Hiroshi Masumoto

Hiroshi Masumoto (増本 宏)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 150 lb.

• School Kyushu Sangyo University
• High School Uku High School

• Born September 10, 1956 in Sasebo, Nagasaki Japan

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Biographical Information

Hiroshi Masumoto was drafted by the Taiyo Whales in the 4th round of the 1978 NPB draft, and he only pitched one game in his first season. He was 4-3 with a 3.39 ERA in 1980, then he pitched 11 games with a 4.50 ERA in 1982. Masumoto's ERA rose to 5.11 in 24 relief outings in 1983, then he recorded a 3.35 ERA in 34 relief outings in 1984. However, he allowed 6 runs in 2 2/3 innings in 1985, and he only pitched 3 games in 1986. Masumoto led the Eastern League in ERA in 1987, and he completed the second perfect game of the league on May 30. He only got 9 appearances for the top team, and he announced his retirement.

Overall, Masumoto went 4-3 with a 4.17 ERA, struck out 94 and pitched 162 innings in 8 seasons in NPB.

Sources

• Wiki Japan