맥키넌의 NPB 무승부 관련 논란의 트윗이 140만 노출수를 기록하며 일본 야구계를 발칵 뒤집어놓았다. 그가 제안하는 NPB 개혁안과 커미셔너 취임 야망을 들어본다.주요 주제:140만 노출수를 기록한 논란의 트윗NPB 무승부 제도 폐지론 "홈런 개수로 결정"센트럴리그 DH 제도 도입 지지 (2027년)피치클락 도입과 경기시간 단축안일본 야구팬들을 화나게 하는 방법자동 스트라이크존과 KBO vs NPB 비교"민중의 편이자 구단주의 편" 선언Season Number: 1 Episode Number: 9#DavidMacKinnon #NPBCommissioner #MacKinnonForCommissioner #VoteMacKinnon #NPBTies #TiesMustDie #JapaneseBaseball #NPB #BaseballReform #NPBRules #PacificSwings #BaseballCommissioner #CentralLeague #DH #BaseballControversy #NPBNews #BaseballPodcast #BaseballDebate #NPBChanges #SeibuLions #KBO #MLB #BaseballRules #ViralTweet #BaseballTwitter #Commissioner #NPBReform #BaseballMemes #RetiredPlayer #BaseballChaos#マキノンNPBコミッショナー #NPBコミッショナー #マキノン #NPB #日本プロ野球 #引き分け撲滅 #野球改革 #NPB改革 #セリーグDH #プロ野球 #野球 #PacificSwings #埼玉西武ライオンズ #西武ライオンズ #コミッショナー #野球ルール #プロ野球改革 #野球論争 #引き分け #ホームラン #野球Twitter #炎上ツイート #140万インプレッション #ピッチクロック #野球ファン #アメリカ人選手 #元プロ野球選手 #野球解説 #最高 #面白い#맥키넌NPB커미셔너 #NPB커미셔너 #맥키넌 #NPB #일본프로야구 #무승부폐지 #야구개혁 #NPB개혁 #센트럴리그DH #프로야구 #야구 #PacificSwings #세이부라이온즈 #커미셔너 #야구룰 #프로야구개혁 #야구논란 #무승부 #홈런 #야구트위터 #논란트윗 #140만노출 #피치클락 #야구팬 #미국선수 #전프로야구선수 #야구해설

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Matt Davidson, who became the KBO's home run king in 2024, launching 46 bombs for the NC Dinos and establishing himself as one of Korea's premier power hitters. Davidson shares his journey from MLB to international baseball stardom across two countries.Key Topics Covered: ⚾Becoming Korea's home run championAdapting to unique Asian pitching styles and different training methodsThe difference between Japanese and Korean baseball cultures and approachesWhy consistency separates good players from great players at any levelLife as an international baseball player: motocross, whiskey collecting, and fatherhoodThe mental approach to hitting and building confidence through resultsHow family and perspective changed his approach to professional baseballAnd more!Davidson breaks down his time with the Hiroshima Carp in Japan versus his success with the NC Dinos in Korea, explains why timing adjustments are crucial when facing pitchers with longer windups, and shares his philosophy that elite players simply execute more consistently. He offers insights into the international baseball lifestyle and what it takes to succeed overseas.Whether you're curious about the technical aspects of hitting in different countries or want to understand what separates successful international players from the rest, this episode delivers authentic insights from someone who mastered the art of Pacific baseball.🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: ホームラン王：マット・デイビッドソン エピソードノート: 2024年にKBOホームラン王となったマット・デイビッドソンが、NCダイノスで46本塁打を放ち韓国野球界のスーパースターとなった経験を語ります。主要トピック： トリプルAスタンダウトから韓国ホームラン王への変貌 アジア投手スタイルへの適応と異なる練習方法 日本と韓国の野球文化の違い 一貫性がトップ選手を分ける要因シーズン番号: 1 エピソード番号: 7 キーワード: マット・デイビッドソン、NCダイノス、KBO、ホームラン王、国際野球🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 홈런왕: 매트 데이비슨 에피소드 노트: 2024년 KBO 홈런왕이 된 매트 데이비슨이 NC 다이노스에서 46홈런을 때려 한국 야구계의 슈퍼스타가 된 경험을 들려줍니다.주요 주제: 트리플A 스탠드아웃에서 한국 홈런왕으로의 변신 아시아 투수 스타일에의 적응과 다른 훈련 방법 일본과 한국의 야구 문화 차이 일관성이 톱 선수를 가르는 요인시즌 번호: 1 에피소드 번호: 7 키워드: 매트 데이비슨, NC 다이노스, KBO, 홈런왕, 국제야구

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede, who made history in 2023 as the first non-Japanese pitcher in his first year to start Opening Day for the Yomiuri Giants. Known as the Yankees of Japan, the Giants demand excellence at every level - from mandatory designer suits to elite performance on the mound. Key Topics Covered: ⚾ Making Opening Day history and the electric atmosphere of Tokyo Dome - The Giants' Yankees-like culture: designer suits, clean-shaven faces, and first-class treatment - The pressure of playing for Japan's most famous team and immediate expectations to dominate - How Japanese hitters' unique approach with foul balls and contact hitting changes everything - Why the talent gap between NPB and MLB is smaller than most people think And more!Tyler also breaks down his memorable matchup against David MacKinnon with bases loaded, discusses watching elite teammates like Sakamoto and Sugano, and explains why playing for the Giants is unlike any other baseball experience in the world. Whether you're curious about the pressure of playing for Japanese baseball royalty or want to understand what separates the Giants from every other NPB team, this episode delivers authentic insights from someone who lived the Giants Standard firsthand. 🇯🇵 日本語: エピソードタイトル: ジャイアンツ・スタンダード：タイラー・ビーディー エピソードノート: 右腕投手タイラー・ビーディーが2023年に読売ジャイアンツで外国人投手として初年度開幕投手を務めた歴史的体験を語ります。日本のヤンキースと呼ばれるジャイアンツの高い基準と文化について深く掘り下げます。 主要トピック： 開幕戦の歴史的瞬間と東京ドームの興奮 ジャイアンツのヤンキース的文化とプロ意識 日本人打者のユニークなアプローチ 坂本勇人、菅野智之などエリート選手との経験 ファンサポートと日本野球文化 シーズン番号: 1 エピソード番号: 5 キーワード: タイラー・ビーディー、読売ジャイアンツ、NPB、開幕投手、日本野球、東京ドーム 🇰🇷 한국어: 에피소드 제목: 자이언츠 스탠다드: 타일러 비디 에피소드 노트: 우완 투수 타일러 비디가 2023년 요미우리 자이언츠에서 외국인 투수로는 첫 해에 개막전 선발투수를 맡은 역사적 경험을 들려줍니다. 일본의 양키스라 불리는 자이언츠의 높은 기준과 문화에 대해 깊이 탐구합니다. 주요 주제: 개막전의 역사적 순간과 도쿄돔의 열기 자이언츠의 양키스적 문화와 프로정신 일본 타자들의 독특한 접근법 사카모토 하야토, 스가노 토모유키 등 엘리트 선수들과의 경험 팬 서포트와 일본 야구 문화 시즌 번호: 1 에피소드 번호: 5 키워드: 타일러 비디, 요미우리 자이언츠, NPB, 개막 투수, 일본 야구, 도쿄돔

David MacKinnon reveals his comprehensive preparation strategy for Japanese baseball: watch Mr. Baseball, Google some teams, and wing it.From Tom Selleck's 1992 masterpiece to the reality of all-dirt spring training fields, this is what actually happens when preparation meets Japanese baseball. Featuring David's Mr. Baseball moments, the Seibu Lions' daily preparation emails, and why foreign players will never be asked to bunt."My research was I Googled stuff... but nothing prepares you for how they play.""I'm guilty of watching Mr. Baseball and thinking I was going to be fully prepared for what's to come. But it did definitely prepare me for some things that I would not have been prepared for."The lifestyle changes, train transfers, and teammate revelations that no movie could prepare you for.IN THIS EPISODE:✓ David's "research" method: Google + Mr. Baseball = prepared?✓ The 24-hour signing chaos that changed everything✓ Mr. Baseball moments vs. Japanese baseball reality✓ All-dirt training fields and team warmups Tom Selleck missed✓ Why the lifestyle change is harder than the baseball change✓ What David wishes he'd known before crossing the Pacific🇯🇵 Japanese: デビッドの日本野球準備方法：グーグル検索とミスター・ベースボール鑑賞。現実との違いについて。🇰🇷 Korean: 데이비드의 일본 야구 준비 방법: 구글 검색과 미스터 베이스볼 시청. 현실과의 차이에 대해.🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO PACIFIC SWINGS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uWEae1fRtay7PHjeFoWGn?si=e3049e98b0134c97 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1823861137YouTube: www.youtube.com/@UCDEcXxHD-y3trCj3IS05SQgAll Platforms: www.pacificswings.com📱 FOLLOW US:X: www.X.com/PacificSwingsInstagram: www.instagram.com/PacificSwings 🎯Follow Pacific Swings | www.pacificswings.com ありがとう and 감사합니다 ⚾