Sumio Hirota

Sumio Hirota
Outfielder
Born: (1949-05-13) May 13, 1949 Sukumo, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Japan Pacific League debut
April 8, 1972, for the Lotte Orions
Last Japan Central League appearance
April 25, 1987, for the Hanshin Tigers
Career statistics
Batting average	.276
Home runs	76
Runs batted in	487
Stolen bases	294
Teams
As player Lotte Orions (1972–1983) Hanshin Tigers (1984–1987) As manager Kōchi Fighting Dogs (2014-2015) As coach Hanshin Tigers (1988-1991) Yokohama Taiyo Whales/Yokohama BayStars (1992-1997) Yomiuri Giants (1998-2001, 2004-2005) Yokohama BayStars (2007-2008) Kōchi Fighting Dogs (2012-2013)
Career highlights and awards
1974 Japan Series Most Valuable Player Award

Sumio Hirota (弘田 澄男, Hirota Sumio) (born May 13, 1949 in Sukumo, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played with the Lotte Orions from 1972 to 1983 and the Hanshin Tigers from 1984 to 1987. He won the Japan Series Most Valuable Player Award in 1974.

External links

• Baseball-Reference