Satoshi Nakajima

is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 1987 to 2015 for the Hankyu Braves/Orix Braves/Orix BlueWave, Seibu Lions, Yokohama BayStars, and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Career Nakajima became the manager for the Buffaloes in 2020, replacing Norifumi Nishimura, and led the team to two consecutive Pacific League pennants and two Japan Series appearances, before winning in 2022. His efforts to help turn around the Buffaloes from an low-rated team to a Japan Series champion gave him the Matsutaro Shoriki Award in 2022. However, he stepped down October 6, 2024, he announced he was stepping down as manager after he failed to lead the Buffaloes to a 4th straight pennant and a 5th place finish.

Awards

Best Nine Award: (1995) Golden Glove Award: (1989) Shoriki Award: (2022) Monthly MVP: (June 1991) Best Battery Award: 1 time (1995) Pacific League Association Special Award:(B2021, 2022, 2023)

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