, nicknamed "Dynamite Shingo", is a Japanese professional

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of the

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for the

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(NPB). He previously played in NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and

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Professional career

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

He debuted in 2013.

Yomiuri Giants

On 2 November 2016, it was revealed that Ishikawa had been included in a trade with the

with Mitsuo Yoshikawa for Giants outfielder Taishi Ota and Katsuhiko Kumon.

Chiba Lotte Marines

On 3 July 2023, Ishikawa was traded to the

in exchange for Kenta Onuma.

International career

On November 16, 2018, he was selected Yomiuri Giants roster at the

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exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.

References

1993 births Living people Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters players Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball outfielders Sportspeople from Sakai, Osaka Baseball people from Osaka Prefecture Yomiuri Giants players Chiba Lotte Marines players {{Japan-baseball-bio-stub