Man in news: CL rookie award winner Yamasaki eyes best closer

Photo shows DeNA BayStars closer Yasuaki Yamasaki, who was awarded the Central League's 2015 Rookie of the Year Award after setting Nippon Professional Baseball's rookie record with 37 saves. He said he wants to continue the role in the next 10 years to become one of Japan's best closers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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