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Akinori Otsuka (大塚 晶則, Ōtsuka Akinori) (born January 13, 1972) is a Japanese former baseball pitcher who coaches for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball. He was formerly the set-up man for the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers. He was also the closer for Japan's 2006 World Baseball Classic winning team.
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Akinori Otsuka. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
Akinori Otsuka. Born: 1/13/1972 in Chiba, Japan. College: Tokai University, Tokai University, JPN. Debut: 4/06/2004. Relationship (s): father of Tora Otsuka. View More Bio Info +. Batting.
Akinori Otsuka Bio. Nombre Completo: Akinori Otsuka; Nacido: 1/13/1972 en Chiba, Japan; Universidad: Tokai University, Tokai University, JPN; Debut: 4/06/2004; Familiar(es): padre de Tora Otsuka; Más Info Biográfica +
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Otsuka was Japan's most-used pitcher in the tournament, making five appearances and saving one game. He allowed 2 hits and one run in 5 2/3 IP, striking out eight and walking two. He tied for the most games pitched in the WBC and had the most games finished.
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