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Shogo Akiyama (秋山 翔吾, Akiyama Shōgo, Japanese pronunciation: [akiꜜjama ɕoꜜːɡo], born April 16, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Shogo Akiyama is a Japanese outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres in 2020 and 2021. See his career stats, transactions, videos and bio on MLB.com.
Jan 6, 2020 · The Reds have made history by becoming the last big league club to add a Japanese player, signing five-time All-Star Shogo Akiyama to a three-year contract. Akiyama, a .301 career hitter and a six-time Gold Glove winner, will join the Reds' outfield and provide a leadoff or No. 2 hitter.
Jan 8, 2020 · The 32-year-old outfielder signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Reds after impressing them with his passion and hitting ability. He will be the first Japanese player to play for the Reds, who have a long history of baseball in the city.
Apr 3, 2022 · Shogo Akiyama’s arrival was a major media event. (Cara Owsley / Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK) The other was Opening Day of 2020, when he came off the bench to lace an RBI single in...
Jan 8, 2020 · CINCINNATI -- Shogo Akiyama knew the Cincinnati Reds were the only Major League Baseball team that never had a player born in Japan. The chance to break a barrier was part of his impetus to...
