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 | Super Month Nets Yamada #1 Batter Prize in PL Sunday, July 1st, 2012: Nariaki Yamada has a lot going for him. The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham right fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Pacific League has just picked him as its top hitter for June. In 18 games last month, this outstanding rookie batted .343 with 9 home runs, 21 RBIs and 18 runs scored. For the season, Yamada is hitting at a .308 clip with 19 home runs, 46 RBIs and has scored 51 runs. He has 66 hits, 31 walks and a .393 on-base percentage. |   |
