Tadashi Settsu (SOF) became just the third pitcher in NPB history to appear in 60 or more games in two consecutive seasons, beginning with their rookie year, when he made his 60th appearance yesterday during a game against the Chiba Lotte Marines.

The other two pitchers: Kazuhisa Inao (1956 - 1959) and Hiroshi Gondo (1962 - 1963)