Robert Whiting

From BR Bullpen

Robert Whiting is known as the foremost English-language writer about Nippon Pro Baseball. Born in New Jersey in 1942, his most famous book was "You Gotta Have Wa" and his most recent work was "The Meaning of Ichiro". Whiting grew up in Eureka, CA and is a graduate of Sophia University. His books are known for discussing Japanese baseball culture, with many specific examples involving interaction between foreign players and native mores.