Two years ago, a clip of Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters right fielder Chusei Mannami throwing out a runner at the plate during a game against the Orix Buffaloes went viral on social media.?
The highlight spread online as fans from outside Japan marveled?at the power and precision of Mannami¡¯s laser beam from the outfield.?
For some, it might have been an introduction to Japanese baseball beyond Shohei Ohtani or the World Baseball Classic. It may have even sparked a curiosity about the game in Japan among some people.?
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