Royals AAA. Pirates trade. MLB debut. Released. Signed in Japan. All in the same year.

In this episode of Pacific Swings, we sit down with Cam Devanney, whose 2024 was the most chaotic season imaginable - and ended with him becoming the newest Hanshin Tiger. From a 15th-round senior sign to a legitimate MLB shortstop prospect heading to one of Japan's most passionate fanbases, Cam breaks down the journey.

David MacKinnon delivers a full NPB Survival Guide for Hanshin's new infielder, covering everything from the notorious daily in-and-out drills to why Japanese fastballs ride differently to the cultural shock of silent subway commutes.

Topics Include:

• The same-day release-to-signing timeline
• Team USA's Premier 12 expe ...