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Masaki Saito (斎藤 雅樹, Saitō Masaki, born February 18, 1965 in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He played for the Yomiuri Giants from 1984 to 2001.
Masaki Saito. Position: Starting Pitcher. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 198lb (180cm, 89kg) Born: February 18, 1965 in Adachi Ward, Japan. High School: Kawaguchi Municipal HS (Japan) Full Name: Masaki Saito. View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen.
- Saito Starts His Career
- Saito Emerges as One of The Great Central League Hurlers
- The Downslide
- Overall
Masaki Saito was one of the elite pitchers in Nippon Pro Baseball in the 1990s. The first round draft pick of the Yomiuri Giants in 1982, he spent his entire career with the franchise before retiring in 2001. He made his debut with Yomiuri in 1984]] and went 4-0 with a 3.07 ERA, used primarily as a reliever. In 1985 Saito became a swingman and went...
In 1989 Saito moved into the rotation for good and become a star. He went 20-7 that season with a 1.62 ERA. He set an NPB record with 11 consecutive wins during the year and led the Central League in wins (tied with Takashi Nishimoto), shutouts (7), complete games (21) and ERA. He made his first All-Star team, his first Best Nine and won his first ...
Injuries began to hamper Saito's effectiveness at the age of 32 in 1997 and he would never lead the league in anything again. He was 6-8 with a 4.11 ERA that year, his highest mark in a season with more than 5 innings. He made his final All-Star team in 1998 with a rebound 10-7, 3.08 season. He was 9th in the league in ERA and arguably the top Yomi...
Saito was 180-96 with 11 saves and a 2.77 ERA in his NPB career. He ranks 22nd all-time in ERA (as of 2005) among pitchers with 2,000 or more innings and is 21st in shutouts. Presumably his .652 winning percentage is among the best ever. As mentioned, he is one of just four 3-time Sawamura Award winners and is the only CLer with 5 win titles and 3 ...
Masaki Saito may refer to: Masaki Saito (baseball) (斎藤 雅樹, born 1965), Japanese baseball player. Masaki Saito (footballer) (齋藤 将基, born 1980), Japanese footballer. Masaki Saito (chef), Michelin starred chef in Toronto.
Japanese Hall of Fame pitcher Masaki Saito has been named manager of the National Baseball Team of Japan that will compete For the Title of World Champion at the inaugural WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2016 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Jan 18, 2016 · Masaki Saito and Kimiyasu Kudo, a pair of former MVP hurlers, were voted into the Japanese baseball Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Monday.
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May 6, 2024 · Renowned Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito has set Toronto abuzz with his latest dining destination. Capitalizing on Ossington’s cool factor, chef Saito’s new spot offers a fresh take on his acclaimed Edomae-style sushi in a vibrant, accessible setting.
