Reinaldo Sato

Reinaldo Sato
Sato in 2016
Second baseman
Born: (1980-10-25) October 25, 1980 (age 45)
Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Reinaldo Tsuguio Sato (Jiro) (born October 25, 1980) is a Brazilian professional baseball second baseman. He played for the Yamaha club in the Japanese Industrial League.

Career

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He was signed by the Yakult Swallows and played from 1999–2003 when he was released. He has played in the industrial leagues since then.

International career

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He represented Brazil at the 1999 Pan American Games, 2003 Baseball World Cup, 2005 Baseball World Cup, 2007 Pan American Games, 2008 Olympics qualifying rounds and 2013 World Baseball Classic and 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.[1]

In 2025, Sato was announced as Brazil's manager for the 2025 Copa América.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "BRASIL". Prē Pan 19 (in Portuguese). Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "Brazil announces its coaching staff for the Copa América with Reinaldo Sato at the helm". WBSC. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
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