Pitching Niihari-Nishimura

Niihari, Shinji	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Koishikawa High School
Born: 7/31/1941	College: Tokyo University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1965-1968 [28])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1965	40	77.1	5	2	0	0	3	37	317		1	0	64	6	40	23	2	0	0	36	27	3.14	.227	1.13
1966	37	64.2	4	4	0	0	0	37	271		0	0	67	6	35	17	2	0	0	33	26	3.62	.276	1.30
1967	5	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	5	21		0	0	3	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.150	0.57
1968	6	7.1	0	0	0	0	0	6	32		0	0	10	1	4	2	0	0	0	4	4	4.91	.333	1.64
Totals	88	156.1	9	6	0	0	3	85	641		1	0	144	13	82	43	4	0	0	73	57	3.28	.250	1.20

Biography: Played nanshiki ball in high school. Became his college team's ace as a freshman. Finished with an 8-43 record in Tokyo Big Six University League action. The losses are a league record. Was hired by Taiyo Fisheries after his college career was over and the manager of the company's pro team basically ordered him to tryout for the club and became thefirst ever graduate of Tokyo University, Japan's Harvard, to play in NPB. Went back to the parent corporation after retirement and became an executive. He later was named president of the Kuji Taiyo Club.

Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 4.7 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Niimi, Satoshi	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 8/2/1952	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: Nihon Musical Instruments
Birthplace: Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nittaku Home Flyers/Nippon
Height: 5'8" Weight: 173 pounds	Ham (1973-1976 [16]), Hiroshima (1977-1987 [19])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1973	54	222.1	12	13	0	0	27	27	950		6	2	223	13	117	78	8	2	2	99	90	3.64	.267	1.35
1974	41	209.1	12	14	2	0	30	11	864		10	3	194	25	74	62	3	1	0	99	89	3.83	.250	1.22
1975	37	144.1	4	9	1	0	18	19	639		2	1	148	17	73	61	5	3	0	95	87	5.42	.265	1.45
1976	30	83.0	2	7	2	0	3	27	351		0	0	92	11	42	23	1	0	0	44	44	4.77	.287	1.39
1977	22	78.0	3	7	0	0	14	8	355		2	0	94	15	41	35	4	0	0	57	53	6.12	.301	1.65
1978	5	9.2	0	0	1	1	1	4	47		0	0	15	1	12	4	0	1	0	7	7	6.52	.357	1.97
1979	3	3.2	0	1	0	0	0	3	16		0	0	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.00	.286	1.36
1980	6	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	31		0	0	5	1	8	4	0	1	0	4	3	3.86	.185	1.29
1982	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4		0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.333	1.00
1983	29	46.0	1	0	0	1	0	29	170		0	0	30	6	29	11	0	0	0	8	8	1.57	.196	0.89
1984	16	21.1	1	0	0	1	0	16	88		0	0	19	1	9	8	1	0	0	6	5	2.11	.241	1.27
1985	18	25.1	0	1	0	0	0	18	104		0	0	28	4	12	6	1	0	0	13	12	4.26	.295	1.34
1986	12	15.0	0	0	0	0	0	12	66		0	0	19	0	10	2	1	1	0	7	6	3.60	.311	1.40
1987	1	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8		0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	4.50	.143	1.00
Totals	275	868.0	35	52	6	3	93	182	3693		20	6	873	94	429	296	25	9	2	441	405	4.20	.266	1.35

Biography: Was his high school team's ace. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1970). Drafted on the first round (1972). Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Selected to one all star team (1974). Coached for Hiroshima and Nippon Ham after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 4.4 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 4/17/1973 against Lotte at Korakuen Stadium in a complete game shutout 4-0 First Win (4/17/1973 against Lotte at Korakuen Stadium in a complete game shutout 4-0), First Shutout (4/17/1973 against Lotte at Korakuen Stadium 4-0)

Titles: Rookie of the Year (1973), HR (1974), R (1974), ER (1974)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Niiyama, Akitada	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Hyogo Kogyo High School
Born: 7/29/1939	College: Hosei University
Died: 10/22/2000	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1962-1969 [10],
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds	[32])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1962	20	41.1	1	1	0	0	4	16	183		0	0	56	3	25	9	1	0	0	21	17	3.70	.331	1.57
1963	41	98.0	4	1	0	0	2	39	374		0	0	87	7	49	13	0	0	0	37	31	2.85	.245	1.02
1964	50	129.0	10	9	0	0	8	42	530		1	1	122	10	72	33	3	2	0	51	44	3.07	.253	1.20
1965	39	94.0	11	4	0	0	2	37	372		0	0	79	6	69	20	3	1	0	33	30	2.87	.233	1.05
1966	39	104.0	7	5	0	0	4	35	403		0	0	79	9	47	28	2	0	0	34	26	2.25	.218	1.03
1967	43	97.0	4	6	0	0	8	35	414		0	0	97	7	42	32	5	1	0	48	41	3.80	.266	1.33
1968	25	44.0	1	3	0	0	2	23	187		0	0	48	6	20	13	2	0	0	20	19	3.89	.284	1.39
1969	10	18.1	0	0	0	0	0	10	89		0	0	26	3	9	6	0	0	0	20	14	6.87	.325	1.75
Totals	267	625.2	38	29	0	0	30	237	2552		1	1	594	51	333	154	16	4	0	264	222	3.19	.256	1.20

Biography: Posted a 21-13 record in college. His nine career walkless complete games tied a Tokyo Big Six University League record. Coched for Nankai, Hankyu and Hanshin after retirement. Also coached France's national baseball team.

Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 4.8 BB/9: 2.2 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nimura, Toru	Positions Played: P, 2B
Nicknames:	High School: Ageo High School
Born: 12/26/1961	College: Toyo University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1984 [24])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1984	1	1.2	1	0	0	0	0	1		7	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.000	1.20
Totals	1	1.2	1	0	0	0	0	1		7	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.000	1.20

Biography: Kaoru Nimura's younger brother. Was his team's ace in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament (sumemr 1979). Won 29 games in college. Drafted on the second round (1983). Was soon converted into an infielder after making one appearance.

Career WHIP:1.20 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 1.2 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: 10/5/1984 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium. First Win ( 10/5/1984 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ninomiya, Masami	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kumamoto Kogyo High School
Born: 10/6/1966	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tamana-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves/Orix Blue Wave
Height: 5'11" Weight: 178 pounds	(1988-1992 [56]), Chunichi (1993-1995 [65], [50])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1988	4	4.2	0	0	0	0	0	4	24		0	0	7	1	1	4	0	0	0	4	4	7.71	.368	2.36
1989	2	2.2	0	0	0	0	0	2	16		0	0	6	1	0	3	0	0	0	4	4	13.50	.462	3.37
1993	13	15.0	2	0	0	2	0	13	65		0	0	14	0	5	8	0	0	0	11	7	4.20	.250	1.47
1994	14	18.0	1	0	0	1	0	14	77		0	0	24	1	6	3	0	0	0	8	8	4.00	.338	1.50
1995	1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3		0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	27.00	1.000	6.00
Totals	34	40.2	3	0	0	3	0	34	185		0	0	52	3	12	19	0	1	0	28	24	5.31	.325	1.75

Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1984). Seized a Western League wins title (1992). Traded to Chunichi during the 1992 offseason. Became a batting practice pitcher for Orix after retirement. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.75 K/9: 2.7 BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 9/23/1988 against Kintetsu at Nishinomiya Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (8/15/1993 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishi, Isoroku	Positions Played:P
Nicknames:	High School: Taisei High School
Born: 10/16/1935	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1956 [55])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1956	5	8.2	1	1	0	0	1	4	38		0	0	8	2	2	4	0	1	0	5	5	5.19	.267	1.38
Totals	5	8.2	1	1	0	0	1	4	38		0	0	8	2	2	4	0	1	0	5	5	5.19	.267	1.38

Biography: Signed with Osaka before the 1955 season.

Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 2.1 BB/9:4.2 HR/9: 2.1

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishi, Kiyotaka	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Higashinada High School
Born: 4/8/1966	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mie Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1987-1990
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds	[59]), Hiroshima (1990-1993 [41]), Yokohama (1995-1999 [67])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PS	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1987	2	2.1	0	0	0	0	0	2	14		0	0	4	1	1	3	0	1	0	5	5	19.29	.364	3.00
1989	3	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	15		0	0	5	2	0	2	0	0	0	5	5	15.00	.385	2.33
1991	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4		0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.000	1.00
1993	5	5.2	0	0	0	0	0	5	28		0	0	8	3	2	3	0	0	0	6	6	9.53	.320	1.94
1996	22	26.1	0	2	0	0	0	22	116		0	0	32	1	16	10	0	1	0	21	18	6.15	.314	1.59
1997	58	53.0	2	2	0	2	0	58	219		0	0	43	9	30	15	5	0	0	17	15	2.55	.222	1.09
1998	22	24.1	0	1	0	0	0	22	109		0	0	32	2	9	6	0	1	0	13	11	4.07	.317	1.56
1999	12	12.2	0	0	0	0	0	12	59		0	0	22	2	5	1	0	0	0	9	9	6.39	.386	1.82
Totals	125	128.1	2	5	0	2	0	125	564		0	0	146	20	63	41	5	3	0	76	69	4.84	.289	1.46

Biography: Joined Nankai after a tryout (1984). Moved to Hiroshima in June, 1990. Took a Western League wins title (1990). Spent 1994 as a batting practice pitcher with Yokohama before resuming his career the following season. Became a batting practice pitcher after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 4.4 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 1.4

Debut: First Win (4/25/1997 against Chunichi at Yokohama Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishi, Mitsuo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Taisei High School
Born: 9/19/1938	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: Maruzen High School
Birthplace: Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai/Tokyo Orions (1962-1965,
Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 pounds	1968 [16]), Taiyo Whales (1966-1967 [22])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1962	10	33.0	2	1	0	0	5	5	144		0	0	38	3	27	8	0	0	0	19	16	4.36	.284	1.39
1963	47	151.0	6	9	0	0	17	30	619		2	2	131	15	95	37	6	1	0	65	51	3.04	.231	1.11
1964	42	123.2	5	6	0	0	9	33	491		1	0	103	16	67	31	1	3	0	37	32	2.33	.230	1.08
1965	38	92.1	4	3	0	0	6	32	389		1	0	91	8	57	28	1	1	1	38	34	3.31	.258	1.29
1966	23	54.1	5	2	0	0	4	19	222		1	0	44	5	23	15	1	1	0	25	23	3.81	.219	1.09
1967	23	55.1	4	3	0	0	2	21	229		0	0	50	4	39	15	1	0	0	24	21	3.42	.240	1.17
1968	5	9.1	0	1	0	0	0	5	47		0	0	16	2	4	3	0	0	0	11	4	3.86	.364	2.04
Totals	188	519.0	26	25	0	0	43	145	2141		5	2	473	53	312	137	10	6	1	219	181	3.14	.242	1.18

Biography: Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Coached for Seibu after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.18 K/9: 5.4 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishi, Yuki	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Komono High School
Born: 11/10/1990	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mie-gun, Mie Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [63])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2009	3	4.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	13		0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.000	0.25
2010	18	31.2	0	0	0	0	1	17	128		0	0	21	3	31	14	1	0	0	12	12	3.41	.194	1.11
Totals	21	35.2	9	9	9	9	1	20	141		0	0	21	3	33	15	1	0	0	12	12	3.03		1.01

Biography: Became his high school team's ace his junior year. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 2008). Drafted on the third round (2008). Fastball in the high 80's with a slider and changeup. Still a current player. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.01 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9:: 0.8

Debut: 9/21/2009 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishida, Minoru	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Ritsumeikan High School
Born: 1/24/1935	College: Ritsumeikan University
Died: 6/12/1994	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1957-1961 [21])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1957	1	7.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	25		0	0	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.130	0.57
1958	26	59.1	6	1	0	0	5	21	237		1	0	48	2	30	18	0	1	0	24	19	2.88	.225	1.11
1959	28	64.1	0	2	0	0	5	23	260		0	0	57	3	23	17	2	0	1	31	28	3.92	.244	1.15
1960	5	11.2	0	0	0	0	1	4	53		0	0	10	1	5	6	1	0	0	8	5	3.86	.233	1.37
1961	1	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	10		0	0	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	3	3	13.50	.375	2.00
Totals	61	144.1	7	3	0	0	12	49	585		1	0	121	7	60	43	4	1	1	66	55	3.43	.232	1.14

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.14 K/9: 3.5 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.4

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishigaki, Hajime	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Jonan High School
Born: 9/25/1935	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1956 [38])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1956	1	4.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	16		0	0	2	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.154	1.15
Totals	1	4.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	16		0	0	2	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.154	1.15

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.15 K/9: 4.1 BB/9: 6.2 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishiguchi, Fumiya	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Otsu	High School: Wakayama Prefectural Shogyo High School
Born: 9/26/1972	College: Rissho University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1995-2011 [13])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 156 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2005	9	45.1	2	0	0	0	4	5	183		1	1	43	2	34	10	0	0	0	15	10	1.99	.257	1.17
1996	31	210.1	16	10	1	1	27	4	849		13	2	172	21	173	74	2	4	0	77	74	3.17	.230	1.17
1997	32	207.2	25	5	1	3	26	6	871		10	0	187	20	192	68	5	1	0	85	72	3.12	.242	1.23
1998	33	181.0	13	12	4	4	25	8	757		8	5	160	16	148	73	4	1	1	80	68	3.38	.241	1.29
1999	29	179.1	14	10	0	0	27	2	732		7	3	141	20	141	55	3	3	0	72	68	3.41	.216	1.09
2000	24	145.2	11	5	0	1	20	4	618		4	2	136	22	131	59	3	2	0	62	61	3.77	.250	1.34
2001	28	165.1	14	9	0	0	28	0	730		1	0	156	18	143	85	6	6	0	85	80	4.35	.251	1.46
2002	29	182.0	15	10	0	0	29	0	753		3	2	166	25	180	51	5	3	1	76	71	3.51	.243	1.19
2003	14	76.1	6	3	0	0	14	0	349		0	0	85	19	69	31	3	1	0	60	58	6.84	.280	1.52
2004	21	117.1	10	5	0	0	21	0	506		0	0	97	19	112	56	4	4	0	50	42	3.22	.224	1.30
2005	25	172.0	17	5	0	0	25	0	701		3	1	157	13	137	34	9	5	0	55	53	2.77	.245	1.11
2006	26	177.1	9	9	0	0	26	0	767		2	0	175	22	154	65	9	0	0	76	70	3.55	.261	1.35
2007	25	153.2	9	11	0	0	25	0	648		0	0	149	18	103	44	6	2	0	78	73	4.28	.259	1.26
2008	22	116.1	8	6	0	0	21	1	517		0	0	125	18	92	48	4	5	0	69	65	5.03	.276	1.49
2009	25	93.1	4	4	0	0	16	9	423		0	0	110	14	60	38	4	3	0	55	53	5.11	.303	1.59
2010	13	57.1	3	2	0	0	12	1	261		0	0	65	8	43	27	2	0	0	36	35	5.49	.284	1.60
Totals	386	2280.1	166	106	6	9	346	40	9665		52	16	2124	275	1912	818	69	40	2	1031	953	3.76		1.29

Biography: The second son born into his family. Strated playing baseball with a youth teamin third grade. Played the outfield in junior high before becoming a pitcher in high school. Was named his university league's MVP and finished with a 13-4 record. Drafted on the third round (1994). He was the first player out of his college to ever play pro ball. Was sent to a U.S.Northern League team, where he learned the changeup (1995). Was the Opening Day starter 1997-1999, 2006-2007 (scores were 4-3 against Daiei, 0-5 to Nippon Ham, . 1-0 against Daiei, 2-5 to Orix and 5-2 against Rakuten). Struckout eight in a row in a game (9/22/1996 against Kintetsu at Seibu Stadium in a one hitter, the only knock being by the first batter he faced in the game). Became the fourth man ever to strikeout four in an inning (4/12/1997 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium). Lote a no hitter with two outs in the ninth when Makoto Kosaka dinged him for a single to center and he finished with a two hit shutout (8/36/2002 against Lotte at Seibu Dome 6-0). Had another no no foiled with two gone in the ninth when Takayuki Shimizu smashed a slider into the seats (5/13/2005 against Yomiuri at Seibu Dome), thus making him only the second man in history to have two no hitters broken up with only one more out to get. He subsequently threw a perfect game for nine innings against Rakuten, but it ended up scoreless in regulation. Eagles infielder Yoshinori Okihara then leadoff the tenth with a single to spoil it and Nishiguchi finished with a one hit 1-0 shutout (8/27/2005 againast Rakuten at Seibu Dome to become the first man to have a perfecto ruined in extra innings). Quit smoking in 2004 despite being such a heavy smoker that he used to sneak smokes between innings of his starts. Fastball that was clocked in the low 90's early in his career tailed off to the mid to high 80's with two types of slider, one having a shorter break on it he uses early in the count and then he has another one with much more radical downward break on it to finish hitters off. Also occasionally uses the shuuto, a curve and a forkball as well as the changeup, all of which he throws out of the same arm slot with similar looking arm speed.But he also hides the ball so habitually well that onetime Lions ace Hisanobu Watanabe once said that if you weren't used to him it is dangerousl even playing catch with him. Tends to lose his concentration with lesser hitters in games where he has a substantial leads and gives up the longball. Manager Tsutomu Itoh once said that Nishiguchi is best when he has to defend a two run advantage.Owns the Pacific League record for most consecutive seasons with at least one ten strikeout game with 11. Has not won a game at Tokyo Dome since 1996. But also had never lost a game at Osaka Dome until May 20, 2003 against Kintetsu. 100th win (10/9/2002 against Orix at Seibu Dome). 1000th strikeout (5/4/2002 against Lotte at Seibu Dome in the second inning against Kiyoshi Hatsushiba). 1500th strikeout (5/6/2006 against Softbank at Seibu Dome in the sixth inning against Julio Zuleta, the fourth fastest ever to that mark at 1729 innings). 1000th inning (4/28/2001 against Lotte at Seibu Dome). 1500 innings (8/13/2004 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome in a 4-0 victory; Nishighchi went 6.2 innings in that game). 2000th inning (9/18/2007 against Orix at Osaka Dome in a start). Because of Nishiguchi's record (seven straight years finishing in the top ten in ERA), , it has been a point of contention among fans and media just who Seibu's ace was, Daisuke Matsuzaka or Nishiguchi. There is a saying that Matsuzaka is Japan's ace, but the Lions'ace is Nishiguchi. Kiyoshi Toyoda once told the press that Matsuzaka is "The Monster" while Nishiguchi is the ace. However, he has lost five straight Japan Series games, a record. Selected to four all star teams (1996-1997, 1999, 2005). Is the winningeest pitcher for the team since Seibu bought the Lions. Is married with a daughter. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.29 K/9: 7.5 BB/9:3.2 HR/9: 1.1

Debut: 8/16/1995 against Daiei at Seibu Stadium in a fifth inning relief appearance. First Win (9/10/1995 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start 5-3), First Shutout (9/22/1995 against Daiei at Fukuoka Dome 2-0), First Save (4/23/1996 against Orix at Seibu Stadium)

Titles: Wins (1997-1998), CG (1996), SO (1998-2000), HR (2006), K (1997-1998), Best Nine (1997-1998), Sawamura Award (1997), MVP (1997), Gold Glove (1997-1998, 2002)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishihara, Kyoji	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kishiwada High School
Born: 11/17/1937	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1956-1958 [32]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds	Hiroshima (1959-1960 [23])
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1956	2	1.0	0	2	0	0	1	1	7		0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	27.00	.667	4.00
1957	22	43.2	2	1	0	0	5	17	179		1	0	34	1	31	18	2	1	0	15	12	2.47	.218	1.19
1958	12	12.2	0	1	0	0	0	12	60		0	0	16	0	8	5	1	0	0	8	7	4.97	.314	1.66
1959	25	55.2	1	3	0	0	5	20	237		0	0	58	2	23	19	1	2	0	31	24	3.88	.274	1.38
1960	9	16.0	0	0	0	0	0	9	63		0	0	11	0	10	7	1	1	0	5	2	1.13	.212	1.13
Totals	70	129.0	3	7	0	0	11	59	546		1	0	123	3	72	49	5	4	0	61	48	3.35	.258	1.33

Biography: Is a second generation Korean-Japanese. His real name is Han Jae-woo. Jad one walkless complete game lifetime. Worked at a sporting goods shop and oversaw a Korean-Japanese baseball club team after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 4.9 BB/9: 3.41 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishii, Tetsuo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Miyazaki Shogyo High School
Born: 7/7/1951	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nobeoka, Miyagi Prefecture	Team (Years and [unform number]): Yakult (1970-1982 [11], [42], [16]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 158 pounds	Lotte Orions (1983-1986 [21]), Chunichi (1987 [42])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1970	20	64.2	1	3	0	0	7	13	259		1	1	57	6	27	14	2	0	0	23	20	2.78	.238	1.10
1971	26	107.1	5	7	0	0	12	14	432		6	2	82	7	53	36	2	1	1	38	31	2.60	.216	1.10
1972	32	131.1	9	5	0	0	21	11	560		5	1	117	14	61	54	5	1	0	61	53	3.63	.240	1.30
1973	30	93.2	2	3	0	0	12	18	391		1	0	82	9	52	33	5	1	0	38	33	3.17	.237	1.23
1974	35	153.0	11	6	1	0	25	10	626		3	0	131	16	72	53	1	0	0	63	54	3.18	.232	1.20
1975	43	178.1	9	15	0	0	21	22	734		1	0	152	17	90	57	7	1	1	77	67	3.38	.235	1.17
1976	32	79.2	0	7	0	0	11	21	346		0	0	89	14	47	23	4	0	0	48	43	4.86	.284	1.41
1977	30	58.0	3	2	2	4	3	27	239		0	0	47	5	38	24	1	2	0	24	24	3.72	.222	1.22
1978	30	66.1	1	0	1	2	8	22	292		0	0	78	12	38	21	2	0	0	49	45	6.11	.299	1.49
1979	43	70.0	3	2	0	3	0	43	295		0	0	74	14	39	20	2	0	0	33	28	3.60	.280	1.34
1980	29	79.0	5	1	0	2	6	23	318		2	1	65	8	57	25	2	1	1	28	24	2.73	.227	1.14
1981	47	94.0	5	5	4	9	3	44	396		0	0	99	11	51	23	5	1	1	42	41	3.93	.275	1.30
1982	22	27.0	0	3	1	1	0	22	131		0	0	39	1	21	11	1	1	0	19	17	5.67	.339	1.85
1983	34	50.1	3	4	0	3	1	33	235		0	0	56	8	39	29	3	1	0	37	34	6.08	.283	1.69
1984	37	43.2	6	3	8	14	0	37	177		0	0	40	6	20	13	3	0	0	18	17	3.50	.260	1.21
1985	25	39.2	0	0	3	3	0	25	183		0	0	48	7	22	17	0	0	0	31	26	5.90	.302	1.64
1986	16	20.1	0	0	0	0	0	16	75		0	0	16	1	11	3	1	0	0	6	6	2.66	.225	0.93
1987	11	13.2	0	0	0	0	0	11	56		0	0	14	3	6	5	0	1	1	5	5	3.29	.280	1.39
Totals	542	1370.0	63	66	20	41	130	412	5745		19	5	1286	159	744	461	46	11	5	640	568	3.73	.252	1.28

Biography: Started playing baseball in fourth grade. Became a pitcher in ninth grade. Was dubbed his high school team's ace his junior year. Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1969). Drafted on the second round (1969). Hsd two walkless complete games lifetime.

Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 4.9 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishikawa, Katsuhiro	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Suita High School
Born: 5/19/1944	College: Kansai University (dropped out)
Died:	Industrial League:
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1964-1972 [18]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds	Nankai Hawks (1973 [33])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1964	27	86.1	3	4	0	0	11	16	357		2	1	77	9	50	30	1	2	0	37	32	3.34	.242	1.24
1965	9	10.2	0	1	0	0	3	6	50		0	0	17	1	4	1	0	0	0	10	8	6.75	.354	1.69
1966	23	29.2	0	1	0	0	0	23	126		0	0	31	4	17	7	2	0	0	23	19	5.76	.282	1.28
1967	32	56.0	0	2	0	0	5	27	241		0	0	58	10	30	21	1	0	0	33	27	4.34	.270	1.41
1968	11	21.1	1	3	0	0	5	6	101		0	0	28	2	17	10	1	1	0	17	16	6.75	.311	1.78
1969	6	8.2	0	1	0	0	1	5	49		0	0	14	5	3	8	1	0	0	14	13	13.50	.350	2.54
1970	8	23.2	1	0	0	0	1	7	92		1	0	19	1	7	2	0	0	0	3	2	0.76	.213	0.89
1971	24	48.0	0	1	0	0	1	23	203		0	0	48	6	33	12	2	0	0	22	22	4.13	.261	1.25
1972	30	51.0	0	0	0	0	0	30	207		0	0	41	10	33	11	1	0	0	23	21	3.71	.214	1.02
1973	22	39.0	1	1	0	0	1	21	178		0	0	40	6	20	22	1	1	0	20	19	4.38	.272	1.59
Totals	192	374.1	6	14	0	0	28	164	1604		3	1	373	54	214	124	10	4	0	202	179	4.30	.260	1.33

Biography: Was his college team's ace. He was signed by Hiroshima over the objection of his parents, who sued to attempt tonullify the contract that Nishikawa signed. At the end of the day, he dropped out of school and joined the Carp at the end of the year. Threw a no hitter in the Western League. Worked for a transport company after retirmeent.

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 5.1 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishikawa, Masato	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Okayama Rikadai Fuzoku High School
Born: 6/17/1982	College: Osaka Gakuin University
Died:	Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe
Birthplace: Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [64])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 198 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2009	5	7.0	0	1	0	0	0	5	32		0	0	8	1	4	3	0	0	0	5	5	6.43	.276	1.57
2010	4	6.0	0	0	0	0	0	4	25		0	0	5	0	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	1.50	.238	1.17
Totals	9	13.0	0	1	0	0	0	9	57		0	0	13	1	5	5	0	0	0	6	6	4.15		1.38

Biography: Played nanshiki ball in high school. Was his college team's ace. Gave up a walkoff two run homer during an industrial league tournament game in 2005 and his performace went south after that, resulting in him being laidoff in 2007. He caught on with the Ehime Mandarin Pirates of the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League in 2008 and his control and velocity improved, going 3-0 in 42 games with a 1.38 ERA. Drafted on the fifth round (2008). Clocked at 94mph and has a forkball. Still a current player. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 3.5 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 8/26/2009 against Nippon Ham at Kobe Green Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishikawa, Shinichi	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Ozu Nogyo High Schol
Born: 2/26/1967	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: NTT Shikoku
Birthplace: Ozu, Ehime Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1994-2000 [26]),
Height: 5'9" Weight: 171 pounds	Hanshin (2000-2002 [69]), Hiroshima (2003-2004 [60])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1994	3	4.1	0	1	0	0	1	2	21		0	0	6	0	0	2	0	0	0	5	3	6.23	.353	1.85
1996	12	24.0	0	0	0	0	0	12	109		0	0	25	0	15	15	0	3	0	9	7	2.63	.275	1.67
1997	51	45.0	1	1	0	1	0	51	202		0	0	47	6	33	23	2	2	0	20	15	3.00	.280	1.56
1998	61	47.0	0	1	0	0	0	61	194		0	0	34	2	26	23	3	1	0	16	15	2.87	.209	1.21
1999	22	26.1	0	0	0	0	0	22	117		0	0	27	2	16	16	0	1	0	10	10	3.42	.278	1.63
2000	56	53.2	3	1	0	3	0	56	235		0	0	53	5	39	24	1	1	0	24	16	2.68	.257	1.43
2001	28	19.2	0	1	0	0	0	28	103		0	0	37	4	16	8	1	0	0	17	17	7.78	.402	2.29
2002	5	3.2	0	0	0	0	0	5	20		0	0	7	0	2	3	0	0	0	6	6	14.73	.438	2.73
2003	43	22.2	0	0	0	0	0	43	112		0	0	34	5	12	8	4	2	0	20	18	7.15	.358	1.85
2004	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1		0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	1.000	infinity
Totals	282	246.1	4	5	0	4	1	281	1114		0	0	271	24	159	122	11	10	0	127	107	3.91	.286	1.60

Biography: Began playing baseball in high school. Struckout 18 in a high school game. Had elbow surgery his fourth year with NTT. Drafted on the second round (1993). Traded to Hanshin during the 2000 season. Released upon the conclusion of the 2002 campaign by Kintetsu and picked up by Hiroshima. Had back problems in 2003. The only pitch he threw at the big club level in 2004 was one that got wacked for a walkoff knock by Kazuyoshi Tatsunami (4/4/2004 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in the 11th inning). He was demoted to the minors two days later and, despite a 2.06 ERA in the Western League that year, he was released at the end of the schedule and nobody expressed interest afterward. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP:1.60 K/9: 5.8 BB/9: 4.5 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/24/1994 against Orix at Fujiidera Stadium. First Win (6/29/1997 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium in relief), First Shutout (N/A)

sTitles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishikawa, Yoshiaki	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 7/14/1963	College: Hosei University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Minami Kawauchi-gun, Osaka Prefecture	Team (Years and uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1986-1990
Height: 5'10" Weight: 182 pounds	[21]),. Hanshin (1991 [41)
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1986	26	159.2	10	10	1	2	22	4	682		9	1	165	18	75	44	4	0	1	77	69	3.89	.269	1.31
1987	23	122.1	7	10	0	0	20	3	564		4	0	151	19	60	55	3	1	0	84	76	5.59	.306	1.68
1988	28	139.1	6	10	0	0	26	2	618		6	1	149	23	68	58	2	2	0	88	70	4.52	.278	1.49
1989	23	63.0	1	6	0	1	11	12	310		1	0	83	13	22	37	1	2	0	53	48	6.86	.316	1.90
1990	5	14.1	1	3	0	0	4	1	65		1	0	16	4	5	7	0	1	0	12	12	7.53	.296	1.60
1991	5	10.0	0	0	0	0	1	4	47		0	0	11	1	8	5	1	0	0	7	5	4.50	.282	1.60
Totals	110	508.2	25	39	1	3	84	26	2286		21	2	577	78	238	206	11	6	0	321	280	4.95	.288	1.54

Biography: Started playing baseball in Little League in elementary school and moved on to Senior League in junior high while also playing soccer for his school. Was his high school club's ace. Played in one Koshien Tournament, winning it all (spring 1981). Became his college's ace as a sophomore, finishing his career there with a 30-5 record and a 1.60 ERA, setting a Tokyo Big Six University League mark with 16 straight victories..Played in the Los Angeles Olympics. Drafted on the first round (1986). Had some injuries in 1987. Tossed the first exibition no htter in 34 years and only the second ever (3/23/1988 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium 9-0). Started on Openign Day in 1988 and had a no hitter going for seven innings before it was broken up on a ground rule double by Seibu's Masakazu Seike in the eighth and the disappointment apparently did him in, as he ended up the loser. That also started a team first seven game losing streak to begin a campaign. Was the starter for Nankai in their last ever game at Osaka Stadium (10/15/1988 against Kintetsu). Traded to Hanshin during the 1990 offseason. Retired after the 1992 season. Had two walkless complete games lifetime. Selected to one all star game (1986). Worked as an assistant pro at a golf club and then became a regular company worker after leaving baseball. He has also coached youth baseball players. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.54 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 1.4

Debut: 4/17/1986 against Hankyu at Nishinomiya Stadium in a relief appearance. First Win (4/17/1986 against Hankyu at Nishinomiya Stadium in relief), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimoto, Akikazu	Positions Played: P, SS, 3B
Nicknames:	High School: Matsuyama Shogyo High School
Born: 10/11/1948	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1967-1969 [20], [51]),
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1967	4	5.0	0	0	0	0	0	4	21		0	0	4	2	3	2	0	0	0	3	3	5.40	.211	1.20
1968	3	8.2	1	0	0	0	1	2	33		0	0	8	0	3	3	0	0	0	3	3	3.12	.276	1.27
1969	25	92.2	5	3	0	0	10	15	386		2	0	91	14	41	22	4	2	0	48	45	4.37	.256	1.22
Totals	32	106.1	6	3	0	0	11	21	440		2	0	103	16	47	27	4	2	0	54	51	4.32	.256	1.23

Biography: Takashi Nishimoto's older brother. Was his high school team's ace and cleanup hitter. Played in one Koshien Tournament.Selected on the first round of the secondary phase of the draft (1966). Was involved in an auto accident in April, 1968 and was hospitalized for two months. Was then rear ended in another auto accident and suffered whiplash during the 1968 offseason. Converted into an infielder in 1970. Retired after the 1973 season due to a liver problem that required a three year stay in hospital. After recovering from that, he ran a restaurant in Matsuyama.

Career WHIP: 1.23 K/9: 4.0 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (10/1968), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimoto, Kazuhito	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Tokaidai Number Four High School
Born: 6/19/1962	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1981-1991 [44], [19], [42])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1981	1	4.0	0	0	1	1	0	1	14		0	0	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.25	.143	0.50
1982	24	76.2	3	5	1	1	9	15	327		1	0	69	5	28	34	7	1	0	47	40	4.70	.246	1.34
1983	9	14.0	1	0	0	1	0	9	62		0	0	12	1	4	9	0	0	0	11	9	5.79	.235	1.50
1984	4	10.1	0	1	0	0	0	4	44		0	0	12	3	2	4	0	0	0	9	9	7.84	.316	1.55
1985	7	9.2	0	1	0	0	0	7	44		0	0	11	2	1	7	0	1	0	9	9	8.38	.306	1.86
1986	2	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	1	11		0	0	5	1	0	2	0	0	0	4	4	27.00	.714	5.25
1988	5	9.1	0	0	0	0	2	3	42		0	0	10	2	2	3	1	1	0	5	3	2.89	.286	1.39
1989	37	76.2	4	2	1	5	0	37	299		0	0	61	3	34	29	1	1	1	19	18	2.11	.236	1.17
1990	22	41.2	4	0	0	4	0	22	182		0	0	45	4	21	14	1	0	1	19	17	3.67	.280	1.42
1991	10	17.0	0	0	0	0	0	10	74		0	0	19	0	9	8	0	0	0	6	6	3.18	.322	1.59
Totals	121	260.2	12	9	3	12	12	109	1099		1	0	246	22	104	110	10	4	2	130	116	4.01	.262	1.37

Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments. Signed outside the draft (1980). Retired after the 1993 season.

Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9:3.6 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimoto, Michinori	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kashiwhara High School
Born: 7/16/1937	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Unions (1957 [62])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1957	27	57.0	3	2	0	0	4	23	235		0	0	57	6	24	17	0	1	0	31	27	4.26	.271	1.30
Totals	27	57.0	3	2	0	0	4	23	235		0	0	57	6	24	17	0	1	0	31	27	4.26	.271	1.30

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 3.8 BB/9:2.7 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimoto, Takashi	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Matsuyama Shogyo High School
Born: 6/27/1956	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1976-1988, 1994 [59],
Height: 5'9" Weight: 178 pounds	[26]), Chunichi (1989-1992 [25], [24]), Orix Blue Wave (1993 [52])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1976	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6		0	0	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	3	3	27.00	.600	4.00
1977	47	118.0	8	5	4	9	7	40	486		2	1	115	10	54	31	5	1	0	44	35	2.67	.261	1.24
1978	56	129.1	4	3	2	4	12	44	553		2	0	136	9	64	42	2	8	0	58	54	3.76	.276	1.38
1979	44	153.0	8	4	6	8	17	27	631		5	1	143	13	85	38	6	4	0	54	47	2.76	.247	1.18
1980	36	222.0	14	14	2	2	30	6	906		15	2	223	20	118	40	2	0	1	74	64	2.59	.263	1.18
1981	34	257.2	18	12	0	0	34	0	1020		14	3	232	23	126	55	3	0	0	84	74	2.58	.247	1.11
1982	37	262.0	15	10	1	1	33	4	1093		14	0	253	22	124	64	6	0	1	93	75	2.58	.253	1.21
1983	32	239.1	15	10	0	0	32	0	1013		13	2	265	29	122	45	4	0	0	116	102	3.84	.283	1.30
1984	31	224.2	15	11	0	1	28	3	923		17	2	218	24	91	55	2	0	0	91	78	3.12	.259	1.22
1985	33	169.2	10	8	2	3	26	7	717		8	2	184	26	66	44	1	0	1	91	65	4.03	.278	1.34
1986	22	104.0	7	8	0	0	20	2	445		3	1	114	9	33	24	2	1	0	50	45	3.89	.283	1.33
1987	26	130.0	8	8	0	0	20	6	544		3	2	131	19	67	22	7	1	0	64	53	3.67	.260	1.18
1988	15	64.2	4	3	0	0	9	6	261		1	0	60	3	35	12	2	0	0	30	28	3.90	.249	1.11
1989	30	246.2	20	6	0	0	30	0	979		15	5	231	22	96	39	12	1	0	73	67	2.44	.256	1.09
1990	25	174.1	11	9	0	0	25	0	726		6	2	193	12	71	22	6	2	0	90	63	3.25	.286	1.23
1991	6	39.2	2	1	0	0	6	0	157		1	0	37	2	23	8	0	1	0	16	14	3.18	.250	1.13
1992	16	75.2	1	11	0	0	14	2	336		2	0	104	15	25	13	2	0	1	45	41	4.88	.334	1.55
1993	13	65.1	5	5	0	0	12	1	284		1	0	83	2	39	14	2	0	1	39	32	4.41	.318	1.48
Totals	504	2677.0	165	128	17	28	355	149	11080		122	23	2724	261	1239	569	64	19	5	1105	951	3.20	.267	1.23

Biography: Younger brother of Akikazu Nishimoto. Was his high school team's ace and cleanup hitter. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Signed with Yomiuri after a tryout in 1974 and was looked at as a possible infield candidate. He was then largely consiged to batting practice pitching duty, but he impressed the team with his work ethic and he made his pro debut in April, 1976 in a story somewhat reminiscent of that of Kazuhisa Inao's. Lead the Eastern League in wins (1976). Tied a Japan record with three HBP in an inning (8/1/1979). His wife was critically burned in a gas explosion at their home during spring training 1981,causing him to sit out a chunk of the pre-season. Nevertheless, he was named the Opening Day starter for that season and won the game, giving the game ball to his wife. Named MVP of the 1981 Japan Series after tossing two complete game victories, one a shutout, to best Nippon Ham four games to two. He also became the first man ever to whiff at least one man in each inning of one of those starts. When he was named the Sawamura Award winner over teammate Suguru Egawa, who had better stats, it was thought by some that it was payback by the voters for the suspect manner in which Egawa ended up a Giant. Spun two more CG in the 1983 fall classic, fashioning a 1.73 ERA in four games, but Seibu taking the title in seven games when he was tapped for a relief stint in game six on one days rest after spinning a CG in game five and gave up four straight singles in the ninth to allow the tying run to score, the Lions eventually prevailing in ten against Egawa. Nishimoto then started after a rainout had delayed game seven by one day and he had a 2-0 lead going into the seventh, but fatigue set in and Terry Whitefield connected for a low line drive bases clearing astroturf double to leftcenter and that would be the ballgame. Started on Opening Day in 1987 and wove a shutout (4/10/1987 against Chunichi at Korakuen Stadium). But he and pitching coach Mutsuo Minagawa didn't get along and after two lackluster years, he was traded to Chunichi and tied for the CL lead in wins (five of those victories against Yomiuri). He had surgery for a herniated back disk in 1991 and was released after the 1992 campaign ended. Orix scooped him up, but it was obvious he was done and he was let go. The Giants re-signed him, but picthing coach Tsuneo Horiuchi strongly objected, ignominiously consigning Nishimoto to the minors, and he retired. Had 22 walkless complete games lifetime. His 165 lifetime victories is the most for any pitcher signed outside the draft since it started in 1965. Nobody else has even eclisped 150. His 29 straight scoreless innings in Japan Series action is an NPB record. Selected to eight all star teams (1980-1984, 1986, 1989-1990). It was said during his career that he and Egawa were at loggerheads with each other, but the truth is that they were good friends. Egawa was Nishimoto's personal rival, but it was mostly one way and Nishimoto used Egawa's much bigger public profile as a way to focus himself. He was actualy angry when Egawa retired. Anyway, in one famous incident, Nishimoto and Egawa were throwing bullpens during spring training next to each other and neither wanted to lose to the other, so catcher Kazuhiro Yamakura had to call an end to it after each man ran 330 pitches up there in a two hour or so period. His delivery was said to resemble Eiji Sawamura's and his outpitch was the shuuto.Also, threw the fastball curve and sinker. Coached for Hanshin and Lotte after retirement and has also worked as a baseball commentator for Bunka Broadcasting and Nikkan Sports. Official Homepage Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.23 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 1.9 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/15/1976 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: IP (1981, 1983), Wins (1989), BF (1981-1983), H (1981-1983, 1989), HR (1989), HBP (1989), R (1983), ER (1983), Sawamura Award (1981), Gold Glove (1979-1985, 1989), Comeback Player of the Year (1989)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Hidetsugu	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Yanagawa High School
Born: 7/16/1968	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamakado-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1987-1989 [60], [24]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds	Daiei Hawks (1989-1991 [10], [28])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1987	4	7.0	0	1	0	0	1	3	38		0	0	14	1	2	4	0	2	0	7	7	9.00	.438	2.57
1989	9	17.2	0	0	0	0	1	8	75		0	0	15	4	13	11	1	1	0	13	10	5.09	.246	1.47
1991	7	17.1	0	1	0	0	1	6	75		0	0	22	1	13	4	0	5	0	15	14	7.27	.319	1.50
Totals	20	42.0	0	2	0	0	3	17	188		0	0	51	6	28	19	1	8	0	35	31	6.64	.315	1.67

Biography: Was his team's ace in high school. Drafted on the third round (1986). Retired after the 1992 season.

Career WHIP: 1.67 K/9: 6.0 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Hiroshi	Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Sutoku High School
Born: 7/7/1943	College: N/.A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture	Team (Yearts and [unifrorm number[): Hiroshima (1964 [45])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1964	1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5		0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	40.50	.600	4.50
Totals	1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5		0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	40.50	.600	4.50

Biography: Signed by Hiroshima before the 1962 season and retired following the conclusion of the 1965 schedule.

Career WHIP: 4.50 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 0.0 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Kazunori	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ikkou	High School: Tsuru High School
Born: 10/11/1935	College: N/A
Died: 3/1/1991	Industrial League: Zen-Fujikura
Birthplace: Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1955-1958 [20])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1955	60	295.1	22	17	0	0	20	40	1126		12	5	190	11	302	78	4	2	0	73	66	2.01	.187	0.91
1956	23	104.1	7	3	0	0	8	15	394		1	1	64	6	89	26	0	1	0	21	16	1.38	.176	0.86
1957	5	18.0	0	0	0	0	1	4	73		0	0	17	0	12	6	0	0	0	9	6	3.00	.258	1.28
1958	12	25.2	2	0	0	0	0	12	100		0	0	14	2	16	11	0	1	0	8	8	2.81	.163	0.97
Totals	100	443.1	31	20	0	0	29	71	1693		13	6	285	19	419	121	4	4	0	111	96	1.95	.186	0.92

Biography: Was a catcher until his junior year of high school, when he became his team's pitching ace. Set a then rookie record fo strikeouts in a season with 302 (1955). Hurt his shoulder in 1956 and it ruined his career. Selected to one all star team (1955). Coached for Hanshin on the minor league level after retiring at the end of the 1960 season before running a restaurant and coffee shop.

Career WHIP: 0.92 K/9: 0.4 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.4

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: Rookie of the Year (1955)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Ken	Positions Played: P, LF, RF
Nicknames:	High School: Fukuoka Kogyodai Joto High School
Born: 12/4/1986	College: Kyushu Sangyo University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Koga, Fukuoka Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2009-2011 [43])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2009	6	8.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	36		0	0	7	1	8	3	1	0	0	6	5	5.63	.219	1.25
2010	65	71.2	7	3	0	7	0	65	296		0	0	72	11	71	13	3	1	0	33	31	3.89	.264	1.19
2011	21	26.1	1	0	0	1	0	21	96		0	0	17	0	21	4	1	1	0	6	5	1.71	.193	0.80
Totals	92	106.0	78	3	0	8	0	92	428		0	0	96	12	100	20	5	2	0	45	41	3.48		1.09

Biography: Racked up 17 wins for his collegiate career and garnered a Fukuoka Big Six University League MVP in 2008. Drafted on the fourth round (2008). Went 4-3 with a 2.20 ERA in the Western League in 2009 in 36 games and was named to that circuit's all star squad. Played two innings of a game in the outfield after first baseman Craig Brazell got ejected and the team was oput of position players. Did not havingt a fielding chance in that contest (9/9/2010 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium). Fastball in the high 80's with a curve, shuuto, slider, slurve and forkball. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.09 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 1.7 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 6/8/2009 against Softbank at Koshien Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (3/27/2010 against Yokohama at Osaka Dome in an 11th inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Kentaro	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Franken (short for Frankenstein?)	High School: Koryo High School
Born: 5/10/1985	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2004-2011 [23], [30], [35])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2004	3	3.2	0	0	0	0	1	2	29		0	0	13	2	3	5	0	1	0	9	9	22.09	.565	4.91
2005	12	39.1	2	4	0	0	7	5	182		0	0	54	5	23	13	1	2	0	25	25	5.72	.333	1.70
2006	31	117.1	5	7	0	3	14	17	500		0	0	113	14	83	40	6	2	0	49	46	3.53	.256	1.30
2007	57	66.0	1	0	1	2	1	56	292		0	0	68	5	28	24	6	2	0	35	32	4.36	.272	1.39
2008	43	45.0	6	2	0	6	0	43	193		0	0	41	0	26	16	3	4	1	16	15	3.00	.244	1.27
2009	11	12.2	2	0	0	2	0	11	59		0	0	15	1	10	5	1	1	0	9	7	4.97	.319	1.58
2010	14	73.2	4	5	0	0	14	0	325		0	0	85	10	38	18	6	2	0	45	37	4.52	.292	1.40
2011	37	123.1	7	5	0	0	16	21	504		1	0	100	7	91	39	6	4	0	30	25	1.82	.226	1.13
Totals	208	481.0	27	23	1	13	53	155	2084		1	0	489	44	302	160	29	18	1	218	196	3.67		1.35

Biography: Played in Little League. Became his high school team's ace. Played in four Koshien Tournaments, winning it all in the third one. Drafted on the second round (2003). Has been clocked in the mid-90's, but is usually in the low 90's and has a slider and forkball to complement the heater, but has inconsistent control. Is married. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: 7/1/2004 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (9/1/2005 against Yakult at Matsuyama Matsuyama Chuo Koen Stadium), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (9/6/2007 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Motofumi	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Ozaki Kogyo High School
Born: 11/17/1962	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: Shin Nittetsu Hirohata
Birthplace: Itami, Hyogo Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1985-1995 [26]),
Height: 5'11" Weight: 158 pounds	Daiei Hawks (1996-1997 [59])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1985	9	15.0	0	0	0	0	1	8	73		0	0	18	3	7	11	2	2	0	8	8	4.80	.316	1.93
1986	26	30.2	0	1	0	0	0	26	140		0	0	29	1	21	15	4	0	0	13	13	3.82	.259	1.43
1987	24	17.1	0	0	0	0	1	23	79		0	0	25	1	7	6	0	0	0	7	5	2.60	.352	1.79
1988	20	27.0	0	1	0	0	0	19	107		0	0	27	3	16	6	0	0	0	12	10	3.33	.270	1.22
1989	26	48.1	1	2	0	1	3	23	209		0	0	46	1	25	22	1	0	0	24	23	4.28	.257	1.41
1990	29	52.1	2	2	0	2	1	28	235		0	0	60	8	40	21	2	1	0	24	22	3.78	.288	1.55
1991	22	50.2	1	1	0	0	3	19	206		1	1	42	8	35	17	0	1	0	22	21	3.73	.226	1.16
1992	29	39.2	1	4	0	1	5	24	182		0	0	41	4	29	25	1	0	0	32	30	6.81	.275	1.66
1993	11	20.1	0	2	0	0	1	10	93		0	0	22	1	15	13	0	1	0	10	9	3.98	.286	1.72
1994	1	5.2	1	0	0	1	0	1	19		0	0	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.056	0.35
1995	30	28.0	0	0	0	0	0	30	130		0	0	32	3	24	15	3	1	0	12	10	3.21	.305	1.68
1996	29	15.1	0	0	0	0	0	29	69		0	0	17	0	11	7	0	2	0	7	5	2.93	.293	1.57
1997	9	6.1	0	0	0	0	0	9	28		0	0	16	0	2	3	2	1	0	3	3	4.26	.261	3.00
Totals	264	356.2	6	13	0	5	15	249	1570		1	1	366	33	235	162	15	9	0	174	159	4.01	.273	1.48

Biography: Drafted on the second round (1984). Sold to Daiei in 1995. Used almost exclusively as a lefty specialist during his career. Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Became a batting practice pitcher for Seibu after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.48 K/9: 5.9 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Osamu	Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Toin High School
Born: 3/1/1932	College: N/A
Died: 9/14/1989	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1951-1952 [9])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1951	14	68.1	4	3	0	0	9	5	274		3	1	52	1	19	30	1	2	0	24	18	2.37	.218	1.20
1952	10	11.2	0	2	0	0	2	8	55		0	0	13	1	2	8	1	0	0	9	7	5.40	.289	1.80
Totals	24	80.0	4	5	0	0	11	13	329		3	1	65	2	21	38	2	2	0	33	25	2.82	.230	1.29

Biography: Was his high school team's ace. Played in two Koshien Tournaments (summer 1948, spring 1949). Signed by Osaka before the beginning of the 1950 season. Retired after the 1953 season.

Career WHIP: 1.29 K/9: 2.4 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Sadao	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kotohira High School
Born: 11/25/1934	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1953-1962 [20])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1953	34	119.2	2	9	0	0	13	21	525		2	0	96	2	129	83	1	5	0	60	53	3.99	.222	1.50
1954	46	275.0	22	5	0	0	26	20	1043		14	8	167	10	236	72	4	4	0	65	54	1.77	.177	0.87
1955	57	268.1	19	6	0	0	22	35	1066		6	0	229	15	191	71	1	1	1	93	72	2.41	.236	1.12
1956	62	246.1	21	7	0	0	29	33	935		8	4	162	6	163	61	3	3	0	60	47	1.72	.189	0.91
1957	29	87.0	5	5	0	0	9	20	355		2	0	80	2	52	26	0	4	0	33	26	2.69	.248	1.22
1958	39	113.2	7	10	0	0	16	23	472		1	1	96	6	69	42	1	2	0	41	35	2.77	.229	1.21
1959	29	91.2	6	4	0	0	12	17	366		2	1	80	2	58	22	3	2	0	31	25	2.45	.239	1.11
1961	12	17.1	0	1	0	0	2	10	100		0	0	34	2	10	11	0	4	0	28	16	8.31	.400	2.60
1962	4	7.1	0	0	0	0	1	3	33		0	0	8	1	3	3	0	0	0	5	4	4.91	.276	1.50
Totals	312	1226.1	82	47	0	0	130	182	4895		35	14	952	46	911	391	13	25	1	416	332	2.44	.217	1.10

Biography: Selected to two all star teams (1954-1955). Had four walkless complete games lifetime. Became a baseball commentator for Kyushu Asahi Braodcasting after retirement. He then began working at his wife's family's oil business, eventaully becoming company president.

Career WHIP: 1.10 K/9:6.7 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 0.3 Perfect Game (7/19/1958 against Toei at Komazawa Stadium 1-0)

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: SO (1954), WP (1953)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Shigekazu	Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Kinkidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 5/22/1939	College: Kinki University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1962-1963 [27])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1962	3	5.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	22		0	0	5	0	3	2	0	0	0	1	1	1.80	.263	1.40
1963	4	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	4	29		0	0	10	1	3	0	0	0	0	4	3	3.86	.345	1.43
Totals	7	12.0	0	0	0	0	0	7	51		0	0	15	1	6	2	0	0	0	5	4	3.00	.313	1.42

Biography: Retired after the 1964 season.

Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 4.5 BB/9:1.5 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Shozo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Hanazono High School
Born: 4/12/1941	College: Kinki University (dropped out)
Died: 6/17/1988	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1961-1969 [18])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1961	1	4.0	0	1	0	0	1	0	17		0	0	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	2.25	.235	1.00
1965	3	10.0	0	1	0	0	3	0	48		0	0	13	3	4	3	2	0	0	11	10	9.00	.302	1.60
1967	19	61.0	2	4	0	0	6	13	243		1	1	45	5	27	20	1	0	0	17	13	1.92	.205	1.07
1968	8	13.0	1	0	0	0	0	8	66		0	0	18	4	6	9	2	0	0	12	11	7.62	.340	2.08
1969	10	14.0	0	0	0	0	1	9	60		0	0	17	5	7	2	0	1	0	7	7	4.50	.293	1.36
Totals	41	102.0	3	6	0	0	11	30	434		1	1	97	17	45	34	5	1	0	48	42	3.71	.248	1.28

Biography: Became an advamce scout after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 4.0 BB/9:3.0 HR/9: 1.5

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Tatsuji	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Koryo High School, Samukawa High School
Born: 7/18/1958	College: N/A
Died:	Industrial League: Yamaha
Birthplace: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1990-1994 [29]), Kintetsu
Height: 6'0" Weight: 206 pounds	Buffaloes (1995-1997 [21]), Daiei Hawks (1998-2001 [38])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1990	31	177.1	10	7	1	2	25	6	760		7	2	191	23	132	53	6	4	1	88	80	4.06	.278	1.38
1991	30	228.1	15	8	0	0	29	1	934		15	6	202	17	134	73	7	8	0	74	71	2.80	.243	1.20
1992	31	200.2	14	13	0	3	27	4	867		9	2	199	17	124	77	6	12	0	94	88	3.95	.260	1.38
1993	26	154.2	11	6	1	2	23	3	646		2	0	148	14	98	42	5	7	1	71	64	3.72	.253	1.23
1994	22	124.1	6	9	0	0	19	3	527		3	1	116	14	72	53	6	3	0	52	47	3.40	.255	1.36
1995	22	113.2	5	9	0	0	20	2	498		4	0	115	9	45	60	3	3	0	66	59	4.67	.274	1.54
1996	4	13.0	0	1	0	0	3	1	61		0	0	16	0	6	8	0	1	0	11	11	7.62	.314	1.85
1998	25	152.2	10	10	0	0	24	1	670		3	0	163	18	69	60	4	10	3	72	57	3.36	.277	1.46
1999	11	58.0	4	3	0	0	11	0	252		0	0	58	8	34	21	1	6	0	33	28	4.34	.259	1.36
2000	1	4.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	19		0	0	5	1	2	4	1	0	0	4	4	9.00	.357	2.25
2001	2	7.1	0	2	0	0	2	0	35		0	0	12	2	3	2	0	0	0	7	7	8.59	.414	1.91
Totals	205	1234.0	75	68	2	7	184	21	5269		43	11	1225	123	719	453	39	54	5	572	516	3.76	.264	1.36

Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade. Transfered from Koryo to Samukawa his junior year. Drafted on the first round (1989). Started on Opening Day twice for Yakult (1992-1993). Suspended for five days after beaning Yomiuri outfielder Dan Gladden. That incident also brought about the rule of automatic ejection for hitting an opposing batter on the noggin (5/11/1994 at Meiji Jingu Stadium). Went all the way in a win against Hanshin at Nagasaki, but alos surrendered five homers, the first time a CG had been thrown in pro yakyu after being victimized like that in 41 years and it tied an NPB record (5/13/1990). Traded to Kintetsu in March, 1995. Released at the end of the 1997 season and picked up by Daiei. Made an Opening Day start for Daiei to become only the tenth pitcher in history to do so in both leagues during his career (4/15/1998 against Nippon Ham). He then started twice more on Opening Day for the team as well and five times total for his career in baseball (1992-1993, 1999-2001). Four of those years his team won the pennant. Clocked in the low 90's Had six walkless complete games lifetime. Was selected to two all star teams (1991, 1998). Became a baseball commentator for Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting and also ran a bar in Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.36 K/9: 5.2 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/10/1990 against Chunichi at Meij Jingu Stadium in a relief appearance. First Win (4/10/1990 against Chunichi at Meij Jingu Stadium in a relief appearance), First Shutout (7/29/1990 against Taiyo at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a two hitter)

Titles: SO (1991), WP (1992), Comeback Player of the Year (1998)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishimura, Yukio	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Ujiyamada Chugakkou
Born: 11/10/1991	College: Kansai University
Died: 4/3/1945	Industrial League: Aichi Denki Tetsudo
Birthplace: Ujiyamada, Mie Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1937-1939 [19])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	IP	W	L	Save	SP	GS	RA	BF	PC	CG	SO	H	HR	K	BB	HBP	WP	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1937S	19	116.2	9	3	0	0	18	1	504		6	1	101	1	79	51	3	0	0	40	29	2.24	.227	1.30
1937F	25	182.1	15	3	0	0	17	8	732		14	3	131	2	103	76	3	1	0	46	30	1.48	.204	1.14
1938S	19	129.1	11	4	0	0	16	3	558		11	3	111	2	65	66	1	3	1	41	22	1.53	.230	1.37
1938F	20	137.2	9	2	0	0	15	5	603		9	0	115	4	58	72	5	6	1	49	38	2.48	.225	1.36
1939	29	167.1	11	9	0	0	20	9	710		11	2	139	4	89	72	1	1	2	60	45	2.42	.223	1.26
Totals	112	733.1	55	21	0	0	86	26	3107		51	9	597	13	394	337	13	11	4	236	164	2.01	.221	1.12

Biography: Started playing baseball in elementary school. Became a pitcher in ninth grade. Helped win two Kansai Big Six University League pennats and his team went on a playing tour of Hawaii. Was a heavy drinker and pitched may games with a hangover and maybe even drunk. At one stretch, won nine straight gamest against the Giants. Hurt his shoulder in 1939 and was released the following year. Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Played with Shinkyo Den Den in Manchuria after leaving Osaka and was drafted into the military in 1944. Died in combat in the Phillipines during WWII.

Career WHIP: 1.12 K/9: 4.3 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.1

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: Wins (1937F), WP (1938F), ERA (1937F-1938S)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: 1977