Tatsuro Hirooka

Tatsuro Hirooka
Shortstop
Born: (1932-02-09) February 9, 1932 (age 84) Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1954, for the Yomiuri Giants
Last appearance
1966, for the Yomiuri Giants
Career statistics
Batting average	.240
Home runs	117
Hits	1,081
Teams
As Player Yomiuri Giants (1954–1966) As Manager Yakult Swallows (1976–1979) Seibu Lions (1982–1985)
Career highlights and awards
1954 Central League Rookie of the Year

As Player

As Manager

Tatsuro Hirooka (広岡 達朗, Hirooka Tatsurō born February 9, 1932 in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan) is a retired Japanese professional baseball player and manager. He was awarded Central League rookie of the year award in 1954.

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