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Bobby Dalbec had a great year in Japan

Good morning! It’s Monday, which sucks. And it’s the first Monday without Red Sox baseball since March, which sucks even more. But one thing I’m fond of reminding people is that baseball exists beyond the confines of the Major Leagues.…

By Dan Secatore · Over The Monster

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 2:45 PM

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Bobby Dalbec produced a strong 2026 season in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants, hitting 25 home runs.
Across 135 games, Dalbec posted a .252 batting average with 24 doubles and 181 strikeouts.
The Yomiuri Giants finished the NPB regular season two games behind the Central League champion Hanshin Tigers.

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Former Boston Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec produced a strong regular season in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Yomiuri Giants. Over the Monster's Dan Secatore highlights that the 31-year-old infielder helped lead the Tokyo-based club into the postseason, suggesting Red Sox fans have a reason to support the Giants in the playoffs.

Dalbec appeared in 135 games during the 2026 campaign, hitting .252/.315/.457 with 25 home runs, 24 doubles, and 181 strikeouts. The Yomiuri Giants concluded their regular season just two games behind the Hanshin Tigers in the NPB Central League pennant race.

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Bobby Dalbec had a great year in Japan

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