Todd Linden

Former Central Kitsap standout Todd Linden will play his second season in Japan this year.

Todd Linden

Sacramento River Cats designated hitter Todd Linden, a Central Kitsap product, was 0-for-4 during the season opener against the Rainiers on Thursday.

Jeff Chiu | Associated Press Oakland Athletics' Todd Linden, right, is congratulated by teammate Travis Buck after scoring during a Spring Training game in March. Despite batting over. 500, Linden didn't make the A's 25-man roster and will open the season in the minors.

KITSAP SUN FILE PHOTO Todd Linden

Todd Linden

Todd Linden makes a diving catch while playing for the San Francisco Giants during a 2007 game. Linden, who played parts of five seasons with the Giants, leaves Wednesday for Japan, where he'll play for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. (Tony Gutierrez | Associated Press)