Softbank pitcher K. Saito wins Sawamura Award

Softbank pitcher K. Saito wins Sawamura Award

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks right-hander Kazumi Saito speaks to reporters in Fukuoka on Oct. 23 after being selected by Japanese baseball officials as the recipient of this year's Sawamura Award. The annual award is traditionally given to the best pitcher in Japanese baseball.

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