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Shun Ishikawa (石川駿, born May 26, 1990, in Kusatsu, Shiga,
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) is a Japanese former professional
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. He has played in
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(NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons.


Career

Chunichi Dragons selected Ishikawa with the forth selection in the 2014 NPB draft. Along with teammates Takuya Kinoshita and
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, he was selected for the Western League representative team for the 2016 Fresh All-Stars game in
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. Ishikawa started the game at first base, batting 6th and managed one hit in his 3 at-bats. On November 3, 2020, Ishikawa announced his retirement.


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1990 births Living people Sportspeople from Shiga Prefecture Japanese baseball players Nippon Professional Baseball infielders Chunichi Dragons players Asian Games medalists in baseball Baseball players at the 2014 Asian Games Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan {{Japan-baseball-infielder-stub