Kento Yachi
Kento Yachi (矢地 健人)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 150 lb.
- School Takaoka University of Law
- High School Takaoka Daiichi High School
- Born January 15, 1988 in Imizu, Toyama Japan
Biographical Information[edit]
Kento Yachi was drafted by the Chunichi Dragons in the first round of the development phase in the 2009 NPB draft, and he only pitched 8 games combined in his first three seasons. He pitched 9 games with a 3.86 ERA in 2013, but he didn't reach the top team in 2014 and he was released. The Chiba Lotte Marines picked him up, and he recorded a 4.50 ERA in 10 appearances in 2015 then he announced his retirement.


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