Akihito Kondo

Akihito Kondo
Second baseman
Born: April 1, 1938 Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Teams
As player Taiyō Whales (1960–1973) As manager Yokohama BayStars (1993–1995) Chiba Lotte Marines (1997–1998) As coach Yokohama Taiyō Whales (1974–1978) Yakult Swallows (1979–1981) Seibu Lions (1982–1986) Yomiuri Giants (1989–1991, 2006)

Akihito Kondo (近藤 昭仁 Kondo Akihito, born April 1, 1938 in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He played for the Taiyō Whales from 1960 to 1973. Kondo was named the Japan Series Most Valuable Player in 1960. He later managed the Yokohama BayStars from 1993 to 1995 and the Chiba Lotte Marines in 1997 and 1998.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference