Tatsunori Hara, Japanese professional baseball coach. Achievements include winner of three Japan Series Championships as a player (1981, 1989, 1994) and one as a coach (2002); member of the Best Nine five times; 11 time Japan All-Star team member. Recipient Japan's top male symbol, 1981, Central League's Most Valuable Player, 1983, Matsutaro Shoriki award, 2002. Member of Japan Professional Baseball Players Association (president 1989-1992).
Background
Hara, Tatsunori was born on July 22, 1958 in Omuta, Japan.
Education
Graduate, Tokai University.
Career
He also played for the Yomiuri Giants during his professional baseball career from 1981 to 1995. Hara led the Japan national baseball team to victory in the final of the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Japan Professional Baseball Players Association (president 1989-1992).