Shoma Sato

Shoma Sato (佐藤祥万)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 8", Weight 162 lb.

• High School Bunsei Geijutsudai Fuzoku High School

• Born August 18, 1989 in Nikko, Tochigi Japan

Shoma Sato was picked by the Yokohama BayStars in the fourth round of the 2007 draft. He pitched 16 games for Yokohama in 2008, going 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA. In his first start, May 8, he hit four batters n four innings. After spending 2009 in ni-gun, he allowed two runs in 5 2/3 IP in 2010. He was chosen for the Japanese national team roster for the 2010 Intercontinental Cup.