May 2, 1995: Hideo Nomo becomes second Japanese major-leaguer as Giants beat Dodgers in 15 innings – Society for American Baseball Research

Odds and Evens] Trailblazer Hideo Nomo 25 Years Later

Nomo Hideo, Japanese Baseball Star, MLB Pitcher, 1995 Rookie of the Year

Odds and Evens] Trailblazer Hideo Nomo 25 Years Later

Dodgers snapshot: Nomomania grips L.A. and Japan when Hideo Nomo dominates in 1995

Legacy of Japanese American Baseball celebrated at Dodger Stadium

Hideo Nomo's scoreless innings at ASG On this day in 1995, Hideo Nomo was named the NL Rookie of the Year. Earlier in that historic season, Nomo became the first Japanese

Nomomania grips L.A., Japan when Hideo Nomo dominates in 1995 - Los Angeles Times

218 Hideo Nomo 1995 Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images

Here's some footage of an older, and little rounder, Hideo Nomo pitching in Japan