Nishina, Eizo Positions Played: P, 1B
Nicknames: High School: Hokushin Shogyo High School
Born: 8/3/1922 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1942-1943 [26])
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
1942 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 .250 2.00
1943 14 69.2 3 1 0 0 4 10 291 1 1 50 0 13 35 3 0 1 18 17 2.20 .198 1.22
Totals 15 70.2 3 1 0 0 4 11 296 1 1 51 0 13 36 3 1 1 18 17 2.17 .199 1.23
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 1.23 K/9:1.7 BB/9: 4.6 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishina, Tokinari Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Sanyo High School
Born: 6/2/1951 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Okura Kogyo
Birthplace: Asakuchi-gun, Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1977-1988 [20])
Height:5'9"  Weight: 170 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
1977 26 91.0 5 2 1 3 8 18 386 0 0 100 11 49 18 6 0 0 45 43 4.25 .281 1.30
1978 32 126.2 9 6 0 3 16 16 535 5 0 123 23 67 33 10 1 0 70 60 4.26 .257 1.23
1979 30 179.2 9 11 0 0 25 5 763 10 1 170 18 87 57 19 0 0 89 80 4.01 .252 1.26
1979 29 208.2 17 8 0 0 27 2 853 17 5 193 35 94 49 18 0 0 85 84 3.19 .248 1.16
1981 29 186.1 13 10 0 0 29 0 793 8 2 183 25 80 47 18 1 0 90 84 4.06 .258 1.23
1982 27 178.1 9 14 0 0 27 0 765 12 1 194 25 102 46 11 0 0 97 87 4.39 .279 1.35
1983 28 144.0 5 13 0 0 23 5 631 8 1 162 25 57 41 13 0 0 89 81 5.06 .292 1.41
1984 29 213.2 13 11 0 0 29 0 886 13 2 202 31 113 61 13 1 2 98 88 3.71 .256 1.23
1985 30 198.0 12 13 0 0 30 0 862 9 1 218 35 103 44 12 0 1 116 95 4.32 .282 1.32
1986 25 142.2 10 12 0 1 24 1 615 5 1 162 20 68 29 13 0 0 86 79 4.98 .292 1.34
1987 18 109.2 7 7 0 0 18 0 459 4 1 112 11 52 23 5 0 1 43 39 3.20 .264 1.23
1988 31 37.2 1 1 0 1 3 28 157 0 0 40 3 18 9 4 0 1 19 17 4.06 .284 1.30
Totals 334 1816.1 110 108 1 8 259 75 7695 91 15 1859 262 890 457 142 3 5 927 827 4.10 .268 1.28
Biography: Submariner. Drafted on the third round (1976). Lost two no hitters due to two out ninth inning hits, one a single to right and the other an RBI double off the leftfield wall (8/20/1983 against Kintetsu and 5/29/1984 against Kintetsu at Nihon Seimei Stadium). He is only one of two men ever to have that happen to him. Selected to one all star team (1980). Didn't wina game for three months during the 1983 season and then missed three weeks with a shoulder injury. Had nine walkless complete games lifetime. 100th win (9/18/1986 against Kintetsu at Kawasaki Stadium). Coached with Lotte after retirement. Ran a snack bar upon leaving Lotte, but his declining health lead to him closing up shop. He then returned to coaching for his old club. 
Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 4.4 BB/9:2.3  HR/9: 1.3
Debut: First Win (4/7/1977 against Crown Lighter at Heiwadai Stadium), First Shutout ()
Titles: SO (1980), HBP (1979-1981, 1983, 1986)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishio, Shigetaka Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ritsumeikan High School
Born: 2/2/1934 College: Ritsumeikan University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1954-1960 [1], [28]) 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds Chunichi (1961-1965 [17])
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
1954 2 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3.86 .200 0.86
1955 13 28.2 0 2 0 0 6 7 129 0 0 27 2 24 24 1 2 0 14 12 3.77 .276 1.78
1956 29 89.2 3 3 0 0 19 10 366 1 1 73 4 47 30 3 3 0 33 28 2.81 .227 1.15
1957 15 38.1 1 2 0 0 3 12 167 1 0 45 4 19 10 0 0 0 24 20 4.70 .304 1.43
1958 40 189.0 11 10 0 0 25 15 766 6 3 159 17 100 46 3 5 0 65 57 2.71 .228 1.08
1959 37 140.0 8 9 0 0 21 16 574 4 2 122 7 67 39 3 2 0 62 53 3.41 .236 1.15
1960 32 90.0 4 4 0 0 15 17 362 2 1 69 6 50 29 1 1 0 27 23 2.30 .216 1.09
1961 39 104.1 6 5 0 0 11 28 418 2 2 94 6 54 28 1 0 0 40 36 3.11 .248 1.17
1962 22 39.0 3 1 0 0 3 19 156 0 0 34 3 18 8 1 0 0 13 13 3.00 .239 1.08
1963 25 51.0 2 2 0 0 2 23 203 0 0 44 3 19 18 2 1 0 19 17 3.00 .247 1.22
1964 17 25.0 1 0 0 0 2 15 108 0 0 22 1 7 13 0 0 0 10 8 2.88 .242 1.40
1965 25 20.0 0 2 0 1 24 79 0 0 20 1 9 4 2 0 0 4 3 1.35 .278 1.20
Totals 296 817.1 39 40 0 0 108 188 3339 16 9 711 54 415 249 17 14 0 313 271 2.98 .239 1.17
Biography: Had six wakless complete games lifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.17 K/9: 4.6 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishio, Yutaka (Hiroshi?) Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kokura Minami High School
Born: 2/1/1937 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1956 [35])
Height: Weight: 
Bats: Throws: 
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 3 4.1 0 0 0 0 1 2 21 0 0 6 0 5 2 0 0 1 5 5 10.39 .353 1.85
Totals 3 4.1 0 0 0 0 1 2 21 0 0 6 0 5 2 0 0 1 5 5 10.39 .353 1.85
Biography: Signed by Nankai before the 1955 season. Retired following the conclusion of the 1957 schedule. 
Career WHIP: 1.85 K/9:10.4  BB/9: 4.2 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


Nishioka, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Konan High School
Born: 9/27/1969 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Osaka Gas
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1992-1996 [37]), Kintetsu
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 pounds Buffaloes (1997-1999 [54])
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
1992 7 14.1 0 2 0 0 1 6 69 0 0 14 4 8 12 1 0 0 16 16 10.05 .280 1.81
1993 4 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 4 10 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 13.50 .143 2.00
1995 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 27.00 .571 4.00
1997 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 9.00 .500 2.00
1998 8 4.1 0 0 0 0 0 8 21 0 0 5 1 2 3 0 0 0 2 2 4.15 .294 1.85
1999 13 6.2 0 0 0 0 0 13 34 0 0 8 0 4 6 1 0 0 2 2 2.70 .333 2.10
Totals 34 30.1 0 3 0 0 1 33 150 0 0 35 5 19 25 2 0 0 28 28 8.31 .315 1.98
Biography: Started playing baseball in second grade. Drafted on the second round (1991). Had good movement, but also lackluster control, causing him to switch to a sidearm delivery. Released by Yakult after the 1996 season and picked up by Kintetsu. Became a batting practice pitcher and scout  with Kintetsu and then Orix after retirement. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.98 K/9: 5.6 BB/9: 7.4 HR/9: 1.5
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishioka, Sanshiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Sumoto Jitsugyo High School
Born: 4/27/1949 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks  (1968-1975 [13], 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds [18]) Chunichi (1976 [19]), Yakult (1977 [59], [13])
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
1968 7 22.0 1 1 0 0 3 4 94 0 0 22 4 9 5 0 0 0 9 9 3.68 .259 1.23
1969 29 162.1 10 7 0 0 24 5 657 9 1 133 6 70 50 2 2 0 53 44 2.44 .224 1.13
1970 31 168.0 10 9 0 0 27 4 694 6 3 154 14 62 52 2 2 0 78 70 3.75 .246 1.23
1971 37 185.1 12 14 0 0 24 13 758 10 4 179 16 78 40 0 2 0 76 72 3.50 .256 1.18
1972 29 170.1 11 13 0 0 26 3 711 5 0 160 19 46 58 5 3 0 75 67 3.54 .255 1.28
1973 30 200.1 12 8 0 0 27 3 837 10 1 203 15 55 54 7 0 3 79 65 2.92 .269 1.28
1974 19 108.2 3 6 0 0 18 1 463 3 0 99 7 23 59 4 4 2 49 48 3.98 .253 1.45
1975 7 25.2 0 3 0 0 3 4 108 0 0 23 0 5 14 0 0 0 12 11 3.86 .247 1.44
1976 5 4.1 0 0 0 0 0 5 23 0 0 9 2 3 2 0 0 0 3 3 6.23 .429 2.54
1977 15 27.0 3 1 0 2 2 13 121 0 0 29 3 17 13 1 0 0 14 12 4.00 .279 1.56
Totals 209 1074.0 62 62 0 2 154 55 4466 43 9 1011 86 368 347 21 13 5 448 401 3.36 .253 1.26
Biography: Drafted on the second round (1967). Retired after the 1978 season. Selected to one all star team (1973). 
Career WHIP: 1.26 K/9:3.1 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishioka, Tsuyoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kinkidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 6/16/1964 College: Kinki University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yao, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1987-1988 [21])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 182 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
1987 27 48.0 0 2 0 0 2 25 202 1 0 47 6 36 18 1 2 0 21 20 3.75 .267 1.35
1988 12 20.1 0 2 0 0 2 10 91 0 0 24 6 20 10 1 4 0 16 16 7.08 .308 1.67
Totals 39 68.2 0 4 0 0 4 35 193 1 0 71 12 56 28 2 6 0 37 36 4.72 .280 1.44
Biography: Went 17-7 with a 1.64 ERA and 208 strukeouts in 209 innings for his collegiate career. Drafted on the first round (1986). Released by Yakult at the end of the 1992 season and picked up by Orix. Retired following the conclusion of the 1994 schedule.
Career WHIP: 1.44 K/9: 7.3 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.6
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishiyama, Kazutaka Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kochi High School
Born: 8/28/1970 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League:NTT Shikoku
Birthplace: Kochi, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1993-2002 [47], [26])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 193 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
1993 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 2 6.00 .250 1.33
1995 20 33.0 5 1 7 12 0 20 129 0 0 19 1 18 9 2 1 0 4 2 0.55 .165 0.85
1996 34 61.1 6 5 1 6 5 29 276 0 0 62 3 37 35 4 1 0 32 30 4.40 .272 1.58
1997 32 52.2 2 3 0 2 2 30 231 0 0 58 4 37 21 4 4 2 30 29 4.96 .290 1.50
1998 49 80.0 4 3 4 8 2 47 324 0 0 75 4 67 20 4 1 2 24 22 2.48 .253 1.19
1999 30 43.1 3 4 0 3 2 28 195 0 0 55 6 29 20 3 2 0 27 27 5.61 .325 1.73
2000 14 37.2 2 2 0 1 5 9 169 0 0 46 3 24 12 3 3 0 20 18 4.30 .313 1.54
2001 19 36.0 2 0 0 2 0 19 175 0 0 55 4 33 12 1 0 0 30 24 6.00 .355 1.86
2002 7 7.1 0 0 0 0 0 7 35 0 0 14 0 9 1 0 0 1 8 8 9.82 .412 2.05
Totals 207 354.1 24 18 12 34 16 191 1547 0 0 387 26 258 131 21 12 5 177 162 4.11 .285 1.46
Biography: Started playing baseball in fifth grade. Threw a 16 strkeout no hitter in a prefectural tournament game in high school (1988S). Drafted on the fifth round by Lotte in 1988 and turned them down and went to the industrial leagues instead. Played in the Barcelona Olympic Games, hurting his elbow there (1992). Drafted on the third round (1992). Had injury problems the first two years of his career before showing a lot of promise in 1995, but then control problems and thhe fact that he couldn't get hitters to miss his fastball despite velocity that was reported in the low 90's (high at 95mph) consistently in addition to composure issues with runners on slowed his career down. Went to a sidearm delivery in 2002 wto try to conquer the lack of control with no success at the big league level, though he did win the Middle Reliever of the Year trophy in the Eastern League. Retired after the 2003 season and became am advance scout with Yomiuri. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishiyama, Michitaka Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Matsuyama Shogyo High School
Born: 1/9/1980 College: Josai University
Died: Industrial League: Showa Concrete
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2006-2009 [94], [64])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 167 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
2006 2 3.1 0 0 0 0 1 1 21 0 0 8 1 2 1 1 0 0 6 4 10.80 .471 2.70
2007 3 15.0 0 2 0 0 3 0 71 0 0 13 3 8 13 1 1 0 8 7 4.20 .232 1.73
2008 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 0 0 8 1 2 1 0 0 0 7 7 21.00 .471 3.00
Totals 7 21.1 0 2 0 0 4 3 110 0 0 29 5 12 15 2 1 0 21 18 7.59 2.06
Biography: Was a reliever in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament, winning it all. Played in the Northern League with the Winnipeg Goldeyes after leaving Showa Concrete. Subsequently signed with the Ehime Mandarin Pirates of the Shikoku Island League in 2005, where he was clocked at a high of 94mph and threw five straight shutouts at one point and snatched the wins and strikeouts crowns while also being named to that circuit's Best Nine squad. Taken on the second round of the taxi squad draft (2005). That nmade him the first former SIL player to play in NPB. Added to the regular roster in May, 2006 and a couple days later became the first taxi squad alumnus to ever appear in an NPB match. Released after the 2009 season and became a minor league coach with Softbank. In addition to his heater, he also possessed a slider and a forkball, but never got his control straightened out and that was it for his career. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 2.06 K/9: 5.1 BB/9: 6.3 HR/9: 2.1
Debut: 5/28/2006 against Chunichi at Fukuoka Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishizaki, Satoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Itoshima High School
Born: 8/1/1982 College: Kyushu Kokusai University
Died: Industrial League: Japan Rail Hokkaido
Birthplace: Itoshima-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2007-2010 [30])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 145 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
2007 4 3.2 0 0 0 0 0 4 20 0 0 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 7 7 17.18 .357 1.91
2008 3 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 21 0 0 5 0 4 3 1 0 0 1 1 2.25 .333 2.00
2009 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .250 1.00
Totals 8 8.2 0 0 0 0 0 8 45 0 0 11 0 5 5 3 0 0 8 8 8.31 1.85
Biography: Started playing baseball at age seven. Became a pitcher in high school. Drafted on the third round (2006). Uses a near sidearm delivery with a slider and sinker complementing his fastball, which tops out at 92mph. His control, however, is still a work in progress. Married to wife Mitsue. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.85 K/9: 5.2 BB/9: 5.2 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: 5/1/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishizaki, Yukihiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Trendy Ace High School: Seta Kogyo High School
Born: 4/13/1964 College: Aichi Kogyo University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ozu, Shiga Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1987-1997 [21]),
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 pounds Seibu (1998-2001 [21])
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 30 221.1 15 7 0 0 28 2 893 16 4 185 20 176 62 5 7 0 77 71 2.89 .227 1.12
1988 29 241.2 15 11 0 0 29 0 983 21 4 211 22 181 73 0 1 0 74 67 2.50 .239 1.18
1989 27 208.0 16 9 0 0 27 0 838 17 2 160 27 164 76 1 2 0 85 82 3.55 .217 1.13
1990 28 192.2 12 13 0 0 27 1 823 10 2 177 28 154 88 3 4 0 92 83 3.88 .251 1.38
1991 19 116.2 10 6 1 1 15 4 486 7 1 93 12 70 53 3 5 0 48 41 3.16 .226 1.25
1992 21 136.2 6 10 0 3 16 5 580 9 2 129 10 107 54 2 1 0 64 62 4.08 .250 1.34
1993 23 175.2 11 9 1 1 22 1 697 17 3 121 13 143 61 3 6 0 49 43 2.20 .197 1.04
1994 25 181.0 8 14 0 0 24 1 789 12 2 202 24 151 64 2 8 0 87 82 4.08 .287 1.47
1995 27 177.0 7 8 0 0 27 0 742 3 1 140 14 146 102 5 4 0 74 71 3.61 .227 1.37
1996 26 181.2 14 7 0 0 26 0 769 5 1 152 17 139 89 4 10 0 63 58 2.87 .232 1.33
1997 8 40.1 3 3 0 0 8 0 173 0 0 36 3 23 23 1 2 0 18 14 3.12 .248 1.46
1998 4 7.0 1 0 0 1 1 3 24 0 0 2 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .095 0.57
1999 33 34.1 2 1 20 22 0 33 149 0 0 32 3 36 14 1 0 0 13 13 3.41 .250 1.34
2000 22 59.0 6 1 0 3 8 14 266 0 0 57 4 49 36 0 3 1 30 25 3.81 .258 1.58
2001 8 31.0 1 3 0 0 8 0 128 0 0 26 3 26 12 0 2 0 11 11 3.19 .232 1.23
Totals 330 2004.0 127 102 22 31 266 64 8340 117 22 1723 200 1573 809 30 55 1 785 723 3.25 .236 1.26
Biography: Started playing baseball in fourth grade. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1982). Went 37-13 in Aichi Big Six University League play, striking out 23 in one game against Nagoya Gakuin University (1986S) and setting an Aichi University League career record for wins and most strikeouts in a single season with 95. Drafted on the first round (1986). Got his nickname because of a big female following. Made four straight Opening Day starts (1988-1991) and eight overall. His outspoken nature resulted in him getting into conflicts with team management. had back and neck problems in 1997 as well. Traded to Seibu during the 1997 offseason. However, he  experienced neck, groin and oblique injuries in 1998 and he was made the closer in 1999. 100th win (8/18/1995 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium). 2000th inning (9/8/2001 against Orix, the 80th man to that mark). Had 14 walkless complete games  lifetime. Selected to seven all star teams (1988-1990, 1993-1996). Fastball, curve, slider and forkball. Became a baseball commentator for several different tv outlets after retirement. His oldest daughter is actress Mao Nishizaki and her younger sister Rima is part of an idol group called Power Age.  Official Homepage   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.26 K/9: 7.1 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.9 No Hitter (7/5/1995 against Seibu at Tokyo Dome, striking out 12 and walking one 1-0)
Debut: 4/11/1987 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium in a relief appearance. First Win (4/22/1987 against Lotte at Kawasaki Stadium in a CG), First Shutout ()
Titles: IP (1988), Wins (1988), Losses (1994), BF (1988), CG 91988, 1993), H (1988, 1994), BB (1995-1996), Best Nine (1988), Gold Glove (1988, 1996)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishizawa, Koichi Positions Played: P
Niciknames:  High School: Musashi Murayama High School
Born: 5/30/1963 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Shinei Denko
Birthplace: Tachikawa, Tokyo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1986-1988 [54])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 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
1986 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 9.00 .333 2.00
1988 5 7.2 0 0 0 0 0 5 33 0 0 8 2 3 3 0 0 0 5 4 4.70 .267 1.43
Totals 6 8.2 0 0 0 0 0 6 40 0 0 10 2 4 3 1 1 0 7 5 5.19 .278 1.50
Biography: Played hanball in junior high. Started playing organized baseball in high school. Drafted on the sixth round (1982). Retired after the 1990 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 2.1
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nishizawa, Michio Positions Played: P, 1B
Nicknames:  High School: N/A
Born: 9/1/1921 College: N/A
Died: 12/18/1977 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ebara-gun, Tokyo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya/Chunichi (1937-1943, 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 pounds  1946 [5], [17]), Goldstar (1947 [23])
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
1937F 4 10.2 0 0 0 0 0 4 47 0 0 7 1 2 10 0 0 0 4 2 1.69 .189 1.59
1938S 12 57.0 3 4 0 0 5 7 244 3 0 38 1 11 35 1 1 0 17 13 2.05 .190 1.28
1938F 15 73.2 6 4 0 0 6 9 339 3 0 76 10 24 38 0 0 2 50 31 3.79 .259 1.55
1939 31 184.2 20 10 0 0 14 17 760 9 1 119 6 67 111 3 3 0 58 44 2.14 .189 1.25
1940 44 276.1 7 9 0 0 32 12 1169 20 6 223 5 107 151 4 3 1 85 59 1.92 .223 1.35
1941 41 198.1 7 13 0 0 15 26 839 7 2 146 3 63 116 3 1 0 57 35 1.59 .207 1.32
1942 35 211.0 9 11 0 0 23 12 891 9 1 175 1 52 83 7 0 0 72 41 1.75 .223 1.22
1943 24 159.0 5 6 0 0 19 5 675 12 1 97 3 55 102 3 3 0 47 33 1.87 .174 1.25
1946 24 121.1 0 8 0 0 10 14 572 3 0 126 7 22 93 4 1 1 81 61 4.52 .266 1.80
1947 1 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 3.60 .211 1.40
Totals 231 1297.0 60 65 0 0 124 107 5558 66 11 1011 37 404 742 25 12 4 473 321 2.22 .215 1.35
Biography: Under Japanese law, one only has to finish junior high school to satisfy the legal minimum education requirement. He tried out for Nagoya in Decenber, 1936 at age 15 and was saigned as a pitcher. Went all the way in a 28 inning tie game that was called on account of darkness (5/24/1942 against Taiyo at Korakuen Stadium 4-4). He was converted into a first baseman later that year. His number 15, which he wore from 1949 on, has been retired. 
Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 2.8 BB/9: 5.1 HR/9: 0.3 No Hitter (7/18/1942 against Hankyu at Korakuen Stadium 4-2). 
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: HR (1938F), HBP (1942)
Managerial Record: Chunichi (1964-1967) 253-217-10
Hall of Fame Induction: 1977


Nishizawa, Yosuke Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Maebashi Ikuei High School
Born: 11/5/1971 College: Chiba Kogyo University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takasaki, Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1995 [61])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 187 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
1995 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 infinity 1.000 infinity
Totals 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 3 infinity 1.000 infinity
Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade. Was his high school team's cleanup hitter and a batting practice pitcher. Did not take the mound in a game in high school. Drafted on the fifth round (1993). Reportedly was so nervous in his only top club appearance that he didn't have a feel for his pitches. Went to a sidearm delivery in 1997. Became a batting practice pitcher for Seibu after retiring at the end of the 1998 season. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: infinity K/9: N/A BB/9: infinity HR/9: N/A
Debut: 6/16/1995 against Yakult at Kusanagi 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


Nito, Takuma Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Shimada Shogyo High School
Born: 7/13/1988 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [68])
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 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 18.00 .500 3.00
Totals 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 18.00 .500 3.00
Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade with a local youth team. Played nanshiki ball in junior high. Drafted on the fourth round (2006). Didn't see any action at all in the minors in 2007. Switched to a siderarm delivery in 2008. Clocked at 90mph  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 3.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 0.0 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: 4/7/2009 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nitta, Michio Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Sanwa Chugakkou
Born: 5/8/1933 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Toyobo Tomita
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1954 [13])
Height: 5'9" 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
1954 8 23.0 0 1 0 0 2 6 100 0 0 22 0 7 9 2 2 0 10 10 3.91 .253 1.35
Totals 8 23.0 0 1 0 0 2 6 100 0 0 22 0 7 9 2 2 0 10 10 3.91 .253 1.35
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 2.7 BB/9: 3.5 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


Niura, Hisao Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Shizuoka Shogyo High School (dropped out)
Born: 5/11/1951 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1971-1983 [40], [28]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds Taiyo Whales (1987-1991 [28]), Daiei Hawks (1992 [28]), Yakult 
Bats: Left Throws: Left (1992 [49])
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
1971 19 58.1 4 3 0 0 10 9 239 2 1 43 4 43 26 2 2 0 17 13 2.01 .209 1.18
1972 5 3.2 0 0 0 0 0 5 23 0 0 7 1 1 3 0 0 0 9 7 17.18 .389 2.73
1973 21 83.2 3 3 0 0 17 4 356 1 1 61 7 78 53 0 0 1 36 32 3.44 .207 1.36
1974 26 119.2 7 6 1 0 17 9 492 4 1 96 14 102 52 2 2 0 42 35 2.63 .226 1.24
1975 37 108.0 2 11 0 0 14 23 450 2 1 93 9 82 46 1 0 1 47 40 3.33 .235 1.29
1976 50 197.1 11 11 5 6 25 25 818 10 3 156 20 162 81 2 2 0 82 68 3.10 .214 1.20
1977 44 136.0 11 3 9 12 15 29 549 5 1 104 10 96 60 1 2 1 38 35 2.32 .220 1.21
1978 63 189.0 15 7 15 25 9 54 777 5 0 160 21 152 75 5 3 1 66 59 2.81 .238 1.24
1979 45 236.1 15 11 5 6 28 17 961 12 3 211 24 223 68 6 1 0 94 90 3.43 .242 1.18
1980 18 69.0 3 4 1 1 11 7 297 1 1 64 11 58 24 2 1 0 42 29 3.78 .239 1.28
1981 14 58.1 0 5 0 0 8 6 248 2 0 55 8 44 19 1 1 0 32 22 3.39 .251 1.27
1982 27 117.0 6 6 0 1 16 11 499 4 1 119 18 89 38 3 1 0 58 53 4.08 .264 1.34
1983 31 67.1 3 2 0 2 7 24 292 0 0 71 8 52 25 3 2 0 26 24 3.21 .278 1.43
1987 25 152.0 11 12 0 0 25 0 645 7 4 151 20 107 47 2 0 0 78 72 4.26 .260 1.30
1988 29 160.1 10 11 0 0 28 1 681 7 1 147 14 110 66 3 6 0 83 77 4.32 .248 1.33
1989 28 175.0 8 13 0 0 28 0 763 6 2 176 20 130 75 5 3 1 79 66 3.39 .267 1.43
1990 42 140.0 6 10 2 3 15 27 603 0 0 121 11 107 68 7 2 0 66 59 3.79 .241 1.35
1991 47 53.1 0 1 1 1 0 47 220 0 0 49 4 42 19 3 3 0 19 19 3.21 .250 1.28
1992 21 34.1 1 4 0 0 5 16 42 0 0 47 8 28 14 1 1 1 30 27 7.08 .338 1.78
Totals 592 2158.2 116 123 39 57 278 314 116 68 20 1931 232 1706 859 49 32 6 944 827 3.45 .243 1.29
Biography: Is of Korean ancestry, his Korean name being Kim Il-yoong. Raised mostly in Shizuoka Prefecture. Became a pitcher in ninth grade. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1968).Because he wasn't full blooded Japanese, he was treated like a foreign player for draft purposes, which meant he could be signed outside of it by Yomiuri in 1968 after dropping out of high school, setting off a war of words between the Japan High School Baseball Federation and the Giants. He then hurt his shoulder and that and his youth confined him to largely just buildking up his stamina his firsat two years of pro ball.  He also was beset by back problems. He was subsequently inserted nto the Giants rotation in 1973 as part of that ballclub's ninth straight Japan championship year. Began to have elbow problems after 1980 due to his workload. Left Yomiuri to play in the new KBO with Samsung from 1984-1986 as its ace (G91 IP 586.2 W 54 L 20 Save 3 ERA 2.53). However, he wasn't entirely accepted by his Korean teammates since he didn't speak Korean and he grew disenchanted with his experience there. He also learned to throw a chamgeup and screwball during his time there. Was discovered to have diabetes in 1986 as well and returned to Japan, joining Taiyo. Spun a shutout against Yomiuri to end an 18 game losing streak the Whales endured at the hands of the Tokyo nine (6/30/1989 at Toyama in a five hitter 5-0). Tossed a 13 hit shutou against Yomiuri, the most knocks ever suffered by a winning pitcher in a whitewash ever (8/4/1989 at Yokohama Stadium). Moved to Yakult in June, 1992. He id his diabetes from his teammates, giving himself his insulin injections in his hotel room bathroom and other places away from prying eyes. He was discovered with the syringes, though, eventually plus he had lost weight due to the disease, resulting in rumors that he was using drugs. Fastball, curve. screwball, changeup. Was 10-12 lifetime against Yomiuri. Selected to five all star teams (1976, 1978-1979, 1987-1988). Had five walkless complete games lifetime. Became a baseball commentator for NTV after retirement. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.29 K/9: 7.1 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (6/1/1971 against Chunichi, called after 6.1 innings due to rain)
Titles: G (1978), Losses (1989), Saves (1977-1978), SP (1978), SO (1976), K (1979), BB (1989)., ER (1988)., ERA (1977-1978), Fireman of the Year (1978), Middle Reliever of the Year (1978), Comeback Player of the Year (1987), Best Nine (1978)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noda, Koji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Taragi High School
Born: 2/9/1968 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kyushu Sanko
Birthplace: Kuma-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1988-1992 [1], [18]), 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds Orix Blue Wave (1993-1999 [21])
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 42 138.0 3 13 0 1 17 25 577 1 0 136 19 69 44 7 2 1 67 61 3.98 .269 1.30
1989 43 91.1 5 4 2 5 7 36 377 0 0 86 5 54 27 1 3 0 39 34 3.35 .264 1.24
1990 37 108.1 11 12 5 15 10 27 488 0 0 127 15 81 48 2 5 0 60 59 4.90 .302 1.62
1991 32 212.2 8 14 1 1 28 4 900 10 2 206 24 143 75 5 10 1 95 90 3.81 .264 1.32
1992 26 123.2 8 9 1 1 17 9 512 7 3 115 14 102 34 3 4 0 45 41 2.98 .248 1.20
1993 26 225.0 17 5 0 0 26 0 901 17 4 187 23 209 62 1 4 0 68 64 2.56 .228 1.11
1994 27 193.0 12 11 0 0 27 0 818 11 2 175 25 213 66 3 10 0 98 91 4.24 .239 1.25
1995 26 184.1 10 7 0 1 25 1 763 6 1 145 21 208 69 4 13 0 67 63 3.08 .214 1.16
1996 27 180.1 8 7 0 0 27 0 772 7 2 170 18 144 70 7 10 0 70 63 3.14 .254 1.33
1997 24 150.1 7 5 0 0 24 0 642 0 0 143 18 99 63 4 5 1 61 55 3.29 .254 1.37
1998 4 6.1 0 0 0 0 1 3 31 0 0 10 2 2 3 0 0 0 5 5 7.11 .370 2.05
1999 2 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 18.00 .400 2.00
Totals 316 1614.1 89 87 9 24 209 107 6786 59 14 1502 185 1325 561 37 66 3 677 628 3.50 .251 1.28
Biography: Went 22-13 in the industrial leagues before the company he worked for dissolved its baseball team in 1987. Drafted on the first round (1987). Started on Opening Day in 1991. Traded to Orix during the 1992 offseason. Became the third pitcher in history to strikeout 17 (8/12/1994 against Kintetsu at Kobe Green Stadium 3-2). Struckout a record 19 hitters in a ten inning loss (4/21/1995 against Lotte). Is the only pitcher ever to have three career games with 16 or more strikeouts (the other was 7/4/1993 against Kintetsu, fanning 16) and is only the second with 15 or more four times lifetime (he also whiffed 15 on 4/21/1993 against Kintetsu). His forkball would just seem to disappear as it entered the hitting zone, so it was dubbed "obake" (the ghost) by opponents. But he began to suffer elbow problems and had surgery on it after the 1998 campaign ended.  Released at the end of the 2000 season and retired. 1500th inning (5/28/1997 against Seibu at Nagoya Dome, the 142nd man to that mark). Selected to one all star team (1993). Had four walkless complete games lifetime. Coached for Orix and worked as a baseball commentator for TV Osaka and others after retirement. Also runs a restaurant. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 7.4 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: 4/10/1988 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Win (6/28/1988 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium in a tenth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (5/24/1991 against Hiroshima at Nishi Kyogoku in a five hitter 1-0)
Titles: Wins (1993), Losses (1991), CG (1993), SO (1993), H (1991), HR (1994), WP (1991, 1995), R (1991, 1994), ER (1991, 1994), Gold Glove (1993)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nogami, Hirosato Positions Played: P, C
Nicknames:  High School: Okayama Higashi Shogyo High School
Born: 7/18/1936 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1957 [10])
Height: 5'9" 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
1957 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 4.50 .286 1.50
Totals 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 4.50 .286 1.50
Biography: Joined Hiroshima as a catcher. Converted into a a pitcher in 1957.
Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 4.5 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


Nogami, Ryoma Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kamimura Gakuen High School
Born: 6/15/1987 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nissan Motors
Birthplace: Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2009-2015 [20])
Height: 5'10" 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
2009 25 56.2 3 5 1 2 7 18 247 0 0 60 9 33 23 2 4 0 29 28 4.45 .284 1.46
Totals 25 56.2 3 5 1 2 7 18 247 0 0 60 9 33 23 2 4 0 29 28 4.45 .284 1.46
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 2005). Drafted on the second round (2008). Fastball maxes out at 91mph with a slider, curve and changeup. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 5.2 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.4
Debut: 4/30/2009 against Softbank at Seibu Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/20/2009 against Chunichi at Seibu Dome in relief), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (5/1/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nogami, Toshio Positions Played: P, 1B
Nicknames:  High School: Wakayama Municipal Shogyo High School
Born: 8/3/1949 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1971-1974 [55]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Nankai Hawks (1975 [40])
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
1971 1 3.1 0 0 09 0 0 1 12 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .091 0.60
1972 2 4.1 0 0 0 0 1 1 18 0 0 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 4 4 8.31 .333 1.38
1975 3 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 0 0 8 1 1 4 0 0 0 6 5 9.00 .348 2.40
Totals 6 12.2 0 0 0 0 1 5 57 0 0 14 2 5 6 0 0 0 10 9 6.39 .286 1.58
Biography: Threw a no hitter in his one Koshien Tournament, the eighth man in history to do that (spring 1967 against Mie High School). Drafted on the first round (1967). Retired after the 1976 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.58 K/9: 3.6 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 1.4
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Akira Positions Played: P, C, 1B
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 8/6/1917 College: Meiji University (dropped out)
Died: 10/5/1996 Industrial Leagues: N/A
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Senators/Taiyo/Nishitetsu
Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 pounds (1936-1937, 1942-1943 [18], [8]), Hankyu (1944-1948 [13], [4])
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
1936S 13 96.1 8 4 0 0 10 3 398 7 0 84 4 46 35 1 0 0 30 24 2.24 .236 1.24
1936F 19 104.0 7 9 0 0 13 6 452 6 1 101 2 43 47 0 0 0 54 35 3.03 .254 1.42
1937S 37 257.0 19 7 0 0 30 7 1048 23 6 196 3 142 85 1 2 0 70 45 1.58 .206 1.09
1937F 33 235.1 15 15 0 0 26 7 1010 20 3 223 11 81 92 2 2 0 103 76 2.91 .249 1.34
1942 2 10.1 0 2 0 0 2 0 50 0 0 7 0 3 11 0 0 0 6 5 4.35 .189 1.74
1943 2 11.0 0 2 0 0 2 0 62 1 0 15 2 7 13 0 1 0 17 16 13.09 .306 2.55
1948 7 37.0 0 1 0 0 1 6 159 1 0 36 0 6 18 0 0 0 15 11 2.68 .257 1.46
Totals 113 751.0 48 40 0 0 84 29 3179 58 10 662 22 328 301 4 5 0 295 212 2.54 .234 1.28
Biography: Oldest of the four Noguchi brothers. Once caught all 25 innings in a summer Koshien Tournament school semifinal game against Akashi Chugakkou, receiving 336 pitches (1933). Played in four Koshien Tournaments, winning it all once. His 19 wins in the spring season of 1937 were more than 60% of his team's victories. Drafted into the military in 1938, returning to Japan in 1942. Became a first baseman in 1942. Went back to catching with Chunichi. Ran a coffee shop near Nagoya Stadium after retirement. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 3.9 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: G (1937S-1937F), IP (1937S-1937F), Wins (1937F), Losses (1937F), BF (1937F), CG (1937F), H (1937F), HR (1937F)
Managerial Record: Chunichi (1955-1956) 151-108-1
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Hiroyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Yonago Higashi High School
Born: 11/29/1960 College: Rikkyo University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nishi Saeki-gun, Tottori Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1983-1986 [14])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 165 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
1983 2 7.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 32 0 0 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 4 5.14 .379 1.71
1984 1 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 54.00 .667 6.00
1986 2 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.80 .316 1.40
Totals 5 12.1 0 0 0 0 1 4 55 0 0 19 1 3 2 0 0 0 7 7 5.11 .373 1.70
Biography: Became a pitcher in eighth grade. Was his high school's ace and cleanup hitter. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1977). Set a then Tokyo Big Six University League record with 96 strikeouts in a single season (1970S). Finished 27-28 for his college career. Drafted on the first round (1982). Worked for a screen manufacturer after retiring at the end of the 1988 season.
Career WHIP: 1.70 K/9: 2.2 BB/9: 1.5 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Jiro Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 1/6/1920 College: Hosei University (dropped out)
Died: 5/21/2007 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Senators/Tsubasa/Taiyo/
Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 pounds Nishitetsu (1939-1943 [18]), Hankyu Braves (1946-1952 [18])
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
1939 69 459.0 33 19 0 0 45 24 1824 38 8 364 17 221 108 5 3 0 128 104 2.04 .215 1.03
1940 57 387.0 33 11 0 0 31 26 1466 29 7 245 7 273 65 4 0 1 67 40 0.93 .177 0.80
1941 48 338.0 25 12 0 0 26 22 1275 25 10 201 5 168 85 1 0 1 44 33 0.88 .171 0.85
1942 66 527.1 40 17 0 0 48 18 1991 41 19 299 6 264 108 2 1 0 90 70 1.19 .162 0.77
1943 51 385.0 25 12 0 0 39 12 1485 37 10 278 11 140 84 0 1 1 78 62 1.45 .201 0.94
1946 33 212.0 13 14 0 0 20 13 852 13 2 194 9 39 47 1 1 0 76 63 2.67 .243 1.14
1947 56 382.0 24 17 0 0 41 15 1486 33 4 321 14 86 57 1 0 0 108 96 2.26 .227 0.99
1948 41 297.0 14 16 0 0 34 7 1182 24 3 273 14 66 42 2 1 0 116 97 2.94 .243 1.06
1949 30 166.1 10 6 0 0 13 17 697 6 0 184 15 55 21 1 0 0 76 66 3.56 .274 1.23
1950 35 181.2 15 9 0 0 18 17 750 10 2 190 20 61 14 1 0 0 85 64 3.16 .261 1.12
1951 19 75.1 4 5 0 0 5 14 315 3 0 84 9 14 11 0 1 0 43 40 4.74 .282 1.26
1952 12 36.2 1 1 0 0 1 11 151 0 0 44 6 9 5 0 0 0 21 17 4.14 .310 1.34
Totals 517 3447.1 237 139 0 0 321 196 13474 259 65 2677 133 1395 647 18 8 3 932 752 1.96 .212 0.96
Biography: Akira Noguchi's younger brother and older brother of Noboru Noguchi (Hanshin) and Wataru (Nankai). Started playing baseball in elementary school. Played in one Koshien Tournament, winning it all by outpitching Kumamoto Kogyo High's ace, Tetsuharu Kawakami (summer, 1937).Dropped out of college in 1939 to turn pro. Threw all 28 innings of a 4-4 tie that was called due to darkness (5/24/1942 against Nagoya at Korakuen Stadium on 344 pitches). What was even more amazing about that was that he had tossed a shutout the day before against Asahi, where he had a no hitter broken up with one out in the ninth and had also twirled a shuout two days before that. Coached with Hankyu and managed in the minors for Kintetsu after retirement. His 57 walkless complete games lifetime is third all time. However, his 13 walkless and no HBP complete games in in 1948 is a Japan record. His 19 shutouts in 1942 tied a Japan record. Had a 54.1 inning streak without walking or hitting anyone (10/22-11/19/1950). Had three streaks of 43 or more consecutive scoreless innings (51 in 1940, 60.1 in 1941, 43 in 1943). Retired after the 1953 season. Died of pneumonia. 
Career WHIP: 0.96 K/9:3.6  BB/9:1.69  HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: G (1939), IP (1939), Wins (1942), CG (1939), SO (1942), H (1939), HR (1939, 1943), K (1942), ERA (1940-1941)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: 1989


Noguchi, Katsuharu Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Sakushina Gakuin High School
Born: 9/19/1938 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Meidensha
Birthplace: Tochigi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1964 [34])
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 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4.50 .375 1.50
Totals 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4.50 .375 1.50
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 1.50 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


Noguchi, Katsumi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kyoto Shogyo High School
Born: 3/29/1927 College: Ritsumeikan University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1950 [11])
Height: 5'4" 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
1950 3 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 29 0 0 11 2 3 1 0 0 0 6 5 7.50 .393 2.00
Totals 3 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 29 0 0 11 2 3 1 0 0 0 6 5 7.50 .393 2.00
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 1.5 HR/9: 3.0 
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout N/A()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall fo Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Masaaki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Iizuka Shogyo High School
Born: 3/7/1924 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya/Sangyo/Chunichi (1943-
Height: 5'9" Weight: 150 pounds 1944, 1947 [7], [6]), Kyuei Flyers (1948 [19]), Daiei Stars (1949 [19]), 
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Nishitetsu Lions (1950-1954 [28])
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
1943 25 170.0 12 4 0 0 17 8 654 12 2 96 2 38 49 3 1 0 36 26 1.38 .163 0.85
1944 13 100.0 6 6 0 0 12 1 441 10 0 93 3 23 44 2 1 0 49 34 3.06 .238 1.37
1948 20 84.1 6 5 0 0 7 13 351 4 0 85 8 28 19 1 0 0 40 30 3.20 .259 1.23
1949 34 208.2 12 13 0 0 24 10 917 12 1 211 35 63 84 9 1 1 132 114 4.92 .260 1.41
1950 38 222.2 10 13 0 0 27 11 920 12 1 211 25 65 53 7 0 1 99 85 3.44 .248 1.19
1951 31 191.2 12 8 0 0 25 6 763 9 1 157 9 62 47 2 0 0 65 60 2.82 .222 1.06
1952 45 260.1 23 12 0 0 30 15 1054 15 2 236 14 75 58 4 1 0 99 75 2.59 .241 1.13
1953 17 61.0 2 3 0 0 4 13 269 0 0 74 10 11 15 1 0 0 38 29 4.28 .303 1.46
1954 2 3.0 0 1 0 0 1 1 13 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 9.00 .231 1.00
Totals 225 1301.2 83 65 0 0 147 78 5382 74 7 1166 106 366 369 29 4 2 561 456 3.15 .237 1.18
Biography: Born into a family of coal mine workers, though his father was a sumo wrestler. Pitched in high school, but was signed by Nagoya as an infielder. Drafted into the military in 1945 and sent to Manchuria as a military policemen. Rejoined Chunichi in May, 1947. Hurt his shoulder in 1953. Had eight walkless complete games lifetime. Managed in the industrial leagues and worked as a abseball commentator for RKB Mainichi Braodcasting after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.18 K/9: 2.5 BB/9: 2.6 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: Wins (1952), HR (1949), HBP (1949)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Shigeki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tanba High School
Born: 5/13/1974 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Toyo, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1994-2005 [57], [47]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 193 pounds Yomiuri (2006-2007 [31], [46])
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 8 10.2 0 0 0 0 1 7 45 0 0 5 1 11 10 0 0 0 3 3 2.53 .147 1.41
1995 30 125.2 3 10 2 2 19 11 564 1 0 114 21 110 83 2 3 0 72 67 4.80 .246 1.57
1996 21 114.1 5 5 0 0 18 3 487 5 2 104 15 88 52 2 4 0 47 41 3.23 .250 1.36
1997 11 37.0 0 1 0 0 7 4 179 0 0 46 2 14 21 3 2 0 29 27 6.57 .309 1.81
1998 27 192.0 14 9 0 0 27 0 802 6 1 174 10 134 63 5 8 0 59 50 2.34 .246 1.23
1999 29 203.2 19 7 0 0 29 0 870 7 4 202 13 145 67 5 6 0 68 60 2.65 .261 1.32
2000 33 173.0 9 11 0 1 27 6 764 4 1 200 20 128 58 2 9 0 99 89 4.63 .294 1.49
2001 26 193.2 12 9 0 0 26 0 765 11 5 167 7 187 28 2 1 0 62 53 2.46 .233 1.01
2002 5 27.0 2 1 0 0 5 0 118 0 0 24 6 12 13 1 1 0 15 15 5.00 .250 1.37
2003 29 146.1 9 11 0 1 26 3 641 1 0 154 12 146 59 9 3 0 80 74 4.55 .281 1.46
2004 17 78.0 4 8 0 0 15 2 360 1 1 106 13 61 27 1 1 0 51 49 5.65 .321 1.70
2005 13 72.0 3 6 0 0 13 0 300 1 1 71 8 57 26 4 3 0 33 32 4.00 .268 1.35
2006 1 3.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 1 0 5 3 9.00 .538 2.67
2007 31 29.1 1 1 0 1 0 31 144 0 0 34 4 28 20 3 0 0 15 14 4.30 .296 1.84
Totals 281 1405.2 81 79 2 5 214 67 6055 37 15 1408 132 1122 528 39 42 0 638 577 3.69 1.38
Biography:  Started out playing softball in third grade. Started playing baseball in junior high. Was his high school team's ace. Drafted on the third round (1992). He was deemed to fat his first pro year and was consigned to the minors that entire season. His first career shutout was a no hitter. Went all the way in a 12 inning loss, making him the last man to throw more than 200 pitches in a game (8/30/1998 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome on 203 pitches; he was clocked at a high of 89mph in that game). He also went all the way in his next start, thought that was only nine innings. In 1999, he went into the ninth with a shutout in what would have been his 20th victory, but he gave up a run and lost 1-0. Tied an NPB record with four straight walkless complete games (2001). His 16 strikeouts in a game tied a then Central League record (5/24/2001 against Hanshin at Ishikawa Prefectural Stadium). Was injured most of 2002. Moved to Yomiuri as a free agent. After the 2007 season, his salary was  reduced by 75% because of his lackluster performances. He then spent all of 2008 in the minors, getting into just six games and then was released at the end of the schedule. After flunking a tryout with Rakuten and the Cubs, he was going to be signed by Toronto, but flunked the physical. All four of his 2007 homers were by of righthanded hitters. 1000th inning (5/29/2000 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome in the fifth inning against Naohisa Sugiyama). Selected to three all star teams (1998-1999, 2001). Married to wife Naomi. His hobby is watercolor painting.  Official Blog   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 7.2 BB/9: 3.4 HR/9:: 0.8 No Hitter (8/11/1996 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome, walking or hitting six)
Debut: 8/25/1994 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Stadium in a start. First Win (5/17/1995 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Stadium in a start), First Shutout (8/11/1996 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome), First Save (6/15/1995 against Yakult at Nagoya Stadium)
Titles: IP (1999, 2001), BF (1999), SO (2001), H (1999), K (2001), BB (2003), HBP (2003), R (2000), ER (2000), ERA (1998, 2001), MVP (1999), Gold Glove (2001)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Noguchi, Wataru Positions Played: P, 2B
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 3/22/1926 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kinki Nihon (1946 [23])
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
1946 6 19.0 0 2 0 0 3 3 84 0 0 16 0 5 16 0 0 0 7 6 2.84 .239 1.68
Totals 6 19.0 0 2 0 0 3 3 84 0 0 16 0 5 16 0 0 0 7 6 2.84 .239 1.68
Biography: Signed as an infielder before the 1944 season and was converted into a pitcher during the 1946 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.68 K/9: 2.4 BB/9: 7.6 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


Nogusa, Yoshiteru Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Ozaki Chugakkou
Born: 5/22/1925 College: Kansai Gakuin University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1949 [27])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 151 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
1949 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 4 18.00 .538 5.00
Totals 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 4 18.00 .538 5.00
Biography:
Career WHIP: 5.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 13.5 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


Nomaguchi, Takahiko Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kansai Soka High School
Born: 5/31/1983 College: Soka University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League: Shidax
Birthplace: Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2005-2010 [13], [33])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 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 47.2 4 3 0 0 9 0 210 1 0 51 12 32 17 0 2 0 36 35 6.61 .276 1.43
2006 26 42.0 1 3 0 1 2 24 186 0 0 37 5 33 21 1 0 0 20 16 3.43 .234 1.38
2007 7 25.0 4 0 0 2 2 5 98 1 0 21 0 16 2 1 0 0 5 5 1.80 .228 0.92
2008 17 52.2 2 3 0 0 9 8 226 0 0 68 8 39 11 4 1 0 30 28 4.96 .284 1.50
2009 25 29.0 0 1 1 1 0 25 133 0 0 30 4 28 20 4 0 0 16 16 4.97 .288 1.72
Totals 84 196.1 11 10 1 4 22 62 853 2 0 197 29 148 71 10 3 0 107 101 4.63 1.37
Biography: Played Senior League ball in junior high and was named as part of Japan's national team. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 2001). Reportedly dropped out of college because he felt that university baseball was boring compared to high school ball. Was clocked at 93mph in the industrial leagues. Yomiuri acquired the son of Shidax manager Katsuya Nomura to try to lure Nomaguchi to their ballclub. Nomaguchi was apparently a Giants fan anyway and was drafted on the first round (2004). He was the Giants minor league Opening Day pitcher his rookie season. Did rather poorly at the big club level that year and was injured for a while as well. Began the 2007 season late due to injury, too. Picked up four wins in a 17 day period the last month of the season to help his team to their first pennant in five years in 2007. Has been clocked as high as 97mph with a slider, a forkball and inconsistent command. His younger brother and current Giants teammate Norihito Kaneto were best friends in elementary school.  Official Blog   Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:
Debut: 5/1/2005 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Win (5/1/2005 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a complete game shortened by rain five inning performance, giving up four runs), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (7/10/2009 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomi, Atsushi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tottori-jo Kita High School
Born: 5/28/1979 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Osaka Gas
Birthplace: Izushi-gun, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2005-2010 [14])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 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
2005 16 64.2 4 1 0 0 12 4 293 1 0 78 10 64 27 1 3 0 40 40 5.57 .302 1.62
2006 38 47.0 2 4 0 1 2 36 210 0 0 49 4 46 16 3 2 0 27 26 4.98 .272 1.38
2007 23 74.0 4 4 0 0 12 11 330 1 1 79 7 51 30 4 2 0 39 36 4.38 .279 1.47
2008 11 11.1 0 0 0 0 1 10 54 0 0 15 1 10 6 0 1 0 6 6 4.76 .319 1.85
2009 28 165.0 13 9 0 0 25 3 675 1 1 142 11 154 44 5 3 1 61 48 2.62 .232 1.13
Totals 116 362.0 23 18 0 1 52 64 1562 3 2 363 33 325 123 13 11 1 173 156 3.88 1.34
Biography: Had injry problems for a lot of his career in the industrial leagues. Made the big club out of spring training his rookie year, but as the schedule wore on his performances declined and he was demoted to the minors for a while. He then lost three times in relief in the Tigers first ten games of the 2006 regular season and he was sent down again. He was nonetheless put into the starting rotation for 2007 but was relegated to the bullpen soon after and was subsequently dispatched to the Western League again. But he then righted himself during an August call up. Unfortunately, in 2008, he got hit around some more and spent most of the year in the minors. He was inserted back into the rotation in 2009 because of injuries to members of the pitching staff and had a breakout season, though he had trouble with run support, but still going 9-2 n an 11 start stretch anyway. Fastball tops out at 92mph with a slider, forkball, shuuto and changeup out of a three quarter delivery. Has had trouble getting lefthanded hitters out. Married to wife Chieko and has a daughter. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.34 K/9: BB/9: HR/9:
Debut: 4/3/2005 against Yakult at Osaka Dome in a start. First Win (4/24/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a start), First Shutout (8/18/2007 against Hiroshima at Osaka Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomo, Hideo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Seijo Kogyo High School
Born: 8/31/1968 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Shin Nittetsu Sakai
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1990-1994 [11])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 195 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
1990 29 235.0 18 8 0 0 27 2 975 21 2 178 18 287 109 4 12 0 87 76 2.91 .202 1.22
1991 31 242.1 17 11 1 2 29 2 1024 22 4 193 21 287 128 5 15 1 92 82 3.05 .216 1.32
1992 30 216.2 18 8 0 1 29 1 900 17 5 150 13 228 117 1 3 0 73 64 2.66 .200 1.23
1993 32 243.1 17 12 0 0 32 0 1064 14 2 201 22 276 148 7 13 1 106 100 3.70 .228 1.43
1994 17 114.0 8 7 0 0 17 0 512 6 0 96 9 126 86 2 7 0 55 46 3.63 .234 1.60
Totals 139 1051.1 78 46 1 3 134 5 4475 80 13 797 83 1204 588 19 51 2 413 368 3.15 .214 1.32
Biography: Started playing baseball in elementary school. Tossed a perfect game in high school the summer of his junior year. Played in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Drafted on the first round by Kintetsu, pocketing a then record 120 million yen signing bonus (1989). He was also the first to make more than 10 million yen his rookie season. He became only the second man in history to win both the Rookie of the Year and the MVP in the same season. Walked or hit 14 batters in only 4.2 innings of a game to tie a Japan record (7/10/1992 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium). Started twice on Opening Day (1993-1994). Had a no hitter going for eight innings on Opening Day, 1994, but with Kazuhiro Kiyohara singled off of him and he was pulled one out later, whereupon closer Motoyuki Akahori eventaully was tagged for a sayonara grand slam, denying Nomo a victory (Akahori absorbed the loss). Came down with tendinitis in his throwing shoulder in 1994, permanently taking about 3-4 mph off of his fastball. After wrangling over his salary and the way manager Keishi Suzuki was handling him, he retired and signed with Los Angeles. Nomo and Dwight Gooden are the only two major leaguers to strikeout at least 200 in each of their first three MLB campaigns. He also tossed no hitters against Colorado and Baltimore. Became the first Japanese to ever homer in a game (4/28/1998 against Milwaukee in his 245th MLB plate appearance). He also threw a complete game on that night and it was his 100th MLB appearance. 1000th MLB strikeout (9/8/1999 against Arizona form Jay Bell in his 147th game, third fastest to that mark in MLB history). For more info on what lead to Nomo leaving Japan, look at Robert Whiting's The Meaning of Ichiro. His four wins titles is a Pacific League record. Holds the Pacific League record for most games with ten or more strikeouts in a career with 70. Holds the Japan record for most ten strikeouts or more games in a season with 21 (1990). Set a Pacific league record for most walks in a season with 147 (1993).  Walked five in an inning in one game to tie a Japan record (7/10/1992). Selected to five all star teams (1990-1994). Had two walkless complete games lifetime. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 1.32 K/9: 10.3 BB/9: 5.0 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: 4/10/1990 against Seibu at Fujiidera Stadium in a start First Win (4/29/1990 against Orix at Nishinomiya Stadium in his fourth career start, striking out a Japan record tying 17, 15-2), First Shutout ()
Titles: Rookie of the Year (1990), IP (1990-1993), Wins (1990-1993), BF (1990-1993), CG (1990-1992), SO (1991-1992), H (1993), K (1990-1993), BB (1990-1993), WP (1991, 1993), R (1993), ER (1993), ERA (1990), MVP (1990), Sawamura Award (1990), Best Nine (1990)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomo, Takumi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kawabe High School
Born: 12/13/1930 College: N/A
Died: 12.17/1989 Industrial League: Kagoshima Shiden
Birthplace: Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1954-1960 [22])
Height: 5'8" 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
1954 25 91.2 6 4 0 0 12 13 390 1 1 92 5 57 40 1 2 0 35 31 3.04 .268 1.44
1955 21 73.1 5 5 0 0 15 6 311 1 0 72 2 30 27 1 0 0 35 30 3.68 .262 1.35
1956 39 226.1 14 6 0 0 30 9 896 9 0 168 11 125 69 5 2 0 65 55 2.19 .209 1.05
1957 47 187.2 8 11 0 0 21 26 758 3 1 135 14 112 70 6 2 0 68 55 2.64 .201 1.09
1958 33 121.0 8 5 0 0 15 18 483 1 1 92 5 83 37 3 3 1 43 33 2.45 .215 1.07
1959 20 32.1 1 2 0 0 3 17 148 0 0 37 3 20 15 1 1 0 19 14 3.90 .282 1.61
1960 8 15.0 0 0 0 0 1 7 69 0 0 19 2 12 8 0 0 0 12 10 6.00 .311 1.80
Totals 193 747.1 42 33 0 0 97 96 3055 15 3 615 42 439 266 17 10 1 277 228 2.75 .227 1.18
Biography: Had two walkless complete games lifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.18 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 3.2 HR/9: 0.5
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomoto, Kiichiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Fudo Oka Chugakkou
Born: 5/8/1922 College: N/A
Died: 8/8/1986 Industrial League: Taipei Kosho, Columbia
Birthplace: Kita Saitama-gun, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishi Nihon Pirates (1950 [18]), 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 145 pounds Nishitetsu Lions (1951-1952 [14]), Kintetsu Pearls (1953 [13])
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
1950 48 262.1 11 19 0 0 28 20 1149 14 1 294 29 84 72 6 0 3 158 128 4.39 .277 1.40
1951 20 88.2 4 3 0 0 10 10 350 2 1 75 5 28 15 2 0 1 26 19 1.93 .233 1.02
1952 29 67.0 2 3 0 0 5 24 289 0 0 72 4 19 21 1 0 1 43 31 4.16 .275 1.39
1953 25 76.2 1 2 0 0 4 21 316 0 0 73 7 19 18 1 0 0 35 21 2.47 .252 1.19
Totals 122 494.2 18 27 0 0 47 75 2104 16 2 514 45 150 126 10 0 5 263 199 3.62 .265 1.29
Biography: Had three walkless complete games lifetime. Went back to college and got his degree and coached baseball on the high school level after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.29 K/9: 2.7 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomura, Hiroki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 6/30/1969 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales/Yokohama (1988-
Height: 5'11" Weight: 182 pounds 2002 [21])
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
1988 2 15.0 1 1 0 0 2 0 55 1 1 14 1 4 3 0 0 0 2 1 0.60 .280 1.13
1989 33 94.2 3 11 0 1 13 20 411 1 0 111 14 61 35 1 1 1 65 62 5.89 .305 1.54
1990 24 162.0 11 6 0 0 22 2 650 8 0 140 23 114 35 1 6 0 67 63 3.50 .231 1.08
1991 26 182.1 15 8 0 0 26 0 743 6 2 163 25 113 43 3 6 0 72 64 3.16 .239 1.13
1992 21 93.2 5 4 0 1 15 6 408 1 1 118 15 75 23 1 1 0 57 57 5.48 .316 1.51
1993 28 179.1 17 6 0 0 25 3 712 9 3 148 16 137 41 2 2 0 59 50 2.51 .228 1.05
1994 14 70.2 5 5 0 0 12 2 332 1 0 100 16 61 28 0 1 0 53 50 6.37 .342 1.81
1995 22 56.2 4 7 0 4 6 16 242 1 0 58 8 48 18 2 2 0 30 28 4.45 .266 1.34
1996 25 146.1 10 8 0 0 25 0 626 4 0 172 25 85 36 0 2 0 76 67 4.12 .296 1.42
1997 25 143.1 10 8 0 0 25 0 620 1 1 153 20 94 43 4 0 3 71 62 3.89 .274 1.37
1998 28 177.2 13 8 0 0 27 1 728 3 0 183 20 100 29 2 2 2 70 66 3.34 .272 1.19
1999 7 31.1 1 1 0 0 7 0 144 0 0 49 4 13 8 1 1 1 25 19 5.46 .380 1.82
2000 29 100.2 2 8 0 0 14 15 426 0 0 116 15 57 20 2 1 0 51 49 4.38 .297 1.35
2001 14 75.0 4 5 0 0 14 0 318 2 1 86 8 32 15 4 0 0 37 37 4.44 .292 1.35
2002 3 5.1 0 2 0 0 3 0 31 0 0 12 1 3 3 1 0 0 8 8 13.50 .480 2.81
Totals 301 1534.0 101 88 0 6 236 65 6446 38 9 1623 211 998 380 24 25 7 743 683 4.01 .276 1.31
Biography: Birth name is Hiroshi. He changed it to Hiroki his third year with Taiyo. Started playing baseball in Little League. Was his team's ace in high school. Played in two Koshien Tournaments and won it all both times (spring, summer 1987). Nomura himself went 6-0 in ten Koshien appearances. Drafted on the third round (1987). Was the fifth rookie out of high school to  ever to toss a shutout in his first pro appearance. Started on Opening Day twice (1992, 1995). Experienced back problems in 1995. Underwent elbow surgery in 1999 and then had more elbow problems in 2002 and decided to retire. 100th win (8/2001 against Yomiuri in a complete game). Slugged a game winning three run homer in a 3-2 complete game win (4/1996 against Hanshin). Had ten walkless complete games lifetime. Selected to three all star teams (1990-1991, 1993). Fastball topped out at 85mph with a slider, slow curve, shuuto, screwball and forkball. Coached for Yokohama and worked as a baseball commentator after retirement. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 1.31 K/9: 5.9 BB/9: 2.2 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 10/2/1988 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium in a start. First Win (10/2/1988 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium in an eight hit shutout), First Shutout (10/2/1988 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium)
Titles: Wins (1993), HR (1991)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomura, Hiroyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kinkidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 7/24/1981 College: Kinki University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2004 [39])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 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
2004 3 4.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 21 0 0 5 1 0 4 1 0 0 6 6 13.50 .357 2.25
Totals 3 4.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 21 0 0 5 1 0 4 1 0 0 6 6 13.50 .357 2.25
Biography: Was the first man ever to win back to back MVP titles in the Kansai Scholastic League in the same year. He was also named to two Best Nines the same year. Went 24-12 with a 1.55 ERA in 45 games for his career at Kinki University. Drafted on the fifth round (2003). Released after the 2006 season despite a brilliant season in the minors in relief (1.11 ERA). Joined FedEx's industrial league team after departing NPB. rEFERENCE:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 2.25 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 2.3
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A 


Nomura, Osamu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hiratsuka Nogyo High School
Born: 8/9/1946 College: Komazawa University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1969-1971, 1978- 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 171 pounds 1982 [16], [21]), Lotte Orions (1972-1973 [17]), Nippon Ham (1974-1977 
Bats: Right Throws: Right  [19]), Hanshin (1983-1986 [14])
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
1969 1 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 0 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 1.80 .278 1.40
1970 28 62.0 1 2 0 0 4 24 272 1 0 64 12 34 21 6 2 0 45 37 5.37 .267 1.37
1971 35 124.2 4 3 0 0 13 22 499 2 1 100 9 54 29 9 3 0 37 31 2.24 .222 1.03
1972 47 220.1 14 10 0 0 26 21 914 7 2 216 34 97 49 12 1 0 107 101 4.13 .262 1.20
1973 39 141.1 6 10 0 0 26 13 607 2 1 152 29 81 38 6 3 1 68 68 4.33 .275 1.34
1974 39 147.2 4 9 1 0 18 21 608 2 0 137 13 69 41 3 3 0 66 60 3.66 .252 1.21
1975 37 191.1 11 3 0 0 25 12 795 6 1 184 21 59 45 8 1 0 82 71 3.34 .254 1.20
1976 44 231.0 13 16 2 0 26 18 918 12 2 218 27 99 30 8 5 1 87 78 3.04 .253 1.07
1977 27 132.0 5 10 1 2 22 5 547 6 0 152 23 61 17 5 2 1 71 66 4.50 .293 1.28
1978 44 238.0 17 11 4 7 28 16 973 12 2 215 21 123 64 10 4 0 90 83 3.14 .246 1.17
1979 35 121.2 7 9 0 3 18 17 533 1 1 141 25 76 31 5 2 0 84 76 5.62 .294 1.41
1980 33 192.1 15 10 0 2 30 3 848 4 1 225 30 92 51 14 3 0 110 100 4.68 .292 1.44
1981 31 115.1 3 14 0 0 18 13 514 2 0 158 19 42 24 1 0 1 85 79 6.16 .336 1.58
1982 30 120.1 5 9 0 1 21 9 523 1 1 134 12 46 36 3 3 1 67 59 4.41 .288 1.41
1983 32 191.1 12 11 0 1 30 2 807 5 0 209 22 85 42 5 5 1 95 82 3.86 .284 1.31
1984 43 79.2 2 5 0 2 6 37 357 0 0 103 10 38 14 2 0 1 48 40 4.52 .308 1.47
1985 19 26.1 1 0 0 1 1 18 107 0 0 27 5 13 3 0 0 0 16 15 5.13 .267 1.14
1986 15 15.1 1 0 0 1 0 15 65 0 0 16 3 5 1 2 0 0 9 5 2.93 .271 1.11
Totals 579 2355.2 121 132 8 20 312 267 9907 63 12 2456 315 1075 538 99 37 7 1169 1052 4.02 .272 1.27
Biography: Drafted on the first round (1968). Selected to four all star teams (1972, 1976, 1978, 1980). Had 13 walkless complete games lifetime. Coached with Hanshin and Taiyo after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.27 K/9:4.1  BB/9: 2.1 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: Wins (1978), Losses (1976), CG  (1978), HR (1976), WP (1983)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Indcution: N/A


Nomura, Takahito Positions Played: P
PlNicknames: High School: Takaoka High School Usa Bunko
Born: 1/19/1969 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Fuji Heavy Industries Mihara
Birthplace: Agawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (1991-1997 [15]), 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 165 pounds Yomiuri (1998-2001 [95]), Nippon Ham (2003 [95])
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
1992 27 46.1 1 2 5 6 3 24 195 0 0 51 2 35 15 0 2 0 15 13 2.53 1.42
1993 36 70.2 3 3 8 11 0 36 272 0 0 49 1 83 12 1 2 0 14 12 1.53 0.86
1994 29 47.2 3 4 6 9 0 29 213 0 0 49 4 58 25 1 5 0 29 23 4.34 1.55
1995 37 36.2 3 1 2 5 0 37 138 0 0 21 0 43 11 0 1 0 5 4 0.98 0.87
1996 54 69.1 4 1 5 9 0 34 287 0 0 55 2 84 28 1 5 0 28 22 2.86 1.20
1997 52 65.0 4 5 8 12 0 52 282 0 0 60 4 76 31 1 4 0 30 26 3.60 1.40
1998 24 19.2 1 4 4 5 0 24 95 0 0 19 2 23 18 0 1 3 11 11 5.03 1.88
1999 15 13.2 2 0 0 2 0 15 53 0 0 9 1 16 4 0 1 0 2 2 1.32 0.95
2000 24 20.0 1 1 1 2 0 24 89 0 0 18 5 21 8 1 2 1 18 15 6.75 1.30
2001 40 37.0 2 1 0 2 0 40 167 0 0 47 4 34 12 1 4 0 19 19 4.62 1.59
2003 6 5.1 0 0 0 0 0 6 28 0 0 11 2 3 1 1 0 1 7 7 11.81 2.25
Totals 338 426.0 24 22 39 63 3 335 1819 0 0 389 27 473 165 7 27 5 178 154 3.11 1.30
Biography: Drafted on the third round (1990). Became only the second man in NPB history to strike out four men in an inning (1993). Traded to Yomiuri during the 1997 offseason. Was the first pitcher to win a regular season game at Sapporo Dome (6/26/2001 against Chunichi). Released at the end of the 2001 season and signed with Milwaukee. After an excellent spring training, was ineffective during the regular season and was released at the end of the schedule. He was subsequently picked up by Nippon Ham and then they released him at the end of the year and he gravitated to the Macoto Cobras of the CPBL, playing a season with them. Selected to two all star teams (1996-1997). Busted for posession of speed and given a suspended sentence. It was also revealed that he had been using it during his time in NPB (10/31/2006 in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture). Reference:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 10.0 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: 4/21/1992 against Seibu at Kobe Green Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Win (9/24/1992 against Kintetsu at Kobe Green Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance, going two innings), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (8/26/1992 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium, going one-third of an inning)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomura, Takayoshi Positions Played: P, C, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kakuei Shogyo High School
Born: 10/7/1918 College: N/A
Died: ? Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Asahi (1941 [17])
Height: 5'7" 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
1941 17 64.2 1 9 0 0 12 5 303 2 0 52 0 28 59 1 2 1 40 27 3.76 .226 1.72
Totals 17 64.2 1 9 0 0 12 5 303 2 0 52 0 28 59 1 2 1 40 27 3.76 .226 1.72
Biography:
Career WHIP: 1.72 K/9: 3.9 BB/9: 8.2 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nomura, Takeshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Gifu Shogyo High School
Born: 4/5/1919 College: Meiji University
Died: 1/29/1985 Ijndustrial League: Zen-Keijo
Birthplace: Mino, Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Senators (1946 []), 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 151 pounds Mainichi Orions (1950-1953, 1956 [13]), Takahashi/Tombo Unions
Bats: Right Throws: Right  (1954-1955 [18])
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
1946 3 8.0 1 2 0 0 3 0 48 0 0 13 0 1 14 0 0 0 9 4 4.50 .382 3.38
1950 34 217.1 18 4 0 0 27 7 934 15 1 258 13 75 47 4 0 0 103 81 3.35 .294 1.40
1951 38 207.2 13 12 0 0 21 17 874 11 3 202 14 70 52 9 0 0 86 58 2.51 .253 1.22
1952 39 195.1 16 9 0 0 27 12 792 8 1 193 11 53 43 2 1 0 73 60 2.76 .265 1.21
1953 30 122.0 3 9 0 0 16 14 505 2 0 140 6 35 23 1 0 0 55 45 3.32 .300 1.34
1954 45 288.2 15 12 0 0 36 9 1205 19 1 314 12 104 44 3 0 1 143 104 3.24 .277 1.24
1955 27 115.2 6 12 0 0 19 8 515 5 3 144 8 29 30 2 1 0 73 57 4.44 .310 1.50
1956 14 45.0 1 2 0 0 6 8 180 0 0 43 6 9 5 0 0 0 19 18 3.60 .251 1.07
Totals 230 1199.2 73 73 0 0 155 75 5053 60 9 1307 70 376 258 21 2 1 561 427 3.20 .280 1.30
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament, winning it all. Played with several industrial league clubs after leaving the Senators before hooking up with Mainichi. Selected to two all star teams (1951-1952). Became a city concilman in Funabashi after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 2.8 BB/9: 1.9 HR/9: 0.5
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: Losses (1954), H (1954), HBP (1951), R (1954), ER (1954)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nonaka, Tetsuhiro Positions Played: P, 3B
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo High School
Born: 5/22/1965 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kamo-gun, Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu/Orix Braves (1985-1989 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 182 pounds [18]), Chunichi (1994-1996 [77], [26]), [56], Yakult (1997-1998 [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
1985 7 17.0 0 0 0 0 2 5 77 0 0 17 3 10 10 2 0 0 10 9 4.76 .266 1.59
1994 21 31.1 0 1 1 1 1 20 135 0 0 30 3 18 15 1 3 0 11 11 3.16 .256 1.44
1995 20 17.1 0 1 3 3 0 20 75 0 0 15 2 13 13 0 1 0 11 10 5.19 .246 1.62
1996 3 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 0 0 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 4 12.00 .385 2.00
1997 44 55.1 2 3 0 2 0 44 230 0 0 42 6 47 25 3 2 1 16 14 2.28 .214 1.21
1998 16 19.0 0 0 0 0 0 16 99 0 0 34 4 19 8 1 2 0 21 18 8.53 .395 2.21
Totals 111 143.0 2 5 4 6 3 108 630 0 0 143 19 108 72 7 8 1 73 66 4.15 .266 1.50
Biography: Was his high school team's ace beginning his junior year and also its cleanup hitter. Played in three Koshien Tournaments. Drafted on the first round (1983). Had shoulder surgery in 1985 and some elbow issues later on. Copnverted into an infielder in 1989. He was released at the end of that season and played for a sandlot team between 1990-1992 while working various jobs along the way. Played for the Sinon Bulls in the Taiwan pro league in 1993, posting a 15-1 record. Tried out for Chunichi and was signed (1993). Was released by Chunichi and picked up by Yakult. Fastball, big curve ball. Was a player-coach with a team in the industrial leagues. Became a private detective after leaving baseball. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 6.8 BB/9: 4.5 HR/9: 1.2
Deut: 4/20/1985 against Seibu at Heiwadai Stadium. First Win (5/27/1997 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Norikae, Toshiyoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Wakasa High School
Born: 11/15/1950 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukui Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu/Taiheiyo Club Lions 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 pounds (1970-1973 [34]), Hiroshima (1974 [20])
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
1970 32 48.2 0 5 0 0 10 22 231 1 0 54 12 36 28 5 0 0 37 32 5.92 .280 1.68
1971 3 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .400 3.00
1973 12 9.2 0 1 0 0 0 12 45 0 0 6 0 8 10 2 1 1 5 5 4.66 .194 1.66
1974 10 6.0 0 1 0 0 0 10 24 0 0 8 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 1.50 .364 1.67
Totals 57 65.2 0 7 0 0 10 47 307 1 0 70 12 49 42 7 1 1 43 38 5.21 .279 1.71
Biography: Converted from a first baseman into his high school team's ace pitcher and cleanup hitter his senior year. Played in one Koshien Tournament (1968).Drafted on the second round (1968). Won a Western League ERA title (1973). Retired after the 1975 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.71 K/9: 6.7 BB/9: 5.8 HR/9: 1.6
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Norose, Yoshiaki Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Osaka High School
Born: 8/3/1944 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: PL Kyodan
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1965-1969 [56])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 173 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 9 12.2 0 0 0 0 0 9 62 0 0 18 1 9 3 0 0 0 14 11 7.82 .310 1.66
1967 6 9.1 0 2 0 0 1 5 48 0 0 17 1 4 5 0 0 0 10 8 7.71  .395 2.36
1969 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .333 1.00
Totals 16 23.0 0 2 0 0 1 15 103 0 0 36 2 13 8 0 0 0 24 19 7.43 .346 1.91
Biography: Joined Hankyu in Sepetember, 1963. Was mainly used as a batting practice pitcher since 1970 and ended up working as an equipment manager after retiring at the end of the 1976 schedule. 
Career WHIP: 1.91 K/9: 5.1 BB/9: 3.1 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


Nozaki, Hirokazu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kure Minato Chugakkou
Born: 7/2/1923 College: Senshu University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin/Osaka Tigers (1946-
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds 1950 [11], [3]), Tokyu Flyers (1951 [5]), Hiroshima (1952-1953 [23],
Bats: Right Throws: Right   [1])
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
1946 44 195.1 7 13 0 0 33 11 846 7 2 172 8 55 90 1 0 0 109 80 3.69 .243 1.34
1947 14 51.2 1 2 0 0 5 9 220 1 0 45 0 17 33 2 0 0 15 15 2.61 .247 1.51
1948 40 248.0 12 11 0 0 32 8 1009 13 2 191 9 63 84 6 0 0 84 72 2.61 .210 1.11
1949 18 56.0 1 6 0 0 9 9 274 1 0 83 10 11 31 2 1 0 54 45 7.23 .346 2.04
1950 53 226.1 10 18 0 0 26 27 1002 9 1 246 22 49 91 2 1 0 139 112 4.45 .272 1.49
1951 5 15.1 0 2 0 0 3 2 79 0 0 25 2 3 7 1 0 2 17 15 8.80 .362 2.09
1952 11 24.2 1 3 0 0 5 6 114 0 0 39 7 4 4 1 0 0 18 16 5.84 .361 1.74
1953 1 4.1 0 1 0 0 1 0 23 0 0 8 2 1 2 0 0 0 9 9 18.69 .381 2.31
Totals 186 821.2 32 56 0 0 114 72 3567 31 5 819 60 203 342 15 2 2 445 364 3.99 .257 1.41
Biography: Managed in the minors for Hiroshima after retirement. He later became an executive with that club. 
Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 2.2 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Nozaki, Tsuneo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Koyo High School
Born: 4/17/1947 College: Rissho University
Died:  Industrial League: Fuji Heavy Industries
Birthplace: Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture ATeam (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1972-1975 [21]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 173 pounds Taiheiyo Club/Crown Lighter Lions (1976-1978 [15]), Kintetsu
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Buffaloes (1978 [14])
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
1972 29 119.1 4 6 0 0 15 14 512 3 2 116 9 44 48 6 0 1 57 53 4.00 .267 1.37
1973 17 36.2 0 1 0 0 4 13 179 0 0 53 5 11 23 0 1 3 32 29 7.12 .349 2.07
1974 13 41.0 1 0 0 0 5 8 175 1 1 39 2 30 21 0 0 0 21 19 4.17 .260 1.46
1975 19 78.2 2 1 0 0 3 16 330 1 0 92 6 27 16 0 1 0 35 33 3.78 .306 1.37
1976 11 23.0 1 1 0 0 1 10 104 0 0 28 2 11 7 3 1 0 12 8 3.13 .308 1.52
1977 24 59.1 1 4 0 0 5 19 247 0 0 71 6 17 8 2 0 0 33 32 4.85 .316 1.33
1978 18 36.2 0 0 0 0 2 16 158 0 0 40 5 19 14 4 1 0 19 16 3.93 .292 1.47
Totals 131 394.2 9 13 0 0 35 96 1705 5 3 439 35 159 137 15 4 4 209 190 4.33 .294 1.46
Biography: Started playing baseball in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Drafted on the first round (1971). Retired after the 1979 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 3.6 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Numata, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hatsushiba High School
Born: 6/6/1973 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Dupro
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1996-1999 [12])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 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
1996 3 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 22 0 0 4 0 1 3 1 0 0 3 2 3.60 .235 1.40
1997 9 42.2 4 2 0 1 8 1 181 0 0 41 3 18 17 2 1 1 19 19 4.01 .261 1.36
1998 14 51.0 4 2 0 0 10 4 235 1 0 53 2 34 30 2 3 1 28 24 4.24 .276 1.63
1999 4 7.1 0 1 0 0 1 3 39 0 0 9 2 3 9 0 0 0 8 8 9.82 .310 2.45
Totals 30 106.0 8 5 0 1 20 10 477 1 0 107 7 56 46 5 4 2 58 53 4.50 .270 1.44
Biography: Was clocked at 94mph in the industrial leagues. Drafted on the third round (1995). Won an Eastern League ERA title in 1996. Released after the 2000 season and played with Hideo Nomo's club team. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan 
Career WHIP: 1.44 K/9: 4.8 BB/9: 3.9 HR/9: 0.6
Debt: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A