Akihiro Yano

Baseball player and manager in Japan

Akihiro Yano - Baseball player and manager in Japan
Born

December 6th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Played as a catcher in Nippon Professional Baseball, primarily for the Hanshin Tigers. Enjoyed a successful playing career before transitioning to a managerial role. Contributed to the development of players in the organization and took the helm as the team's head coach.

Played for the Hanshin Tigers from 1990 to 2007

Served as the head coach for the Hanshin Tigers

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