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Asians In Baseball

Asians in Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers
MLB
Major League Baseball
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Baseball
World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ichiro Suzuki
Asian American Players
Ohtani
Steven Kwan
Los Angeles
Yankees
Shota Imanaga
Rob Refsnyder
Shohei Otani
Aaron Judge
Kenta Maeda
Yusei Kikuchi

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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Latest Episodes

We're sliding into the All-Star Break, but first, what's going on in the world of Asians in Baseball??

3:20 - Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Corbin Carroll make it into the All-Star game, but Lee Jung Hoo was snubbed; vote Barbara Hahn - "balldudette" at Ora... more

This week on Asians in Baseball, we get deep into the feels!

2:23 - All Star Game voting update: Ohtani is a shoo-in, but Kazuma Okamoto is the only other Asian who makes it to the second round?!?! Be sure to vote until this Thursday 7/2 at 12pm ET... more

The baseball season is sliding into the dog days of summer, and we've got the latest on the ups...and the downs.

5:30 - Reminder that All Star voting is open, and you can vote 5x/day until June 25th at 12pm ET! We go over current rankings...with som... more

Asians in Baseball is back, baby, and our guys are looking good!

4:33 - All Star Game voting is already open?!? Vote 5x daily until 6/25, guide coming soon! Also, Tommy Pham is released by the Orioles, and Kim is NOT talking about trade rumors until... more

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Recent Guests

Goh Nakamura
Musician, composer, actor, and early YouTube sensation
Diamond Diplomacy (documentary)
Episode: Episode 511: Bonus Conversation with Goh Nakamura the Composer for Diamond Diplomacy
Phil Yu
Host, Angry Asian Man
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Episode: Episode 504: Consistency is Key
Jeff Yang
Author, journalist, and celebrity dad
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Episode: Episode 504: Consistency is Key
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
Straight White American Jesus
Episode: Episode 307: MAYsians in Baseball

Hosts

Kim Cooper
Kim Cooper is a recurring host who drives analysis, interviews, and contextual storytelling around Asian players in baseball, bringing extensive knowledge of MLB narratives and cross-cultural themes.
Naomi Ko
Naomi Ko co-hosts with a focus on player backgrounds, narrative context, and the cultural significance of Asian players in MLB.
Scott Okamoto
Scott Okamoto co-hosts with a blend of statistical insights, historical context, and conversational banter, often guiding discussions on MLB players and Asian representation.

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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Listeners praise the hosts' deep knowledge and homework on stats and player stories.
Show is commended for highlighting Asian representation and its impact in baseball culture.
Fans value the candid banter and personal anecdotes that bring coverage to life.

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#229
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Episode 511: Bonus Conversation with Goh Nakamura the Composer for Diamond Diplomacy
Q: What drew you to work on Diamond Diplomacy as a composer?
Goh felt it was an honor and saw an opportunity to tell a deeply personal and historical story through music, while remaining unbiased and curious about the history.
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 listener-favorite show that centers on Asian and Asian American players in Major League Baseball, blending data-driven insights with personal storytelling. Hosts analyze current seasons, historic milestones, and the cultural impact of players like Ohtani, Murakami, Yoshida, and others, while tackling topics from player development and league dynamics to race and representation in baseball culture. Noteworthy is the committed, candid banter across episodes and a consistent emphasis on cross-cultural connections, making it valuable for fans, teams, and sponsors looking to reach baseball audiences with a lens on Asian players and communities.

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Asians In Baseball launched 4 years ago and published 112 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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