Her grandfather Katsuya Nomura was a legendary manager who led the Yakult Swallows to three Japan Series title. He also won five Pacific League MVPs as a player.
To throw out the first pitch at a major league baseball game would be an honor for anyone.
For Saya Nomura, that honor was in the name of family. She dedicated her big moment to her late legendary grandfather as she took the mound in Anaheim at Friday's Los Angeles Angels game – with Halos’ Jaime Barria catching the ceremonial first pitch. The invite – which came during the tail end of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – came from a sponsor of the Angels, probiotic drink Yakult USA. Her grandfather Katsuya Nomura was a key member the Yakult Swallows, leading them to the Japan Series championship three times as the team’s skipper.
In addition to being a legendary NPB manager, Nomura was named the Pacific League MVP five times as a player.Angel Stadium is a place Saya used to call home. She grew up in Los Angeles but went back and forth to Japan.giving commentary on Angels and MLB star Shohei Ohtani and his popularity in Japan.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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