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Takashi Saito

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 10: Pitcher Takashi Saito #48 of the Arizona Diamondbacks thows a pitch against Munenori Kawasaki #61 of the Seattle Mariners during a spring training baseball game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 10, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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    1974. Steve Randolph born. Whenever he returns, Takashi Saito will not be the first Japanese-born player to appear in a D-backs uniform. That honor goes to Randolph, born this day in Okinawa. Originally picked by the Yankees, he was a Rule 5 pick from th   from AZ Snakepit Read more »

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About Takashi Saito

Takashi Saito (斎藤 隆, Saitō Takashi?, born February 14, 1970 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan) is an All-Star relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the team's closer, having played that role since 2006. His nicknames include "Sammy", bestowed upon him by outfielder Andre Ethier, and "The Mole", due to the holes he digs in the pitchers mound using his cleats.

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