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Japan beat Dominican Republic in Premier 12 baseball

TAIPEI, Nov. 13 Kyodo - Japan's Sho Nakata acknowledges the crowd after his team beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in a Premier 12 Group B game at Taiyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Nippon Ham Fighters whacks a two-run homer in the third inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games.

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Nakata gets hero's welcome from teammates in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Teammates give a hero's welcome to Sho Nakata after his tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters past the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Nakata gives Fighters winning run with homer in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Sho Nakata blasts a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to give the Nippon Ham Fighters its second win over the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Carp ace Maeda among 6 named to Samurai Japan squad

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on July 17, 2014, in Tokyo shows Japan baseball manager Hiroki Kokubo (C) and the first six members of this year's national team -- (from L) Yomiuri Giants shortstop Hayato Sakamoto, Rakuten Eagles catcher Motohiro Shima, Orix Buffaloes outfielder Yoshio Itoi, Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko, Hiroshima Carp ace Kenta Maeda and Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Sho Nakata. The team's big test this autumn will be five games against a team of visiting major leaguers in November.

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Japan beat Taiwan 4-3

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Japan hits a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning for a 4-3 victory over Taiwan in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2013.

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Japan beat Taiwan 4-3

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Japan hits a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning for a 4-3 victory over Taiwan in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2013.

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Japan vs. China in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sho Nakata of Japan hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game against China at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2013. Japan won 5-2.

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Japan vs. China in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sho Nakata of Japan hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game against China at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2013. Japan won 5-2.

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Fighters clinch pennant

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Sho Nakata (R) and catcher Satoshi Nakajima (27) hug each other as they celebrate the team's pennant victory in Japanese professional baseball's Pacific League at Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido on Oct. 2, 2012. The Fighters claimed their first title in three years without even having to suit up for a game, thanks to the Seibu Lions' 5-3 defeat to the Lotte Marines.

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Nippon Ham's Nakata shows promise

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a home run in his fourth consecutive game during the eighth inning against the Rakuten Eagles at Sapporo Dome on Aug. 8, 2010. Nakata, an up-and-coming third-year player, has hit eight homers in 11 games.

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Nippon Ham's Nakata poses with dinosaur

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata poses in front of a huge dinosaur figure at a dinosaur exhibition in Sapporo Dome on Aug. 7, 2010. Nakata, an up-and-coming third-year player, visited the exhibition after hitting a homer in his third consecutive game at the ballpark.

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Baseball: Otani, Nakata named to PL All-Star team

Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Sho Nakata (L) and pitcher-designated hitter Shohei Otani pose for a photo at Sapporo Dome on June 27, 2016, after being elected by fans to play for the Pacific League in the two-game Japanese All-Star series on July 15 and 16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Nippon Ham's Nakata in Arizona spring training

Nippon Ham Fighters cleanup hitter Sho Nakata takes part in batting practice in Peoria, Arizona, on Jan. 29, 2016. The Fighters are holding part of their spring training camp there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a three-run homer during the sixth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a three-run homer during the sixth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beat Dominican Republic in Premier 12 baseball

Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo (R) and Nippon Ham Fighters cleanup hitter Sho Nakata smile after their team beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in a Premier 12 Group B game at Taiyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 12, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Dominican Republic face off in Premier 12 baseball tournament

Japan's Sho Nakata hits an RBI single to center in the fourth inning of a WBSC Premier 12 baseball tournament game against the Dominican Republic in Taipei on Nov. 12, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan faces off against Mexico

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a two-run homer during the second inning of a Premier 12 baseball tournament game against Mexico on Nov. 11, 2015, in Taipei. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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apan beat Mexico in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata smacks a game-winning hit in the ninth inning of a Premier 12 baseball tournament game against Mexico on Nov. 11, 2015, in Taipei. Japan beat Mexico 6-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beat Mexico in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata smacks a game-winning hit in the ninth inning of a Premier 12 baseball tournament game against Mexico on Nov. 11, 2015, in Taipei. Japan beat Mexico 6-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan faces off against Mexico

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a two-run homer during the second inning of a Premier 12 baseball tournament game against Mexico on Nov. 11, 2015, in Taipei. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kokubo names Japan-based candidates for Premier 12

Japanese national baseball team manager Hiroki Kokubo (C) and six players pose for photos in Tokyo on July 16, 2015. The six are among Kokubo's 65 candidates to play in the inaugural Premier 12 tournament, to be held in Japan and Taiwan in November: (From L to R) Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami, Softbank Hawks outfielder Yuki Yanagita, Hiroshima Carp pitcher Kenta Maeda, Kokubo, Rakuten Eagles catcher Motohiro Shima, Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Sho Nakata and DeNA BayStars outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nakata hits 20th home run of season

Nippon Ham Fighters first baseman Sho Nakata hits a solo home run in the first inning of a 3-2 win over the DeNA BayStars at Sapporo Dome on June 13, 2015, his Japanese baseball-leading 20th of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nakata homers, drives in 3, Fighters top Giants

Sho Nakata hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning of the Nippon Ham Fighters' 3-2 win over the Yomiuri Giants at Sapporo Dome on June 9, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Otani looks sharper as Opening Day looms

Shohei Otani (L) of the Nippon Ham Fighters walks to the dugout with Sho Nakata after pitching three scoreless innings in a preseason game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome on March 21, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball in Japan

The Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a two-run home run off the Rakuten Eagles' Masahiro Tanaka during the first inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on April 17, 2021, in the first start of the season for the former New York Yankees right-hander.

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Baseball in Japan

The Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a two-run home run off the Rakuten Eagles' Masahiro Tanaka during the first inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on April 17, 2021, in the first start of the season for the former New York Yankees right-hander.

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Baseball in Japan

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (L) gives up a two-run home run to Sho Nakata of the Nippon Ham Fighters during the first inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on April 17, 2021, in the first start of the season for the former New York Yankees right-hander.

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Baseball in Japan

Rakuten Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (front) gives up a two-run home run to Sho Nakata of the Nippon Ham Fighters during the first inning of a game at Tokyo Dome on April 17, 2021, in the first start of the season for the former New York Yankees right-hander.

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Nakata shines as Japan beat Dominica in Premier 12

Sho Nakata doubles in two runs into the left field in the eighth inning, leading Japan to a 4-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the Premier 12 group stage in Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 12, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nippon Ham's Nakata poses with dinosaur

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata poses in front of a huge dinosaur figure at a dinosaur exhibition in Sapporo Dome on Aug. 7, 2010. Nakata, an up-and-coming third-year player, visited the exhibition after hitting a homer in his third consecutive game at the ballpark. (Kyodo)

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Nippon Ham's Nakata shows promise

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a home run in his fourth consecutive game during the eighth inning against the Rakuten Eagles at Sapporo Dome on Aug. 8, 2010. Nakata, an up-and-coming third-year player, has hit eight homers in 11 games. (Kyodo)

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Game 3 of Japan-Major League All-Star series

TOKYO, Japan - Sho Nakata of Nippon Ham Fighters whacks a two-run homer in the third inning of Game 3 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15, 2014. Samurai Japan won the first two games. (Kyodo)

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Nakata gets hero's welcome from teammates in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Teammates give a hero's welcome to Sho Nakata after his tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters past the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage. (Kyodo)

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Baseball in Japan

Sho Nakata of the Nippon Ham Fighters is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Rakuten Eagles at Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on June 28, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Nippon Ham in Arizona training camp

Nippon Ham Fighters rookie Kotaro Kiyomiya (L) takes fielding practice with Sho Nakata in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Jan. 30, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani homers twice as Fighters rout Lions

Shohei Otani (R) is congratulated by Sho Nakata after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of the Nippon Ham Fighters' 9-2 win over the Seibu Lions at MetLife Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, on Sept. 8, 2017. Otani hit a pair of two-run homers in the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nakata's 3-run homer brings 5-4 victory to Nippon Ham

Nippon Ham Fighters slugger Sho Nakata hits a three-run homer over the left-center fence in the 10th inning of a game against Softbank Hawks in Fukuoka on April 27, 2017, securing a 5-4 victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japan vs. U.S. in WBC semifinal

Sho Nakata of Japan catches a foul fly hit by Adam Jones of the United States during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japan beats Cuba for 2nd win in WBC 2nd round

Japan first baseman Sho Nakata (C) celebrates with teammates after an 8-5 win over Cuba at Tokyo Dome in the second round of the World Baseball Classic on March 14, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs Cuba at World Baseball Classic in Tokyo

Cuba first baseman Willian Saavedra catches a foul hit by Japan's Sho Nakata in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic second-round Pool E game at Tokyo Dome on March 14, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japan beats Netherlands in WBC 2nd-round 11-inning thriller

Sho Nakata hits a tiebreaking two-run single in the top of the 11th inning as Japan beats the Netherlands 8-6 in a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japan beats Netherlands in WBC 2nd-round 11-inning thriller

Sho Nakata of Japan hits a three-run home run in the third inning against the Netherlands in a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017. Nakata also hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the 11th inning as Japan won 8-6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Japan beats Netherlands in WBC 2nd-round 11-inning thriller

Sho Nakata hits a tiebreaking two-run single in the top of the 11th inning as Japan beats the Netherlands 8-6 in a second-round game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 12, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs China in WBC

Sho Nakata of Japan hits a two-run homer in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against China at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs China in WBC

Sho Nakata of Japan hits a two-run homer in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against China at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs China in WBC

Sho Nakata of Japan hits a two-run homer in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against China at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs Australia in WBC

Sho Nakata of Japan acknowledges the crowd before taking a defense position, after hitting a solo homer to turn the game around in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B match against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vs Australia in WBC

Sho Nakata of Japan hits a solo homer, turning the game around in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B match against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo