Hideji Katō | |
Position: | First baseman / Coach |
Bats: | Left |
Throws: | Left |
Birth Date: | 24 May 1948 |
Birth Place: | Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan |
Debutyear: | 1969 |
Debutteam: | Hankyu Braves |
Finalyear: | 1987 |
Finalteam: | Nankai Hawks |
Stat1label: | Batting average |
Stat1value: | .297 |
Stat2label: | Home runs |
Stat2value: | 347 |
Stat3label: | Hits |
Stat3value: | 2,055 |
Stat4label: | Runs batted in |
Stat4value: | 1,268 |
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(born May 24, 1948) is a Japanese former professional baseball first baseman in Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hankyu Braves from 1969 to 1982, Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 1983, Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1984 to 1985, Yomiuri Giants in 1986 and the Nankai Hawks in 1987.[1] He was the Pacific League MVP in 1975.