Bill Gullickson’s Career with the Astros

Bill Gullickson, a pitcher with an 18-season career in MLB, Canada, and Japan, reflects on the cultural and gameplay differences between American and Japanese baseball, noting the distinct feel of the balls and the more friendly nature of the game in Japan. After returning from Japan, he signed with the Astros in 1989 and enjoyed the competitive spirit that permeated his household, which included athletic children. He cites Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt as some of the toughest hitters he faced, with Schmidt particularly challenging later in games.

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