About Shunta Gotoh
Born 1993. Shunta Gotoh is a Japanese baseball player.
also known as is a former Japanese professional baseball outfielder and current coach. He is currently the batting coach for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes and Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Playing career
Orix Buffaloes On October 28, 2010, Gotoh was selected in the first round of the 2010 NPB draft by the Orix Buffaloes. On April 12, 2011, on Opening Day, Gotoh started in right field against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, which marked the first time in 52 years since a high school graduate rookie outfielder had achieved this feat. Gotoh went 0-for-2 in the game and was replaced by Mike Hessman.
Coaching career
CTBC Brothers On February 2, 2026, Gotoh was announced as the batting coach of the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Shunta Gotoh?
Japanese baseball player
When was Shunta Gotoh born?
Shunta Gotoh was born on 5 March 1993 in Shibukawa.
What is Shunta Gotoh's occupation?
Shunta Gotoh is a baseball player.
What nationality is Shunta Gotoh?
Shunta Gotoh is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shunta Gotoh. https://biography.guide/shunta-gotoh/
MLA: "Shunta Gotoh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shunta-gotoh/.
Chicago: "Shunta Gotoh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shunta-gotoh/.
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