Asians In Baseball:
Episode 409: Battle of the Quadzillas
Episode 409: Battle of the Quadzillas
This episode of "Asians in Baseball" covers several topics related to baseball, focusing on both players' performance and cultural connections.
- The episode begins with an introduction and mentions that all three hosts were together recently (00:00:30). They enjoyed Korean food and sushi in Los Angeles (00:00:54).
- The hosts discuss a new exhibit connecting Japanese and American baseball traditions (00:05:31) and consider a road trip to Cooperstown (00:05:48).
- On the topic of player performance, the hosts mention a player who had UCL surgery in February and is now on a rehab assignment (00:14:01), and Kumar Roker, who is expected to start a rehab assignment soon (00:14:16).
- The discussion transitions to pitching, noting that league-wide pitching is rough, but their players are performing well, despite Rokey and Shota being on the injured list (00:17:33).
- A segment on fan reactions includes a mention of Philadelphia fans' rare moment of support for Trey Turner, and a recommendation to watch a documentary called "The Turnaround" (00:32:01).
- The episode also highlights individual player performances such as Stewart Fairchild's good outing against the Nationals, despite Atlanta's loss (00:36:30).
- Finally, Rob Refsnyder's return after a 13-day break due to back spasms is discussed. He performed well against Chris Sale by hitting a home run, although the Red Sox lost to Atlanta (00:35:00, 00:35:31).
This episode provides a mix of player updates, cultural discussions, and personal anecdotes, offering listeners insights into both the sport and its broader cultural significance.