Yasumitsu Toyoda
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Runs batted in 888 | | |
| Hits | 1,699 | |
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| Member of the Japanese | ||
 Baseball Hall of Fame | ||
| Induction | 2006 | |
| Election method | Special election | |
Yasumitsu Toyoda (豊田 泰光, Toyoda Yasumitsu, February 12, 1935 – August 14, 2016) was a Japanese professional baseball player and coach, who played as a shortstop. He played and coached for the Nishitetsu Lions and the Swallows franchise of Nippon Professional Baseball. In 1972, he coached the Kintetsu Buffaloes.
Playing career
Toyoda was known as a good hitter, and especially renowned for his postseason performances. He led the Pacific League in batting average in 1956, spoiling a Triple Crown attempt by teammate Futoshi Nakanishi. He batted a career .362 in the Japan Series.[1] He died in Kawasaki at the age of 81 on August 14, 2016.[2][3]
References
- ^ McNeil, William F. (2000). Baseball's Other All-Stars. McFarland. p. 129.
Yasumitsu Toyoda.
- ^ "Ex-Pro Baseball Player Yasumitsu Toyoda Dies at 81". jiji.com. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
- ^ "Japanese baseball Hall of Famer Toyoda dies". japantimes.co.jp. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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