Sakaki, Shinichi Positions Played: C, 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Omiya High School
Born: 9/18/1945 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nittsu Urawa
Birthplace: Omiya, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1969-1979 [22])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 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
1969 8 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .333 .200
1970 23 20 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .050 .050 .050
1971 14 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .091 .000
1972 51 140 130 17 39 6 0 3 12 54 2 2 7 5 0 1 3 0 3 .300 .326 .415
1973 80 163 147 12 40 1 1 3 12 52 3 0 8 12 0 1 0 1 6 .272 .331 .354
1974 58 113 105 8 24 3 0 1 10 30 1 2 5 5 0 0 0 0 3 .229 .259 .286
1975 44 64 59 5 10 0 0 1 5 13 2 0 13 3 0 0 0 0 4 .169 .210 .220
1976 60 97 90 7 25 4 0 0 9 29 0 1 9 6 0 0 0 2 1 .278 .320 .322
1977 40 70 64 4 12 1 0 0 4 13 1 0 8 4 1 1 1 0 2 .188 .246 .203
1978 45 91 83 6 16 0 0 1 4 19 0 0 10 6 0 2 1 0 0 .193 .264 .229
1979 32 62 54 2 14 0 1 0 2 16 1 0 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 .259 .344 .296
Totals 455 837 767 61 182 15 2 9 58 228 10 5 72 49 1 6 5 3 19 .237 .287 .297
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament as an outfielder (1963). Drafted on the fourth round (1967). Coached after retiring at the end of the 1980 season. .
Career OPS: .584 HR:AB: 1:85.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakakibara, Moritaka Positions Played: P, 1B
Nicknames: High School: Onomichi Nishi High School
Born: 6/30/1933 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1952-1956 [35], [12])
Height: 6'0" 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
1952 15 10 10 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .400 .40 .400
1953 25 31 31 0 5 1 0 0 2 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 .161 .161 .194
1954 5 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1955 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 1.000 .000
1956 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 48 47 46 0 10 1 0 0 4 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 2 .217 .234 .239
Biography:
Career OPS: .473 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakakibara, Ryo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Gifu Chukyo High School
Born: 8/4/1985 College: Kansai Kokuin University
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki
Birthplace: Takahama, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2009-2015 [15])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 32B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 10 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: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/8/2009 against Lotte at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakakibara, Soichiro Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Miyazaki Nichidai High School
Born: 9/3/1962 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1988-1990 [43], [00])
Height: 5'11" 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
1988 13 31 30 2 8 1 0 0 0 9 1 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 ..267 .267 .300
1989 10 15 15 1 4 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 .267 .267 .333
1990 13 32 30 3 4 0 0 1 2 7 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 2 1 .133 .188 .233
Totals 36 78 75 6 16 2 0 1 2 21 1 0 21 0 0 2 1 2 2 .213 .234 .280
Biography: Drafted on the second round by Hiroshima (1980). Went to Daiei in 1990, but never saw any action and retired. Won Western League homer (1988) and RBI (1985, 1988) titles. Coached with Hiroshima after he hung it up as a player. 
Career OPS: .514 HR:AB: 1:75.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakakibara, Yoshiyuki Positions Played: 1B, SS, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Hamamatsu Shogyo High School
Born: 6/13/1949 College: Chuo University
Died: Industrial League: Kawai Musical Instruments
Birthplace: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1975-1981 [37]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 pounds Nippon Ham (1982-1984 [31])
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
1975 47 65 56 10 11 3 0 0 1 14 0 0 8 8 1 1 1 0 0 .196 .308 .250
1976 64 122 104 12 22 4 0 2 6 32 5 1 24 11 2 1 4 1 1 .212 .291 .308
1977 100 234 195 29 43 7 1 7 21 73 16 1 31 22 1 0 2 3 5 .221 .298 .374
1978 105 423 358 50 103 20 0 3 28 132 17 2 47 36 1 10 8 8 7 .288 .367 .369
1979 106 353 321 32 81 11 0 4 14 104 2 1 51 24 0 5 2 7 8 .252 .313 .324
1980 105 274 231 30 59 5 1 2 1 72 16 0 34 26 1 1 5 3 4 .255 .333 .312
1981 41 78 65 9 13 1 0 0 0 14 5 0 11 8 1 0 0 1 2 .200 .288 .215
1982 48 104 95 9 27 7 1 1 7 39 2 0 11 6 0 1 1 1 4 .284 .333 .41
1983 65 144 118 14 27 5 0 1 8 35 7 1 17 18 0 0 2 1 2 .229 .328 .297
1984 8 12 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .111
Totals 689 1809 1552 197 387 63 3 20 96 516 73 6 234 159 7 19 25 25 33 .249 .325 .332
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1974). Coached with Hanshin (1986-1987, 1991-1998) and Chunichi (1988-1990) after retirement. 
Career OPS: .657 HR:AB  1:77.6: 
Debut:  First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamaki, Akira Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nisho Gakusha Fuzoku High School
Born: 5/12/1955 College: Aoyama Gakuin University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kusaka, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1982-1985 [47])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 178 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
1982 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 /000
1983 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 76 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


Sakamaki, Yutaka Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kamakura Gakuen High School
Born: 11/16/1939 College: Hosei University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu/Sankei Swallows 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds (1962-1965 [43])
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
1962 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1963 5 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1965 55 36 35 2 7 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 9 1 0 0 1 0 1 .200 .222 .200
Totals 66 40 39 3 8 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 10 1 0 0 1 0 1 .205 .225 .205
Biography:
Career OPS: .430 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Bunjiro Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Kaiso Chugakkou
Born: 3/15/1926 College: N/A
Died: 11/25/1994 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Stars (1951-1957 [26]),
Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 pounds Mainichi/Daimai Orions (1958-1961 [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
1951 95 365 360 42 87 14 5 4 31 123 1 39 3 1 13 2 5 .242 .250 .342
1952 117 506 469 55 106 24 6 10 46 172 10 44 24 3 14 6 9 .226 .268 .367
1953 120 522 479 60 134 24 6 1 37 173 14 32 26 3 12 12 10 .280 .321 .361
1954 127 551 526 74 137 28 9 12 42 219 11 1 53 12 1 18 5 6 .260 .278 .416
1955 139 582 546 67 161 23 9 11 59 235 1 5 49 29 6 1 25 5 10 .295 .329 .430
1956 134 581 547 65 148 28 6 6 40 206 7 1 52 21 1 5 28 16 3 .271 .303 .377
1957 124 494 471 54 106 12 2 8 36 146 7 3 59 11 2 2 17 1 7 .225 .244 .310
1958 94 288 276 23 68 12 0 4 27 92 3 1 46 6 0 2 16 8 5 .246 .267 .333
1959 65 70 64 8 11 4 0 0 2 15 0 0 13 5 1 1 4 1 0 .172 .243 .234
1960 120 388 371 38 95 16 3 7 38 138 9 1 51 7 0 0 5 5 9 .256 .269 .372
1961 98 222 204 18 44 3 3 3 17 62 5 4 34 8 2 1 2 2 6 .216 .244 .304
Totals 1233 4569 4313 504 1097 188 49 66 375 1581 68 472 152 20 154 73 70 .254 .282 .367
Biography: His ten hits in consecutive official at bats is a Pacific League record (7/24-7/25/1954). Set a record with grand slams in consecutive games (10/11-10/12/1957). His five lifetime five hit games tied a pro yakyu record and he was the fourth man ever to that mark. Selected to two all star teams (1955-1956). After retiring, he coached, scouted, and managed in the minors for Kintetsu.
Career OPS: .649 HR:AB 1:65.3 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Hayato Positions Played: 2B, SS
Nicknames: High School: Kosei Gakuin High School
Born: 12/14/1988 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Itami, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2007-2015 [61], [6])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 171 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
2007 4 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 .333 .333 .333
2008 144 567 521 59 134 24 1 8 43 184 15 1 98 28 3 2 10 5 2 .256 .257 .297 .353
2009 141 640 581 87 178 33 3 18 62 271 7 4 101 44 3 4 5 3 8 .294 .306 .357 .466
Totals 289 1210 1105 147 313 57 4 26 107 456 22 5 199 72 6 6 16 8 10 .283 .329 .413
Biography: Was a born lefthander, but learned to throw righthanded after being given a hand me down righty glove by his older brother. Started out playing baseball in the first grade with a local youth club. Played Senior League ball during junior high. Was his high school team's cleanup hitter beginning his junior year. Slugged 39 homers as a schoolboy. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 2006). His mother passed away his rookie year, buyt he carried on to have a successful campaign in the Eastern League. In 2008, he became the first teenager to be in the Opening Day lineup for Yomiuri since Hideki Matsui. He also became the third player ever in NPB annals to start every game his second year out of high school, joining hall of famer Futoshi Nakanishi and future hall inductee Kazuhiro Kiyohara. That also made him the first in the Central League to ever do that. He then slugged a homer in the Japan Series, becoming the first teenager to do that since Kiyohara in 1986 and it was the last hit the Giants would collect that year. Hurt his back in July, 2009, causing his offense to tail off. Selected to two all star teams (2008-2009). Has slightly above average speed with a strong arm, good range and goes to all fields with the bat. Official Blog   Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .742 HR:AB: 1:42.5
Debut: 7/12/2007 against Hanshin at Tokyo Dome ina pinch running appearance. First Hit (9/6/2007 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome off of Akifumi Takahashi, a pinch hit single), First Homer (4/6/2008 against Hanshin at Tokyo Dome in the fifth inning off of of a 1-2 fastball from Kenta Abe, a grand slam to left, making the youngest ever in CL history to connect for a bases loaded blast)
Titles: Runs (2009), Best Nine (2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Isao Positions Played: 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Yao Chugakkou
Born: 1/1/1921 College: Ritsumeikan University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Team (Years and [uniform number]): Goldstar (1946-1947 [7])
Height: 5'4" 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
1946 96 317 291 30 72 8 2 0 14 84 4 14 22 0 2 5 .247 .300 .289
1947 59 115 102 6 14 1 0 0 3 15 5 11 8 0 1 1 .137 .200 .147
Totals 155 432 393 36 86 9 2 0 17 99 9 25 30 0 3 6 .219 .274 .252
Biography:
Career OPS: .526 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Masakazu Positions Played: C, 1B
Nicknames: High School: Nisshin Shogyo High School
Born: 2/11/1925 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Kinki Nihon  (1943, 1946
Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 pounds [21], [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
1943 6 15 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 .083 .214 .083
1946 23 46 42 2 8 3 0 0 5 11 0 5 4 0 0 0 .190 .261 .262
Totals 29 61 54 9 3 0 0 5 12 1 7 6 0 0 0 .167 .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


Sakamoto, Mokuo Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Kakuei Shogyo High School
Born: 12/24/1934 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Dragons /Chunichi (1953, 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 150 pounds 1955 [53]), Takahashi Unions (1956 [35]), Daiei Unions (1957 [45])
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
1953 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1955 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1956 60 152 142 9 28 0 0 0 7 28 3 0 19 7 0 0 4 1 4 .197 .235 .197
1957 96 215 192 19 41 5 1 2 18 54 5 1 50 17 0 0 2 3 1 .214 .276 .281
Totals 158 368 335 28 69 5 1 2 25 82 8 70 24 0 6 4 5 .206 .258 .245
Birthplace:
Career OPS: .503 HR:AB: 1:167.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Moriaki Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Kumamoto Prefecture
Born: 5/5/1934 College: Senshu University
Died: 11/3/1987 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1957-1959 [2])
Height: Weight:
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 14 21 21 2 4 0 0 1 1 7 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .190 .190 .333
1958 6 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .111 .000
1959 16 26 25 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .160 .192 .160
Totals 36 56 54 3 8 0 0 1 2 11 0 0 22 1 0 1 0 0 0 .148 .179 .204
Biography:
Career OPS: .383 HR:AB: 1:54.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Noboru Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu Kogyo High School
Born: 9/20/1932 College: Nihon University
Died: 1/27/1989 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1955-1956 [28])
Height: 5'8' Weight: 145 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 22 15 12 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 6 1 0 0 3 1 0 .083 .143 .083
1956 43 4 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 .500 .500 .500
Totals 65 19 16 13 3 0 0 0 11 3 1 1 6 1 0 0 5 3 0 .188 .222 .188
Biography:
Career OPS: .410 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Shigeru Positions Played: 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Nichidaisan Chugakkou
Born: 4/19/1921 College: N/A
Died: 2/8/1989 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants/Yomiuri (1941-
Height: 5'6" Weight: 127 pounds 1946 [6], [14]), Kintetsu Pearls (1950-1952 [3])
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
1941 18 15 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 .231 .333 .231
1942 101 379 328 45 69 7 4 0 21 84 9 33 40 2 15 4 .210 .300 .256
1943 7 298 264 30 54 1 0 0 10 55 2 22 31 1 30 5 .205 .291 .208
1946 25 86 68 11 14 4 0 0 6 18 1 7 15 2 4 5 .206 .365 .265
1950 20 23 22 6 7 0 0 1 5 10 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 .318 .348 .455
1951 98 414 361 60 94 12 0 1 19 109 5 32 45 3 38 21 2 .260 .347 .302
1952 64 139 123 20 31 3 0 0 3 34 3 12 12 1 4 7 0 .252 .324 .276
Totals 403 1354 1179 174 272 27 4 2 64 313 20 108 146 9 96 .231 .320 .265
Biography: Played with Otsuka in the Kokumin League. 
Career OPS: .585 HR:AB 1:589.5 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: CS (1951)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Toshizo Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Heian High School
Born: 7/13/1943 College: Ritsumeikan University
Died: Industrial League: Kawai Musical Instruments
Birthplace: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1967-1971 [4]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 154 pounds Toei//Nittaku Home Flyers/Nippon Ham (1972-1975 [2]), Kintetsu 
Bats: Right Throws: Right Buffaloes (1976-1978 [4]), Nankai Hawks (1979-1980 [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 102 357 323 50 88 17 7 9 24 146 7 0 23 26 0 1 9 8 2 .272 .329 .452
1968 130 562 493 74 137 24 5 7 48 192 18 2 44 44 0 5 50 7 8 .278 .342 .389
1969 129 558 504 75 143 25 3 13 40 213 17 4 40 31 1 2 47 10 10 .284 .325 .423
1970 127 517 447 67 109 23 1 7 44 155 12 3 30 53 0 2 28 6 6 .244 .325 .347
1971 127 550 479 72 135 16 1 15 56 198 23 5 24 41 2 2 36 6 6 .282 .336 .413
1972 126 566 496 75 138 13 1 16 62 201 21 4 30 41 0 4 6 6 12 .278 .336 .405
1973 130 530 478 60 128 20 0 10 41 178 8 4 32 37 1 3 7 7 6 .268 .322 .372
1974 109 433 393 38 110 20 2 10 47 164 8 3 41 26 0 3 16 6 8 .280 .327 .417
1975 96 403 353 47 92 16 1 6 27 128 11 1 27 38 2 0 10 4 4 .261 .332 .363
1976 109 335 299 26 75 12 1 1 19 92 7 1 21 25 2 3 5 4 8 .251 .310 .308
1977 93 237 212 19 61 6 2 1 12 74 6 0 16 16 2 3 16 3 5 .288 .346 .349
1978 43 59 54 5 10 1 0 0 5 11 2 0 7 3 1 0 7 1 2 .185 .228 .204
1979 61 150 135 22 42 7 0 0 12 49 1 1 10 13 0 0 5 2 3 .311 .369 .363
1980 65 150 130 20 35 4 0 2 12 45 3 1 10 12 0 4 1 3 3 .269 .347 .346
Totals 1447 5407 4796 649 1303 204 24 97 449 1846 144 29 355 406 11 32 243 73 83 .272 .331 .385
Biography: Won seven consecutive steals titles in college. Selected to five all star teams (1968-1972). Coached with Kintetsu after retirement. 
Career OPS: .716 HR:AB 1:49.4 : 
Debut:  First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1969, 1972), AB (1969), 3B (1967), SB (1969), CS (1971),  Best Nine (1968-1971)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Yataro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Urawa Gakuin University
Born: 5/24/1982 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2002-2007 [63], [11]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds Nippon Ham (2008-2009 [30]), Yokohama (2010 [13])
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
2002 30 30 25 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 .040 .040 .040
2003 34 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 34 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 30 1 1 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
2008 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 185 43 36 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 .028 .028 .028
Biography: 
Career OPS: .056 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/3/2002 against Hiroshima at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a 12th inning relief appearance. First Hit (9/12/2002 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium off of Taiyo Fujita), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakamoto, Yoshikazu Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Naniwa Shogyo High School
Born: 1/15/1921 College: Senshu University
Died: 1/15/1995 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1947-1948 [14])
Height: 5'8" 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
1947 87 273 257 21 63 8 4 2 18 85 2 18 10 4 2 2 .245 .258 .331
1948 20 29 26 2 6 1 0 0 0 7 0 6 3 0 1 0 .231 .310 .269
Totals 107 302 283 23 69 9 4 2 18 92 2 24 13 4 33 2 .244 .287 .325
Biography:
Career OPS:.612  HR:AB: 1:141.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakano, Hidekazu Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Ako High School
Born: 3/25/1940 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League:
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1961-1962 [44]), 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 139 pounds Kokutetsu Swallows (1963 [66])
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
1961 11 5 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
1963 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 17 5 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .200 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


Sakata, Kiyoharu Positions Played: C, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Takigawa Chugakkou
Born: 6/17/1924 College: N/A
Died: 11/4/1987 Industrial League: Imaizumi Sangyo, Furusawa Kensetsu
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1944-1946, 1952 
Height: 5'3" Weight: 127 pounds [3], [4])), Nankai Hawks (1947 [10]), Hiroshima (1950-1951 [2])
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
1944 33 144 129 10 40 3 1 0 16 45 4 3 11 0 2 4 .310 .364 .349
1946 66 180 155 15 37 8 0 0 13 45 4 9 20 1 1 0 .239 .322 .290
1947 50 143 126 10 25 5 0 0 10 30 6 9 11 0 0 2 .198 .263 .238
1950 122 508 469 41 115 16 2 3 43 144 9 24 30 0 3 3 18 .245 .291 .307
1951 30 56 49 6 7 2 0 0 2 9 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 .143 .236 .184
1952 17 23 21 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 .143 .217 .143
Totals 318 1054 949 82 227 34 3 3 75 276 24 52 80 1 6 9 .239 .299 .291
Biography: Played in the industrial leagues in 1948-1949. Slugged the second inside the park grand slam in Japanese history (4/11/1950 against Hanshin). 
Career OPS: .590 HR:AB: 1:316.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Sakata, Masayoshi Positions Played: C, 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Naniwa Shogyo High School 
Born: 4/6/1928 College: N/A
Died: 8/20/1992 Industrial League: Koriyama Nittobo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1950-1952 [33], [20])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 145 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 41 60 58 6 15 3 1 0 3 20 0 7 1 1 0 1 4 .259 .283 .345
1951 38 26 24 7 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 .125 .192 .125
1952 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 83 87 83 13 18 3 1 0 55 23 0 9 3 1 0 2 4 ,217 .253 .277
Biography:
Career OPS: .530 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


 
Sakata, Ryo Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Yokohama Sogakukan High School
Born: 10/2/1986 College: Hakodate University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2009-2010 [31])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 198 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
2009 5 13 10 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 .500 .100 .308 .100
Totals 5 13 10 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 .500 .100 .308 .100
Biography: Moved to Obihiro during elementary school, where he started playing baseball in third grade. Batted cleanup in college. Won two Hokkaido University League batting titles. Became the first man ever from his university to be drafted by a pro baseball club, going in the fourth round (2008). 
Career OPS: .408 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/6/2009 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome in a ninth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (5/9/2009 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in the seventh inning off of Yoshiaki Fujioka, a two run single to left), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sakata, Takashi Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Wakayama Municipal Shogyo High School
Born: 7/9/1950 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1972-1979 [31])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Switch 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 27 10 10 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1973 79 25 22 7 5 0 1 0 4 7 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 2 .227 .320 .318
1974 76 11 9 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 .000 .100 .000
1975 56 29 24 20 8 3 1 0 4 13 1 0 6 4 0 0 14 3 0 .333 .429 .542
1976 71 20 19 11 6 2 0 0 4 8 0 1 4 0 0 0 8 2 1 .316 .300 .421
1977 88 47 38 13 8 0 1 0 1 10 3 1 7 5 0 0 4 3 1 .211 .295 .263
1978 46 71 64 7 13 1 0 0 6 14 2 1 9 2 0 1 0 0 1 .203 .232 .219
1979 19 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 462 216 189 79 40 6 3 0 20 52 7 3 30 15 0 1 34 10 5 .212 .268 .275
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1970). 
Career OPS: .543 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakata, Yoshihide Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Naniwa Shogyo  High School
Born: 4/10/1930 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Columbia
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1953 [43])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 136 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
1953 15 32 28 3 5 1 1 0 1 8 1 5 3 0 1 1 0 .179 .258 .286
Totals 15 32 28 3 5 1 1 0 1 8 1 5 3 0 1 1 0 .179 .258 .286
Biography:
Career OPS: .544 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakazaki, Kazuhiko Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Naniwa Shogyo High School
Born: 1/5/1938 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1956-1964 [19], [8]),
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 pounds Toei  Flyers (1965-1967 [3])
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
1956 86 170 162 15 35 8 2 1 24 50 0 1 29 5 1 2 4 1 1 .216 .247 .309
1957 86 223 202 20 36 10 4 0 11 54 2 1 45 16 0 2 0 3 1 .178 .244 .267
1958 108 330 298 30 73 14 3 5 28 108 3 1 57 24 1 4 5 5 1 .245 .309 .362
1959 122 506 433 66 123 14 9 15 64 200 4 3 76 63 0 3 4 3 7 .284 .376 .462
1960 104 232 213 18 43 6 0 11 31 82 2 1 56 14 2 2 2 1 5 .202 .257 .385
1961 114 374 340 30 87 18 3 9 47 138 4 5 57 23 0 2 5 1 3 .256 .303 .406
1962 126 466 413 40 114 20 4 6 44 160 2 1 80 47 2 2 7 2 8 .276 .351 .387
1963 118 332 293 26 80 11 1 9 41 120 5 1 42 30 1 2 1 5 8 .273 .343 .410
1964 114 324 283 27 67 12 0 5 38 94 7 2 53 30 1 2 3 0 4 .237 .312 .332
1965 123 307 275 25 71 9 1 11 45 115 1 4 54 25 0 2 3 4 7 .258 .320 .418
1966 70 111 96 3 19 4 0 1 11 26 1 1 26 11 1 2 0 0 2 .198 .291 .271
1967 36 35 29 2 7 0 0 1 3 10 1 0 9 4 1 1 0 0 0 .241 .353 .345
Totals 1207 3408 3037 302 755 126 27 74 387 1157 32 21 584 292 10 26 34 25 47 .249 .318 .381
Biography: Was mainly a pitcher in hisgh school, but converted into a postion player as a junior. Played in two Koshien Tournaments, winning it all in the spring segment (spring, summer 1955). Selected to three all star teams (1958-1959. 1962). Took over his family's slectrical appliance business after retirement.
Career OPS: .699 HR:AB 1:41.0 
Debut:   First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: 3B (1959), Best Nine (1959)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakazawa, Nariharu (Seiji?) Positions Played: 1B, SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Ikuei Shogyo High School
Born: 5/1/1918 College: N/A
Died: 5/6/2002 Industrial League: Tamuragoma Shoten
Birthplace: Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Lions/Asahi (1938F-1944 [12], 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 132 pounds [6]), Goldstar/Daiei Stars (1946-1952 [3], [2]), Hankyu Braves (1953-
Bats: Right Throws: Right 1954 [6])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1938F 27 102 90 7 20 2 0 0 8 22 3 9 9 0 0 .222 .293 .244
1942 46 138 128 7 27 4 1 0 7 33 5 9 5 0 4 1 .211 .241 .258
1943 84 366 310 36 63 4 2 0 13 71 18 15 37 1 16 6 .203 .290 .229
1944 32 150 128 14 23 1 1 0 10 26 0 7 22 0 10 2 .180 .300 .203
1946 103 448 397 40 85 8 2 1 18 100 5 15 46 0 17 10 .214 .296 .252
1947 115 488 448 39 92 4 4 0 25 104 4 18 33 3 15 8 .205 .264 .232
1948 108 391 369 40 77 9 3 1 17 95 8 19 14 0 4 5 .209 .238 .257
1949 120 425 396 43 105 11 5 5 55 141 4 19 25 0 12 4 .265 .309 .356
1950 120 507 475 60 125 14 6 4 47 163 4 23 28 0 7 4 10 .263 .304 .343
1951 81 387 363 50 80 7 5 3 27 106 3 6 21 0 7 8 3 .220 .263 .292
1952 73 209 187 20 36 4 3 1 11 49 5 15 16 1 14 3 5 .193 .260 .262
1953 83 185 158 13 41 2 0 0 17 43 6 10 21 0 3 5 6 .259 .346 .272
1954 17 23 21 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 .143 .217 .143
Totals 1019 3819 3470 370 777 70 32 15 255 956 65 168 279 5 109 .224 .283 .276
Biography: His six strikeouts in 1951 for a season is the fewest of any player in history with 300 or more at bats. Became Hankyu's minor league manager after retiremtn before managing in the industrial leagues.
Career OPS: .559 HR:AB   1:231.3 
Debut:  First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: Sac (1943)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Sakomura, Kosho Positions Played: OF
Nicknames; High School: Kumamoto Daiichi Kogyo High School
Born: 7/27/1951 College: Aichi Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tamana, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1978-1979 [55]), 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 171 pounds Hiroshima (1983 [31])
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
1978 7 9 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .111 .125
1979 14 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 14 14 11 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 .182 .357 .182
Totals 35 27 23 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 1 9 2 0 1 1 0 1 .130 .222 .130
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1973). Won an Eastern League batting title (1979) and a steals crown (1980). Became a training coach after retirement.
Career OPS: .352 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakota, Shichiro Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Terukuni High School
Born: 2/15/1945 College: Kanagawa University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number[): Tokyo/Lotte Orions (1964-1971
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds [43], [18]), Chunichi (1971 [36])
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
1964 12 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1965 46 39 35 1 6 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .171 .194 .171
1966 36 18 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1967 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 28 17 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 .063 .063 .063
1969 35 16 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1971 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 165 93 86 2 12 0 0 0 1 12 6 0 27 1 0 0 0 0 1 .140 .149 .140
Biography:
Career OPS: .289 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakudo, Susumu Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: High School: Nitta High School
Born: 6/28/1943 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Maruzen Sekiyu, Hitachi Seisakusho
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei/Nittaku Home Flyers (1967-
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 pounds 1973 [29])
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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 22 21 20 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 .150 .190 .250
1969. 3 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .333 .333 .667
1970 66 113 109 10 26 2 2 3 15 41 0 0 24 4 0 0 1 1 1 .239 .265 .376
1971 49 59 55 3 9 1 1 1 8 15 0 0 14 4 0 0 2 1 2 .164 .220 .273
1972 28 37 33 3 6 1 0 1 1 10 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 2 .182 .270 .303
1973 10 13 12 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 .250 .308 .250
Totals 179 246 232 18 48 7 3 5 25 76 0 0 51 12 0 2 3 3 5 .207 .252 .328
Biography: Signed by Toei before the beginning of the 1966 season. 
Career OPS: .580 HR:AB: 1:46.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakumoto, Masahiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kurume Kogyodai Fuzoku High School
Born: 7/15/1974 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Yamato Bank
Birthplace: Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1996-2002 [37]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 173 pounds Hanshin (2003-2005 [47]), Yokohama (2006-2006 [46])
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
1996 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 6 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
2004 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
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 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 183 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Biography:
Career OPS: 1.000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Kaoru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Mito Number One High School
Born:4/26/1935 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Oji, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1958 [15])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 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
1958 23 10 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .300
Totals 23 10 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .300
Biography: 
Career OPS: .500 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Ha;; of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Ken Positions Played: P, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Nichidai Number One High School
Born: 4/9/1948 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1967-1971 [32])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 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 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 31 21 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 .105 .150 .105
1969 21 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1970 26 21 21 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
1971 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 98 45 43 1 6 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 .140 .159 140
Biography:
Career OPS: .299 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Kodai Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 7/1/1983 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yasu, Shiga Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2007-2015 [51])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 193 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
2007 91 291 260 31 73 18 2 9 43 122 2 2 71 22 0 5 1 1 2 .358 .281 .346 .469
2008 25 44 40 2 5 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 13 4 0 0 0 0 1 .143 .125 .205 .125
2009 103 320 281 33 85 14 4 12 42 143 2 2 53 32 1 3 2 4 4 .300 .302 .377 .509
Totals 219 655 581 66 163 32 6 21 86 270 4 4 137 58 1 8 3 5 7 .281 .352 .465
Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade with a local youth club. Played in Boys League in junior high while also running track for his school, winning prefectural titles in the 100 meter sprint, the high jump and the shotput. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 2001). Slugged 28 homers for his schoolboy career. Drafted on the fourth round (2001). Has had a solid career in the minors, but has been held back by a deep outfield at the big club despite excellent power, very good speed and a strong outfield arm. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .817 HR:AB: 1:27.7
Debut: 5/18/2007 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in an eighth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (5/19/2007 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in the fifth inning off of Yoshihiro Doi, a single to right), First Homer (7/11/2007 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fifth inning off of Yuya Kubo)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Sadao Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Itami Chugakkou
Born: 1926 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai  (1947 [24])
Height: Weight:
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
1947 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .00 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


Sakurai, Shichinosuke Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kanagawa Kogyo High School
Born: 11/4/1918 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Dai Tokyo (1936S [14]), Lion
Height: 5'7"Weight: 140 pounds (1937F-1938 [14])
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 18 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 1 .000 .222 .000
1936F 15 47 36 4 12 0 3 0 9 18 0 10 11 0 1 .333 .489 .500
1937S 19 33 31 0 6 2 0 0 2 8 1 7 1 0 0 .194 .219 .258
1937F 30 78 75 9 20 6 1 2 16 34 0 15 3 0 0 .267 .295 .453
1938S 34 133 123 10 22 3 1 1 10 30 0 14 9 1 1 .179 .241 .244
1938F 6 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 .000 .100 .000
Totals 113 319 288 27 60 11 5 3 38 90 1 52 29 1 3 .208 .283 .313
Biography:
Career OPS: .596 HR:AB: 1:96.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Shinichi Positions Played: SS, 2B
Nicknames: High School: Narita High School
Born: 4/29/1965 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Inba-gun,Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1986-1995 [48], [39]), 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds Seibu (1996 [59])
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
1986 20 12 12 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1987 57 142 132 13 34 3 1 0 7 39 7 1 26 2 1 0 1 0 4 .258 .267 .295
1988 67 188 163 20 41 8 0 5 12 64 16 1 23 6 1 2 2 0 4 .252 .285 .393
1989 33 67 58 8 9 1 1 0 1 12 4 0 12 3 0 2 0 1 1 .155 .222 .207
1991 8 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 51 129 117 6 26 5 0 0 10 31 2 1 19 9 5 0 0 0 3 .222 .276 .265
1993 49 106 98 9 25 2 0 3 10 36 0 1 14 6 4 1 0 0 2 .255 .302 .367
1994 78 196 181 19 41 6 2 5 22 66 0 0 29 10 2 5 1 1 7 .227 .286 .365
1996 19 30 27 2 4 1 0 0 4 5 1 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 .148 .207 .185
Totals 382 877 795 77 184 14 4 13 68 257 30 4 137 38 13 10 4 2 21 .231 .274 .323
Biography: Moved to Seibu after the 1995 season. Drafted on the fourh round (1983). Retired after the 1997 season. 
Career OPS: .597 HR:AB: 1:61.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Shozo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ichinomiya Chugakkou
Born: 2/8/1914 College: Meiji University, Kansai Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1936S [4])
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
1936S 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 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


Sakurai, Taro Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Aichi Shogyo High School
Born: 2/5/1917 College: Rikkyo University
Died: Industrial League: Marumono Hyakkuten
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishi Nihon Pirates (1950 [3])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 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 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: HR:AB: 1:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Teruhide Positions Played: 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Sumoto Jitsugyo High School
Born: 4/12/1948 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1967-1981 [37], 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 pounds [1])
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 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1969 4 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1970 23 18 15 4 4 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 1 .267 .389 .333
1971 126 505 457 57 118 18 4 7 50 165 8 1 50 30 0 9 5 2 13 .258 .316 .361
1972 124 520 466 50 121 13 2 5 27 153 20 2 37 21 2 11 4 2 4 .260 .306 .328
1973 111 484 440 60 124 17 2 3 28 154 11 1 28 28 0 4 17 5 9 .282 .330 .350
1974 130 564 502 56 131 19 4 3 36 167 11 4 52 46 1 1 29 5 12 .261 .322 .333
1975 130 523 477 57 123 18 5 3 23 160 8 2 30 34 0 2 8 2 15 .258 .320 .335
1976 125 439 384 37 98 7 2 2 25 115 18 1 36 30 0 6 10 5 9 .255 .318 .299
1977 97 266 237 15 48 6 0 3 19 63 12 2 21 11 0 4 9 2 5 .203 .248 .266
1978 53 150 134 10 21 2 0 1 7 26 3 0 17 12 0 1 1 0 4 .157 .231 .194
1979 58 147 132 15 39 6 0 1 12 48 5 0 10 8 0 2 5 1 5 .295 .345 .364
1980 53 88 80 11 22 3 1 1 4 30 0 1 12 6 0 1 1 0 1 .275 .363 .375
1981 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1041 3711 3331 372 849 110 20 29 232 1086 96 14 298 229 3 41 89 26 78 .255 .310 .326
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1966). Selected to two all star teams (1973-1974). Coached after retirement.
Career OPS: .636 HR:AB 1:114.9 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1974), AB (1974), Best Nine (1973), Gold Glove (1973-1974)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakurai, Yukihiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sendai Kogyo High School
Born: 5/26/1976 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1995-2004 [59], [38])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 154 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
1995 1 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
1999 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 43 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


Sakurazawa, Saburo Positions Played: 2B, SS. 3B
Nicknames: High School: Teikyo Shoko High School
Born: 10/6/1924 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Asahi (1944 [11])
Height: Weight:
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
1944 26 80 72 8 17 0 0 0 4 17 1 9 7 0 2 3 .236 .304 .236
Totals 26 80 72 8 17 0 0 0 4 17 1 9 7 0 2 3 .236 .304 .236
Biography:
Career OPS: .540 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Sakuyama, Kazuhide Positioins Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Gakuho Ishikawa High School
Born: 6/4/1969 College: Tohoku Fukushi University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Soma, Fukushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1992 [10])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 154 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
1992 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 9 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