Shuhei Takada (髙田 周平, Takada Shuhei; born June 3, 1985 in Hyōgo, Japan) ("Shoo-Hey") is a Japanese left-handed pitcher…
Shuhei Takada (髙田 周平, Takada Shuhei; born June 3, 1985 in Hyōgo, Japan) ("Shoo-Hey") is a Japanese left-handed pitcher for the Shinano Grandserows. He previously played for the Soka University, which has advanced to the semifinal of the All Japan University Baseball Championship Series 2005, the Grandserows, and the Hanshin Tigers.
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Naoki Miyanishi (宮西 尚生, Miyanishi Naoki; born June 2, 1985 in Nishinomiya, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…
Naoki Miyanishi (宮西 尚生, Miyanishi Naoki; born June 2, 1985 in Nishinomiya, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takehiro Donoue (堂上 剛裕, born May 27, 1985, in Kasugai, Aichi) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder in…
Takehiro Donoue (堂上 剛裕, born May 27, 1985, in Kasugai, Aichi) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played with the Chunichi Dragons from 2005 to 2014 and with the Yomiuri Giants in 2015 and 2016. His younger brother Naomichi also played for the Chunichi Dragons.
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Kohei Hasebe (長谷部 康平, Hasebe Kohei; born May 21, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He is…
Kohei Hasebe (長谷部 康平, Hasebe Kohei; born May 21, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He is currently with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Pacific League.
🎓 Aichi Institute of Technology🏫 Tojaku High School📅 Born May 21🎂 Born 1985📍 From Seki, Gifu💼 Baseball
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Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko; born 11 May 1985 in Osaka) is a Japanese softball player who won a bronze medal…
Naoko Sakamoto (坂本 直子, Sakamoto Naoko; born 11 May 1985 in Osaka) is a Japanese softball player who won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Kentaro Nishimura (西村 健太朗, Nishimura Kentaro; born May 10, 1985) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…
Kentaro Nishimura (西村 健太朗, Nishimura Kentaro; born May 10, 1985) is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. He played with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League. On October 3, 2018, he announced retirement after the season.
Junpei Shinoda (篠田 純平, Shinoda Junpei; born April 20, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. A…
Junpei Shinoda (篠田 純平, Shinoda Junpei; born April 20, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. A pitcher, he is currently with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Central League.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Maebashi Commercial High School📅 Born April 20🎂 Born 1985📍 From Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Shigeru Kaga (加賀 繁, Kaga Shigeru; born April 13, 1985 in Niiza, Saitama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…
Shigeru Kaga (加賀 繁, Kaga Shigeru; born April 13, 1985 in Niiza, Saitama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Tetsuya Kokubo (小窪 哲也, Kokubo Tetsuya; born April 12, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He…
Tetsuya Kokubo (小窪 哲也, Kokubo Tetsuya; born April 12, 1985) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chiba Lotte Marines.
Ryuichi Kajimae (加治前 竜一, Kajimae Ryuichi; born April 6, 1985 in Nara, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…
Ryuichi Kajimae (加治前 竜一, Kajimae Ryuichi; born April 6, 1985 in Nara, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. Since becoming a professional in 2008, he has played with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.
Yoshiaki Fujioka (藤岡 好明, Fujioka Yoshiaki; born March 12, 1985 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese former…
Yoshiaki Fujioka (藤岡 好明, Fujioka Yoshiaki; born March 12, 1985 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a pitching coach for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and BayStars.
Takumi Kobe (神戸 拓光, born February 23, 1985, in Ushiku, Ibaraki) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder…
Takumi Kobe (神戸 拓光, born February 23, 1985, in Ushiku, Ibaraki) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder who played from 2008 to 2013 with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
🎓 Ryutsu Keizai University🏫 Tsuchiura Nihon University High School📅 Born February 23🎂 Born 1985📍 From Ushiku, Ibaraki💼 Baseball
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Masato Nakazawa (中澤 雅人, Nakazawa Masato; born February 16, 1985 in Toyama, Toyama, Japan) is a Japanese former…
Masato Nakazawa (中澤 雅人, Nakazawa Masato; born February 16, 1985 in Toyama, Toyama, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Tomohisa Ōtani (大谷 智久, born February 14, 1985, in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher…
Tomohisa Ōtani (大谷 智久, born February 14, 1985, in Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher who is currently a coach for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Marines from 2010 to 2020.
Takayoshi Kawabata (川端 崇義, Kawabata Takayoshi; born February 4, 1985 in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese…
Takayoshi Kawabata (川端 崇義, Kawabata Takayoshi; born February 4, 1985 in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
🎓 International Budo University🏫 Tokai University Affiliated Shizuoka Shoyo High School📅 Born February 4🎂 Born 1985📍 From Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Keisuke Tanimoto (谷元 圭介, Tanimoto Keisuke; born January 1, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for…
Keisuke Tanimoto (谷元 圭介, Tanimoto Keisuke; born January 1, 1985) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Central League. He previously played at the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and was traded to the Dragons on the 31 July 2017 for cash considerations.
Toshiharu Moriuchi (森内 壽春, Moriuchi Toshiharu) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on January 2…
Toshiharu Moriuchi (森内 壽春, Moriuchi Toshiharu) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He was born on January 2, 1985. He debuted in 2012 for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He had 37 strikeouts that year.
🎓 Aomori University🏫 Hachinohe Kogyo University Daiichi High School📅 Born January 2🎂 Born 1985📍 From Aomori, Aomori Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Yuya Hasegawa (長谷川 勇也, Hasegawa Yūya; born 22 December 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder, and…
Yuya Hasegawa (長谷川 勇也, Hasegawa Yūya; born 22 December 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder, and current research and development coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Hasegawa played for Fukuoka starting in 2007, wearing number 24. In 2009, he batted .312.
Motohiro Shima (嶋 基宏, Shima Motohiro; born December 13, 1984 in Kaizu, Gifu) is a Japanese former professional baseball…
Motohiro Shima (嶋 基宏, Shima Motohiro; born December 13, 1984 in Kaizu, Gifu) is a Japanese former professional baseball catcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2007 to 2022. He is currently a coach for the Chunichi Dragons.
Hisayoshi Chōno (長野 久義, Chōno Hisayoshi ; born December 6, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder.…
Hisayoshi Chōno (長野 久義, Chōno Hisayoshi ; born December 6, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Toyo Carp from 2010 to 2025.
Takayuki Kishi (Japanese: 岸 孝之, born December 4, 1984, in Taihaku-ku, Sendai) is a Japanese professional baseball…
Takayuki Kishi (Japanese: 岸 孝之, born December 4, 1984, in Taihaku-ku, Sendai) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Saitama Seibu Lions. He was the 2008 Japan Series MVP.
Fuminori Yokogawa (横川 史学, Yokogawa Fuminori; born December 3, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for…
Fuminori Yokogawa (横川 史学, Yokogawa Fuminori; born December 3, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
🎓 Aoyama Gakuin University🏫 Joso Gakuin High School📅 Born December 3🎂 Born 1984📍 From Chiba(city), Chiba Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Tatsuya Shimozono (下園 辰哉, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional…
Tatsuya Shimozono (下園 辰哉, Shimozono Tatsuya; born November 22, 1984 in Sadowara, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Kenji Otonari (大隣 憲司, Ōtonari Kenji; born November 19, 1984), nicknamed "Tonarin", is a former Japanese baseball…
Kenji Otonari (大隣 憲司, Ōtonari Kenji; born November 19, 1984), nicknamed "Tonarin", is a former Japanese baseball pitcher.
Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional…
Yuichi Honda (本多 雄一, Honda Yūichi; born 19 November 1984, in Onojo, Fukuoka-ken) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder, and current first squad infield defense and base running coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Hawks as second baseman from 2006 to 2018, and wore number 46.
Kazuhisa Makita (牧田 和久, Makita Kazuhisa; born November 10, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher…
Kazuhisa Makita (牧田 和久, Makita Kazuhisa; born November 10, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher, and current the third squad pitching coach for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He played in NPB for the Saitama Seibu Lions and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers.
Keisaku Itokazu (糸数 敬作, born November 7, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon…
Keisaku Itokazu (糸数 敬作, born November 7, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2009 to 2012.
🎓 Asia University🏫 Chubu Commercial High School📅 Born November 7🎂 Born 1984📍 From Okinawa(city), Okinawa Prefecture💼 Baseball💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
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Ayumi Karino (狩野 亜由美, Karino Ayumi) (born 6 November 1984 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese softball player who won…
Ayumi Karino (狩野 亜由美, Karino Ayumi) (born 6 November 1984 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Ryosuke Fukamachi (born October 25, 1984) appeared in one game for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball…
Ryosuke Fukamachi (born October 25, 1984) appeared in one game for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2007, allowing two earned runs and posting a 54.00 ERA in 1/3 of an inning. He batted and threw right handed, attended Chukyodai Chukyo High School and then Chukyo University. He was born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
🎓 Chukyo University🏫 Chukyo University Affiliated Chukyo High School📅 Born October 25🎂 Born 1984📍 From Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Masafumi Togano (栂野 雅史, Togano Masafumi; born October 19, 1984 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional…
Masafumi Togano (栂野 雅史, Togano Masafumi; born October 19, 1984 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. He is currently with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Pacific League.
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Yutaro Ohsaki (大﨑 雄太朗, Ohsaki Yutaro; born October 18, 1984 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball…
Yutaro Ohsaki (大﨑 雄太朗, Ohsaki Yutaro; born October 18, 1984 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.
Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball…
Satoshi Nagai (永井 怜, Nagai Satoshi; born September 27, 1984 in Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher and currently development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On October 14, 2019, Nagai become development coach for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of NPB.
Taiki Nakago (中郷 大樹, Nakagō Taiki) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on September 21…
Taiki Nakago (中郷 大樹, Nakagō Taiki) is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on September 21, 1984. He is currently playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the NPB.
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Kazuki Yoshimi (吉見 一起, Yoshimi Kazuki; born September 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. As…
Kazuki Yoshimi (吉見 一起, Yoshimi Kazuki; born September 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. As a player, Yoshimi spent his entire 15-year career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Chunichi Dragons.
Kenta Abe (阿部 健太, Abe Kenta; born September 8, 1984) is a right-handed professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo…
Kenta Abe (阿部 健太, Abe Kenta; born September 8, 1984) is a right-handed professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball. He was the number 4 draft pick for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2003. During his high school days, he played at Koshien Stadium.
🏫 Matsuyama Commercial High School📅 Born September 8🎂 Born 1984📍 From Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Keita Asama (born August 19, 1984, in Chiba) is a Japanese former baseball player. He played in the Pacific League for…
Keita Asama (born August 19, 1984, in Chiba) is a Japanese former baseball player. He played in the Pacific League for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
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Ryosuke Morioka (森岡 良介, Morioka Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1984 in Sasebo, Nagasaki and raised in Jōtō-ku, Osaka, Japan) is…
Ryosuke Morioka (森岡 良介, Morioka Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1984 in Sasebo, Nagasaki and raised in Jōtō-ku, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Yuki Shichijo (七條 祐樹, Shichijō Yūki; born July 10, 1984 in Higashiusuki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese…
Yuki Shichijo (七條 祐樹, Shichijō Yūki; born July 10, 1984 in Higashiusuki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.
🏫 Nobeoka Technical High School📅 Born July 10🎂 Born 1984📍 From 延岡市（旧北浦町）, Miyazaki Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Tomotaka Sakaguchi (坂口 智隆, born July 7, 1984, in Akashi, Hyōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder.…
Tomotaka Sakaguchi (坂口 智隆, born July 7, 1984, in Akashi, Hyōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes, Orix Buffaloes, and Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2003 to 2022.
Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for…
Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He is now part of scouting department with the Dragons.
🎓 Komazawa University🏫 Okayama Minami High School📅 Born July 7🎂 Born 1984📍 From Okayama, Okayama Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball…
Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball from 2010 to 2018.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Sakushin Gakuin High School📅 Born July 6🎂 Born 1984📍 From Takanezawa, Tochigi💼 Baseball
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Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional…
Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He debuted in 2008. He had 11 runs.
🎓 Meiji University🏫 Ryukoku University Affiliated Heian High School📅 Born July 6🎂 Born 1984📍 From Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in…
Keiji Uezono (上園 啓史, Uezono Keiji; born June 30, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2007 to 2015.
🎓 Musashi University🏫 Higashi Fukuoka High School📅 Born June 30🎂 Born 1984📍 From Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Keiji Ohbiki (Japanese:大引 啓次, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He…
Keiji Ohbiki (Japanese:大引 啓次, born June 29, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He previously played for the Orix Buffaloes, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On December 2, 2019, he become free agent.
Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018…
Hirotoshi Masui (増井 浩俊, born June 25, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was selected for the 2018 NPB All-Star game.
Yuhei Takai (高井 雄平, Takai Yūhei; born June 25, 1984 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese former professional…
Yuhei Takai (高井 雄平, Takai Yūhei; born June 25, 1984 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. Yuhei played a total of 18 years for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He began his career as a pitcher, and later converted to an outfielder following the 2009 season and changed his registered name. Starting with the 2022 season, he will be a hitting coach with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Shingo Takeyama (武山 真吾, Takeyama Shingo; born June 22, 1984 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese…
Shingo Takeyama (武山 真吾, Takeyama Shingo; born June 22, 1984 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He played catcher for the Yokohama BayStars, Saitama Seibu Lions and Chunichi Dragons.
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Keisuke Hayasaka (早坂 圭介, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played with the…
Keisuke Hayasaka (早坂 圭介, born June 19, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2003 and from 2006 to 2014.
🏫 Yokohama Sogakukan High School📅 Born June 19🎂 Born 1984📍 From Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Baseball
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Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played…
Yuki Yoshimura (吉村 裕基, Yoshimura Yūki; born June 14, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played for the Yokohama/Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2003 to 2018. On April 17, 2019, Yoshimura signed with Twins Oosterhout of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. He hit .270 with two home runs in 32 games in the Netherlands.
Tomoya Inzen (隠善 智也, Inzen Tomoya; born June 5, 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball…
Tomoya Inzen (隠善 智也, Inzen Tomoya; born June 5, 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League.