Katayama, Eiji Positions Played: P, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Haibara Chugakkou
Born: 1/5/1917 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Zen-Shizuoka
Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Dai Tokyo (1936 [8]), Yamato
Height: 5'7" Weight: 123 pounds (1943 [17])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 9 35 28 4 7 0 0 0 3 7 0 6 6 0 0 .250 .371 .250
1936F 28 82 76 5 12 1 1 0 3 15 2 11 3 1 1 .158 .200 .197
1943 43 113 105 1 10 0 0 0 3 10 4 19 4 0 1 0 .095 .128 .095
Totals 80 230 209 10 29 1 1 0 9 32 6 36 13 1 2 .139 .192 .153
Biography: Pitched for Yamato. Played for Isuzu Motors' industrial league squad after the war. 
Career OPS: .345 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Katayama, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Wakamatsu Chugakkou
Born: 11/12/1923 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Moji Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Kita Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kyuei/Tokyu Flyers (1948-1949
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds [12]), Taiyo Whales (1950-1951 [12]), Shochiku Robins (1952 [18]), 
Bats: Left Throws: Left Hiroshima (1953-1955 [16])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1948 7 15 13 3 3 1 0 0 2 4 0 4 1 1 0 0 .231 .333 .308
1949 47 116 108 5 20 2 3 2 8 34 3 28 4 1 0 1 .185 .221 .315
1950 43 89 78 6 20 2 1 1 6 27 2 22 7 2 1 0 0 .256 .333 .346
1951 29 49 45 7 9 2 0 1 4 14 1 16 3 0 0 0 1 .200 .250 .311
1952 44 78 69 4 12 3 0 0 2 15 3 21 5 1 0 1 2 .174 .240 .217
1953 29 54 44 2 8 2 0 1 4 13 3 11 7 0 0 0 0 .182 .294 .295
1954 28 45 40 0 7 2 0 0 1 9 2 0 15 3 0 0 0 0 .175 .233 .225
1955 21 29 24 2 4 1 0 1 3 8 3 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .231 .333
Totals 248 475 421 29 83 15 4 6 30 124 17 128 32 5 1 2 3 .197 .262 .295
Biography:
Career OPS: .557 HR:AB: 1:70.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Katayama, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Hotoku Gakuen High School
Born: 4/19/1987 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mihara-gun, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2008-2011 [28])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 209 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 18 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 71 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/3/2008 against Hanshin at Miyagi PrefecturaL Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Katayama, Yoshimi Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Seiseiko High School
Born: 4/22/1932 College: Senshu University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1955-1956 [6])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 151 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1955 21 40 33 3 7 1 0 0 2 8 3 1 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 .212 .270 .242
1956 4 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 25 43 36 4 7 1 0 0 2 8 3 1 9 3 0 0 0 1 0 .194 .250 .222
Biography:
Career OPS: .472 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Akihiko Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Tohoku High School
Born: 10/6/1982 College: N/A
Died: Industrial league: N/A
Birthplace: Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2004 [40])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 4 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 .250 .250 .250
Totals 5 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 .250 .250 .250
Biography: Older brother is a J-League soccer player Shinya Kato. Started playing baseball in third grade. Played on a national Senior League champion. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Slugged 27 homers for his high school career. Drafted on the third round (2000). Released after the 2005 season. 
Career OPS: .500 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Akiro Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Ichinomiya High School
Born: 11/7/1930 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform numbers]): Chunichi/Nagoya (1950-1953 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 151 pounds [35], [17], [28]), Tombo/Takahashi Unions (1955-1956 [9]), Daiei Stars
Bats: Right Throws: Right  (1957 [37]), Kintetsu Buffalo (1958-1959 [1])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1951 17 30 28 5 8 2 0 0 5 10 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 .286 .310 .357
1952 5 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200 .200 .200
1953 5 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1955 115 255 229 19 50 9 5 0 25 69 1 4 35 19 0 2 3 5 6 .218 .280 .301
1956 136 480 433 41 92 14 0 5 42 121 6 3 54 34 0 4 11 19 7 .212 .274 .279
1957 118 360 322 32 77 11 1 4 23 102 4 4 37 28 0 2 4 5 6 .239 .301 .317
1958 115 427 392 33 78 10 3 3 33 103 9 2 53 21 1 3 6 6 9 .199 .244 .263
1959 38 60 55 2 7 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 9 5 0 0 1 2 3 .127 .200 .127
Totals 551 1625 1472 132 313 46 9 12 128 413 21 194 108 11 25 37 34 .213 .269 .281
Birthplace:
Career OPS: .550 HR:AB 1:122.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Daisuke Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kyushu Kokusaidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 7/27/1980 College: Kanagawa University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Buzen, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2003-2010 [14], [15])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 359 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/8/2003 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Eiji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 4/24/1948 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1967 [15])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hajime Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Yoshiwara Shogyo High School
Born: 12/20/1949 College: Asia University (dropped out)
Died:  Industrial League: Dai Showa Seishi
Birthplace: Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu/Taiheiyo Club Lions
Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 pounds (1972-1975 [11]), Yomiuri (1976-1990 [21])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1972 48 80 64 7 3 0 0 1 1 6 9 0 33 7 0 0 0 0 1 .047 .141 .094
1973 43 51 45 1 4 0 0 0 2 4 5 0 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 .089 .109 .089
1974 36 69 56 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 10 0 22 2 0 1 0 0 0 .071 .119 .071
1975 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 46 59 48 6 13 1 0 0 4 14 8 0 19 3 0 0 0 0 0 .271 .314 .292
1977 13 21 16 1 4 1 0 0 1 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .313
1978 34 60 51 1 4 0 0 0 2 4 5 1 18 3 0 0 0 0 0 .078 .127 .078
1979 36 46 42 1 8 0 0 0 3 8 1 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 .190 .244 .190
1980 13 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 30 56 49 4 6 1 0 0 3 7 6 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 .122 .109 .143
1982 24 33 28 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 .071 .071 .071
1983 18 31 29 2 5 1 0 0 1 6 1 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .172 .200 .207
1984 25 58 50 4 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 18 5 0 0 0 0 0 .040 .127 .040
1985 32 35 29 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 .069 .129 .069
1986 26 53 48 5 7 1 0 1 3 11 3 0 14 2 0 0 0 0 2 .146 .180 .229
1987 19 34 29 1 6 0 0 0 8 6 4 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 1 .207 .233 .207
1988 15 16 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .083
1989 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 505 708 601 37 71 5 0 2 30 82 73 2 238 31 0 0 0 0 5 .118 .161 .136
Biography: 
Career OPS: .297 HR:AB: 1:300.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Haruo Positions Played: OF
Nicknames:  High School: Gifu Shogyo High School
Born: 3/25/1917 College: Meiji University
Died: 2/17/1961 Industrial League: Dai Nihon Doboku
Birthplace: Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and puniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1950-1953 [27])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 95 367 339 45 88 17 2 8 42 133 1 29 27 0 12 3 18 .260 .314 .392
1951 69 216 199 14 43 12 0 2 19 61 0 14 16 1 2 0 4 .216 .278 .307
1952 80 186 177 7 41 9 0 2 18 56 3 18 5 1 1 3 6 .232 .257 .316
1953 19 19 19 1 3 1 0 0 6 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 .158 .158 .211
Totals 263 788 734 67 175 39 2 12 85 254 4 64 48 2 15 6 30 .238 .287 .346
Biography: 
Career OPS: .633 HR:AB: 1:61.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: Kintetsu (1957-1958) 59-143-8
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hideji Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 5/24/1948 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Matsushita Denki
Birthplace: Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform numbers]): Hankyu Braves (1969-1982 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds [10]), Hiroshima (1983 [6]), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1984-1985 [5]), 
Bats: Left Throws: Left Yomiuri (1986 [10]), Nankai Hawks (1987 [7])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1969 9 9 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .222 .125
1970 35 74 69 10 23 6 2 4 13 45 0 1 8 4 0 0 2 0 1 .333 .365 .652
1971 122 496 445 80 143 35 2 25 92 257 2 3 74 39 0 7 18 4 2 .321 .383 .578
1972 118 428 362 59 105 25 2 13 54 173 1 6 43 55 6 4 11 4 3 .290 .337 .478
1973 118 494 436 69 147 27 6 20 91 246 0 10 51 41 3 7 16 5 6 .337 .395 .564
1974 120 476 428 65 138 25 2 19 75 224 2 7 55 37 1 2 24 11 7 .322 .373 .523
1975 126 521 456 74 141 22 1 32 97 261 0 4 58 57 6 4 12 10 4 .309 .388 .572
1976 120 497 430 68 129 20 3 28 82 239 0 9 68 51 6 7 8 3 7 .300 .376 .556
1977 120 489 423 64 135 27 4 19 73 227 0 5 64 53 9 8 4 3 4 .319 .401 .537
1978 120 500 427 65 109 16 4 24 86 205 0 10 80 55 6 8 7 3 6 .255 .344 .480
1979 122 520 448 84 163 32 2 35 104 304 1 7 64 59 9 5 14 3 6 .364 .437 .679
1980 130 561 484 72 154 26 3 28 97 270 0 10 84 59 7 8 5 4 3 .318 .394 .558
1981 127 534 468 63 147 25 2 17 79 227 0 8 67 54 3 4 4 3 5 .314 .384 .485
1982 129 524 456 57 107 21 1 21 84 193 2 9 83 55 2 2 1 3 10 .235 .314 .423
1983 75 280 253 33 66 9 2 10 36 109 0 1 49 25 1 0 6 1 2 .261 .325 .431
1984 130 572 499 65 126 16 1 14 72 186 0 9 91 60 0 4 1 2 6 .253 .332 .373
1985 129 523 455 73 130 24 0 26 78 232 0 3 58 64 2 1 2 3 9 .286 .373 .510
1986 68 119 105 6 23 3 0 3 13 35 0 1 31 11 1 2 0 0 4 .219 .303 .333
1987 110 293 262 24 68 8 0 9 42 103 0 2 37 27 2 2 1 0 8 .260 .331 .393
Totals 2028 7909 6914 1031 2055 367 37 347 1268 3537 8 105 1067 807 64 75 136 62 93 .297 .372 .512
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (1966). Drafted on the second round (1968). Batted cleanup for Hankyu. Played in six Japan Series (1971-1972, 1975-1978, batted .212 in 32 total games Selected to 11 all star teams (1971, 1973-1982). 2B 2 3B 2 HR 3 RBI18 K 22 BB 12 HBP 1 SB 1 2000th Hit (1987). Became a baseball commentator for Kansai TV and then a coach for Nippon Ham after retirement. 
Career OPS: .884 HR:AB 1:19.9 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Batting (1973, 1979), Hits (1979), 2B (1971, 1979), RBI (1975-1976, 1979), TB (1975-1976, 1979), SF (1973, 1978, 1980-1982, 1984), K (1984), OBP (1976-1977, 1979), SLG (1975), MVP (1975), Best Nine (1973, 1975-1977, 1979), Gold Glove (1975- 1977)
Managerial Records: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hidemi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Muroran Otani High School
Born: 4/2/1952 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Dai Showa Seishi Hokkaido
Birthplace: Muroran, Hokkaido Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1979-1982 [29])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1979 10 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1980 24 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 76 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Biiography: Signed by Taiyo before the beginning of the 1978 season. 
Career OPS: .400 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hideo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 5/18/1948 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1967-1975 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 162 pounds [19])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 12 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1968 18 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000
1973 21 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 38 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1975 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 106 11 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Biography: 
Career OPS: .400 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hirokazu Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Taku Kogyo High School
Born: 10/9/1951 College: N/A
Died: 1/21/2008 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Taku, Saga Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number}): Nishitetsu/Taiheiyo Club Lions
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds (1972 [75]), Hanshin (1976-1982 [32], [8]), Taiyo Whales (1983-1990 
Bats: Switch Left Throws: [22], [44])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1972 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
1976 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
1977 7 7 6 2 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .333 .429 .667
1978 31 29 27 7 6 1 0 0 1 7 0 0 4 1 0 1 3 3 0 .222 .276 .259
1979 91 174 160 37 37 5 2 2 7 52 2 0 26 9 0 3 6 4 3 .231 .285 .325
1980 112 413 379 63 119 18 3 7 21 164 7 0 46 22 0 5 34 14 2 .314 .360 .433
1981 57 196 180 22 40 6 3 1 4 55 3 0 30 12 0 1 14 3 6 .222 .275 .306
1982 60 84 79 10 13 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 17 5 0 0 6 3 1 .165 .214 .165
1983 80 80 72 13 10 3 1 1 2 18 2 0 19 6 0 0 8 0 0 .139 .205 .250
1984 109 343 304 39 84 13 1 2 25 105 17 1 42 21 0 0 14 4 3 .276 .322 .345
1985 129 522 436 63 122 16 5 4 35 160 39 0 60 44 0 3 48 18 6 .280 .350 .367
1986 75 299 268 33 85 8 5 3 30 112 15 1 43 13 1 2 22 8 1 .317 .352 .418
1987 97 231 198 26 53 10 1 1 15 68 9 1 30 22 1 1 7 7 2 .268 .342 .343
1988 72 89 80 13 20 6 0 0 10 26 1 1 16 7 3 0 2 0 7 .250 .307 .325
1989 76 90 76 6 20 6 0 1 21 29 0 3 16 10 2 1 3 1 3 .263 .344 .382
1990 63 60 54 7 17 1 0 1 4 21 0 0 10 6 0 0 1 1 2 .315 .383 .389
Totals 1063 2619 2321 342 628 93 22 23 176 834 95 7 361 179 7 17 169 67 36 .271 .326 .359
Biography: Signed outside the draft (1970). Selected to one all star team (1986). Became a tv personality and baseball commentator after retirement. Died of lung cancer. 
Career OPS: .685 HR:AB 1:100.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (1979 against Yomiuti off of Suguru Egawa)
Titles: 3B (1985), Sac (1985)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Hiroto Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Yachiyo Matsukage High School
Born: 4/29/1969 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1989-2000 [63]), Kintetsu
Height: 5'11" Weight: 154 pounds Buffaloes (2001 [49])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1989 32 45 41 0 7 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 .171 .190 .171
1990 37 30 22 0 5 1 0 0 1 6 6 0 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 .227 .292 .273
1991 42 48 40 4 8 1 0 0 4 9 6 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .214 .225
1992 4 13 13 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .077
1995 40 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1996 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 60 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 284 143 123 4 22 2 0 0 6 24 15 1 59 4 0 0 0 0 0 .179 .203 .195
Biography: 
Career OPS: .398 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Katsumi Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 6/13/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1957-1961 [35])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR  RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1957 10 12 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 .222 .364 .222
1958 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1959 11 8 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .143 .143 .286
1960 17 18 17 1 5 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .294 .333 .294
1961 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 41 38 33 2 8 1 0 0 4 9 2 0 8 3 0 0 1 0 2 .242 .306 .273
Biography:
Career OPS: .579 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Ken Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Shibata Nogyo High School
Born: 3/23/1981 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita Kanbara-gun, Niigata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2000-2011 [56])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 19 40 34 2 10 0 0 0 3 10 2 1 9 2 0 1 0 0 1 .333 .294 .342 .294
2007 28 25 21 2 4 0 0 1 7 7 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 3 .400 .190 .240 .333
2008 28 38 36 2 7 1 0 1 3 11 1 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 .222 .194 .216 .306
2009 12 13 10 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 .000 .200 .385 .300
2010 4 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 21 39 33 1 5 1 0 1 5 9 1 0 10 5 3 0 0 0 3 .091 .152 .263 .273
Totals 117 162 141 10 28 3 0 3 18 40 4 3 38 11 3 3 0 0 8 .199 .266 .284
Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade. Batted cleanup in high school. Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1998). Slugged 11 homers for his schoolboy career. Drafted in the third round (1998). Was beaned twice during the 2009 season. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .550 HR:AB: 1:47.0
Debut: 9/27/2000 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium as a sixth inning defensive replacement at catcher. First Hit (6/11/2006 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in the fourth inning off of Shunsuke Watanabe, a single to left), First Homer (9/21/2007 against Yokohama at Tokyo Dome in the seventh inning off of Hayato Terahara, a three run jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Kisaku Positions Played: SS, 2B
Nicknames: High School: Koryo Chugakkou
Born: 2/21/1908 College: Keio University
Died: 6/22/1981 Industrial League: Yawata Seitetsu
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Kinki Nihon  (1940-1944
Height: 5'4" Weight: 127 pounds [32])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1940 19 71 64 0 14 1 0 0 0 15 2 7 5 0 0 .219 .275 .234
1942 6 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .111
1943 42 135 118 6 21 3 0 0 8 24 4 2 13 0 1 4 .178 .260 .203
1944 26 89 82 2 20 0 0 0 7 20 4 0 3 0 1 0 .244 .271 .244
Totals 93 304 273 8 56 4 0 0 15 60 10 9 21 0 2 .205 .262 .220
Biography: Played third base for his high school's first Koshien Tournament appearance (1923). Managed in the industrial leagues after retirement. 
Career OPS: .482 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: Kinki Nihon (1944)
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Kosuke Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Shimizu Municipal Shogyo High School
Born: 7/2/1978 College: Nihon University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2001-2006 [28]), Orix
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds (2007-2008 [26]), Yokohama (2009-2010 [57]), Hanshin (2011 [63])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 31 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 180 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/28/2001 against Nippon Ham at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Makoto Positions Played: PH
Nicknames: High School: Hosei Number Two High School
Born: 5/14/1939 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1963-1964 [69])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 6 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed by Yomiuri before the beginning of the 1962 season. 
Career OPS: HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Masaichi Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Gifu Shogyo High School
Born: 9/3/1922 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: Kanebo Takasuna
Birthplace: Gifu, Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1950-1951 [5])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 156 pounds
Bats: Left  Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 105 420 380 35 91 14 2 11 52 142 0 43 38 2 2 2 8 .239 .312 .374
1951 32 32 28 1 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 4 0 0 0 1 .179 .281 .179
Totals 137 452 408 36 96 14 2 11 52 147 0 48 42 2 2 2 9 .235 .310 .360
Biography:
Career OPS: .670 HR:AB: 1:37.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Masaki Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 6/14/1965 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Joto Ward, Osaka Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1988-1993
Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 pounds  [29])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1988 30 50 43 5 7 2 0 1 2 12 0 0 12 7 0 0 0 0 3 .163 .280 .279
1989 6 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
1990 92 190 172 20 49 11 2 3 24 73 7 0 17 10 1 1 0 2 2 .285 .328 .424
1991 50 67 58 10 12 3 1 0 2 17 4 0 12 5 1 0 0 0 1 .207 .270 .293
1992 18 27 26 3 7 1 1 0 1 8 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269 .269 .308
1993 9 4 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .500
Totals 205 342 305 40 76 18 4 4 30 112 12 0 50 24 2 1 0 2 6 .249 .306 .367
Biography: Played on a Koshien Tournament winning team (1983). Signed outside the draft (1987). Retired after the 1995 season. Now works in Kintetsu's advertising department.
Career OPS: .673 HR:AB: 1:76.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Masato Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tohoku High School
Born: 7/23/1972 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1993-1997 [41])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 30 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 27 27 26 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 2 .038 .074 .038
1995 13 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
1996 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 74 37 34 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 21 2 0 0 0 0 2 .029 .083 .029
Biography: 
Career OPS: .112 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Masatoshi Positions Played: C, LF
Nicknames: High School: Sumoto High School
Born: 5/10/1935 College: N/A
Died: 5/9/1985 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1954-1963 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 162 pounds [10])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1954 5 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1955 30 61 56 3 10 0 0 1 4 13 0 0 12 5 0 0 0 0 3 .179 .246 .232
1956 108 287 263 29 53 12 1 4 28 79 0 1 33 18 0 5 1 4 4 .202 .265 .300
1958 62 176 162 24 43 4 0 5 10 62 3 0 31 11 0 0 4 3 0 .265 .312 .383
1959 91 291 269 18 60 13 0 3 16 82 3 0 43 19 0 0 3 2 6 .223 .274 .305
1960 56 109 93 5 17 2 0 1 6 22 0 1 30 15 0 0 5 0 0 .183 .294 .237
1961 125 340 296 23 62 11 1 5 29 90 1 3 63 36 0 4 4 7 5 .209 .301 .304
1962 49 76 70 8 9 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 16 6 0 0 1 0 3 .129 .197 .143
1963 6 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
Totals 532 1351 1219 110 255 43 2 19 93 359 8 5 229 110 0 9 18 16 21 .209 .278 .295
Biography: Batted cleanup in high school, spearheading his team to a Koshien Tournament title (1953). Became a Pacific League umpire beginning in 1964.
Career OPS: .573 HR:AB 1:64.2 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Masayoshi Positions Played: SS, 3B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Tohoku High School
Born: 4/28/1987 College: Kyushu Kokusai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2010 [39])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2010 11 22 22 3 3 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286 .136 .136 .182
Totals 11 22 22 3 3 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286 .136 .136 .182
Biography: Started out playing nanshiki ball in first grade. Played Senior League ball in junior high. Played in four Koshien Tournaments.Became his college team's captain his juniro year and picked up Kyushu Big Six University homer and batting crowns as well as two Best Nine nominations and an MVP. Selected to Japan's national collegiate all star squad his senior year and came up with some big knocks that enabled Japan to take a tournament from the U.S. Drafted on the third round (2009). Made the big club out of spring training his first season of pro ball. Stilll a current player. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .318 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/22/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in an eighth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (3/27/2010 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in the fifth inning off of Shunsuke Watanabe, an RBI double), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Mikinori Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kawawa High School
Born: 6/4/1985 College: Keio University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2008-2011 [16])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 8 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .500 .500 .500
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 8 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .333 .333 .333
2011 6 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 23 10 9 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
Biography:
Career OPS: .666 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/30/2008 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Hit (7/8/2010 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in the fourth inning off of Yuya Ando, an RBI infield hit toward first), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Nobuo Positions Played: C, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 4/2/1917 College: Senshu University
Died: ? Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1936-1937 [20])
Height: 5'3" Weight: 123 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1936F 6 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1937S 6 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 .333 .500 .333
1937F 4 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Totals 18 9 8 4 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 .250 .333 .250
Biography: Died in combat in WWII. 
Career OPS: .583 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Ht (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Rikio Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Matsukage High School
Born: 9/1/1937 College: Chukyo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kanie-cho, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1960-1962 [13])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1960 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1961 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1962 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Retired after the 1963 season. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Ryota Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 5/31/1982 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2005-2006 [29])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Played on a national champion junior high school baseball squad. Was team captain in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Named team captain his senior year in college. Drafted on the sixth round (2004). Released after the 2008 season and became the Hawks bullpen catcher. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/16/2005 against Seibu at Fukuoka Dome. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Shinichi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kurayoshi Kita High School
Born: 7/19/1965 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1984-1995
Height: 5'11" Weight: 178 pounds [17]), Hiroshima (1996-1998 [12]), Orix Blue Wave (1999-2001 [1]), Kintetsu
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Buffaloes (2002-2004 [14])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1984 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 28 58 48 2 6 2 0 0 1 8 9 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 4 .125 .143 .167
1997 17 15 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .083
1998 23 54 44 2 10 2 0 0 6 12 4 1 14 4 0 1 0 1 1 .227 .300 .273
1999 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 393 127 104 5 17 4 0 0 7 21 15 1 28 6 0 1 0 1 5 .163 .214 .202
Biography: 
Career OPS: .416 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/30/1984 against Seibu at Osaka Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Shoji Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Takamatsu Chugakkou
Born: 3/13/1914 College: Chuo University
Died: 7/17/1958 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya/Sangyo/Chunichi (1939-
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds 1947 [5]), Kyuei Flyers (1948 [25]), Daiei Stars (1949-1952 [6])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 

Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1939 90 382 329 35 87 15 7 6 44 134 2 2 41 49 0 11 .264 .358 .407
1943 58 229 212 17 49 9 0 4 19 70 7 10 9 1 1 2 .231 .266 .330
1944 35 149 126 9 30 8 0 1 8 41 2 12 18 1 4 0 .238 .333 .325
1946 93 371 320 47 94 20 5 5 36 139 0 18 49 2 16 5 .294 .391 .434
1947 84 302 273 24 70 13 2 4 36 99 6 19 22 1 7 5 .256 .314 .363
1948 102 368 334 27 83 16 2 4 41 115 1 21 32 1 4 4 .249 .316 .344
1949 116 444 402 70 121 26 4 14 76 197 0 46 40 2 6 3 .301 .367 .490
1950 112 484 440 56 117 22 4 10 59 177 1 45 39 4 6 5 16 .266 .331 .402
1951 60 223 202 20 64 16 2 3 27 93 0 10 19 2 7 0 2 .317 .381 .460
1952 49 142 135 15 37 6 0 6 18 61 0 14 7 0 0 0 3 .274 .310 .452
Totals 799 3094 2773 320 752 151 26 57 364 1126 19 236 284 14 62 24 .271 .341 .406
Biography: Pitched in both high school and college. Was a four time Tokyo Metropolitan University League batting champ.Homered in five straight games (9/15-9/28/1952).  Coached on the university level after retirement. 
Career OPS: .747 HR:AB: 1:48.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HR (1943)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Susumu Positions Played: C, 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Aichi Number One Chugakkou
Born: 9/24/1923 College: Keio University
Died: ? Industrial League: Fujikura Densen, Aichi Sangyo
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi/Nagoya Dragons  (1949-
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds 1957 [25])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1949 48 93 81 12 19 4 2 1 12 30 0 15 12 0 5 2 .235 .333 .370
1950 76 189 160 26 33 6 3 5 21 60 2 23 25 2 2 5 5 .206 .321 .375
1951 62 160 134 17 28 4 2 0 12 36 4 30 21 1 7 4 3 .209 .321 .269
1952 73 165 142 15 31 4 1 0 19 37 3 26 20 0 4 5 3 .218 .315 .261
1953 75 199 173 16 38 3 0 1 17 44 5 23 21 0 2 4 6 .220 .304 .254
1954 37 69 64 7 16 1 0 0 4 17 0 0 17 4 1 3 2 1 .250 .304 .266
1955 21 21 17 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 .118 .250 .118
1957 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 1.000 .000
Totals 394 897 771 95 167 22 8 7 86 226 15 141 107 4 24 22 .217 .315 .293
Biography: Became a baseball commentator for NHK after retirement.
Career OPS: .608 HR:AB: 1:110.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Takaaki Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Miyakonojo Shogyo High School
Born: 4/24/1963 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1984-1987 [45])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1984 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 10 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Batted cleanup in propelling his team to a Koshien Tournament berth. He slammed three homers during that tourney (summer, 1981). Drafted on the second round (1981). Retired after the 1988 season.
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Takayasu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Sendai Shogyo High School
Born: 6/7/1969 College: Tokai University
Died:  Industrial League: NTT Tohoku University
Birthplace: Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1994 [34])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 193 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1994 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Takeharu Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Yamagata Minami High School
Born: 3/24/1978 College: Tokyo Gakugei University
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Fuso Kawasaki
Birthplace: Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2003-2009 [17]),
Height: 6'1" Weight: 176 pounds Nippon Ham (2010 [49])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 44 6 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .167 .167 .167
2004 43 22 19 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .105 .150 .105
2005 46 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 65 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 .500 .500 .500
2007 52 14 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .091 .000
2008 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 294 54 46 2 4 0 0 0 2 4 8 0 30 2 0 0 0 0 1 .087 .087 .087
Biography:
Career OPS: .174 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/22/2003 against Chunichi at Yokohama Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Takeshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Sakushin Gakuin High School
Born: 5/21/1944 College: N/A
Died: 1/4/1965 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shanghai, China Team (Years and [uniform number]):  Chunichi (1963-1964 [26])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 31 17 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 .071 .188 .071
Totals 38 19 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .167 .063
Biography: 
Career OPS: .230 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Taro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Nichidai High School
Born: 7/7/1933 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1954 [37])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1954 20 12 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
Totals 20 12 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
Biography:
Career OPS: .334 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Tatsuhito Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokushima Shogyo High School
Born: 8/11/1976 College: Ryutsu Keizai University
Died: Industrial League: NKK
Birthplace: Yamakawa-cho, Tokushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2001-2004 [12], [41])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 7/27/2001 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a third inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Tatsuo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Naradai Fuzoku High School
Born:  6/15/1978 College: Tohoku Fukushi University
Died: Industrial League: Yamaha
Birthplace: Nara, Nara Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2004-2006 [12]),
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 pounds Nippon Ham (2007-2008 [51], [12])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: n/a
Debut: 3/31/2004 against Nippon Ham at Kobe Green Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Tatsuhito Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokushima Shogyo High School
Born: 8/11/1976 College: Ryutsu Keizai University
Died: Industrial League: NKK
Birthplace: Yamakawa-cho, Tokushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2001-2004 [12], [41])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Tetsuro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Miyazaki Nichidai High School
Born: 4/12/1964 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyazaki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buiffaloes (1983-1993 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 pounds [30]), Hiroshima (1994 [22])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year0 G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1983 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Tomoo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Nagano Shogyo High School
Born: 4/13/1919 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Chukyo Yakyudan
Birthplace: Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1936F [17])
Height: Weight: 
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936F 5 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 3 2 1 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Toshio Positions Played: C, 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Sendai Ikuei High School
Born: 1/20/1948 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Keikinzoku
Birthplace: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Sankei Atoms/Yakult (1967-1970 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 187 pounds [27]), Toei Flyers/Nittaku Home Flyers/Nippon Ham (1972-1981 [33]
Bats: Right Throws: Right  ]22]), Taiyo Whales (1982-1985 [29])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 41 48 45 1 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 .089 .146 .089
1968 121 337 293 31 60 10 0 11 30 103 7 1 79 29 0 7 4 4 4 .205 .291 .352
1969 113 384 330 36 72 14 0 13 41 125 8 1 55 27 5 8 2 0 10 .218 .285 .379
1970 32 83 70 10 18 1 2 3 11 32 0 0 14 8 2 5 0 1 3 .257 .373 .457
1972 121 376 323 36 78 13 1 10 39 123 0 2 67 38 2 13 2 2 15 .241 .343 .381
1973 106 334 283 33 83 9 0 12 46 128 3 2 33 37 1 9 3 2 11 .293 .390 .452
1974 60 169 137 11 26 2 0 1 13 31 3 3 22 23 3 3 3 1 1 .190 .313 .226
1975 74 137 124 12 31 4 1 6 22 55 3 2 6 5 0 3 0 0 7 .250 .291 .444
1976 118 373 330 33 89 18 0 5 33 122 6 6 26 22 2 9 8 3 13 .270 .327 .370
1977 129 466 408 47 110 19 1 11 36 164 9 1 31 34 0 14 17 3 11 .270 .346 .402
1978 126 444 392 40 98 17 0 12 37 151 6 3 54 32 0 11 12 5 14 .250 .322 .385
1979 124 408  355 52 92 19 1 14 38 155 5 0 46 39 2 9 14 9 10 .259 .347 .437
1980 122 434 358 42 94 3 1 8 32 123 12 1 46 47 1 16 4 7 6 .263 .372 .344
1981 48 118 102 12 26 2 0 1 10 31 2 2 15 10 1 2 1 0 3 .255 .328 .304
1982 42 58 52 1 11 0 0 0 3 11 1 0 15 6 0 0 1 0 2 .212 .298 .212
1983 67 163 139 16 30 1 0 6 17 49 2 1 25 17 3 4 2 1 1 .216 .317 .353
1984 49 164 145 9 36 6 0 3 19 51 5 1 21 12 0 1 0 1 4 .248 .308 .352
1985 14 11 9 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 .444 .667 .444
Totals 1507 4499 3895 422 962 138 7 116 431 1462 72 26 565 389 22 116 73 39 115 .247 .331 .375
Biography: Picked on the first round of the secondary phase of the draft (1966). Selected to four all star teams (1973, 1977-1978, 1980). Became a baseball commentator for Tohoku Broadcasting. He is also involved in Little League.
Career OPS: .706 HR:AB 1:33.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HBP (1977), Best Nine (1977), Gold Glove (1977)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kato, Yasuo Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Kurashiki Shogyo High School
Born: 4/6/1950 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: Kumagai-gumi
Birthplace: Soja, Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1976 [22], [49])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1976 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1975). Coached for Hankyu, Chunichi and Hanshin after retiring at the end of the 1980 season. Has also studied training methods with the L.A. Dodgers' single-A ball club.
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Katori, Yoshitaka Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kochi Shogyo High School
Born: 3/10/1957 College: Meiji University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Gomi-gun, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1979-1989 [29]), Seibu
Height: 5'8" Weight: 171 pounds (1990-1997 [26])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1979 38 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .091 .091
1980 52 9 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .111
1981 22 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1982 21 15 15 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .067 .133
1983 38 23 20 1 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 .050 .136 .100
1984 48 17 16 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .125 .125 .188
1985 61 13 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
1986 59 21 18 1 7 2 0 0 1 9 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .389 .389 .500
1987 63 19 17 1 5 0 0 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294 .294 .294
1988 45 15 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071 .071 .071
1989 21 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 757 152 140 5 23 5 0 0 8 28 10 0 45 2 0 0 0 0 3 .164 .176 .200
Biography: 
Career OPS: .376 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A