The Yomiuri Giants media guide lists outfielder Hisayoshi Chono as a first-year player.
Try telling that to opposing pitchers late in games.
The Kyojin's celebrated rookie hit a tie-breaking solo homer to right-center in the eighth inning, and Yoshiyuki Kamei followed with a shot of his own, helping the Giants avoid a sweep with a 6-4 win over the Orix Buffaloes on Monday at Tokyo Dome.