Summary
The New York Yankees lost pitcher Allan Winans to the Saitama Seibu Lions, a team in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Winans had a brief stint with the Yankees, pitching in three games, but was more successful in the minor leagues, where he posted strong numbers.
Key Facts
- Allan Winans signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan after being released by the Yankees.
- He played three games for the Yankees, allowing 11 runs in 9 1/3 innings.
- Winans was more effective in Triple-A, with a 1.63 earned run average (ERA) in 21 games.
- Overall, in 72 Triple-A games, he achieved a 2.79 ERA.
- The NPB is considered one of the top baseball leagues outside the United States.
- The Lions might rely on Winans due to the potential departure of their pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, to Major League Baseball (MLB).
