Hideji Katō Explained

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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Awards:
  • Pacific League MVP (1975)

(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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hideji Kato Japanese Leagues Statistics & History.