Pro Yakyu (Professional Baseball)

Well, here we go. For about a month now, I have been communicating with an Independent Professional team in mainland Japan. About a month a half ago, I sent my baseball profile to 10 Independent Pro teams in the mainland area. Lately, the Lord has been really speaking to me about stepping out in faith, especially, when it seems impossible. Well, I immediately recieved a response from one of the teams signifying that they weren't interested. It was a little discouraging, yet, soon after, 2 others teams replied with interest and a tryout if I was willing to take the hour and a half flight up to mainland. I had two teams to pray about and seek the Lord on which team I would go for. I actually decided to heavily talk to the Fukui Miracle Elephants. What a name huh? Well, they're a stronger team and they also have the nicest uniform. Over time, I simply lost interest in this team and continued my talks with the Kishu Rangers. The team you see in the above pics is the team I will be trying out for next year. I was actually blessed with 2 round trip tickets from my family. Myself and my brother Tokito will be flying to Osaka on January 12th. The tryout is in Wakayama about an hour and a half south of Osaka at the Kishu Rangers Stadium. It's exciting to see the Lord provide simply when you just step out in faith! My desire is to share Jesus with baseball players alike everywhere! Please pray for us and just what the Lord wants to do! It's all about Him!!! God bless you and continue to keep in contact for the next chapter of robsfieldof dreams!

Merry Christmas

Thursday nights are definitely my favorite. The indoor field house is just too extraordinary! We warmed up, played some catch, and then a few of us went outside to the practice field and did some tire training. That's right, we raced each other pulling tires with ropes! I'm definitely sore today around the hips! Next week will be our last practice of the year and then I have some big news on where the Lord may have me next. Please stay tuned and check in next time at the Robs Field of Dreams! God bless you and thanks for your continual prayers!

Saturday Practice

Saturday was another day of training! The season won't start until next year, but, we keep on playing the game in great fashion. The weather has been a lot warmer of late. It was just great being with the guys again. I'm not sure how long I'll be with the Teruclinic guys, but, I know the Lord definitely has a plan for me practicing with the team. I also threw a 30 pitch bullpen from the 100 pitches I threw on thursday. Please pray that the Lord will give super natural strength!!

Ginowan field photos

Toss

Ginowan Baystar's Facility

Thursday's practice was the first one that I attended since the Bible college semester has nearly come to an end. The Ginowan field house is superb! Talk about a pro level facility! The Yokohama Baystars from mainland Japan hold their spring camp here during February. We had a full squad of around 11 guys. I was able to throw a pen which is always a blessing. If you look closely in one of the pitching video's, you will notice the condition of the mound is actually in poor shape. Upon landing after every toss, I felt like I was falling into a sink hole. I still threw about 100 pitches as I'm just trying to keep my arm in shape. Hope you'll like these video's. God bless you and thanks for checking in to the Field of Dreams.

The Cages