From stage to ballpark: Jarrod Hoare on strengthening the Japan–Australia baseball connection

Jarrod Hoare, a rakugo and kyōgen performer based in Adelaide, also works as an interpreter and baseball commentator, helping to connect Japanese and Australian baseball. Ahead of Baseball Japan Day on December 6, we spoke with him about his work and his passion for the sport.

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Credit: Brisbane Bandits

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