The story of Hitoshi Tamura's career thus far has been a tale littered with injuries and bad luck.
He's looking for a decidedly happier ending to the latest chapter.
The often-injured Tamura has been one of the leaders at the plate for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks this season. He's also an All-Star for the first time. More than anything, Hawks fans are just happy he's healthy.
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