Kintetsu Buffaloes slugger Tuffy Rhodes is in the process of chasing one of the most revered records in Japanese sports -- Sadaharu Oh's single-season home run mark of 55 set back in 1964.
Rhodes has played in Japan since 1996 after spending a few years in the major leagues. The 33-year-old American, who led the Pacific League in homers and RBIs in 1999, is currently enjoying his best season in Japan and is among the league leaders in home runs, average and RBIs.
Tuffy has agreed to periodically share a few thoughts with The Japan Times as he pursues a place in the history books.