Kyoushirou SAEKI

Kyoushirou Saeki is a professional baseball player who plays for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He is a left-handed pitcher with a fastball that can reach 150 kilometers per hour. He is also a good fielder and has a strong arm. Saeki was born in Osaka, Japan, and started playing baseball at a young age. He was a star pitcher in high school and was drafted by the Yakult Swallows in the first round of the 2006 NPB Draft. Saeki made his debut in the NPB in 2007 and has been a regular starter for the Swallows ever since. He has won two Eiji Sawamura Awards, which are given to the best pitcher in the NPB, and has been selected to the All-Star Game six times. Saeki is a popular player in Japan and is known for his fiery personality and his competitive spirit. He is a fan favorite and is often cheered on by the Swallows' fans. In 2013, Saeki was diagnosed with leukemia. He underwent treatment and was able to return to the baseball field in 2014. He has been cancer-free ever since. Sa