The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

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On October 19, 2016 — The Yokohama BayStars announce Alex Ramirez as their manager. The long-time Nippon Pro Baseball star becomes the league’s first foreign skipper in 7 years and the first Latino to manage in the league.

 

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