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Saitama Seibu Pitcher Gets Silver Slugger Award
Monday, May 31st, 2027
2027 was a year to remember for Kazuhiro Kamida and his outstanding efforts have garnered him the nod as the Pacific League Silver Slugger Award winner.
While it's not common for a pitcher to win this award, Kamida couldn't be denied, with his strong season in which he posted a 8-1 mark in 12 starts.
The Saitama Seibu Lions ace pitcher threw 65 innings, had 78 strikeouts and had 15 walks, accounting for a 1.80 ERA.
Kamida held opposing hitters to a .223 batting average and compiled a 3.0 WAR.
Katsuyuki Noguchi of the Chiba Lotte Marines finished second in voting, while Shunso Sato of the ORIX Buffaloes finished third.
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