The Book on Akihiro Higashide
Prospect Info
Akihiro Higashide
Born 8/21/1980
2B, Japan
The Hiroshima Toyo Carp's number one draft pick in 1999, infielder Akihiro Higashide finished in the top ten among Central League hitters in 2009 with a .295 average. A versatile infielder who has played most of his career at second base, Aki is a free agent eligible player who has contemplated a move to the USA for some time. He has seen interest from a number of MLB teams, including the San Francisco Giants.
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