Sports · Nishinomiya, Hyōgo · Japan · October 9, 2026

Hanshin's Teruaki Satō wins baseball Triple Crown

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Satō won the Triple Crown in Japanese professional baseball.

Why it matters

A Triple Crown is a rare feat that highlights the strength of Japanese baseball.

Background

The batting Triple Crown requires leading a league in batting average, home runs and runs batted in. The Hanshin Tigers are among Japan's most popular teams.

The story so far

1. Oct 8Hanshin Tigers' Teruaki Satō wins baseball Triple Crown
2. Oct 9Hanshin's Teruaki Satō wins baseball Triple Crown

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Sources

• Kyodo News ↗October 8, 2026

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