Yugo Amano
Yugo Amano (天野 勇剛)
known as Yong-gang Kim in Korea
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- High School Sendai Ikuei High School
- Born December 11, 1977 in Sendai, Miyagi Japan
Biographical Information[edit]
Yugo Amano was drafted by the Chiba Lotte Marines in the 7th round of the 1995 NPB draft, and he stayed in the NPB Farm Leagues in his first three seasons. He was 3-for-28 in 1999, and he only got 18 more at-bats before the Marines released him in2005. He then signed with the Lotte Giants, but he didn't reach the big club and he announced his retirement.


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