Takashi Saito
Japanese baseball pitcher and All-Star
Born
February 14th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Achieved success with the Seibu Lions in Japan before moving to the MLB. Played for teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. Earned recognition as an All-Star in 2006 while with the Dodgers. Notably contributed to team efforts, showcasing skills in late-game situations.
Played for the Seibu Lions in NPB
Selected as an All-Star in 2006
Pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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