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Asians In Baseball

Asians in Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
MLB
Shota Imanaga
K-Pop
Rob Refsnyder
Steven Kwan
Dodgers
Ohtani
Connor Wong
Kelsie Whitmore
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Chicago Cubs
Forty-Man Roster
AAPI Heritage Month
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Christian Yelich
Seiya Suzuki
Masataka Yoshida
Wrigley Field

Asians in Baseball is a podcast about…Asians in baseball. Each week, Naomi, Scott, and Kim break down what’s notable with the Asian players in MLB and take a deeper dive into the Asians and Asian Americans who have shaped baseball as it is today.

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Another historic week...but when is it not?!

We kick off with Kristen Kish's first pitch and injury updates, then onto the position players. Hyeseong Kim has risen from the dead once again, Kaz and Mune continue to rake, and Cleveland needs to start... more

The 2026 season is officially underway, and oh boy is there a lot to cover!

First, we get into which teams have the most Asians in Baseball, including how trades shook up the location of some of our favorite guys.

Then, in position player news, K... more

Naomi, Scott, and Kim are BACK for SEASON 5 of Asians in Baseball, delivering all things Asians in Baseball straight to your earholes! First things first...all things WBC.

We bestow our highly coveted and prestigious Asians in Baseball Awards on a new class of recipients

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Bryan Nguyen
Attendee at Ichiro's number retirement ceremony in Seattle
Episode: Episode 419: The Stars Are Out
Bradley Onishi
Host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast
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Episode: Episode 307: MAYsians in Baseball

Hosts

Kim Cooper
Co-host and founder of Asians In Baseball, frequently contributes leadership and in-depth analysis.
Naomi Ko
Co-host who brings background in Asian MLB coverage and thoughtful perspectives on representation.
Scott Okamoto
Co-host who provides contextual analysis and fan-engagement perspectives on MLB and Asian players.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • A home run!

    This is truly my favorite sports podcast. A must listen each season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julia Lechner
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    These three make baseball news fun. Kim does amazing homework giving us the stats and all three chime in with the background and personal experiences that bring the show alive.

    Teams should invite them to interview Asian players and discuss their back stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fan from the Midwest
    United States2 years ago

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Fans praise the hosts' deep homework and stats-driven but approachable analysis.
Guests and interview opportunities are seen as a strength; sponsorships can align with authentic baseball storytelling.
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#158
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Episode 306: Closing out April with a Bang
Q: How is Shota Imanaga doing in his rookie season?
He has a 0.98 ERA after five starts, a very impressive achievement so far.

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A lively discussion show centered on Asian players in MLB, with a trio of hosts unpacking notable performances, cultural significance, and representation across seasons. Episodes frequently highlight awards, postseason moments, trades, and the broader impact of Asian athletes in baseball, often blending statistics, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes context. The format stands out for its accessible, fan-focused banter and its consistent emphasis on representation and storytelling around Asian players in the sport.

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Asians In Baseball launched 4 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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