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Atsushi Fujimoto (藤本 敦士, Fujimoto Atsushi, born October 4, 1977) is a former professional baseball player from Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan. After a nine-year career for the Hanshin Tigers, Fujimoto finished his career with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows before retiring at the end of the 2013 season. On 6 November 2014 it was announced that Fujimoto will return to Hanshin as an infield and baserunning coach for the farm team.[1]

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Atsushi Fujimoto
Hanshin Tigers – No. 74
Infielder / Coach
Born: (1977-10-04) October 4, 1977 (age 44) Akashi, Hyogo, Japan
Batted: Left Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 14, 2001, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last NPB appearance
September 24, 2013, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
NPB statistics (through 2013 season)
Batting average	.251
Run batted in	208
Hits	519
Teams
As player Hanshin Tigers (2001–2009) Tokyo Yakult Swallows (2010–2013) As coach Hanshin Tigers (2015–present)
Medals Men's baseball Representing  Japan Olympics Athens 2004 Team Competition

He joined the Japanese Olympic baseball team for the 2004 Summer Olympics, and won a bronze medal. He played in every inning of every game in the olympic tournament for the Japanese team.

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)

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