JPL Star of the Week Named
<Jiro Kawaguchi:player#6648> is respected by most <Orix Buffaloes:team#284> fans for his no-frills style of play. The 26-year-old right fielder went about his business with vigor last week to grab the Pacific League Player of the Week honors.

He compiled a .429 average (9-21) with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 6 runs scored.

In 59 games this year Kawaguchi has posted a .283 average and put up these numbers: 8 home runs, 26 RBIs and 42 runs scored.