is a Japanese professional baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Career
Orix Buffaloes On October 20, 2022, Chano was selected by the Orix Buffaloes with their 4th developmental player pick of the 2022 NPB draft.
After a strong spring training performance, Chano was promoted to the first team on March 24, 2023, and selected as the Buffaloes' starting right-fielder on Opening Day against the Saitama Seibu Lions. Chano singled in his first professional at-bat against Kona Takahashi, and went on to steal 2nd base. Chano had a 14-game hitting streak, which started on April 28. His first NPB home run was a grand slam off Kazuki Yabuta of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp on June 1.
Saitama Seibu Lions On December 9, 2025, Chano was selected by the Saitama Seibu Lions in the Active Player Draft.
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