In this episode of Pacific Swings, we dive into your questions in our first-ever Fan Mail episode. David shares stories from his time with the Seibu Lions, revealing the cultural surprises, unforgettable teammates, and incredible experiences that defined his NPB journey. Plus: an unsolicited golf update and why train station food in Japan is better than most American restaurants.

Key Topics Covered:

• Japanese cheering culture vs. MLB crowds - why the coordinated songs and drums hit different

• Life surprises in Japan: train station sushi and David's friendship with Mr. Yamanaka
• Why Japanese players deeply respect MLB veterans who return to NPB
• David's take on potential MLB rule changes coming to Japanese baseball (pitch clocks, ghost runners, bigger bases)
• Facing elite NPB pitching: Miyagi's impossible changeups, Yamamoto's splitters, and why some guys are unhittable
• Defensive role models and rising young talent like Takizawa and Yamamura
• Learning Japanese with teammates: dirt vs. grass conversations with Sosuke Genda

David also breaks down which NPB pitchers gave him the most trouble, shares his defensive limitations compared to Genda's wizardry, and explains why he thinks baseball ties are stupid.

Whether you're curious about the cultural differences between Japanese and American baseball or want to understand what it's really like adjusting to life overseas, this episode delivers authentic insights from someone who lived it firsthand.

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日本語: エピソードタイトル: ファンレター：電車駅の寿司と日本の応援文化 エピソードノート: デイビッド・マッキノンが西武ライオンズでの経験について語る初のファンメールエピソード。日本の応援文化、電車駅での生活、エリート投手との対戦など、ファンからの質問に答えます。

主要トピック： 日本とMLBの応援文化の違い 日本での生活の驚き：電車駅の寿司と文化 NPBの高レベルな投手陣との対戦 源田壮亮などの守備職人との経験

シーズン番号: 1 エピソード番号: 6 キーワード: ファンメール、西武ライオンズ、NPB、日本野球、応援文化、電車駅、寿司

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한국어: 에피소드 제목: 팬메일: 기차역 스시와 일본 응원 문화 에피소드 노트: 데이비드 맥키넌이 세이부 라이온즈에서의 경험에 대해 이야기하는 첫 번째 팬메일 에피소드. 일본 응원 문화, 기차역 생활, 엘리트 투수들과의 대결 등 팬들의 질문에 답합니다.

주요 주제: 일본과 MLB 응원 문화의 차이점 일본 생활의 놀라운 점들 NPB 고수준 투수진과의 대결 겐다 소스케 등 수비 장인들과의 경험

시즌 번호: 1 에피소드 번호: 6 키워드: 팬메일, 세이부 라이온즈, NPB, 일본 야구, 응원 문화

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