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2013 Pacific League Climax Series
The 2013 Pacific League Climax Series (PLCS) consisted of two consecutive series, Stage 1 being a best-of-three series and Stage 2 being a best-of-six with the top seed being awarded a one-win advantage. The winner of the series advanced to the 2013 Japan Series, where they competed against the 2013 Central League Climax Series The 2013 Central League Climax Series (CLCS) consisted of two consecutive series, Stage 1 being a best-of-three series and Stage 2 being a best-of-six with the top seed being awarded a one-win advantage. The winner of the series advanced to the 20 ... winner. The top three regular-season finishers played in the two series. The PLCS began on with the first game of Stage 1 on October 12 and ended with the final game of Stage 2 on October 21. First stage Summary Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Final stage Summary :* The Pacific League regular season champion is given a one-game advantage in the Final Stage. : Postponed from October 20 due to rain Game 1 Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiba Lotte Marines
The are a professional baseball team in Japan's Pacific League based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region, and owned by Lotte Holdings Co., Ltd. History The Marines franchise began in 1950 as the Mainichi Orions, an inaugural member of the Pacific League. The Orions were named after the constellation of the same name. The Marines won the inaugural Japan Series in 1950. In 1958, the team was merged with the Daiei Unions and renamed the Daimai Orions. In 1964 they became the Tokyo Orions, and the Lotte Orions in 1969. The franchise was slow to replicate its initial success: the Orions made the Japan Series in 1960 and 1970, only to lose both years. The team played in central Tokyo until 1972. From 1973 to 1977 the Lotte Orions played in the northern Japanese city of Sendai. In 1974, they beat the Chunichi Dragons, becoming the first Pacific League team to win the Series in ten years, as the Yomiuri Giants had claimed the prior nine titles behind the Oh–Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeya Nakamura
(born August 15, 1983, in Daitō, Osaka) is Japanese baseball infielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Nicknamed "" (roughly translating to second helpings) for his large overweight frame, Nakamura is one of Japan's premier power hitters. Career Nakamura joined the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2002, and spent the year with the team's farm team (minor leagues), and also began the 2003 season at the farm. On September 28, 2003, Nakamura made his NPB debut. In 2004, Nakamura played in 28 games with the team and hit .273. Nakamura collected the most playing time he had had in a season in 2005 and slashed .262/.320/.603 with 22 home runs and 57 RBI in 80 games. In 2006, Nakamura played in 100 games with Seibu and slashed .276/.359/.428. In 2007, Nakamura played in 98 games with the team and registered a 230/.316/.394 slash line. Playing his first full season in 2008, Nakamura belted a league-high 46 home runs and drove in 101 runs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon Paper Kleenex Stadium Miyagi
, officially Miyagi Baseball Stadium, is a baseball stadium located in Miyaginohara Sports Park in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The 30,508-seat ballpark is owned by the prefecture and operated by Rakuten, which has used it as the home field for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) since 2005. Its symmetrical playing surface is the only natural turf field in the Pacific League (PL). An amusement park named Smile Glico Park is integrated into the stadium's left field seating and features a Ferris wheel. Miyagi Stadium is the third-oldest NPB stadium and the oldest in the PL, built in 1950 to host countryside NPB games and amateur baseball. Lights were added in 1973 to accommodate night games and attract more professional games. The Lotte Orions began using the stadium as a semi-home that same year and played five seasons in Sendai until 1977. In 1974, the Orions brought Miyagi Stadium its first postseason games, however Japan Series games were n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kleenex Stadium
, officially Miyagi Baseball Stadium, is a baseball stadium located in Miyaginohara Sports Park in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The 30,508-seat ballpark is owned by the prefecture and operated by Rakuten, which has used it as the home field for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) since 2005. Its symmetrical playing surface is the only natural turf field in the Pacific League (PL). An amusement park named Smile Glico Park is integrated into the stadium's left field seating and features a Ferris wheel. Miyagi Stadium is the third-oldest NPB stadium and the oldest in the PL, built in 1950 to host countryside NPB games and amateur baseball. Lights were added in 1973 to accommodate night games and attract more professional games. The Lotte Orions began using the stadium as a semi-home that same year and played five seasons in Sendai until 1977. In 1974, the Orions brought Miyagi Stadium its first postseason games, however Japan Series games were n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daichi Suzuki (baseball)
is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He previously played for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). On November 18, 2019, Suzuki signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles The , often shortened as the , are a baseball team based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It has played in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League since the team's formation in November 2004. The team is owned by the Internet shopping c .... References External links NPB.com 1989 births Living people Chiba Lotte Marines players Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball infielders Baseball people from Shizuoka Prefecture Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles players category:Toyo University alumni {{Japan-baseball-infielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoya Masuda
Naoya Masuda (益田 直也, born October 25, 1989, in Kinokawa, Wakayama) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally, it is often called , meaning ''Professional Baseball''. Outside Japan, it is often just referred to as "Japanese baseball". The roots of the league can be traced back to the formation .... Career In the 2021 season, Masuda set a Marines club record for saves, with 38, while posting a 2.24 ERA with 68 strikeouts and earning NPB All-Star honors on the year. References External links Nippon Professional Baseball 1989 births Living people Baseball people from Wakayama Prefecture People from Kinokawa, Wakayama Japanese baseball players Chiba Lotte Marines players Nippon Professional Baseball Rookie of the Year Award winners {{Japan-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhisa Makita
is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (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. Career Saitama Seibu Lions Makita played collegiately at Heisei Kokusai University but was not drafted out college. He went on to play for Nippon Express in the Japanese industrial leagues for several years after college before being selected by the Saitama Seibu Lions with their second pick in the 2010 Nippon Professional Baseball draft. Makita made his professional debut in 2011 with Seibu, logging a 5–7 record and 2.61 ERA with 22 saves in 55 appearances, and earned Pacific League Rookie of the Year honors, as well as being named an NPB All-Star. In 2012, Makita improved upon the previous year, recording a 13–9 record and 2.43 ERA in 27 appearances. In 2013, Mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Karakawa
is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Pacific League The or is one of the two professional baseball leagues constituting Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship competes against the winner in the Central League for the annual Japan Series. It currently consis .... External links NPB Living people 1989 births People from Narita, Chiba Baseball people from Chiba Prefecture Japanese baseball players Chiba Lotte Marines players Baseball pitchers {{japan-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takumi Kuriyama
is a Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League The or is one of the two professional baseball leagues constituting Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship competes against the winner in the Central League for the annual Japan Series. It currently consis .... References External links 1983 births Japanese baseball players Living people Saitama Seibu Lions players Seibu Lions players Baseball people from Kobe {{Japan-baseball-outfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuyuki Kataoka
is a Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan's Central League. His wife is Japanese tarento Television personalities in Japan, known as in Japanese, are celebrities who regularly appear in mass media in Japan, especially as panelists on variety shows. During the Golden Age of Hollywood, bankable stars in America were described as " ... Becky. References External links 1983 births 2009 World Baseball Classic players Baseball people from Chiba Prefecture Japanese baseball players Living people Nippon Professional Baseball infielders People from Chiba (city) Saitama Seibu Lions players Seibu Lions players Yomiuri Giants players Japanese baseball coaches Nippon Professional Baseball coaches {{Japan-baseball-infielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahiro Matsunaga
is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He was born on April 16, 1988. He is currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the NPB. On October 10, 2018, he was selected to be part of the Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series, but on November 1, 2018, he canceled his participation. On February 27, 2019, he was selected for Japan national baseball team at the 2019 exhibition games against Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Matsunaga, Takahiro 1988 births Living people Baseball people from Kagawa Prefecture Chiba Lotte Marines players Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Japanese baseball coaches Nippon Professional Baseball coaches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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