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Akiyama
Outfielder
Birthdate
16/4/1988
BAT/THR
Left/Right
Birthplace
Yokosuka, Japan
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Reds release outfielder Akiyama after 2 seasons
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Akiyama won't make Reds' Opening Day roster
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Gray, Akiyama, Lorenzen will miss Reds' opener
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Reds' Akiyama returns after wife seriously injured
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New OF Akiyama singles, tries steal in Reds debut
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