This week on the Global Current our analyst Willem Akian does a deep dive into all things baseball, as we discuss the MLB, the rise of America's pastime in Japan, and how Japanese players have been significant here in the states. The history of baseball in Japan is a major point of discussion, as well as the influence of Japan's league- the NPB and how it interacts with the MLB on the international stage. Baseball has gone global, and we're here to fill you on how that happened and why it matters!
This episode was brought was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Trisha Baillon, Associate Producers Amelia Wysoczanski and Nadia Chernoff, Host Trisha Baillon, and Technical Producers Megan Pitt, Ashley Skladany, and Willem Akian. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.
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