Bungakukai Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 54 (1982) honorable mention
Ryuichiro Sato
さとう りゅういちろう
Sato Ryuichiro
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1950-09-19 （Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Professional baseball player, Outfielder
- Active Years
- 1972-1978
- Affiliations
- NTT East Japan Baseball Club (Denden Tokyo), Yokohama Taiyo Whales (now Yokohama DeNA BayStars)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Prefectural Hobara High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Fukushima Prefectural Hobara High School
Country:
Japan
Tokyo University of Agriculture
Country:
Japan
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Outfielder from Fukushima Prefecture. Attended Tokyo University of Agriculture; selected in the 1972 draft and made his NPB debut in 1974. Used primarily as a pinch-hitter, pinch-runner and defensive substitute; retired in 1978.
Trivia
- Wore jersey number 56 (1974–1978).
- Selected by the Taiyo Whales in the 1972 draft (6th pick).
- NPB debut on 1974-06-16 vs. Yomiuri Giants at Korakuen Stadium.
- First stolen base on 1974-06-29 vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
- Height 178 cm, weight 73 kg.