Ryota Nishino

Ryota has been a contributor for Sodo Mojo since 2020. He graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound where he played D3 baseball as a catcher and infielder. Ryota is the Co-Host of Fresh out of College, a sports and pop culture podcast. You can find all of their exciting discussions with pro-athletes on all streaming platforms. He is also a Marketing Coordinator for Odd Dog Media, a digital marketing company based in Seattle, WA.

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 30: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox delivers as he throws a simulated game before a game against the Kansas City Royals. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Chris Sale’s return to the Boston Red Sox might seal the deal

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels prepares for a game. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Can Los Angeles Angels put a playoff run together?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Starling Marte #6 of the Miami Marlins in action against the New York Mets. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is quietly having a great season

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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 19: Mark Appel of the Astros poses at a press meeting (Phillies). (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Phillies: Can Mark Appel be the next Daniel Bard?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Marcus Stroman of the New York Mets in action. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets: Marcus Stroman is looking like a great #2 pitcher

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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 25: Elvis Andrus of the Rangers throws the helmet to Marcus Semien of the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Oakland A’s Get a Good Replacement for Marcus Semien

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 29: Trevor Bauer of the Cincinnati Reds pitches. The Los Angeles Angels should sign him. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels win AL West with Trevor Bauer

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 29: Trevor Bauer of the Cincinnati Reds pitches. The Los Angeles Angels should sign him. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Trevor Bauer Tweeted About the San Diego Padres. Is it a sign?

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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Tyler Glasnow of the Tampa Bay Rays watches gameplay. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Rays: Tyler Glasnow’s laughable method for motivation

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 13: Lance Lynn of the Texas Rangers pitches. He just joined the Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox have elite rotation after acquiring Lance Lynn

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 31: Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after striking out. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Brewers: Why Christian Yelich’s 2020 season was not a fluke

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 04: Cole Tucker of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates after hitting a double. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates: Cole Tucker suddenly famous after a date

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken before a game. Her jersey is now in the Hall of Fame. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken is officially in the Hall of Fame

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates. Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray staying optimistic about baseball

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aaron Judge of the Yankees in action. He is a former MLB rookie of the year. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Top 10 Rookie of the Year performances in the 2000s

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 03: Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets delivers a pitch during a spring training game. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Can the New York Mets count on Noah Syndergaard?

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