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Forrest Kobayashi is a rising senior undergraduate student at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is originally from Alexandria, Virginia. Forrest's favorite sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Boston Red Sox (MLB), Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL).

Forrest is an accomplished fantasy sports player. A fantasy baseball guru, he studies the game year-round. Forrest enjoys writing fantasy sports articles and has a deep appreciation for insightful fantasy sports commentary.

Forrest is Bleacher Report's Fantasy Baseball Community Leader. He is also a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association of America (FSWA).

Forrest began his college education at The Ohio State University-Columbus. He spent his sophomore year of college at Wake Forest University, and transferred back to Ohio State to pursue a Journalism and Sociology double-major.

He says that the Michigan-Ohio State football game in 2006 was the best game he has ever attended in person. Ohio State won the game, 42-39.

If you would like to contact Forrest, feel free to email him at forrestk@gmail.com.

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NEW YORK - MAY 05: Josh Beckett #19 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees on May 5, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Josh Beckett Can Solidify Cy Young Status With Win Tonight vs. Yankees

Published 2 months ago
241 reads 6 comments

BOSTON - AUGUST 13: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out in the ninth inning during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on August 13, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees-Red Sox: The Red Sox Domination Guide (Late August Edition)

Published 2 months ago
191 reads 20 comments

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 20: Pitcher John Smoltz #29 of the Boston Red Sox on July 20, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Published 2 months ago
655 reads 19 comments

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 30: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a homerun for a 4-3 lead against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Should Manny Ramirez Sit Out The All-Star Game?

Published 5 months ago
107 reads 11 comments

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Forrest W. Writes About

MLB (35),
NFL (25),
Fantasy Baseball (21),
Football (20),
Fantasy (17),
College Football (10),
Riverside (10),
Baseball (9)

Christopher Andersson responded to a comment on Why is Miguel Batista Still a Seattle Mariner?
Todd Kaufmann responded to a comment on Is the Bar Set Too High for the San Diego Padres—or Not High Enough?
Jacob Nitzberg responded to a comment on Déjà Vu: A Dodgers Grand Slam Spells the End for the Chicago Cubs
Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Another Golden Opportunity for the Atlanta Braves
Christopher Goril responded to a comment on 3 Weeks Later: Top 5 MLB Deadline Deals

The Short List What Forrest W. thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Albert Pujols (MLB), Dustin Pedroia (MLB), Troy Polamalu (NFL), Derrick Rose (NBA), Milan Lucic (NHL)
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls
Favorite Coaches

Jim Tressel, Tony Dungy, Bill Belichick, Terry Francona, Joe Maddon, and Tony La Russa.
Most Memorable Game Attended

The Michigan-Ohio State football game in 2006. Will never forget the buzz after Troy Smith and the Buckeyes took the win, 42-39.
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky all the way, but Bobby Orr was quite a player too.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I'm a Big 10 fan despite growing up in ACC territory! I appreciate Big East basketball and SEC football, too.

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by Keith
about 1 month ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Goon
about 1 month ago

Ex-NY Yankee drug addict beats and chokes his wife.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263816-ex-yankee-drug-addict-beats-and-chokes-his-wife
by Cliff
about 1 month ago

Hi Forrest
What is baseball to you? See what my memories reveal, if you get a chance. Thanks, Cliff

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262741-what-is-baseball-a-recollection-of-memories
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hey,

I hope this can be a good read, let me know if you like it.

It should be a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257664-the-great-debate-barry-bonds-vs-ted-williams#comment

Thanks

Alec
by E
2 months ago

Forrest,

Last night, Scott Kazmir was traded to the LA Angels to help bolster their rotation for the final month of the season. Using some good ol' fashioned math I weigh in on why I think it's a bad idea. As always feedback is greatly appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244555-stats-dont-lie-why-trading-for-kazmir-was-a-bad-move-for-the-angels

Thanks,

Eric
by Cliff
2 months ago

Hi Forrest
I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it
by PJ
2 months ago

Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hi mate!
this is an interesting article hope u enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241529-sport-and-children-humor-and-education
Thanks for the read and comment in advance

Mo
by PJ
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on

NL Wild Card Projections
by Josh
2 months ago

Hello,

Hope you are having a nice day. I know I am.

During yesterday's preseason game between the Vikings and the Chiefs, when Tarvaris Jackson stepped in for Brett Favre doing the game, he received many boos from the crowd. It brings me to something, why are people hating on Tarvaris Jackson? My case for T-Jack:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240785-why-are-people-hating-on-t-jack-the-case-for-tarvaris-jackson

I hope you enjoy.

I have time check your articles noted on my BB.

Comments would greatly be appreciate because I would love any feedback on my articles.

All the best,
Josh Dhani
by Gary
2 months ago

Thanks for adding me, good work keep it up.
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey Forrest

Jim Rice lumped Derek Jeter with Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez as bad role models. What the heck?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240489-jim-rice-is-out-of-line-with-latest-comments

Thanks,
Daniel
by Richard
2 months ago

Thanks for becoming a fan. The BR is changing it's course and direction in the past few weeks. I'm not sure what to think about it now but I have some serious concerns. My biggest posting so far has been my "Anatomy of a Franchise" series. I'd love to have some feed back on it, so if you get a chance go catch up on it. It's about halfway completed.
by Cameron
2 months ago

Thanks for becoming a fan, I have returned the favor.
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
2 months ago

No problem Forrest, it is good to have you as a fan as well and follower on Twitter. I look forward to talking baseball with you soon. Take care.

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Josh Beckett Can Solidify Cy Young Status With Win Tonight vs. Yankees

Yankees-Red Sox: The Red Sox Domination Guide (Late August Edition)

Pretty Fly For an Old Guy: Why John Smoltz Will Soar for the St. Louis Cardinals

Should Manny Ramirez Sit Out The All-Star Game?

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