Foreign ballplayers take to Japan in many different ways. Some, like first-year Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton, hit the ground running. Murton is hitting .339, with 15 HRs and 77 RBIs.
Others take a little more time.
Yomiuri Giants infielder Edgar Gonzalez seems to be in the latter category.
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