Shane Barclay
Shane Barclay, Owner of Extra Innings, has worked in baseball for the entirety of his professional life. He has worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Arizona Fall League, the World Baseball Clasic, and MLB’s Office of the Commissioner in the Dominican Republic and New York City.
2026 Japan Tour Recap & Photo Log
Next Japan Tour: May/June 2027 Trip Details Days One & Two — May 13 & 14, 2026 Our 2026 tour is underway in Yokohama and Kanagawa! On Wednesday night, our big group came together for the first time with a…
Staying Safe on Our South Korea Tours
I consider South Korea a clean and safe country. The risks of getting sick or becoming a crime victim are quite low, which is in part why it is such a wonderful country to travel to. The most significant risk…
2026 Okinawa Spring Training Tour Recap and Photo Log
Next Okinawa Tour: February 18-24 Trip Details Day One — February 18, 2026 Play ball! Our 2026 NPB Spring Training tour in beautiful Okinawa officially kicked off today as we visited the Hokkaido Nipponham Fighters’ training camp at Enagic stadium near…
Packing Tips for Our Japan Baseball Tours
Packing strategies for our Japanese baseball tours present a unique challenge for many guests. We often receive inquiries about packing best practices and laundry options during our tours. Here are some recommendations we’ve compiled after 25+ years of traveling around…
August 2025 Japan Play Abroad Tour Recap & Photo Log
Interested in Play Abroad? Learn More Days One & Two — August 2 & 3, 2025 We’re right back at it with another Play Abroad trip! This time, we have a team of 10-12 year olds mainly from Washington, North…
July 2025 Japan Play Abroad Tour Recap & Photo Log
Interested in Play Abroad? Learn More Days One & Two — July 24 & 25, 2025 We’re off in Nara and Osaka for our second Play Abroad tour in as many months! Our squad is made up of talented 13-14-year-olds from…
June 2025 Japan Play Abroad Tour Recap & Photo Log
Interested in Play Abroad? Learn More Days One & Two — June 2 & 3, 2025 Our first ever ‘Play Abroad’ trip is officially underway in Nara! Play Abroad is designed for teams, fantasy campers, and schools looking for unforgettable…
2025 Dominican Republic Tour Recap and Photo Log
Next Dominican Republic Winter Ball Adventure: November 11-22, 2026 Trip Details Days One & Two — November 3 & 4, 2025 We arrived in the beautiful DR yesterday and enjoyed a great welcome dinner at the El Embarcadero, our hotel’s…
2025 Mini NPB Tour Recap & Photo Log
Next NPB Tour: May/June 2027 Trip Details Day One & Two – September 4 & 5 And we’re off on our mini NPB tour! Despite a big typhoon passing through, our first two days couldn’t have gone much better. On…
2025 South Korea Tour Recap and Photo Log
Next South Korea Tour: June 1-14 2026 Trip Details Days One & Two — May 23 & 24, 2025 After arriving in Seoul, we had a delicious welcome dinner at Seo-Seo Galbi, which has been around for more than 60 years…