About Naoto Watanabe
Born 1980. Naoto Watanabe is a Japanese baseball player.
is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder who currently serves as a coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Golden Eagles, Yokohama BayStars/Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and Saitama Seibu Lions.
Career Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles selected Watanabe with the fifth selection in the .
On April 7, 2007, Watanabe made his NPB debut.
On October 14, 2019, Watanabe become playing batting coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of NPB.
On September 12, 2020, Watanabe announced his retirement after the season, and next day he held press conference.
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Who is Naoto Watanabe?
Japanese baseball player
When was Naoto Watanabe born?
Naoto Watanabe was born on 15 October 1980 in Ushiku.
What is Naoto Watanabe's occupation?
Naoto Watanabe is a baseball player.
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Naoto Watanabe is Japanese.
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