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Softbank's Settsu named PL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Tadashi Settsu smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Pacific League Rookie of the Year. Settsu posted a 1.47 ERA in a PL-high 70 appearances on the mound.

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Hawks demote struggling ace Settsu

Photo taken June 12, 2015 shows Softbank Hawks pitcher Tadashi Settsu yielding a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki in the fourth inning of a 6-0 loss to the Hiroshima Carp at Yahuoku Dome in Fukuoka. The Hawks removed the struggling ace from the 28-man active roster the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball season starts in Japan

The pro baseball season started in Japan on March 27, 2015. Photo taken in the southwestern city of Fukuoka shows Softbank Hawks right-hander Tadashi Settsu, who took the mound in the opening game for the fourth straight year. The Hawks were the national champions last season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Softbank's Settsu named PL Rookie of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Tadashi Settsu smiles during a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009, after being named the Pacific League Rookie of the Year. Settsu posted a 1.47 ERA in a PL-high 70 appearances on the mound. (Kyodo)