Eugenio Suarez To Play In Japan

The Reds' third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who is having a break out, All-Star season has been asked to play a series in Japan.  There will be seven games, including an exhibition, from November 8-15 across Japan.  The 2018 Japan All-Star series is sponsored by Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association and Nippon Professional Baseball.

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Suarez has already established career highs with 31 home runs, 100 RBI, batting average and on-base-percentage.

When asked if he was excited, Suarez responded, "Oh my God."

"I got a call from my agent and he told me," Suarez said.  "To me it is a big honor.  It is an honor to represent this jersey, this team, the Cincinnati Reds.  It is a great time for me.  I will enjoy that moment with my family in Japan. I never thought of going over there to play baseball in Japan.  I said yes right away."

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"I want to know the Japanese guys," Suarez said.  "I want to learn a little bit about their baseball.  They play exciting games over there.  It is a big honor to represent my country too, Venezuela.  Acuna (Atlanta rookie Ronald Acuna Jr.) is going to from Venezuela to be part of that team."

Suarez is curious about the baseball played in Japan.  He knows the reputation with Shohei Ohtani who can throw a baseball at 100 mph.  Ohtani is with the Los Angeles Angels.  He is 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts and is hitting .291 with 19 home runs and 53 RBI in 63 games as a designated hitter.

"They play baseball so well over there," Suarez said.

It has been a full successful year for the new father who has a daughter nearing a year old.  He played in the All-Star game as a reward for the success he's had this season.

"I never played a whole season I now have more energy every day," Suarez said.  "I am just going to go enjoy.  I am going to rest a little bit before I go. I will be ready on my time.  I am going to practice a little bit at my home and that's it."