Andy Anderson, father of past Ishinomaki JET Taylor Anderson, was honored at the Tokyo Dome for the Japanese Major League Baseballs opening season pitch. Anderson, along with two Japanese (Shinji Takai and Naho Hozumi) were honored for their dedication and actions following the 3.11 disaster. The story appears in several Japanese media outlets, but the only full coverage in English is on the MLB website.
To read the full story, click here: Tsunami Relief Heroes Honored at Opener