Masahiro Sakumoto | |
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks – No. 86 | |
Pitcher / Coach | |
Born: Nakagami, Okinawa, Japan | July 15, 1974|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
NPB debut | |
April 2, 1996, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |
Last appearance | |
June 4, 2006, for the Yokohama BayStars | |
NPB statistics (through 2007) | |
Win–loss record | 19-24 |
Earned Run Average | 4.67 |
Strikeouts | 222 |
Saves | 4 |
Teams | |
As player
As coach
| |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Masahiro Sakumoto (佐久本 昌広, Sakumoto Masahiro, born July 15, 1974) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher, and current the third squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [1]
He previously played for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, the Hanshin Tigers, and the Yokohama BayStars. [2] [3]
On November 22, 1995, Sakumoto was drafted fourth round pick by the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in the 1995 Nippon Professional Baseball draft. [4]
Sakumoto had been active as a setup man since his rookie year, pitched in 73 games in the 1996 and 1997 seasons. [2]
In 1998 season, Sakumoto pitched as a starting pitcher and recorded a record of 6-2 win–loss record and a one Saves. [2]
He played seven seasons with the Hawks, but was traded to the Hanshin Tigers exchange to Masashi Matsuda in the off-season of 2002. [2]
He pitched in only 10 games in three seasons with the Tigers and was released in the off-season of 2005. [2]
In 2006 season, Sakumoto transferred to the Yokohama BayStars and pitched in 21 games as a relief pitcher, recorded 0-0 win–loss record, and an ERA of 3.86. [2]
In 2007 season, Sakumoto announced his retirement.
Sakumoto pitched in 183 games in 11 seasons overall, compiling with a 19-24 win–loss record, a 4 saves, and a 4.67 ERA. [4]
After his retirement, Sakumoto worked as a team staff member for the Yokohama BayStars from the 2008 season to the 2011 season and served as a batting practice pitcher.
After that, he worked as a company employee in his hometown of Okinawa until 2014. [4]
On November 7, 2014, Sakumoto was appointed as the third squad pitching coach of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. [4]
He served as the fourth squad pitching coach starting in the 2023 season. [5]
On December 2, 2023, Sakumoto was transferred to the third squad pitchig coach. [1]
Masahiro Sakumoto | |
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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks – No. 86 | |
Pitcher / Coach | |
Born: Nakagami, Okinawa, Japan | July 15, 1974|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
NPB debut | |
April 2, 1996, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |
Last appearance | |
June 4, 2006, for the Yokohama BayStars | |
NPB statistics (through 2007) | |
Win–loss record | 19-24 |
Earned Run Average | 4.67 |
Strikeouts | 222 |
Saves | 4 |
Teams | |
As player
As coach
| |
Career highlights and awards | |
|
Masahiro Sakumoto (佐久本 昌広, Sakumoto Masahiro, born July 15, 1974) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher, and current the third squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [1]
He previously played for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, the Hanshin Tigers, and the Yokohama BayStars. [2] [3]
On November 22, 1995, Sakumoto was drafted fourth round pick by the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in the 1995 Nippon Professional Baseball draft. [4]
Sakumoto had been active as a setup man since his rookie year, pitched in 73 games in the 1996 and 1997 seasons. [2]
In 1998 season, Sakumoto pitched as a starting pitcher and recorded a record of 6-2 win–loss record and a one Saves. [2]
He played seven seasons with the Hawks, but was traded to the Hanshin Tigers exchange to Masashi Matsuda in the off-season of 2002. [2]
He pitched in only 10 games in three seasons with the Tigers and was released in the off-season of 2005. [2]
In 2006 season, Sakumoto transferred to the Yokohama BayStars and pitched in 21 games as a relief pitcher, recorded 0-0 win–loss record, and an ERA of 3.86. [2]
In 2007 season, Sakumoto announced his retirement.
Sakumoto pitched in 183 games in 11 seasons overall, compiling with a 19-24 win–loss record, a 4 saves, and a 4.67 ERA. [4]
After his retirement, Sakumoto worked as a team staff member for the Yokohama BayStars from the 2008 season to the 2011 season and served as a batting practice pitcher.
After that, he worked as a company employee in his hometown of Okinawa until 2014. [4]
On November 7, 2014, Sakumoto was appointed as the third squad pitching coach of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. [4]
He served as the fourth squad pitching coach starting in the 2023 season. [5]
On December 2, 2023, Sakumoto was transferred to the third squad pitchig coach. [1]