He even hit a home run in fifth game of Japan Series.

In the 2006 Japan Series, he was just 2 for 18 with two walks and a steal.

A strong pitching staff led to another Japan Series win in 1984.

He led his team in two Japan Series and won one title (1984).

The 2007 season became the first season for him to win the Japan Series.

That compares with a 25 to 30 for the Japan Series.

He went 1 for 12 with three walks in the 1994 Japan Series.

In the 2004 Japan Series, he played three games at third and did not bat.

After that the team failed to reach the Japan Series again until 2005.

Could they keep the ball rolling and win their first Japan Series since 1954?