Ken Belson

Tokyo Yakult Swallows' Wladimir Balentien hits his 56th homer to break Japan's single-season record at a baseball game in Tokyo. (Photo: REUTERS/Kyodo)

You’ll Never Guess the Home of Japan’s New Home Run King

September 21, 2013Sports

Baseball fans in Japan have a new home run king. He’s Wladimir Balentien, who hit his 56th and 57th home runs of the season Sunday. The 29-year-old Belentien currently plays for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. But here’s what we want to know: where is he from?

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