In last week's column, I mentioned five key players who have triggered the phenomenal start this season by the Yomiuri Giants: second baseman Makoto Kosaka, outfielder Kenji Yano, first sacker Lee Seung Yeop, starting pitcher Jeremy "J.P." Powell and closer Kiyoshi Toyoda.

We should add one more newcomer to the list: American starting hurler Gary Glover.

News photo Gary Glover, who joined the Yomiuri Giants this year after seven seasons in the major leagues, notched a 5-4 record for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005.