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Warren Cromartie Autographed 1986 Calbee Tokyo Yomiuri Giants Card with Beckett Authentication (BAS)
$49.00$39.00A first-round draft pick in 1973, Warren Cromartie shot straight to the major leagues, debuting with the Montreal Expos at age 20 one year later. He was a fixture in the Montreal lineup from 1977 to 1983, endearing himself to Expos fans for his charisma and excellent performance in the 1982 NLDS.
When he decided to go to Japan for the 1984 season at age 30, “Cro” became arguably the first American player to transfer to NPB in the middle of his prime. And what a brilliant move it was! Cromartie became a legend in Japan, leading the iconic Yomiuri Giants franchise to the 1989 Japan Series title after a Central League MVP season. With his competitive flare, clutch bat, and willingness to acclimate to the Japanese culture (including learning the language fluently), Cromartie is still revered by Giants fans.
His final NPB stats over seven seasons are the stuff of legend: batted over .300 five times, slugged 171 home runs, and led the team in home runs and batting twice and RBIs three times. He was a three-time Central League All-Star and “Best Nine” in addition to winning the 1989 MVP.
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Warren Cromartie Autographed 1990 Calbee Tokyo Yomiuri Giants Card with Beckett Authentication (BAS) Auto Grade 10
$59.00$49.00A first-round draft pick in 1973, Warren Cromartie shot straight to the major leagues, debuting with the Montreal Expos at age 20 one year later. He was a fixture in the Montreal lineup from 1977 to 1983, endearing himself to Expos fans for his charisma and excellent performance in the 1982 NLDS.
When he decided to go to Japan for the 1984 season at age 30, “Cro” became arguably the first American player to transfer to NPB in the middle of his prime. And what a brilliant move it was! Cromartie became a legend in Japan, leading the iconic Yomiuri Giants franchise to the 1989 Japan Series title after a Central League MVP season. With his competitive flare, clutch bat, and willingness to acclimate to the Japanese culture (including learning the language fluently), Cromartie is still revered by Giants fans.
His final NPB stats over seven seasons are the stuff of legend: batted over .300 five times, slugged 171 home runs, and led the team in home runs and batting twice and RBIs three times. He was a three-time Central League All-Star and “Best Nine” in addition to winning the 1989 MVP.
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Warren Cromartie Signed Yomiuri Giants Photo w/ “1989 Japan Series Champs”
$44.00$38.00A first-round draft pick in 1973, Warren Cromartie shot straight to the major leagues, debuting with the Montreal Expos at age 20 one year later. He was a fixture in the Montreal lineup from 1977 to 1983, endearing himself to Expos fans for his charisma and excellent performance in the 1982 NLDS.
When he decided to go to Japan for the 1984 season at age 30, “Cro” became arguably the first American player to transfer to NPB in the middle of his prime. And what a brilliant move it was! Cromartie became a legend in Japan, leading the iconic Yomiuri Giants franchise to the 1989 Japan Series title after a Central League MVP season. With his competitive flare, clutch bat, and willingness to acclimate to the Japanese culture (including learning the language fluently), Cromartie is still revered by Giants fans.
His final NPB stats over seven seasons are the stuff of legend: batted over .300 five times, slugged 171 home runs, and led the team in home runs and batting twice and RBIs three times. He was a three-time Central League All-Star and “Best Nine” in addition to winning the 1989 MVP.
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Koji Uehara Signed MLB Trading Cards (two variations)
$15.00 – $18.00Ever since being picked by the Yomiuri Giants with the first pick of the 1998 draft, Uehara was a sensation, performing consistently during the regular season and stepping up to the moment in the biggest games in NPB, MLB, and the World Baseball Classic.
His NPB resume is enough to make him one of the most decorated pitchers in history:
- 9× All-Star (1999–2005, 2007, 2018)
- 2× Japan Series champion (2000, 2002)
- 2× Eiji Sawamura Award (1999, 2002)
- Triple Crown (1999)
- Central League Rookie of the Year (1999)
- 2× Golden Glove (1999, 2003)
- 2× Best Nine Award (1999, 2002)
- 2× NPB wins leader (1999, 2002)
- 2× NPB ERA leader (1999, 2004)
- 2× NPB strikeout leader (1999, 2003)
Uehara took a few years to find his groove in the U.S., but cemented his place in Boston sports lore for his lights-out performance in the 2013 MLB playoffs. He earned the ALCS MVP award in helping the Red Sox to the World Series championship.
Uehara earned his first and only MLB All-Star Game selection in 2014 and returned to Japan in 2018 to end his career with the Giants. He made one final NPB All-Star Game appearance in 2018 and then retired at the beginning of the 2019 season, in front of his adoring Giants fans. He retired as one of the best Japanese import MLB pitchers and best NPB pitchers of all time.
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Jack Howell Signed Tokyo Yakult Swallows Card (2 variations)
$9.00 – $12.00Despite not being selected out of the University of Arizona in the 1983 MLB draft, Jack Howell was signed by the California Angels as an amateur free agent and quickly worked his way up the Angels system, making his Major League debut early in the 1985 season. He quickly established himself as a reliable and versatile player. From 1987-1989, he averaged 20 home runs per season.
Before the 1992 season, “Cactus Jack” signed with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows Nippon Professional Baseball. In 1992, he became the first foreigner to win MVP in his first season, when he led the league in home runs and batting average, and led the Swallows to the Japan Series, where they lost in seven games to the Seibu Lions.
In 1993, hit for the cycle and set an NPB record with five “sayonara” home runs, en route to another Japan Series, where this time they beat the Lions in seven games. It’s safe to say that with the MVP season and clutch performances in the championship season, Jack is forever beloved by Swallows fans. He played on more season with the Swallows and then in 1995 played with the Yomiuri Giants. He returned to MLB and the Angels from 1996-1997, and Houston Astros from 1998-1999.
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Koji Uehara Custom Art Card
$51.00$37.00A unique piece of original art, featuring Koji Uehara of the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants.
Ever since being picked by the Yomiuri Giants with the first pick of the 1998 draft, Uehara was a sensation, performing well consistently during the regular season and stepping up to the moment in the biggest games in NPB, MLB, and the World Baseball Classic.
His NPB resume is enough to make him one of the most decorated pitchers in history:
- 9× All-Star (1999–2005, 2007, 2018)
- 2× Japan Series champion (2000, 2002)
- 2× Eiji Sawamura Award (1999, 2002)
- Triple Crown (1999)
- Central League Rookie of the Year (1999)
- 2× Golden Glove (1999, 2003)
- 2× Best Nine Award (1999, 2002)
- 2× NPB wins leader (1999, 2002)
- 2× NPB ERA leader (1999, 2004)
- 2× NPB strikeout leader (1999, 2003)
Uehara took a few years to find his groove in the U.S., but cemented his place in Boston sports lore for his lights-out performance in the 2013 MLB playoffs. He earned the ALCS MVP award in helping the Red Sox to the World Series championship. We ranked that glorious 2013 season as one of the best ever MLB seasons by a Japanese pitcher.
Uehara earned his first and only MLB All-Star Game selection in 2014 and returned to Japan in 2018 to end his career with the Giants. He made one final NPB All-Star Game appearance in 2018 and then retired at the beginning of the 2019 season, in front of his adoring Giants fans. He not only goes down as one of the all-time beloved greats in Japan, but also as the sixth-best Japanese import in MLB history.
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Tokyo Dome (Tokyo Yomiuri Giants) Unisex T-Shirt
$35.00Represent the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants with this comfy shirt, available in both team colors*! The shirt depicts the Tokyo Dome, home of the Giants, in a way that only the brilliant artists of Ballpark Blueprints can.
*Orange shirts are a polyester blend and sizing runs small – order one size larger than what you normally wear.
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Tokyo Dome Ceramic Mug
$23.00 – $25.00The Tokyo Dome is the center of the Japanese baseball world. The country’s most famous and beloved team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, plays their home games in this stadium located in the heart of Tokyo. Affectionately referred to as “The Big Egg” for its resemblance to an egg from the outside, the Tokyo Dome and its home team are the epitome of Japanese baseball.
Many of NPB’s biggest stars have played their home games at the Tokyo Dome, and all of the legends are enshrined in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, which is located in the Dome.
To learn more about the Tokyo Dome, see our stadium profile page.
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Tokyo Dome Hoodie
$58.00The Tokyo Dome is the center of the Japanese baseball world. The country’s most famous and beloved team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, plays their home games in this stadium located in the heart of Tokyo. Affectionately referred to as “The Big Egg” for its resemblance to an egg from the outside, the Tokyo Dome and its home team are the epitome of Japanese baseball.
Many of NPB’s biggest stars have played their home games at the Tokyo Dome, and all of the legends are enshrined in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, which is located in the Dome.
To learn more about the Tokyo Dome, see our stadium profile page.
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Tokyo Dome Insulated Steel Travel Mug
$36.00The Tokyo Dome is the center of the Japanese baseball world. The country’s most famous and beloved team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, plays their home games in this stadium located in the heart of Tokyo. Affectionately referred to as “The Big Egg” for its resemblance to an egg from the outside, the Tokyo Dome and its home team are the epitome of Japanese baseball.
Many of NPB’s biggest stars have played their home games at the Tokyo Dome, and all of the legends are enshrined in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, which is located in the Dome.
To learn more about the Tokyo Dome, see our stadium profile page.
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Tokyo Dome Sherpa Blanket
$75.00This heavenly-soft, 50×60 inch, fleece blanket depicts the world-famous Tokyo Dome, epicenter of the Japanese baseball world. The country’s most famous and beloved team, the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, plays their home games in this stadium located in the heart of Tokyo. Affectionately referred to as “The Big Egg” for its resemblance to an egg from the outside, the Tokyo Dome and its home team are the epitome of Japanese baseball.
Many of NPB’s biggest stars have played their home games at the Tokyo Dome, and all of the legends are enshrined in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, which is located in the Dome.
To learn more about the Tokyo Dome, see our stadium profile page.