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Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
Bessho Takehiko is correct, not Takehiro
Bats/Throws right/right hight 182cm
Until 1948 he was Bessho Akira (æ)
Played at Koshien in 1941.
Why don't you add titles in players section? It would be nice to know what players were like. And about born place, it is confusing that you write the city name and prefecture name in the same way.
Titles:
Best winning percentage 1948 (.722)
Best ERA 1955 (1.33)
Strike Outs 1947 (191)
Wins 1947:30, 1952:33, 1956:27
Best Nine (1947:P, 1948:P, 1951:P, 1952:P, 1955:P, 1956:P)
Sawamura Award (1947, 1955)
MVP 1952:CL, 1956:CL)
No Hitter 1943.5.26
CG 47 in 1947 is the most in NPB
Manager: 1968-1970 (Sankei)
Hall of Fame: 1979