Logo of the Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball, the highest pro league in that country. The Giants, one of Japan’s oldest franchises, are considered the “New York Yankees of Japan” as they are the most highly regarded and historic team. Former Mets’ manager Davey Johnson once managed the Giants, and Hideki Matsui played for them before signing with the Yankees. Their most famous player is Sadaharu Oh, the “Babe Ruth of Japan”, who hit an amazing 868 home runs in his 22 year career.