Masahiro Kawai

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Masahiro Kawai
Giants kawai 78.jpg
Yomiuri Giants – No. 78
Coach / Infielder
Born: (1964-09-27) September 27, 1964 (age 58)
Okayama, Japan
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 24, 1984, for the  Yomiuri Giants
Last NPB appearance
October 26, 2006, for the  Chunichi Dragons

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