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Orix hires former Reds star as scouting adviser

Wednesday 10th February, 04:58 AM JST

OSAKA —

The Orix Buffaloes said Tuesday that former Cincinnati Reds outfielder George Foster will play an advisory role in scouting activities as the so-called ‘‘cross-checker.’’

Foster, 61, who led the National League in home runs twice and RBIs three times between 1976 and 1978, will cross-check players recommended by U.S.-based scouts. He acted as a part-time coach in Orix’s spring training camp in 2006. Foster plans to watch Orix players in Miyakojima, Okinawa, from Wednesday.

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