Kensuke Kondoh Won't Play in MLB. He's a Superstar.

[@raz1683]

I wasn't aware of his lack of power during his time with the Fighter. The Driveline juice is something else to unlock that section

[@c200065524]

The only reason I know about his lack of power is due to jikkyou powerful pro yakyuu 2016. I thought, “no way that’s actually the same Kondoh! That’s got to be a relative!”

[@koiturnbull5700]

I watch the highlights from Japan to see Kondoh, Maki, Itoh, and quite a few others because we’re watching them in their prime NOW! Telling you, we need a mid season All Star Games where MLB stars take on Nipon All stars. I think that would be a great All Star game!!!!

[@juliejupiter4294]

So true! I’ve been watching them close all the past season cause I was in Japan and they’re all indeed in their prime. But there are others players just as good if not even more! I was so stunned from their performances

[@tacosno409]

My favorite player by far. Saw him play live for the first time this weekend in yokohama

[@emSeq]

Still heartbroken we lost him on the Fighters, but it's still so exciting to watch him play, and I'm glad he's continuing to do well!

[@juliejupiter4294]

I’m so glad to have him with the Hakws 😜

[@kochan1147]

Also his lack of power and numerous injuries were due to playing in the huge Sapporo Dome and playing on basically concrete ground for 10 years, anyone would wanna get outa there lol

[@a.moncada5023]

Miss him at the Fighters

[@gto7795]

Thank you for the upload..

[@TheTorturedGhostOfKirkDouglas]

Another great vid. Thanks for posting.

[@smoceany9478]

love guys like him

[@ivanramirez9240]

He is such a well-rounded player!

[@yukissubmarine]

He’s got that ty cobb “ima just hit homers now” attitude

[@Austin_Niepołomice]

Seems like he enjoys being a big fish in a small pond that he is familiar with making great money. Honestly can't blame him as we do see it in other sports every now n then.

[@youmefull9]

What amazing about him is batting eyes and also plate discipline he dubbed as bat prodigy

[@kennybegeske8824]

He's MLB Ready

[@TheBrainSpecialist]

Too bad, he's never going.

[@Ffollies]

He's 30 years old already. Pretty late to go to MLB. He'll start declining soon.

[@zkiiffs9]

@@Ffollies That hasn’t stopped other guys from going. The bigger issue is that he signed a 7 year contract with a team that refuses to post players.

[@Ffollies]

@@zkiiffs9 Granted a lot of NPB players move to MLB during their late 20s or even early 30s but still, 30 is pretty old, especially for a hitter. But yeah, that 7 year contract would be the bigger issue.

[@LadyJay114]

I wish the guys was in the BIg Leagues too. But I dont think he's interested in MLB. I know he has a family & may not want to leave Japan.

[@Darthvu2u]

I see where Steven Kwan got his swing from

[@zkiiffs9]

How did Kondoh go from a mediocre defender to an elite one so quickly?

[@derkaiserzen]

not playing at the Sapporo Dome is your answer

[@zkiiffs9]

@@derkaiserzen It’s that tough on outfielders?

[@derkaiserzen]

@@zkiiffs9 Sapporo Dome surface is Astroturf.. that's bad for anyone not just their knees, if you see the saves he did during his Fighter tenures, you'll be surprised how his body could still hold up

[@hanshintigersenglishnews]

Curious as to what separates him from Masataka Yoshida. They seem quite similar to me on the surface, but with Yoshida displaying more power.

[@Mua-r6v]

近藤の方が守備指標、走塁指標ともに1段階上ですよ

[@sarcastictowelie9547]

Smh, you said all that but didn't tell at all why exactly won't he ever play in the mlb?

[@brianyakata1978]

He should go to the dodgers. Play ss and move mookie to second

[@nysportsfan2576]

🤮

[@juliejupiter4294]

Hell no, leave him alone. He belongs to the Hawks 💛🖤