 Serving
as both a starter and middle reliever in 1997,
27-year-old Tatsuki Yamamoto continues improving.
Though
still somewhat erratic, the veteran lefty earned
a 3-6 record with one save and a 3.67 ERA in 105
1/3 innings. His control appears to be improving
(81 strikeouts against 31 walks and three hit
batters).
Since
1993, the versatile southpaw has compiled a 7-6
record with a 4.35 ERA and two saves.
With
Masato Yoshii and Terry Bross leaving, the
Swallows may depend more on Yamamoto as a
starter.
|
|
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| #
45 |
| Middle
Relief |
| Pitcher |
| Born:
8-31-70 |
| Height:
183 cm |
| Weight:
78 kg |
| Bats:
Left |
| Throws:
Left |
|
