Yutaka Enatsu
Japanese baseball pitcher and trainer
Born
May 15th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Enatsu had a prominent career as a professional baseball pitcher in Japan, primarily playing for the Hanshin Tigers and the Kumamoto Volcanics. Enatsu achieved notable success in Nippon Professional Baseball during the 1960s and 1970s, being recognized for his impressive strikeout ability. He won the 1970 Central League MVP award and led the league in strikeouts multiple times. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching and contributed to the development of young pitchers in Japan.
Winning the 1970 Central League MVP award
Leading the Central League in strikeouts
Playing for the Hanshin Tigers
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