For one, the goals have changed: “Now it’s not just go to Western regional, it’s go win the World Series.”
But this isn’t the only reason why Hawaii’s teams excel.
“The weather here is basically good 12 months of the year, and that’s very conducive for baseball,” Apana tells SFGATE. He later played several seasons in the Seattle Mariners’ organization. “Hawaii kids are able to play year round, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills much faster and at an earlier age. And with more repetition, the kids are able to develop better coordination and body control. I think that’s a big part of it.
Oda rattles off the names of other “local boys” who made it big in the game of baseball: Shane Victorino. Kurt Suzuki. Benny Agbayani. Sid Fernandez. Kolten Wong. In 2018, members from Honolulu, Hawaii, celebrate after winning the championship of the 2018 Little League World Series 3-0 against the Asia-Pacific team from Seoul, South Korea, at Lamade Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in South Williamsport, Pa.As for comparing his two championship teams, Oda says that is an impossible task.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to give garden curb appeal to that strip of no-man's land between street and sidewalkWith a little effort, the hell strip between the street and sidewalk can become a heavenly garden addition that adds to your home's curb appeal.
Read more »
Little League player who fractured his skull heads home to UtahThe Little League player who fractured his skull after falling from a bunk bed has thanked people for their well wishes amid his recovery as he heads back to his home state of Utah.
Read more »
Hawaii's Winningest Drag Racer, Roland Leong, Inducted into Hawaii Sports Hall of FameThe drag racer and close associate of Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme made his career in California, and raced all over the world, but he always represented his island home.
Read more »
Lakers Increasingly Unlikely To Send Russell Westbrook Away From TeamLakers Increasingly Unlikely To Send Russell Westbrook Away From Team - RealGM Wiretap
Read more »
The compact Asus Zenfone 9 powerhouse is up for US pre-orders with a nice little deal sweetenerThe Asus Zenfone 9 is the closest thing to a 'perfect' compact Android phone in quite some time, and following a July announcement, US pre-orders are now underway.
Read more »
Get your deeply discounted Galaxy Tab S8 or Tab S8+ while you canBest Buy is holding an extensive 24-hour-only Labor Day sale on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ powerhouses, with discounts reaching as much as 185 bucks.
Read more »