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Shogo Akiyama (秋山 翔吾, Akiyama Shōgo, Japanese pronunciation: [akiꜜjama ɕoꜜːɡo], born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Shogo Akiyama is a Japanese outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres in 2020 and 2021. See his career stats, transactions, videos and bio on MLB.com.
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Shogo Akiyama. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- April 16, 1988
Jan 6, 2020 · The Reds have made history by becoming the last big league club to add a Japanese player, signing five-time All-Star Shogo Akiyama to a three-year contract. Akiyama, a .301 career hitter and a six-time Gold Glove winner, will join the Reds' outfield and provide a leadoff or No. 2 hitter.
Apr 3, 2022 · Shogo Akiyama’s arrival was a major media event. (Cara Owsley / Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK) The other was Opening Day of 2020, when he came off the bench to lace an RBI single in...
Born: April 16, 1988 in Yokosuka, Japan jp. High School: School: Last Game: (Age 33-153d) 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2020 season. Agents: Excel Sports Management. Full Name: Shogo Akiyama. Pronunciation: \ \.
Jan 8, 2020 · The 32-year-old outfielder signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Reds after impressing them with his passion and hitting ability. He will be the first Japanese player to play for the Reds, who have a long history of baseball in the city.
