Yuto Hirano

Yuto Hirano (平野 友都)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 185 lb.

• School Asia University
• High School Saga Shogyo High School

• Born March 8, 1999 in Saga, Saga, Japan

Biographical Information

Yuto Hirano played for Western Gas in the Industrial League after college. He represented Japan in the 2023 Asian Championship. Hirano debuted against Pakistan, as a defensive replacement for Masashi Maruyama but he didn't have a chance to hit. He then drew a walk against Sitthichok Aunmueang of Thailand and scored. He pinch-ran, scored and was 0-for-1 in the next game against the Philippines, playing second base. He then stayed on the bench in the next three games. Japan beat Taiwan and win the Gold.