Baseball's future ... made in Japan

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The success of pitcher Hideo Nomo of the Los Angeles Dodgers has brought with it greater attention to, and respect for, Japanese baseball. Nomo has performed remarkably well under pressure, and it is possible that US and Japanese teams will someday play for an international championship.

Japan, Baseball, Pitchers (Baseball), Los Angeles Dodgers, Nomo, Hideo

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Pitcher purgatory

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Pitchers dread the Denver's mile-high stadium, where the ball flies further and the Colorado Rockies lead the league in home runs, runs and RBIs at home. It is said that any pitcher who worries about it and lets his confidence sag is doomed.

Environmental aspects, Buildings and facilities, Stadiums, Pitching (Baseball), Batting (Baseball), Colorado Rockies

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The meta-Moore-phosis

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Detroit Lions player Herman Moore was a disappointment as a rookie, but he has evolved into one of the best wide receivers in professional football. Moore gained 1,686 yards in 1995, and his 123 receptions set a single-season record.

Wide receivers (Football), Detroit Lions, Moore, Herman

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