Shunta Gotoh

Shunta Gotoh also known as Shunta is a former Japanese professional baseball outfielder and current coach. He is currently the batting coach for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese [Professional Baseball League]. He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes and Chunichi Dragons of Nippon [Professional Baseball].

Playing career

Orix Buffaloes

On October 28, 2010, Gotoh was selected in the first round of the 2010 [Nippon Professional Baseball draft|2010 NPB draft] by the Orix Buffaloes. On April 12, 2011, on Opening Day, Gotoh started in right field against the Fukuoka [SoftBank Hawks], which marked the first time in 52 years since a high school graduate rookie outfielder had achieved this feat. Gotoh went 0-for-2 in the game and was replaced by Mike Hessman.

Coaching career

CTBC Brothers

On February 2, 2026, Gotoh was announced as the batting coach of the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.