Hideaki Wakui
Japanese baseball player, 2008 Japan Series MVP
Born
June 21st, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Professional baseball player played as a pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball. Debuted with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2006, later transferred to the Chiba Lotte Marines. Recognized for strong performances during the Japan Series, contributing to championship teams. Earned the Sawamura Award in 2010, an accolade for outstanding pitchers. Accumulated significant stats over a career spanning more than a decade.
Earned the Sawamura Award in 2010
Won the 2008 Japan Series with Saitama Seibu Lions
Achieved MVP honors in the 2008 Japan Series
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