Hachiro Maekawa (前川 八郎, Maekawa Hachirō) (1912 – March 16, 2010) was a former Yomiuri Giants player, and head of…
Hachiro Maekawa (前川 八郎, Maekawa Hachirō) (1912 – March 16, 2010) was a former Yomiuri Giants player, and head of scouting (1967–1972) for the Giants. In 1936, Maekawa joined the Giants and contributed to their first championship the same year. After fighting in and surviving World War II, Maekawa played for the 1946 Hankyu Braves, the predecessor of the current Orix Buffaloes. Maekawa posted a record of 21–23 with a 3.34 ERA over four years in professional baseball. In 1967, years after his playing career was through, Maekawa was appointed the head of scouting for the Giants, and served in that capacity for almost five years until he retired from baseball management in 1972 at the age of 59.
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Yoshiyuki Iwamoto (岩本 義行, Iwamoto Yoshiyuki; March 11, 1912 – September 26, 2008) was a Japanese baseball player and…
Yoshiyuki Iwamoto (岩本 義行, Iwamoto Yoshiyuki; March 11, 1912 – September 26, 2008) was a Japanese baseball player and manager. He is a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Osamu Mihara (三原 脩, Mihara Osamu; November 21, 1911 – February 6, 1984) was a professional Japanese baseball player and…
Osamu Mihara (三原 脩, Mihara Osamu; November 21, 1911 – February 6, 1984) was a professional Japanese baseball player and manager. Mihara played for a few years for The Great Japan Tokyo Baseball Club/Tokyo Kyojin. After serving as a private in the Japanese Army during World War II, he became a manager of the Giants from 1947 to 1949. He became manager of the Nishitetsu Lions in 1951. He led them to their first league pennant in 1954, where they lost in the Japan Series to the Chunichi Dragons. They returned to the Series in 1956 in what became the first of three consecutive league pennants, all of which resulted in victories in the Japan Series. He departed the team after the 1959 season to coach the Taiyō Whales. In his first season with the team, he led them to their first ever Japan Series by winning the Central League pennant, making him the first manager to win multiple league pennants. In the Japan Series, they prevailed in a four-game sweep over the Daimai Orions to win their first championship. It was the last of four Japan Series titles for Mihara. While he managed the team for seven more years, the Whales never returned to the Japan Series. He concluded his managerial career with brief stints for the Kintetsu Buffaloes and the Yakult Atoms before his career ended in 1973. Mihara was well known for his penchant for playing percentage baseball to his own type of logic that often was called "Mihara magic", which most notably could see him take a player who was 3-for-3 out of the game because he figured the odds were that the hitter would not get another hit. Often called one of the best Japanese managers of all time, he was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.
Haruyasu Nakajima (中島 治康 June 28, 1909 – April 21, 1987) was a Japanese baseball player. An outfielder with a strong…
Haruyasu Nakajima (中島 治康 June 28, 1909 – April 21, 1987) was a Japanese baseball player. An outfielder with a strong throwing arm, he played an active part in the beginning of professional baseball in Japan. Nakajima attended Waseda University, where he starred in the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League. He began his professional career in 1936 with the Japanese Baseball League, as a charter member of the Tokyo Kyojin. An excellent curveball hitter who used all parts of the field, in 1938 he was the first in Japan to become a triple crown player, as he compiled a .361 batting average, with 10 home runs and 38 RBI for the fall season. In addition, he was named league MVP for that season. In 1941, Nakajima was named the Kyojin player-manager and he led his team to the JBL championship. He was again the team's player-manager in 1946-1947, and in 1949, when he led them (now known as the Yomiuri Giants) to another championship. During his time with the Kyojin/Giants. Nakajima led the league in homers twice, average once, and RBI four times. In 1950, with the reorganization of the JBL into Nippon Professional Baseball, Nakajima and a number of other veteran players were sent from the Giants to the Taiyo Whales to compensate for that team's lack of players. Nakajima ended his career in 1951 as player-manager of the Whales, but they struggled to a 19–26 record under his leadership, and he was replaced before the end of the season. Nakajima was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963, just the third player inducted. He died April 21, 1987.
Kenjiro Matsuki (松木 謙治郎, Matsuki Kenjiro; January 22, 1909 – February 21, 1986) was a Japanese baseball first baseman…
Kenjiro Matsuki (松木 謙治郎, Matsuki Kenjiro; January 22, 1909 – February 21, 1986) was a Japanese baseball first baseman and manager. He played for the Osaka/Hanshin Tigers from 1936 until 1941, when he was drafted into World War II. He returned as a player-manager, a role he possessed in 1940 and 1941, for 1950 and 1951. He served as a non-playing manager of the Tigers from 1952 until 1954, the Daiei Stars/Unions for 1956 and 1957, and the Toei Flyers for 1969 and 1970. He was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978.
Shigeru Mizuhara (水原 茂, Mizuhara Shigeru; January 19, 1909 – March 26, 1982) is a former professional baseball…
Shigeru Mizuhara (水原 茂, Mizuhara Shigeru; January 19, 1909 – March 26, 1982) is a former professional baseball infielder and manager in Japan's Japanese Baseball League (JBL) and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). As a player his team won nine JBL championships; as a manager his teams won five Japan Series championships. Mizuhara was a star third baseman for Keio University. Mizuhara played his entire professional career for the Tokyo Giants/Tokyo Kyojin/Yomiuri Giants, from the Japanese Baseball League's beginnings in 1936 until 1950. In 1940, he was selected as one of the Best Nine Award for the JBL. Playing second base for Tokyo in 1942, Mizuhara was voted Most Valuable Player of the JBL. Mizuhara served in the Japanese military during World War II, eventually being captured by the Russians; while in the prisoner of war camp, he introduced baseball to his captors. The JBL reorganized to Nippon Professional Baseball in 1950, and Mizhuara became player-manager of the Giants (although he retired as a player after the season). As manager for the Giants from 1950 to 1960, the Toei Flyers from 1961 to 1967, and the Chunichi Dragons from 1969 to 1971, Mizuhara compiled a record of 1586–1123, for a .585 winning percentage. As manager, he guided his teams to five Japan Series championships, four of those with Yomiuri and one with Toei. Mizuhara was elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
Tadashi Henry Wakabayashi (若林 忠志) (March 1, 1908 – March 5, 1965) was a professional baseball player from Oahu, Hawaii.…
Tadashi Henry Wakabayashi (若林 忠志) (March 1, 1908 – March 5, 1965) was a professional baseball player from Oahu, Hawaii. He was a second generation Japanese American.
Sadayoshi Fujimoto (藤本 定義, Fujimoto Sadayoshi; December 20, 1904–February 18, 1981) was a Japanese baseball manager…
Sadayoshi Fujimoto (藤本 定義, Fujimoto Sadayoshi; December 20, 1904–February 18, 1981) was a Japanese baseball manager, most notably as the first manager of the Tokyo Kyojin, which was later renamed to the Yomiuri Giants. With the Kyojin, he won the Japanese Baseball League pennant seven times. He was also the manager of the Pacific Baseball Club (renamed to the Taiyo Robins during his tenure), the Hankyu Braves, and the Hanshin Tigers. Fujimoto is third all-time for Japanese baseball managers in terms of career wins, with 1,655. He was inducted to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
Saburo Yokozawa (横沢 三郎, Yokozawa Saburō) (1904–1995) is a Japanese former professional baseball manager and umpire. He…
Saburo Yokozawa (横沢 三郎, Yokozawa Saburō) (1904–1995) is a Japanese former professional baseball manager and umpire. He was involved in various iterations of Japanese professional baseball from 1929 through 1959.
Shunichi Amachi (天知 俊一, Amachi Shunichi) (December 20, 1903 in Nishinomiya – March 12, 1976) was a Japanese baseball…
Shunichi Amachi (天知 俊一, Amachi Shunichi) (December 20, 1903 in Nishinomiya – March 12, 1976) was a Japanese baseball manager with the Chunichi Dragons and Nishitetsu Lions. He was inducted as a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970.
Takeo Akuta (芥田 武夫, Akuta Takeo; October 20, 1903 – September 5, 1987) was a Japanese baseball player and manager who…
Takeo Akuta (芥田 武夫, Akuta Takeo; October 20, 1903 – September 5, 1987) was a Japanese baseball player and manager who was a member of the Japanese Baseball League. Akuta was born October 20, 1903 in Himeji, Japan. On September 24, 1952 Akuta took over as the manager of the Kintetsu Pearls, of the Japan Pacific League. In 1988 he was posthumously elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Shinji Hamazaki (浜崎 真二, 10 December 1901 – May 6, 1981) was a Japanese baseball player and manager. Thought short in…
Shinji Hamazaki (浜崎 真二, 10 December 1901 – May 6, 1981) was a Japanese baseball player and manager. Thought short in stature, Hamazaki was well known for his forceful personality. He is a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. Hamazaki attended Hiroshima Shogyo High School and Keio University. Hamazaki was signed at age 45 by the Hankyu Braves in 1947 prior to the draft, having previously played for the Chinese mainland Industrial League Mantetsu Club. He began as a player-manager for the Braves. In 1950, at age 48 years, 4 months, Hamazki became the oldest Japanese pitcher to win a professional game. That record stood until September 5, 2014, when Masahiro Yamamoto, aged 49 years, 25 days, defeated the Hanshin Tigers. Finally retiring as a player in 1950, Hamazaki continued managing the Braves through 1953. He later managed the Takahashi/Tombo Unions and the Kokutetsu Swallows. His career managing record was 535-639, a .456 winning percentage.
Tokuro Konishi (小西 得郎) (July 10, 1894 – June 9, 1977) was a Japanese baseball manager. Konishi played for Nihon…
Tokuro Konishi (小西 得郎) (July 10, 1894 – June 9, 1977) was a Japanese baseball manager. Konishi played for Nihon University and Meiji University. He had three stints as manager for the franchise eventually known as the Shochiku Robins, first from 1936 to 1938, when the team was known as Dai Tokyo and then the Lion Baseball Club; then in 1950; and again for part of 1952 when it was known as the Robins. After his first stint as manager with Dai Tokyo/Lion, he managed the Nagoya Baseball Club from 1939 to 1941. Konishi returned to managing in 1950, the first year of the Nippon Professional Baseball. His Robins won 98 games, first in the Central League. They lost the inaugural Japan Series to the Mainichi Orions. He was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Shinobu Ando (安藤 忍, Andō Shinobu; 1895 – December 8, 1970) was a Japanese professional baseball manager. He managed the…
Shinobu Ando (安藤 忍, Andō Shinobu; 1895 – December 8, 1970) was a Japanese professional baseball manager. He managed the Tokyu Flyers in the Japan Pacific League.
Kiyoshi Oshikawa (Oshikawa Kiyoshi, 押川清, 1 January 1881 – 18 March 1944) was a Japanese baseball player, executive and…
Kiyoshi Oshikawa (Oshikawa Kiyoshi, 押川清, 1 January 1881 – 18 March 1944) was a Japanese baseball player, executive and the founder of the first Japanese professional baseball team.
Tsunetaro Moriyama (守山 恒太郎, Moriyama Tsunetarō; 27 April 1880 – 12 February 1912) was a Japanese baseball player.
Atsuki Taneichi (種市 篤暉, Taneichi Atsuki; born September 7, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays…
Atsuki Taneichi (種市 篤暉, Taneichi Atsuki; born September 7, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki; born November 3, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher…
Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki; born November 3, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "The Monster of the Reiwa Era" (令和の怪物, Reiwa no Kaibutsu), he had previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines. He made his NPB debut in 2021 for the Marines. Sasaki set a new Japanese high school baseball record with a fastball recorded at 101 miles per hour (163 km/h). The Marines chose Sasaki with the first overall pick of the 2019 NPB draft, although he would not make his NPB debut until 2021. He threw a perfect game on April 10, 2022, in which he tied the NPB record for strikeouts in one game and set a new record for consecutive strikeouts. Following the end of the 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball season, Sasaki was posted by the Marines and was signed by the Dodgers, making his MLB debut during the 2025 season. He won his first World Series title the same year, as the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.
Eri Yoshida (吉田 えり, Yoshida Eri; born January 17, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Japan…
Eri Yoshida (吉田 えり, Yoshida Eri; born January 17, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Japan Islanders of the Empire Professional Baseball League. She plays as a sidearm knuckleball pitcher. In 2008, at the age of 16, she became the first woman drafted by a Japanese men's professional baseball team.
Ken Suzuki (鈴木 健, Suzuki Ken; born January 13, 1970) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in…
Ken Suzuki (鈴木 健, Suzuki Ken; born January 13, 1970) is a Japanese former professional baseball infielder. He played in the California League for the San Jose Giants before playing 19 seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Yoshihisa Naruse (Japanese:成瀬 善久, born, October 13, 1985 in Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese baseball player. He is a…
Yoshihisa Naruse (Japanese:成瀬 善久, born, October 13, 1985 in Tochigi, Japan) is a Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Nippon Professional Baseball league team Orix Buffaloes. He made his debut in the 2006 season. In 2007, Naruse had his best season as a professional in his short career. All season long he was competing with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters superstar Yu Darvish for the Eiji Sawamura Award, the award for best pitcher in all of Japan. In 24 starts, Naruse was 16–1 with a 1.82 ERA, with 138 strikeouts and only 27 walks in 173 and 1/3 innings. Darvish, by comparison, was 15–5 in 26 starts, also compiling a 1.82 ERA, but not only did he throw more complete games than Naruse (12 for Darvish, 6 for Naruse), but Darvish also threw more innings (207 and 2/3), but he struck out more batters, with 210 punch-outs. The two ended up facing each other in the 2007 Pacific League Championship Series' deciding Game 5. Darvish triumphed over Naruse at Sapporo Dome, and the Fighters won Game 5 and the series 3–2, setting up a rematch of the 2006 Japan Series with the Chunichi Dragons. Naruse ultimately lost out to Darvish for the Sawamura Award in 2007. Since that season, he has remained solid, and was selected to the 2008 Japanese National Olympic baseball team, where he was one of the best players of what turned out to be a disappointing tournament for Team Japan, as the heavily favored Japanese failed to medal. Naruse gave up no earned runs over 12 innings, outperforming his more famous counterpart Darvish. In 2007, Naruse's number was 60, but the next season he had it changed to 17. Over his career, Naruse has a record of 63–40, with an ERA of 3.02.
Shugo Maki (牧 秀悟, Maki Shugo; born 21 April 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Yokohama DeNA…
Shugo Maki (牧 秀悟, Maki Shugo; born 21 April 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Teruaki Satō (佐藤 輝明, Satō Teruaki; born March 13, 1999) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hanshin…
Teruaki Satō (佐藤 輝明, Satō Teruaki; born March 13, 1999) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Ryuta Heinai (平内龍太, Heinai Ryuta; born August 1, 1998, in Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…
Ryuta Heinai (平内龍太, Heinai Ryuta; born August 1, 1998, in Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takao Obana (尾花 高夫 Obana Takao, born August 7, 1957, in Kudoyama, Wakayama) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball…
Takao Obana (尾花 高夫 Obana Takao, born August 7, 1957, in Kudoyama, Wakayama) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher and coach. Takao was the Yakult Swallows's fourth pick in the 1978 draft and played the entirety of his 14-year career with the team. He was also the manager of the Yokohama BayStars, the pitching coach for the Swallows, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and the Yomiuri Giants. His daughter Kie is a model.
Ryoga Tomiyama (富山 凌雅, Tomiyama Ryoga; born May 3, 1997 in Gobō, Wakayama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball…
Ryoga Tomiyama (富山 凌雅, Tomiyama Ryoga; born May 3, 1997 in Gobō, Wakayama, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes.
Kazuyoshi Tatsunami (立浪 和義, Tatsunami Kazuyoshi; born August 19, 1969) is a former Japanese professional baseball…
Kazuyoshi Tatsunami (立浪 和義, Tatsunami Kazuyoshi; born August 19, 1969) is a former Japanese professional baseball infielder and manager. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons from 1988 to 2009. He was drafted in the first round in the 1987 NPB Draft.
Kouta Inoue (井上 広大, Inoue, Kouta; born August 12, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba…
Kouta Inoue (井上 広大, Inoue, Kouta; born August 12, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yūgo Umeno (梅野 雄吾, Umeno Yūgo; born January 13, 1999 in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.…
Yūgo Umeno (梅野 雄吾, Umeno Yūgo; born January 13, 1999 in Saga, Saga, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons. On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico. On December 8, 2023, Umeno was selected by the Chunichi Dragons in the 2023 Active Player Draft.
Ryoji Katsuki (香月 良仁, born January 22, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon…
Ryoji Katsuki (香月 良仁, born January 22, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2010 and from 2012 to 2016.
Hayato Sakamoto (坂本 勇人, Sakamoto Hayato; born December 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop with the…
Hayato Sakamoto (坂本 勇人, Sakamoto Hayato; born December 14, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). In 2008, Sakamoto became the first player in Giants franchise history to start a season opener while under the age of 20 since Hideki Matsui.
Hiromitsu Ochiai (落合 博満, Ochiai Hiromitsu; born December 9, 1953) is a Japanese former professional baseball manager…
Hiromitsu Ochiai (落合 博満, Ochiai Hiromitsu; born December 9, 1953) is a Japanese former professional baseball manager and player. He is the former manager of the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He is considered to be one of the most important players in the history of Japanese baseball, winning numerous batting awards and being the only player to receive the prestigious triple crown batting award three times. With 510 career home runs, Ochiai is sixth on the all-time NPB list. Ochiai's style is called Oreryu(オレ流). Oreryu means "to do with only my style." The word described how he acted according to his personal philosophies.
Ayatsugu Yamashita (山下 斐紹, Yamashita Ayatsugu; born November 16, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher. He…
Ayatsugu Yamashita (山下 斐紹, Yamashita Ayatsugu; born November 16, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and Chunichi Dragons.
Kazuhito Tadano (多田野 数人, Tadano Kazuhito; born April 25, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…
Kazuhito Tadano (多田野 数人, Tadano Kazuhito; born April 25, 1980) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He is currently the pitching coach for the Fighters' farm team in the Eastern League.
Hirokazu Ibata (Japanese:井端 弘和, born May 12, 1975) is a Japanese professional baseball coach and former player in…
Hirokazu Ibata (Japanese:井端 弘和, born May 12, 1975) is a Japanese professional baseball coach and former player in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He was most recently the manager of the Japanese national baseball team, having stepped down from his position following Japan's elimination from the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Katsunori Nomura (野村 克則, Nomura Katsunori; born July 23, 1973) also called as Katsunori (カツノリ) is currently a Nippon…
Katsunori Nomura (野村 克則, Nomura Katsunori; born July 23, 1973) also called as Katsunori (カツノリ) is currently a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) coach for the Hanshin Tigers. Before coaching, he played in NPB from 1996 to 2006, primarily as a second or third-string catcher. Nomura was drafted in 1995 by the Yakult Swallows, the team managed by his father, catching-great and long-time manager Katsuya Nomura. Over the course of his playing career, his father managed him for five seasons with three different teams—two with the Swallows, two with the Hanshin Tigers and one with the Golden Eagles.
Yuji Yoshioka (吉岡 雄二, Yoshioka Yuji; born July 29, 1971) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder and the…
Yuji Yoshioka (吉岡 雄二, Yoshioka Yuji; born July 29, 1971) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder and the current coach of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.。
Takeshi Aikoh (愛甲 猛, Aikō Takeshi; born August 15, 1962 in Kanagawa, Japan) is a retired Nippon Professional Baseball…
Takeshi Aikoh (愛甲 猛, Aikō Takeshi; born August 15, 1962 in Kanagawa, Japan) is a retired Nippon Professional Baseball player who played for the Lotte Orions and the Chunichi Dragons.
Yoshitomo "Yoshi" Tsutsugo (筒香 嘉智, Tsutsugō Yoshitomo; Japanese pronunciation: [tsɯ̥tsɯꜜɡoː joɕi̥tomo], born November…
Yoshitomo "Yoshi" Tsutsugo (筒香 嘉智, Tsutsugō Yoshitomo; Japanese pronunciation: [tsɯ̥tsɯꜜɡoː joɕi̥tomo], born November 26, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the youngest player in BayStars franchise history to reach 100, 150, and 200 home runs.
Takashi Ishii (石井 貴, Ishii Takashi; born 25 August 1971) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and coach. He…
Takashi Ishii (石井 貴, Ishii Takashi; born 25 August 1971) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and coach. He pitched for 14 seasons for the Seibu Lions and made three All-Star teams. His brother Akio Ishii was drafted in 1986 but never made it into Nippon Pro Baseball.
Takuya Asao (浅尾 拓也, Asao Takuya; born October 22, 1984 in Chita, Aichi) is a retired Nippon Professional Baseball…
Takuya Asao (浅尾 拓也, Asao Takuya; born October 22, 1984 in Chita, Aichi) is a retired Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He spent his entire career at the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Central League where he captured the Central League MVP award in 2011.
Shinichi Katoh (加藤 伸一, born July 19, 1965, in Kurayoshi, Tottori, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball…
Shinichi Katoh (加藤 伸一, born July 19, 1965, in Kurayoshi, Tottori, Japan) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.
Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi (下柳 剛, Shimoyanagi Tsuyoshi; born May 16, 1968 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese former…
Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi (下柳 剛, Shimoyanagi Tsuyoshi; born May 16, 1968 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Hanshin Tigers, and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
Seiichi Uchikawa (内川 聖一, Uchikawa Seiichi; born August 4, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball first…
Seiichi Uchikawa (内川 聖一, Uchikawa Seiichi; born August 4, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama BayStars, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, and Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2001 to 2022.
Hotaka Yamakawa (山川 穂高, Yamakawa Hotaka; born November 23, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the…
Hotaka Yamakawa (山川 穂高, Yamakawa Hotaka; born November 23, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Yamakawa led the Pacific League in home runs in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024.