Lenn Sakata
Positions:
Second Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-9, 160lb (175cm, 72kg)
Born:
June 8, 1954
in Honolulu, HI
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Draft: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the 1972 MLB June Amateur Draft from Treasure Valley Community College (Ontario, OR), the San Diego Padres in the 5th round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (10th) of the 1975 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA).
High School: Kalani HS (Honolulu, HI)
Schools: Treasure Valley Community College (Ontario, OR), Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
Debut:
July 21, 1977
(Age 23-043d,
13,911th in major league history)
vs. NYY 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 28, 1987
(Age 33-020d)
vs. BOS 2 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1977 season
Full Name: Lenn Haruki Sakata
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1986 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)