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.
2023 Japan Tour Recap and Photo Log
Our 2023 Japan baseball adventure began with a memorable welcome dinner featuring pitching legend Masanori Murakami, the first Japanese player in MLB history. We explored Sensoji Temple before witnessing the excitement of a packed NPB game at Yokohama Stadium. A private tour of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame deepened our understanding of Japan’s baseball legacy. We continued to iconic ballparks like ZOZO Marine Stadium and Belluna Dome, experiencing high-energy games, passionate cheering sections, and fascinating stadium quirks. From sumo matches to historic temples, every moment on this tour was filled with excitement and discovery.
2023 Alaska Midnight Sun Game & Pacific Northwest Baseball Tour Recap and Photo Log
Follow along as we recap our 2023 Alaska Midnight Sun Game and Pacific Northwest Baseball Tour—featuring the legendary Midnight Sun game!
2022 Dominican Republic Tour Recap and Photo Log
Our Dominican Republic baseball tour was an incredible dive into the nation’s passion for the game. We toured top academies like Alfredo Arias’ in San Pedro, watched MLB scouts in action, and experienced thrilling LIDOM games, including a walk-off win and a rivalry at Estadio Quisqueya.
We made donations to the “Triunfadores con Jesús” youth program and explored Dominican culture with visits to Santo Domingo’s colonial zone, historic landmarks, and the Dominican Ballplayer Museum. Stops at the Macorix Cigar Factory, Adrian Tropical, and Barceló rum factory showcased the country’s rich traditions.
With MLB encounters and iconic ballparks, the tour was the perfect blend of baseball, history, and culture.
2021 Dominican Republic Tour Recap and Photo Log
Next Dominican Republic Tour: November 11-22, 2026 Trip Details Our maiden voyage to the Dominican Republic was a huge success. Twelve guests – “The Dominican Dozen” enjoyed seven days of all that the D.R. has to offer – delicious food…
Beyond Baseball: teamLab Borderless
teamLab is an interdisciplinary group of artists formed in Tokyo in 2001. But the disciplines of group members are not traditional ones like painting, sculpting, or photography. Members are called “Ultra-technologists” because the troupe is composed of programmers, engineers, computer…
“La Mujer de Hierro” – My Experience Working for Kim Ng
Friday, November 13, 2020 was “the most noteworthy day for baseball since Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947,” according to Dr. Richard Lapchick, Director of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at the University of…
Beyond Baseball: Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan War Museum
The hundreds of Shinto shrines of Japan are revered for their tranquility and spirituality, but only one is a frequent spiritual haven for violent yakuza members and is internationally known for its controversial nature – the Yasukuni Shrine and accompanying…
A Baseball Love Letter
In May 2020, Alex Weaver founded a website and Instagram account called “Baseball Letters.” Alex’s intention was to show how “Baseball is personal, it’s poetry, it’s art, and it’s thinking.” He encouraged his audience to share their favorite baseball moments…
Thank You, Baseball
@thankyoubaseball (update: no longer active) is one of my favorite accounts in all of social media. Zan Rathore, the account’s Toronto-based creator, has the goal of uniting the baseball community by sharing all that makes him thankful for the game…
Beyond Baseball: The Robot Show
Update: It appears that the Robot Restaurant may have permanently closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will stay tuned to see if it re-opens. The world-famous Robot Show, which is held in the basement of the Robot Restaurant,…