Kazuyoshi Tatsunami

Baseball player and coach, Chunichi Dragons

Kazuyoshi Tatsunami - Baseball player and coach, Chunichi Dragons
Born

August 19th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Born in 1969, this individual became a prominent figure in Japanese baseball. He debuted in 1987 with the Chunichi Dragons and played primarily as an infielder. Over a 16-season career, he accumulated over 2,000 hits and helped lead the team to a Central League championship in 2004. After retiring as a player in 2006, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of future baseball talents within the organization.

Played for the Chunichi Dragons from 1987 to 2006

Achieved over 2,000 career hits

Won the Central League championship in 2004

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