Bobby Rose #23: Second baseman that played for Baystars from 1993-2000 (Then, the longest that a foreigner played for one team straight). He was brought to Yokohama from the Angels (I think they were called the California Angels then). He batted in the fourth slot and man, he kicked some serious ass at the plate and on the field. He is the reason why I became a big Baystars fan in the first place. He played with some great players (one being Kazuhiro Sasaki #22; later went to the Seattle Mariners) and was a part of the team when they won the Championship back in '98.
The team still has few players left, that played with Bobby Rose. My favorites would be Saeki #26. Unfortunately, the team has not had many good seasons since, but they are still 'my team.' I miss Bobby Rose! And I will stay a faithful fan and root for them from here on too.
Here's a Bobby Rose thread on Japanese Baseball.
Oh yeah....and here's a couple of pics I took of the roses at Yokosuka Verny Park. 
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