JF 35g Asayama Fusen Gum cards have a scarcity factor of R5 in Japanese Baseball Cards Checklist & Price Guide, Vintage Edition 4.0 by Gary Engel. Only two examples of this card are known to exist. Of the 13 different types of Asayama Fusen Gum Cards, only JF 35g contains text on the back. In this case, the text refers to a special prize redemption program. Also, unlike the other Asayama cards, only JF 35g cards have the shape of a stick of Asayama Fusen Gum.

Pitcher Hideo Fujimoto is Japan’s leader in lifetime winning percentage (.697) and ERA (1.90). He is also the single season leader in shutouts (19) and ERA (0.73!). The Korean born righthander has always flown a bit under the radar when any discussion of the all time greatest Japan Pro Baseball pitchers occurs. However, his claim to be the best ever is strong.

Size: 21/32" x 1 3/8"

Condition: Fair to Good