Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as “Mr. Pro Baseball” and was one of the most famous people in the country during his playing days, has died. He was 89.

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima has died at age 89. Former Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley once tried to buy his contract. Shohei Ohtani posted his respects on Instagram.

Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, known in Japan as "Mr. Pro Baseball," has died at age 89, his former team, the Yomiuri Giants, announced.