Showtaro Morikubo
Gorō Shigeno (voice)
Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes2008
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Season 4
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Episodes
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Episode 125 min2008-01-05
To the Home of Baseball
Goro's luggage is stolen at the airport in Los Angeles. He then receives help from Hayato, a Japanese citizen also trying out for the major leagues.
Episode 225 min2008-01-12
Tryouts
Goro and Hayato both pass the first test at tryouts. For the second test, the rookies must stage a come-from-behind victory against a Single-A team.
Episode 325 min2008-01-19
I'll Do It!
Hayato's hit leads to two runs, but Nick's selfish play puts the team's comeback effort in jeopardy. A blister causes Goro to struggle with pitching.
Episode 425 min2008-01-26
This is Major!
Goro is given a chance at a roster spot in the majors with the Salmons. He quickly gets into a scuffle during practice with the Salmons' ace pitcher.
Episode 525 min2008-02-02
Guide to the World
After realizing how much he needs to improve,Goro gets off to a strong start pitching in his first major league exhibition game.
Episode 625 min2008-02-09
Unforgivable!!
In his first Triple-A game, Goro throws off the Falcons with his new curve-ball, but it doesn't work for long. He then faces an unexpected opponent.
Episode 725 min2008-02-16
Courage, full score!
Goro tries out for the Memphis Bats after being released by the Cougars. He runs into a Japanese girl at the airport, and his luggage is stolen again.
Episode 825 min2008-02-23
Debut!
Alice convinces Goro to serve as the Bats' closer. In Japan, the number one draft pick Toshiya Sato draws attention in the Warriors' game.
Episode 925 min2008-03-01
Challenger
Toshiya's confidence suffers an unexpected blow during the game, but his coach still decides to start him in the exhibition match.
Episode 1025 min2008-03-08
It's Not Impossible
Goro is adapting to life in America. Meanwhile in Japan, the Seishu High graduates reflect on their time spent with Goro and take their next steps.
Episode 1125 min2008-03-15
Try and aim for it
The Bats start the season with the worst record in the division. Moved by Sanders' desire to win a championship, Goro tries motivating his teammates.
Episode 1225 min2008-03-22
Liar!
The Bats rise to second in the division. Now playing baseball in college, Komori serves as a substitute coach for a Little League team.
Episode 1325 min2008-03-29
A Stupid Bet
Goro racks up 19 saves as the Bats rise to the top of their division. The team gets a new player, and the coach demotes Sanders to the bench.
Episode 1425 min2008-04-05
Keene's Past
The Bats are winning, but Goro is unsatisfied with Keene's style of play. Alice explains Keene's behavior by talking about an event in his past.
Episode 1525 min2008-03-22
Hero
Sanders replaces Keene in the starting lineup for the first time in a while, but his rusty play results in snapping the Bats' winning streak.
Episode 1625 min2008-04-19
I'm fed up!
The summer high school baseball tournament has begun. Now captain of Seishu High, Taiga is annoyed by the behavior of his team during training.
Episode 1725 min2008-03-22
Where to Aim
Goro and the Bats hit a rough patch, so his teammates invite him on a drive to cheer him up. Shimizu's friends try jump-starting her love life.
Episode 1825 min2008-05-03
Alice's Dream, Everyone's Dream
Alice visits her grandfather in hospital. He seems healthy, but his condition suddenly turns serious after the Bats suffer a humiliating home loss.
Episode 1925 min2008-05-10
Responsibility
After the Bats make the playoffs, six players including Goro and Keene are called up to the majors. Goro has mixed feelings about his promotion.
Episode 2025 min2008-05-17
Get out!
The Bats win their series against the Sharks to advance to the finals, where they will face the Falcons -- and the indomitable Gibson Jr.
Episode 2125 min2008-05-24
Trouble from the Start
The first game of the finals begins. Driven by their bet, Goro and Gibson Jr. both give it their all. The Bats fall behind in the first inning.
Episode 2225 min2008-05-31
The Single Ball of Fate
Goro's hand injury causes him to lose control over his pitching. After he unintentionally walks consecutive batters, Gibson Jr. steps up to the plate.
Episode 2325 min2008-06-07
One More Deciding Match
Star rookies Toshiya and Mayumura face off in the finals in Japan. Toshiya is in low spirits after his team suffers consecutive losses.
Episode 2425 min2008-06-14
A Great Man
Gibson Jr.'s unfinished business with Goro causes him to struggle in the majors -- until he sees the news that Goro has returned from injury.
Episode 2525 min2008-06-21
A Truly Worthy Rival
In the championship-deciding game, Goro gets a chance at bat with a runner on base. To his disappointment, he is told to make a sacrificial bunt.
Episode 2625 min2008-06-28
An Oath
The final game goes to extra innings. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Goro and Gibson Jr. have one last showdown to decide the champion.