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Hirayama Pounds PL Pitchers This Week Monday, June 4th, 2012 Takaaki Hirayama is respected by most Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles fans for his no-frills style of play. The 22-year-old catcher went about his business with vigor last week to grab the Pacific League Player of the Week honors. He compiled a .476 average (10-21) with 2 home runs, 5 RBIs and 9 runs scored. Hirayama is currently hitting at a .323 pace with 7 home runs and 36 RBIs. |
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