Bobby Dalbec helps Yomiuri Giants in NPB postseason push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Yomiuri Giants conclude the NPB regular season just two games behind the Hanshin Tigers. With the postseason on the horizon, Bobby Dalbec has been a key contributor, matching his 25 home runs from his rookie year in 2021. In 2026, Dalbec has played 135 games, batting.252 with 181 strikeouts. The Giants, the most successful team in Japanese baseball history, will aim to leverage Dalbec's power as they enter the playoffs.
- •Yomiuri Giants finished regular season in second place in the Central League.
- •Bobby Dalbec hit 25 home runs and has 181 strikeouts this season.
- •Dalbec's batting average for 2026 stands at.252 across 135 games.
- •Giants are preparing for the NPB playoffs with Dalbec as a key player.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 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. The Yomiuri Giants finished the NPB regular season just 2 games behind their bitter rivals, […]
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