Hayato Sakamoto
Japanese baseball player and shortstop
Born
December 14th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A professional baseball player, primarily played as a shortstop. Debuted in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2007 with the Yomiuri Giants. Sakamoto achieved multiple titles and awards during his career, including several Golden Glove Awards and being a key player in the Giants' championship victories. Recognized for consistent performance and offensive capabilities, he contributed significantly to the team's successes in various seasons.
Played shortstop for the Yomiuri Giants
Won multiple Golden Glove Awards
Contributed to Yomiuri Giants' Japan Series titles
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