Nippon Professional Baseball training camps open in upbeat mood
With the government classification of the coronavirus set to be relaxed from May 8, teams are moving to reopen some access to players and camps for fans.
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With the government classification of the coronavirus set to be relaxed from May 8, teams are moving to reopen some access to players and camps for fans.
Hiromitsu Kadota slugged 567 home runs in his 23-year career before retiring in 1992 as one of NPB's greatest power hitters. He passed away on January 24.
Kadota hit a total of 567 home runs in his career, the third most in Japanese professional baseball history.
The right-hander, who turned 21 on Nov. 3, posted a 9-4 win-loss record with a 2.02 ERA and 173 strikeouts.
Arizona has found success in the past signing players out of Japan and Korea.