The right - hander was a two - time selection for the Best Nine Award ( 2004 , 2008 ) .
Was a two - time NPB All - Star ( 2004 , 2008 ) .
The right - hander was a two - time selection for the Best Nine Award ( 2004 , 2008 ) and was a two - time NPB All - Star ( 2004 , 2008 ) .