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Sho Nakata
, nicknamed "Sho Time", is a Japanese professional baseball player playing for the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He plays outfield and first base. Career Early baseball career As a high school student, he played as a pitcher for Osaka Toin High School and his fastball was clocked at 94 mph. In 2006, he took part in Japan's National High School Baseball Championship, but he was defeated by his opponent Yuki Saito in his second game. Nakata was a highly hyped prospect out of high school, hitting a total of 87 home runs, a Japanese record. On November 3, 2006, during a prefectural tournament game, the 17-year-old cracked a home run that was estimated to have traveled 550' out of the park then over a couple houses before landing across the street. That shattered the old record for the park, 425' by future NPB regular Osamu Hamanaka. The Minnesota Twins, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Baseman
A first baseman, abbreviated 1B, is the player on a baseball or softball team who fields the area nearest first base, the first of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run. The first baseman is responsible for the majority of plays made at that base. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the first baseman is assigned the number 3. Also called first sacker or cornerman, the first baseman is ideally a tall player who throws left-handed and possesses good flexibility and quick reflexes. Flexibility is needed because the first baseman receives throws from the other infielders, the catcher and the pitcher after they have fielded ground balls. In order for the runner to be called out, the first baseman must be able to ''stretch'' towards the throw and catch it before the runner reaches first base. First base is often referred to as "the other hot corner"—the "hot corner" being third baseman, third base—and therefore, like the third baseman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka Tōin Junior And Senior High School
is a private school, private Mixed-sex education, co-educational Secondary education in Japan, junior and senior high school located in Daitō, Osaka, Daitō City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The high school was founded in 1983 by Osaka Sangyo University. History Osaka Tōin Senior High School was founded as the Daitō campus of Osaka Sangyo University Senior High School in 1983, during a period of rapid increase in the number of high school students in Japan. The school commenced with 150 students enrolled in two streams; a regular course and dedicated physical education course. The school became independent from Osaka Sangyo University Senior High School in 1988 and an integrated junior high school was opened in 1995. Streams Senior high school ; Stream I : For students aiming at entering Tokyo University, Kyoto University, or the medical school of other Japanese national university, national universities. From second year students focus on either science or arts. Students p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Ogino
Takashi Ogino (荻野 貴司, born October 21, 1985, in Asuka, Nara) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder and shortstop for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 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 .... He was selected to the . References External links 1985 births Living people Baseball people from Nara Prefecture Kwansei Gakuin University alumni Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders Japanese baseball players Chiba Lotte Marines players {{Japan-baseball-outfielder-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiko Morifuku
is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants of the 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 ... (NPB) from 2007 to 2019. On December 2, 2019, he become free agent. References External links NPB stats 1986 births Baseball people from Aichi Prefecture Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks players Japanese baseball players Living people category:Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers People from Toyohashi Yomiuri Giants players 2013 World Baseball Classic players {{Japan-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisuke Katto
Keisuke Katto (甲藤 啓介) was born November 12, 1983. He is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks The are a Japanese professional baseball team based in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture. They compete in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) as a member of the Pacific League. The team was formerly known as the Nankai Hawks and was based in Osaka. ... from 2007 to 2012. External links NPB stats 1983 births Living people Baseball people from Kōchi Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks players {{Japan-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuta Omine
is a Nippon Professional Baseball player. He previously played for 14 years with the Chiba Lotte Marines. His younger brother Shota Omine, Shota was also a professional baseball player for the Marines. On 9 December 2021, it was confirmed Omine would be signing a development contract with the Chunichi Dragons after his release from the Marines. External links NPB References Living people 1988 births Baseball people from Okinawa Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Chiba Lotte Marines players Chunichi Dragons players {{Japan-baseball-pitcher-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Barrett
William Domingos Barrett (born March 9, 1981) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 7th round (212th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. He bats and throws left-handed. He pitched for McClatchy High School (Sacramento) in the Sac-Joaquin section championship game in 1998, his junior year, defeating Vallejo High School and future major league pitching star, then a high school senior, CC Sabathia, to win the championship. Barrett went on to attend the University of California, San Diego and the University of San Diego. In 2000, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by Minnesota in the 7th round of the 2002 MLB Draft. Barrett spent three years working his way up through Rookie leagues and Single-A. In , he pitched most of the season for the Rochester Red Wings, the Twins Triple-A affiliate. In , he pitched in 27 games putting up a reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukio Tanaka (baseball)
is a Japanese former baseball player for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. He played for the Fighters during all 22 years of his professional career, earning the nickname "Mr. Fighters". Tanaka played for Japan's national team in the 2000 Summer Olympics. On May 15, 2007, he recorded his 2,000th career hit during a game against Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, automatically becoming a member of Meikyukai (the Golden Players Club). For most of his career, Tanaka wore uniform number 6. Tanaka retired in 2007. As a coach, he wears #72. The minor planet According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), a minor planet is an astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is exclusively classified as neither a planet nor a comet. Before 2006, the IAU officially used the term ''mino ... 20019 Yukiotanaka is named after Tanaka. References External links * 1967 births Living people Baseball people from Miyazaki Prefecture Nippon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League as an expansion team in 1977 Major League Baseball expansion, 1977 playing their home games in the Kingdome. Since July , the Mariners' home Baseball park, ballpark has been T-Mobile Park, located in the SoDo, Seattle, SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. The "Mariners" name originates from the prominence of seamanship, marine culture in the city of Seattle. They are List of baseball nicknames, nicknamed the M's, a title featured in their primary logo from 1987 to 1992. They adopted their current team colors – navy blue, northwest green (teal), and Silver (color), silver – prior to the 1993 season, after having been royal blue and Gold (color), gold since the team's inception. Their List of Major League Baseball mascots, mascot is the Mariner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Mets
The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City, the other being the American League's (AL) New York Yankees. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed NL teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants. The team's colors evoke the blue of the Dodgers and the orange of the Giants. For the 1962 and 1963 seasons, the Mets played home games at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan before moving to Queens. From 1964 to 2008, the Mets played their home games at Shea Stadium, named after William Shea, the founder of the Continental League, a proposed third major league, the announcement of which prompted their admission as an NL expansion team. Since 2009, the Mets have played their home games at Citi Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area which includes the two adjoining cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The franchise was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1901 as the Washington Senators. The team moved to Minnesota and was renamed the Minnesota Twins for the start of the 1961 season. The Twins played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome from 1982 to 2009. The team played its inaugural game at Target Field on April 12, 2010. The franchise won the World Series in 1924 as the Senators, and in 1987 and 1991 as the Twins. From 1901 to 2021, the Senators/Twins franchise's overall regular-season win–loss–tie record is 9,012–9,716–109 (); as the Twins (through 2021), it is 4,789–4,852–8 (). Team history Washington Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osamu Hamanaka
Osamu Hamanaka (濱中 治, born July 9, 1978, in Tanabe, Wakayama) is a former Japanese professional baseball player. Drafted by the Hanshin Tigers in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball in 1996, Hamanaka spent 11 years with the club from 1997 to 2007. Following his time with Hanshin, Hamanaka spent three seasons with the Orix Buffaloes from 2008 to 2010 and one season with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows The Tokyo Yakult Swallows () are a Japanese professional baseball team competing in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. Based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, they are one of two professional baseball teams based in Tokyo, the other being the ... in 2011. In November 2014 it was announced that Hamanaka had signed a contract to return to Hanshin as a batting coach for the farm team. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hamanaka, Osamu 1978 births Living people People from Tanabe, Wakayama Baseball people from Wakayama Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Basebal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
