Hideji Katō
Hideji Katō is a Japanese former professional baseball first baseman in Nippon [Professional Baseball]. He played for the Hankyu Braves from 1969 to 1982, Hiroshima [Toyo Carp] in 1983, Osaka [Kintetsu Buffaloes|Kintetsu Buffaloes] from 1984 to 1985, Yomiuri Giants in 1986 and the Fukuoka [SoftBank Hawks|Nankai Hawks] in 1987. He was the Nippon [Professional Baseball Most Valuable Player Award#Pacific League|Pacific League MVP] in 1975.