Akinori Iwamura
Baseball player, 2007 World Series champion
Born
February 9th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Played as a professional baseball infielder, primarily with the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball. Joined the Rays in 2007 after a successful career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Contributed to the team's run to the World Series in 2008. His tenure in MLB was noted for strong defensive skills and clutch hitting.
Played in the 2007 World Series
Competed for the Tampa Bay Rays
Won the 2000 Olympic gold medal with Japan
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