Tanebe, Yoshiyasu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kurayoshi Nogyo HIgh School
Born: 1/21/1938 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Yonago Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Tottori Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1964-1968 [29], [45]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 145 pounds Nankai Hawks (1970-1971 [16])
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 24 58.2 1 0 0 0 0 24 227 0 0 46 6 31 11 2 0 0 16 16 2.45 .221 0.97
1965 33 61.1 4 1 0 0 1 32 226 0 0 35 4 29 16 1 0 0 17 17 2.49 .171 0.83
1966 20 33.1 2 0 0 0 0 20 117 0 0 15 3 19 6 0 0 0 4 3 0.81 .135 0.63
1967 19 34.0 0 0 0 0 0 19 135 0 0 29 5 21 8 0 0 0 13 13 3.44 .232 1.09
1968 9 17.2 1 1 0 0 0 9 74 0 0 20 4 9 6 0 0 0 12 12 6.11 .294 1.47
1970 28 59.1 5 1 0 0 0 28 257 0 0 69 12 29 16 2 1 0 40 30 4.55 .297 1.43
1971 22 44.0 0 1 0 0 1 21 182 0 0 44 4 17 14 0 0 0 14 13 2.66 .270 1.32
Totals 155 308.1 13 4 0 0 2 153 1218 0 0 258 38 155 77 5 1 0 116 104 3.04 .232 1.08
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 1.08 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 2.2 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Taneda, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Oki High School
Born: 8/6/1931 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1951 [32]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 167 pounds Hankyu Braves (1955-1961 [15])
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
1951 11 24.2 0 4 0 0 4 7 124 0 0 32 3 8 14 0 0 2 25 20 7.30 .299 1.86
1955 36 123.2 8 3 0 0 14 22 474 2 0 90 4 52 28 0 0 0 33 30 2.18 .207 0.95
1956 41 242.2 17 8 0 0 34 7 941 10 4 178 7 85 35 4 0 1 60 42 1.56 .202 0.88
1957 36 149.1 8 7 0 0 21 15 592 6 2 139 4 66 21 2 0 0 45 33 1.99 .250 1.07
1958 33 131.0 3 5 0 0 19 14 540 2 0 137 5 55 29 2 1 0 54 44 3.02 .272 1.27
1959 30 96.0 3 11 0 0 16 14 404 2 2 90 5 44 31 0 0 0 50 41 3.84 .245 1.26
1960 15 37.1 1 0 0 0 5 10 148 0 0 33 1 9 10 0 0 0 13 11 2.65 .246 1.15
1961 9 14.0 0 1 0 0 2 7 62 0 0 18 1 6 4 0 0 0 8 6 3.86 .316 1.57
Totals 211 818.2 40 39 0 0 115 96 3285 23 8 717 30 333 172 8 1 3 288 227 2.50 .236 1.09
Biography: Played in the industrial leagues 1952-1954. Had eight walkless complete games lifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.09 K/9: 3.7 BB/9: 1.9 HR/9:0.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tani, Tetsuo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Nishinomiya Municipal High School
Born: 3/15/1947 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1965 [56])
Height: 6'0" 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
1965 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .400 3.00
Totals 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .400 3.00
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 3.00 K/9: 9.0 BB/9: 9.0 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


Tani, Hiroaki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School:  Kumamoto Daiichi Kogyo High School
Born: 4/7/1956 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture 6Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1976-1988 [53], 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds [11]), Yakult (1989 [29])
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 9 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 3 27.00 .500 5.00
1977 1 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 2.25 .308 1.50
1978 7 18.0 0 1 0 0 1 6 78 0 0 18 0 9 12 1 0 0 12 12 6.00 .281 1.67
1979 3 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 20 0 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 5 11.25 .389 2.00
1980 12 31.0 1 0 0 0 3 9 155 1 0 43 9 17 16 1 1 0 29 23 6.68 .319 1.90
1981 13 50.1 2 7 0 0 7 6 220 2 1 52 7 38 22 2 0 0 33 30 5.36 .274 1.47
1982 28 200.2 11 9 0 1 25 3 820 14 2 184 23 107 58 3 2 0 85 79 3.54 .249 1.21
1983 21 111.2 4 8 0 0 20 1 510 5 0 130 16 60 56 4 4 0 78 76 6.13 .297 1.67
1984 24 146.1 8 9 0 0 21 3 637 4 0 121 20 85 76 6 3 0 72 58 3.57 .228 1.35
1985 16 49.0 1 6 0 0 11 5 231 0 0 53 13 22 29 3 1 0 38 37 6.80 .273 1.67
1986 33 82.1 5 3 2 3 9 24 367 1 1 88 10 43 32 6 4 0 45 37 4.04 .283 1.46
1987 23 93.1 4 6 0 0 18 5 426 1 0 108 9 40 39 6 3 0 65 58 5.59 .298 1.58
1988 1 3.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 0 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 5.40 .417 1.80
1989 12 17.2 0 1 0 0 1 11 86 0 0 27 1 11 5 2 1 0 15 13 6.62 .360 1.81
Totals 195 812.2 36 50 2 4 116 79 3588 28 4 844 110 438 350 34 20 0 483 434 4.81 .273 1.47
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1974). Had two walkless complete games lifetime. Opened a snack bar in Kumamoto after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.47 K/9: 4.9 BB/9: 3.9 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: WP (1983)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tani, Hiroya Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Minabe High School
Born: 7/1/1977 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Tamura Copy
Birthplace: Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003 [38])
Height: 5'9" 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
2003 2 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 5 2 0 3 0 3 0 7 7 37.80 .556 4.80
Totals 2 1.2 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 5 2 0 3 0 3 0 7 7 37.80 .556 4.80
Biography: Started playing baseball in second grade and became a pitcher as a sixth grader. Went to a sidearm delivery in the industrial leagues. Drafted on the second round (1999). Notched an Eastern League wins title (2002). Released after the 2003 season and picked up by Lotte, who then cut him loose at the conclusion of the 2004 campaign. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 4.80 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 16.2 HR/9: 10.8
Debut: 6/6/2003 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Tani, Ryoji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kanto Gakuen High School
Born: 4/11/1958 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Fuji Heavy Industries
Birthplace: Tatebayshi, Gumma Prefecture Team 9Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves/Orix Blue Wave 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 167 pounds (1984-1989 [10], [20])
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 28 64.0 0 1 0 0 1 27 258 0 0 54 9 38 22 1 3 0 23 22 3.09 .234 1.19
1985 25 48.2 0 1 5 5 1 24 212 0 0 64 11 30 10 3 0 0 38 37 6.84 .330 1.52
1986 43 89.0 7 1 1 8 0 43 355 0 0 71 10 40 20 3 3 1 30 27 2.73 .218 1.02
1987 19 26.0 0 0 0 0 0 19 120 0 0 36 3 19 9 1 2 0 19 19 6.58 .333 1.73
1988 9 17.2 0 0 0 0 0 9 81 0 0 26 1 9 2 0 0 0 11 9 4.58 .342 1.58
1989 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .400 2.00
Totals 125 246.1 7 3 6 13 2 123 1031 0 0 253 34 137 63 8 8 1 122 115 4.20 .269 1.28
Biography: Signed outside the draft (1983). Won a Western League ERA title (1989). Retired after the 1991 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 5.0 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Taniguchi, Katsunori Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Komaba Gakuen High School
Born: 11/15/1943 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Hokuyo Suisan
Birthplace: Tokyo Team Years and [uniform number]): Sankei Atoms (1965 [36])
Height:5'11"  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
1965 1 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .667 3.00
Totals 1 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .667 3.00
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 3.00 K/9: 13.50 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


Taniguchi, Koichi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tenri High School
Born: 5/4/1973 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1993 [25]), Kintetsu
Height: 6'3" Weight: 215 pounds Buffaloes (1999 [52])
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
1993 3 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 22 0 0 4 2 5 5 0 0 0 5 4 9.00 .267 2.25
1999 4 3.1 0 0 0 0 0 4 16 0 0 3 0 4 4 0 1 0 2 2 5.40 .250 2.10
Totals 7 7.1 0 0 0 0 0 7 38 0 0 7 2 9 9 0 1 0 7 6 7.36 .259 2.18
Biography: Started playing baseball in second grade. Helped win two Boys League national titlex while in junior high and then a world title as well. Played in four Koshien tournaments, winning it all in the second one (spring, summer 1990, spring, summer 1991).Was selected to Japan's national high school all star squad. Drafted on the first round (1991). Hurt his shoulder during the summer of 1993. Was released by Yomiuri after the 1997 season and signed by Seibu, but couldn't win in the minors and was released at the end of the schedule. Signed with Kintetsu after a tryout. After being released by Kintetsu in 2000, he played in the ninors for Texas and then in U.S independent leagues with Newark, Atlantic City and Jackson.  Retired after the 2001 season and ran a sports bar. Later coached with Nagasaki of the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League.  Official Homepage  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 2.18 K/9: 11.0 BB/9: 11.0 HR/9: 2.5 
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Taniguchi, Kuniyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Machino High School
Born: 6/29/1979 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1999-2004 [46])
Height: 6'0" 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
1999 1 2.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 5 22.50 .583 4.50
2001 25 49.0 3 3 0 2 5 20 210 0 0 47 3 33 24 0 3 0 22 17 3.12 .261 1.45
2002 15 55.1 1 6 0 0 8 7 248 0 0 58 7 40 26 3 4 0 29 28 4.55 .278 1.52
2004 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 .167 2.05
Totals 42 107.1 4 10 0 2 14 28 480 0 0 113 10 73 53 3 7 0 57 50 4.19 1.55
Biography: Started playing baseball in seventh grade as a relief pitcher. Drafted on the first round (1998). Three quarter delivery but with control problems. Released after the 2005 season and went to the industrial leagues with Eneos, leaving them after the conclusion of teir 2008 schedule. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.55 K/9: 6.1 BB/9: 4.4 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: 10/14/1999 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Win (4/30/2001 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tanimoto, Keisuke Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Choromoto High School: Ino High School
Born: 1/28/1095 College: Chubu University
Died: Industrial League: Vitalnet
Birthplace: Suzuka, Mie Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2009-2011 [48])
Height: 5'5" Weight: 143 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 24 27.2 2 0 0 2 0 24 127 0 0 25 4 20 20 1 1 1 18 17 5.53 .255 1.63
2010 14 15.2 1 2 0 1 0 14 68 0 0 18 2 12 4 0 1 0 10 10 5.74 .290 1.40
2011 47 47.1 1 2 0 1 0 47 199 0 0 51 4 45 16 1 2 0 13 13 2.47 .295 1.42
Totals 85 90.2 4 4 0 4 0 85 394 0 0 94 10 77 40 2 4 1 41 40 3.97 1.48
Biography: Became a pitcher his sophomore year of college. Selected to two Aichi University League Best Nine teams. Drafted on the seventh round (2008). Was the first rookie to win a game during the 2009 campaign. Fastball clocked as high as 93mph with a slider, cutter, curve and changeup. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan . 
Career WHIP: 1.48 K/9: 7.6 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: 4/4/2009 against Rakuten at Sapporo Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (4/18/2009 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tanimura, Tomohiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hotoku Gakuen High School
Born: 8/3/1947 College: Kansai Gakuin University
Died:  Industrial League: Kanebuchi Kagaku
Birthplace: Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1971-1979 [18], [15]), 
Height:5'8"  Weight: 167 pounds Hankyu Braves (1980-1985 [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
1971 24 58.0 1 2 0 0 5 19 238 0 0 52 4 28 16 2 1 0 24 22 3.41 .244 1.17
1972 44 191.0 11 11 0 0 22 22 777 10 2 186 8 71 36 11 2 0 52 48 2.26 .261 1.16
1973 41 185.0 7 12 0 0 24 17 757 6 3 176 13 80 44 5 0 0 61 56 2.72 .256 1.19
1974 36 157.0 5 13 1 0 22 14 674 7 1 165 22 80 55 4 0 0 84 80 4.59 .276 1.40
1975 44 172.0 11 9 1 0 23 21 720 4 2 180 15 42 42 6 2 0 77 66 3.45 .274 1.29
1976 40 180.1 12 8 0 1 26 14 770 5 1 216 22 57 34 2 0 2 91 76 3.79 .303 1.39
1977 36 156.2 7 7 0 0 24 12 707 6 0 203 20 50 38 7 1 1 109 98 5.63 .315 1.54
1978 28 71.2 1 4 0 1 9 19 330 0 0 95 14 27 21 2 0 1 62 57 7.16 .325 1.62
1979 8 9.2 1 0 1 2 0 8 53 0 0 23 4 4 2 0 0 0 12 10 9.31 .489 2.59
1980 31 140.1 7 7 2 4 13 18 606 4 0 166 27 35 39 11 0 0 80 74 4.75 .305 1.46
1981 18 49.0 2 3 0 2 3 15 229 0 0 68 5 10 18 4 0 1 33 29 5.33 .342 1.76
1982 7 18.0 1 1 0 1 0 7 86 0 0 26 3 6 9 2 0 0 19 18 9.00 .361 0.28
1983 16 49.0 4 1 0 2 9 7 207 0 0 57 4 12 10 0 0 0 25 24 4.41 .298 1.37
1984 8 24.2 1 2 0 0 8 0 112 0 0 31 2 4 10 0 0 0 15 14 5.11 .326 1.66
1985 12 26.2 1 2 0 0 1 11 119 1 0 22 3 6 18 0 2 0 10 9 3.04 .224 1.50
Totals 393 1489.0 72 82 5 13 189 204 6385 43 9 1666 166 512 392 56 8 5 754 681 4.12 .289 1.38
Biography: Drafted on the first round (1970). Selected to one all star team (1972). Had seven walkless complete gameslifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9:3.1 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Taninaka, Shinji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Senshu High School
Born: 5/15/1973 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Konishi Shuzo
Birthplace: Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1997-2001, 2008-
Height: 5'8" Weight: 176 pounds 2010 [15], [69], [57]), Hanshin (2001-2003 [1]), Orix (2004 [16]), 
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Rakuten (2005-2007 [20]), 
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
1997 14 25.0 1 1 0 1 0 14 112 0 0 29 2 11 10 1 1 0 13 13 4.68 .299 1.56
1998 6 15.2 1 0 0 0 1 5 65 0 0 15 3 9 5 0 0 0 5 5 2.87 .250 1.28
1999 8 26.2 1 2 0 0 4 4 108 0 0 21 3 9 10 1 0 0 12 12 4.05 .231 1.16
2000 32 55.1 2 2 0 2 2 30 234 0 0 45 5 24 26 3 2 0 32 20 3.25 .227 1.28
2001 25 109.1 7 3 0 1 14 11 462 4 2 101 11 43 36 14 4 1 41 39 3.21 .254 1.25
2002 41 102.1 5 8 0 1 11 30 435 1 1 110 9 59 27 10 2 0 41 39 3.43 .284 1.34
2003 29 33.2 3 3 0 3 1 28 160 0 0 44 8 17 19 3 2 0 23 22 5.88 .331 1.87
2004 24 55.0 1 4 0 1 5 19 290 0 0 87 7 24 34 7 1 1 55 44 7.20 .372 2.20
2005 21 25.1 0 0 0 0 0 21 137 0 0 44 3 11 15 2 1 1 26 23 8.17 .383 2.33
2006 20 26.1 0 2 0 0 0 20 124 0 0 33 3 12 15 6 2 0 16 15 5.13 .327 1.82
2007 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 0 9 1 2 1 1 0 0 6 6 18.00 .500 3.33
2008 11 13.0 0 0 0 0 0 11 56 0 0 14 3 11 3 3 1 0 4 4 2.77 .280 1.31
2009 2 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 25 0 0 11 1 1 2 0 0 0 6 6 13.50 .478 3.25
2010 8 7.1 0 0 0 0 0 8 40 0 0 9 1 3 10 1 0 0 6 6 7.36 .310 2.59
Totals 243 502.0 21 25 0 9 38 205 2268 5 3 572 60 236 213 52 16 3 286 254 4.55 1.56
Biography: Father played in t he industrial leagues with Dupro. Started playing baseball in first grade with a local youth team his older brother was on. Became a pitcher in third grade. Racked up 11 straight winning decisions in the Eastern League in 1999. Drafted on the third round ((1996). Traded to Hanshin in May, 2001. Traded to Orix in 2004. Went to Rakuten in the dispersal draft during the 2004 offseason. Released by Rakuten and signed by Seibu after a tryout. Was victimized by three consecutive homers in a game (4/10/2008 against Lotte at Seibu Dome in the ninth inning). Fastball, curve, slider, shuuto, cutter and likes to pound the inner half of the plate. Became a batting practice pitcher with Seibu after retirement. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.56 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: 4/24/1997 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (7/13/1997 against Lotte at Sapporo Maruyama Stadium in a fifth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (7/31/2001 against Yakult at Koshien Stadium)
Titles: HBP (2001)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Taniyama, Takaaki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ino Shogyo HIgh School
Born: 10/8/1950 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Ehime Sogo Bank
Birthplace: Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1975 [39], [13]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds Nippon Ham (1977-1978 [46])
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
1975 7 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 7 35 0 0 13 1 7 2 0 0 0 3 3 3.86 .394 2.14
1977 6 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 45 0 0 9 2 5 4 1 1 0 4 4 3.00 .225 1.08
1978 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 0 0 9 0 2 2 0 0 0 5 5 15.00 .600 3.67
Totals 15 22.0 0 0 0 0 0 15 97 0 0 31 3 14 8 1 1 0 12 12 4.91 .352 1.77
Biography: Releasded by Yomiuri at the concluson of the 1976 schedule. Became a batting practice pitcher for the Giants after retiring at the end of the 1979 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.77 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (n/a), First Shutout (n/a)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tanizaki, Koji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tsukumi High School
Born: 5/7/1957 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kyushu Sanko
Birthplace: Oita-gun, Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1981-1989 [14], 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds [37])
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 6 10.1 0 0 0 0 0 6 47 0 0 13 3 13 3 1 0 0 7 7 6.10 .302 1.55
1982 5 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 43 0 0 15 3 4 6 0 2 0 10 10 10.00 .417 2.33
1983 12 32.2 0 2 0 0 3 9 146 0 0 34 2 12 21 0 0 0 14 13 3.58 .283 1.68
1984 1 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 13.50 .333 1.50
19851 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 9.00 .250 1.00
1987 1 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 7.71 .400 1.71
1988 11 16.1 0 0 0 0 0 11 69 0 0 13 2 9 4 2 0 0 7 5 2.76 .213 1.04
1989 4 10.2 0 0 0 0 0 4 54 0 0 13 2 7 10 0 0 0 13 8 6.75 .325 2.16
Totals 41 84.2 0 2 0 0 3 38 383 0 0 96 15 48 44 3 2 0 57 49 5.21 .296 1.65
Biography: Drafted on the fourht round (1979).Lead the Western League in wins two years running (1982-1983).Became a batting practice pitcher after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.65 K/9: 5.1 BB/9:4.7  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


Tanoue,. Keisaburo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Ibusuki Shogyo High School
Born: 9/17/1971 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (1996-
Height: 6'0" Weight: 165 pounds 2007 [64])
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 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 0.00
1997 32 93.2 4 9 0 0 14 18 405 0 0 104 3 52 29 2 7 0 57 53 5.09 .291 1.42
1998 8 19.2 0 1 0 0 2 6 88 0 0 24 2 10 6 0 1 0 9 9 4.12 .308 1.52
1999 11 35.0 2 3 0 1 5 6 152 0 0 35 4 11 19 0 1 1 19 19 4.89 .280 1.54
2000 24 88.2 8 4 0 2 15 9 385 0 0 94 4 56 34 2 2 0 38 38 3.86 .279 1.44
2001 29 171.2 13 7 0 0 27 2 716 5 1 172 16 99 42 2 2 0 85 72 3.77 .260 1.25
2002 26 148.2 6 9 0 0 24 2 622 4 1 154 19 83 30 3 1 0 75 65 3.93 .270 1.24
2003 3 8.0 1 1 0 1 1 2 35 0 0 7 2 4 4 0 0 0 5 5 5.63 .233 1.38
2005 9 48.0 3 3 0 0 9 0 203 0 0 51 6 27 13 0 1 0 24 22 4.13 .273 1.33
2006 5 22.2 1 3 0 0 5 0 105 0 0 35 2 9 5 1 0 0 13 13 5.16 .365 1.76
2007 4 18.0 1 2 0 0 4 0 83 0 0 24 5 11 7 2 0 1 13 11 5.50 .338 1.72
Totals 153 657.0 39 42 0 4 106 47 2803 9 2 700 63 366 189 12 15 2 338 307 4.21 1.35
Biography: Started out playing softball in elementary school. Was an outfielder in junior high. Was his high school team's pitching ace. Signed outside the draft (1989). Was the Opening Day starter in 1997 and 2002. Missed 2004 with an injury. Is married with a son and a daughter. High 80's fastball with a curve. Started and was the winning pitcher in the 2000 pennant clincher, blanking yhr opposition before being pulled. Became an assistant conditioning coach with the Hawks after retirement. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 5.0 BB/9: 2.6 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 9/26/1996 against Kintetsu at Fujiidera Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/5/1997 agianst Kintetsu at Fukuoka Dome in a start), First Shutout (6/29/2001 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tarui, Seiichi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Gifu Shogyo High School
Born: 4/24/1929 College: Meiji University
Died: 4/21/1995 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu/Toei Flyers (1950-1957 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 136 pounds [17], [20])
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 27 120.0 5 7 0 0 14 13 533 4 0 142 12 37 32 3 0 1 78 64 4.80 .290 1.45
1951 28 137.1 4 9 0 0 12 16 563 3 0 129 7 35 25 2 2 4 62 53 3.47 .243 1.12
1952 40 194.0 9 14 0 0 22 18 826 12 3 208 18 48 61 4 2 1 94 75 3.48 .278 1.39
1953 35 112.0 6 5 0 0 7 28 467 1 0 103 8 31 38 0 2 1 54 39 3.13 .245 1.26
1954 37 137.0 5 6 0 0 12 25 565 1 0 121 13 49 53 0 2 0 60 54 3.55 .243 1.27
1955 43 101.1 4 6 0 0 8 35 408 0 0 79 7 41 31 3 3 0 43 36 3.20 .216 1.09
1956 20 53.1 2 2 0 0 3 17 220 0 0 48 3 25 17 1 0 0 27 19 3.21 .244 1.22
1957 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 0.00
Totals 231 856.0 35 49 0 0 78 153 3585 21 3 830 68 267 257 13 11 7 418 340 3.57 .255 1.27
Biography: Had one walkless complete game lifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.27 K/9: 2.8 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: HR (1952)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tashiro, Terukatsu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Nankai High School
Born: 6/27/1934 College: N/A
Died: 10/8/2003 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1954-1958 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 156 pounds [15])
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 4 8.1 0 0 0 0 0 4 40 0 0 12 1 5 5 0 0 0 8 5 5.40 .353 2.04
1955 13 43.2 1 2 0 0 3 10 183 0 0 46 3 34 9 1 1 0 19 18 3.71 .272 1.26
1956 19 55.2 2 3 0 0 7 12 233 0 0 56 2 31 16 3 0 0 20 18 2.91 .269 1.29
1957 18 54.1 3 1 0 0 9 9 221 0 0 45 7 34 15 1 0 1 22 17 2.82 .223 1.10
1958 2 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 3.86 .333 1.29
Totals 56 164.1 6 6 0 0 19 37 687 0 0 162 13 105 45 5 1 1 70 59 3.23 .260 1.26
Biography: Signed by Kokutetsu before the beginning of the 1953 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.26 K/9: 5.8 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


Tateishi, Naoyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Funabashi Municipal High School
Born: 5/14/1970 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: NTT Kanto
Birthplace: Narashino, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1999-2006 [25])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 178 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
1999 21 46.2 1 1 0 1 3 18 202 0 0 49 4 34 14 5 2 2 28 28 5.40 .272 1.35
2000 27 112.2 9 4 0 1 16 11 484 1 0 107 13 68 51 2 2 1 57 51 4.07 .252 1.40
2001 18 55.1 3 4 1 0 10 8 258 0 0 64 10 41 29 4 0 0 45 42 6.83 .291 1.68
2002 8 10.0 0 2 0 0 0 8 44 0 0 12 3 10 1 1 0 0 7 7 6.30 .286 1.30
2003 40 58.0 0 2 0 0 0 40 263 0 0 59 10 45 31 1 1 0 33 31 4.81 .263 1.55
2004 28 76.0 4 3 0 3 8 20 332 0 0 84 12 57 21 2 1 3 34 30 3.55 .282 1.38
2005 45 51.1 4 6 2 6 9 36 211 0 0 50 10 35 8 2 1 0 22 21 3.68 .278 1.31
2006 11 49.2 3 2 0 0 11 0 215 0 0 55 3 26 15 0 0 0 17 15 2.72 .281 1.41
Totals 198 459.1 24 24 3 11 57 141 2009 1 0 480 65 316 170 17 7 6 243 225 4.41 1.42
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring, 1988). Pitched his industrial league team to a national title in 1998, Drafted on the third round (1998). Released after the 2007 season and cadged a job with the Nippon Ham organization. Fastball, sinker, slider, curve. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 1.3
Debut: 5/20/1999 against Daiei at Tokyo Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (5/23/1999 against Kintetsu at Tokyo Dome in his first career start), First Shutout (N/A),
First Save (5/29/1999 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tateyama, Shohei Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nichidai Fujisawa High School
Born: 3/17/1981 College: Nihon University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Atsugi, Kanagwa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2003-2011 [25])
Height: 5'11" 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
2003 10 50.1 0 3 0 0 9 1 208 0 0 51 11 37 10 3 0 0 29 29 5.19 .276 1.21
2005 25 150.1 10 6 0 0 25 0 622 1 1 151 14 105 28 4 1 0 70 66 3.95 .259 1.19
2006 44 79.2 2 5 5 5 6 38 359 0 0 98 7 61 21 8 2 0 41 35 3.95 .312 1.49
2007 45 127.2 3 12 5 5 15 30 558 2 0 129 14 115 39 10 5 0 57 45 3.17 .262 1.32
2008 24 153.1 12 3 0 0 24 0 628 0 0 137 13 99 31 7 5 0 54 51 2.99 .237 1.10
2009 27 188.1 16 6 0 0 27 0 798 5 2 195 20 126 45 11 2 0 77 71 3.39 .271 1.27
2010 21 147.2 12 7 0 0 21 0 607 4 4 147 17 112 24 4 6 1 55 48 2.93 .258 1.16
2011 26 180.2 11 5 0 0 25 1 699 7 3 146 12 130 29 6 1 0 43 41 2.04 .224 0.97
Totals 222 1078.0 66 47 10 10 152 70 4479 19 10 1054 108 785 227 53 22 1 426 386 3.22 1.19
Biography: Started playing baseball in second grade at the invitation of his friend, future Yokohama pircher Naoki Mitsuhashi. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1998). Went 7-4 in college, where he was its ace for a time. Was selected to Japan's national collegiate all star team. Drafted on the third round (2002). Went to a sidearm delivery soon after turning pro. Had elbow reconstruction surgery in March, 2004. Is married. Had his elbow operated on again in November, 2005 to fix numbness in his ring and piinky fingers. Won 14 straight decisions to set a record previously held by hal of famer Masaichi Kaneda (5/28/2008-6/2009) Had some injury problems in 2010. Selected to two all star teams (2008-2009). Fastball clocked as high as 95mph but usually around 90-91 with a shuuto, cutter, forkball, knuckle curve, sinker, changeup and a slider. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.19 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 1.9 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 7/20/2003 aganst Chunichi at Sapporo Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (4/27/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start), First Shutout (7/30/2005 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a walkless four hitter), First Save (6/27/2006 against Chunichi at Meiji Jingu Stadium)
Titles: Wins (2009), CG (2011), SO (2010-2011)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tateyama, Yoshinori Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokaidai Gyosei High School
Born: 12/26/1975 College: Koga Kenko Senmon Gakko
Died: Industrial League: Matsushita Electric
Birthplace: Daito, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1999-2010 [22])
Height: 5'10" 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
1999 22 106.0 6 5 0 0 16 6 442 1 1 101 11 62 29 1 0 0 43 34 2.89 .251 1.23
2000 28 89.1 6 8 0 0 13 15 396 2 0 106 15 55 29 2 1 0 57 55 5.54 .298 1.51
2001 10 14.1 1 0 0 1 1 9 72 0 0 22 5 9 9 2 0 0 17 17 10.67 .373 2.16
2002 45 59.0 3 2 4 7 0 45 231 0 0 40 7 41 13 4 1 0 16 15 2.29 .194 0.90
2003 32 37.1 2 1 15 17 0 32 138 0 0 24 5 31 4 0 2 0 9 9 2.17 .180 0.75
2004 41 46.1 1 3 0 1 0 41 190 0 0 39 4 39 7 2 1 0 17 12 2.33 .220 0.99
2005 45 51.1 4 6 2 6 0 45 211 0 0 50 10 35 8 2 1 0 22 21 3.68 .253 1.13
2006 46 47.0 3 3 0 3 0 46 193 0 0 42 6 30 10 2 1 1 18 16 3.06 .235 1.11
2007 7 41.0 2 4 0 0 7 0 167 1 0 33 7 31 9 5 0 0 20 19 4.17 .217 1.02
2008 58 67.1 1 2 2 3 0 58 276 0 0 61 3 53 12 4 1 0 23 23 3.07 .237 1.08
2009 46 47.2 5 7 0 5 0 46 209 0 0 53 3 43 15 1 1 0 24 20 3.78 .283 1.43
2010 58 55.0 1 2 4 5 0 58 218 0 0 43 3 59 11 2 0 0 11 11 1.80 .213 0.98
Totals 438 661.2 35 43 27 48 37 401 2743 4 1 614 79 488 156 27 9 1 277 252 3.43 1.16
Biography: Sidearmer. Began playing baseball in fourth grade in Little League. Played in Boys League in junior high, going from an overhand delivery to sidearm. Was his high school team's ace over Koji Uehara. Drafted on the second round (1998). In 2001, gave up five homers in one 14 inning stretch. Hurt his leg in 2007. Fastball clocked as high as 92mph, big slow curve, sinker, shuuto, slider. Is best when he is limited to one inning. Had some back problems in 2009. Signed with Texas during the 2010 offseason as a free agent. Selected to one all star team (2000). Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.16 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 2.1 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: 5/3/1999 against Lotte at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (7/21/1999 against Seibu at Seibu Dome), First Shutout (9/19/1999 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome in his first career complete game), First Save (7/31/2002 against Seibu at Seibu Dome)
Titles: Middle Reliver of the Year (2004). 
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tatsumi, Hajimu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Oka High School, Yokkaichi High School
Born: 4/8/1936 College: Keio University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mie Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows/Sankei 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 pounds Atoms/Yakult (1959-1970 [18])
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
1959 34 96.0 3 8 0 0 14 20 422 1 0 94 11 58 51 1 4 0 63 51 4.78 .259 1.51
1960 55 199.0 8 13 0 0 23 32 830 3 2 188 18 162 68 0 9 0 95 80 3.62 .254 1.29
1961 40 146.0 8 5 0 0 24 16 598 4 2 108 13 82 62 3 6 0 57 50 3.08 .208 1.16
1962 34 98.2 1 10 0 0 14 20 421 0 0 102 9 77 23 5 3 0 47 42 3.83 .267 1.27
1963 6 10.2 0 0 0 0 0 6 44 0 0 8 1 2 6 0 0 0 3 3 2.53 .222 1.31
1965 43 154.2 4 7 0 0 16 27 646 2 0 152 15 78 47 4 0 2 67 56 3.26 .262 1.29
1966 38 74.1 2 4 0 0 9 29 325 1 1 75 8 37 31 1 1 0 40 37 4.48 .263 1.43
1967 49 164.1 7 7 0 0 17 32 661 5 3 141 14 86 40 5 1 0 52 47 2.57 .234 1.10
1968 26 61.1 5 7 0 0 12 14 269 1 0 65 9 37 22 3 0 0 39 39 5.72 .271 1.42
1969 21 57.2 2 4 0 0 8 13 260 0 0 69 5 51 14 4 0 0 41 33 5.15 .289 1.44
1970 5 9.1 0 1 0 0 1 4 39 0 0 10 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 1 0.96 .278 1.29
Totals 351 1072.0 40 66 0 0 138 213 4515 16 8 1012 103 684 366 26 24 2 505 439 3.69 .252 1.29
Biography: Was his team's captaoin in college. Selected to one all star team (1960). Had four walkless complete games lifetime. Coached on the minor league level and scouted for Yakult after retirement. 
Career WHIP: 1.29 K/9:5.7  BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: WP (1960)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tatsumi, Shingo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Shingu High School
Born: 1/10/1987 College: Kinki University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Higashi Muro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2009-2010 [20])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Yea 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 5 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .250 2.00
2010 3 6.2 0 2 0 0 2 1 36 0 0 7 2 4 10 0 1 0 9 9 12.15 .280 2.55
Totals 4 7.2 0 2 0 0 2 2 41 0 0 8 3 5 11 0 1 0 10 10 11.74 2.50
Biography: Became a pitcher his junior year of high school and was clocked as high as 88mph. Went 19-4 in college and set a new Kansai Scholastic League record by fanning nine men in a row in a game against Kyoto University, finishing with 23 strikeouts in that tilt, jetting past Masanobu Okubo's previous league record of 18 (4/8/2007). He then went out in his next start and tossed a no hitter against Doshisha University. Drafted on the first round (2008). Lead the Western League in IP and strikeouts. Unfortunately, his ERA was also 4.87 (2009). Clocked at 92mph with a curve, slider and forkball. Is said to stylistically resemble Seibu righty Fumiya Nishiguchi. Still an active player. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 2.50 K/9:5.9 BB/9: 12.9 HR/9: 9.4
Debut:8/6/2009 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tazaki, Masahiro Positions Played: P 
Nicknames: High School: Takata High School
Born: 9/30/1974 College: Kyushu Kogyo University
Died: Industrial League: Japan Rail Kyushu
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]):Yokohama (2002-2004 [30]), Seibu 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 178 pounds 2004-2006 [35])
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
2002 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 14 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 6.00 .333 2.00
2003 39 62.0 4 3 0 4 1 38 254 0 0 54 11 52 20 0 1 0 28 28 4.06 .234 1.19
2004 11 13.1 1 2 0 1 0 11 61 0 0 13 3 14 8 0 1 0 6 6 4.05 .250 1.58
2005 4 5.1 0 0 0 0 0 4 31 0 0 11 3 4 3 1 0 0 10 10 16.88 .407 2.63
2006 6 4.1 0 0 0 0 0 6 27 0 0 11 0 4 3 0 0 0 7 6 12.46 .478 3.23
Totals 62 88.0 5 5 0 5 1 61 387 0 0 93 17 76 36 1 2 0 53 52 5.32 1.47
Biography: Started playing baseball in third grade, but his juniior high didn't have a baseball program, so he played tennis. Was an outfielder and reliever in high school and batted cleanup. Was his college team's ace, but finished with a 3-47 (????) record there, the most losses in Fukuoka University League history. Posted 48 wins in 177 industrial league appearances. Drafted on the fifth round (2001). Traded to Seibu in mid-season of 2004. Won a Fireman of the Year title in the Eastern League (2005). Fastball clocked at 93mph with a slidera and curve with inconsistent control. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.47 K/9: 7.8 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.7
Debut: 6/6/2002 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium in a fifth inning relief appearance. Win (6/21/2003 against Yakult), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tazawa, Yoshio Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tsuruoka High School
Born: 8/28/1936 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamagata Prefecture Team Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1955-1962 [39])
Height: 5'9"  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
1955 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .400 2.00
1956 49 199.0 15 8 0 0 23 26 790 4 2 168 2 89 51 4 0 0 52 40 1.81 .234 1.10
1957 30 131.2 10 6 0 0 16 14 529 4 1 99 4 64 32 5 3 1 43 33 2.26 .205 0.99
1958 23 95.0 7 5 0 0 13 10 387 4 2 92 5 40 21 2 1 0 31 27 2.56 .257 1.19
1959 15 36.0 2 0 0 0 3 12 159 0 0 44 2 12 10 2 0 0 23 18 4.50 .301 1.50
1960 12 19.1 0 1 0 0 3 9 84 0 0 26 2 8 3 0 0 0 12 8 3.72 .329 1.50
1961 37 113.1 8 4 0 0 20 17 472 1 1 110 8 59 24 0 2 0 48 36 2.86 .248 1.18
1962 22 65.0 2 2 0 0 5 17 261 0 0 61 8 31 19 1 0 0 36 30 4.15 .261 1.23
Totals 189 660.1 44 26 0 0 83 106 2687 13 6 602 31 303 160 14 6 1 245 192 2.62 .244 1.15
Biography: Had a no hitter going with two outs in the ninth, but pinch hitter Masaharu Takita doubled to rightcenter to break it up (6/24/1957 against Hankyu at Osaka Stadium 13-0). Had two walkless complete games lifetime. 
Career WHIP: 1.15 K/9: 4.1 BB/9: 2.2 HR/9: 0.4
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tejima, Satoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Teji High School: Takushokudai Koryo High School
Born: 6/16/1982 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Shin Nihon Sekiyu
Birthplace: Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2005 [17])
Height: 6'1" 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
2005 1 3.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 17 0 0 6 1 5 2 90 0 0 4 4 12.00 .429 2.67
Totals 1 3.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 17 0 0 6 1 5 2 90 0 0 4 4 12.00 .429 2.67
Biography: Father is a crab fisherman. Drafted on the second round (2004). Lead the Eastern League in wins (2005). Released at the end of the 2009 season. Fastball topped out around 90mph with a slider, changeup and forkball. Hindered, though, by lack of command of his breaking stuff and injuries. Joined Lotte's staff after retirement.  Official Blog   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 2.67 K/9: 15.0 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 3.0
Debut: 6/22/2005 against Nippon Ham at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Win (), First Shutoutr ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tenbo, Yoshio Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hokoku Shogyo High School (dropped out)
Born: 4/25/1924 College: N/A
Died: 12/30/1999 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team 9Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1942-1957 [22],
Height: 5'7" Weight: 136 pounds [5], [19], [70]
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 30 159.2 8 7 0 0 21 9 658 7 1 122 0 47 82 1 2 0 44 30 1.69 .216 1.28
1943 34 223.2 11 16 0 0 25 9 934 18 4 168 2 72 108 1 4 0 71 50 2.01 .207 1.23
1944 11 72.1 5 4 0 0 8 3 297 5 3 54 1 19 40 0 0 0 22 18 2.24 .213 1.30
1946 38 198.1 11 12 0 0 26 12 864 12 1 206 3 62 73 1 1 0 110 70 3.18 .265 1.41
1947 39 250.0 10 18 0 0 26 13 1033 11 2 243 13 66 72 1 1 1 102 83 2.99 .257 1.26
1948 52 348.0 19 22 0 0 45 7 1432 22 5 321 14 130 106 1 3 0 129 90 2.33 .245 1.23
1949 52 350.0 24 15 0 0 39 13 1442 21 7 327 24 108 90 5 7 0 141 113 2.91 .245 1.19
1950 57 328.0 18 24 0 0 37 20 1380 21 0 322 20 141 102 0 6 0 164 134 3.68 .255 1.29
1951 29 157.1 9 10 0 0 17 12 665 9 1 156 9 44 48 1 1 1 67 51 2.92 .256 1.30
1952 23 106.1 4 12 0 0 13 10 454 7 0 112 6 30 28 3 1 0 57 45 3.81 .270 1.32
1953 37 177.0 11 8 0 0 17 20 698 10 2 154 6 50 35 4 2 0 57 43 2.19 .239 1.07
1954 17 50.2 0 3 0 0 6 11 221 0 0 54 1 14 20 0 2 0 32 25 4.44 .277 1.46
1955 9 25.0 1 1 0 0 3 6 101 0 0 21 1 11 9 1 0 0 8 5 1.80 .233 1.20
1957 3 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 26 0 0 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 6 2 3.00 .208 1.17
Totals 431 2452.1 131 152 0 0 283 148 10205 143 26 2265 103 795 815 19 30 2 1010 759 2.79 .245 1.26
Biography: Injured the middle finger on his throwing hand during WWII and acquired a knuckle ball as a result. Won seven games against Yomiuri in a season (1949). Set a Pacific League record for earned runs given up in a season with 134 (1950). Had 19 walkless complete games lifetime.  Coached with Hankyu after retirement. 
Career WH IP: 1.26 K/9: 2.9 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.4 No Hitter (5/2/1943 against Nankai at Koshien Stadium 3-0)
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: G (1949), Losses (1950), WP (1949-1950), ER (1950)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Terahara, Hayato Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nichinan Gakuen High School
Born: 10/9/1983 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (2002-
Height: 5'10" Weight: 191 pounds 2006 [20]), Yokohama (2007-2010 [24]), Orix (2011 [])
Bats: Right Throws: Tight
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
2002 14 57.2 6 2 1 3 7 7 237 0 0 53 5 41 15 1 4 0 24 23 3.59 .248 1.18
2003 18 92.0 7 5 0 0 16 2 417 1 0 95 12 60 47 5 1 0 59 56 5.48 .268 1.54
2004 6 8.1 0 0 0 0 1 5 41 0 0 13 4 7 5 0 0 0 7 7 7.56 .371 2.16
2005 2 4.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 19 0 0 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 4 4 9.00 .353 1.75
2006 16 76.2 3 7 0 0 15 1 335 2 1 90 6 35 19 2 4 0 43 36 4.23 .295 1.42
2007 27 184.2 12 12 0 0 27 0 762 4 2 171 20 163 46 4 7 0 78 69 3.36 .247 1.18
2008 41 71.0 3 9 22 24 4 37 282 0 0 57 4 66 12 2 4 0 26 26 3.30 .218 0.97
2009 13 83.0 2 7 0 0 13 0 362 2 0 89 8 77 23 1 4 1 43 36 3.90 .276 1.35
2010 20 54.0 4 3 0 1 7 13 237 0 0 54 5 42 24 1 4 0 25 22 3.67 .267 1.44
Totals 157 631.1 37 45 23 28 91 66 2692 9 3 628 65 493 192 16 28 1 309 279 3.98 1.30
Biography: Is the third of four children. His older sister was on her high school's karate team. Started out playing nanshiki ball in third grade with a local youth team. Played nanshiki ball in junior high as well on a two time prefectural champion. Was his team's ace in high school, Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 2001). During their second game in that tourney, an Atlanta scout clocked him at 98mph while the speed gun in the ballpark put that pitch at 95mph. The pitch itself was well outside. He was subsequently selected to a Japanese IBAF tournament team, appearing twice in relief. It also made him the first high schooler ever picked for a Japanese combined amateur/pro national team. Leading up to the draft, the Dodgers sent Tommy Lasorda to Japan to try to sign Terahara, reportedly telling the youngster that "you can help us win a World Series one day." When the manager of one of the four NPB teams who wanted to make him their first round pick got wind of it, Yomiuiri's Shigeo Nagashima, Nagashima and Lasorda got into a shouting match, with Lasorda leaving bewildered as to why Nagashima was jumping down his throat over this when Lasorda wasn't breaking any rules. Terahara rebuffed the Dodgers and Daiei won the lottery drawing and took him as their top selection. He became the first rookie fresh out of high school to make his first appearance a start for the Hawks since Yuji Inoue in 1981. Was initially extremely popular after joining the Hawks, receiving 302 boxes of chocolate on Valentine's Day that year. His six wins were an all time team best for a rookie fresh out of high school. Won six decisions in a row in 2003 at one point in the first half. But then he had injury problems and ended with lackluster numbers. He was dogged by more injury issues over the ensuing two seasons. Traded to Yokohama in December 2006. Started on Opening Day of the 2008 campaign, losing to Hanshin 4-2 at Osaka Dome. Traded to Orix during the 2010 offseason. Selected to one all star team (2008). His 2009 was marred by more injuries. Fastball clocked as high as 98mph with a curve, cutter, shuuto slider and changeup. He has battled command issues and they tinkered with his mechanics a lot with Daiei, causing him to kind of lose himself. They basically totally had him stop throwing his curveball even though MLB scouts rated it a plus pitch, in favor of the slider. Has yet to fulfill his potential and has trouble getting deep into ballgames. Is married to his high school sweetheart and has a son.  Official Blog   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 7.0 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 4/16/2002 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (4/28/2002 against Orix at Fukuoka Dome in his second career start going six shutout innings on three hits while strking out seven), First Shutout (7/16/2006 against Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome), First Save (10/6/2002 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Terakawa, Shoji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Fujieda Higashi High School
Born: 5/2/1930 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu/Toei Flyers (1950-1956 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 pounds [16], [24])
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 6 24.0 0 1 0 0 1 5 111 0 0 28 4 14 17 0 1 1 19 19 7.13 .298 1.88
1951 31 136.0 5 8 0 0 15 16 583 4 2 129 3 56 50 2 0 1 68 54 3.57 .249 1.32
1952 42 174.0 7 7 0 0 11 31 711 1 0 156 8 44 58 1 4 0 85 71 3.67 .244 1.23
1953 21 53.1 1 4 0 0 4 17 247 1 1 68 5 22 19 0 1 0 44 35 5.91 .306 1.63
1954 33 95.0 3 8 0 0 12 21 416 1 0 99 4 16 40 1 0 0 55 42 3.98 .273 1.46
1955 39 108.0 4 4 0 0 5 34 449 0 0 119 8 18 28 0 1 0 49 40 3.33 .287 1.36
1956 13 32.2 1 1 0 0 1 12 136 0 0 30 1 8 7 2 0 0 10 7 1.93 .242 1.13
Totals 185 623.0 21 33 0 0 49 136 2653 7 3 629 33 178 219 6 7 2 330 268 3.87 .265 1.36
Biography: Was the Opening Day starter in 1952. Had one walkless complete games lifetime.
Career WHIP: 1.36 K/9: 2.6 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


Teramae, Masao Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hokuyo High School
Born: 5/2/1972 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1996-1997 [52])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 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 2 6.1 0 1 0 0 1 1 25 0 0 5 1 8 1 0 1 0 4 4 5.68 .217 0.95
1997 7 26.2 0 4 0 0 5 2 127 1 0 27 3 8 22 1 1 0 19 14 4.73 .278 1.84
Totals 9 33.0 0 5 0 0 6 3 152 1 0 32 4 16 23 1 2 0 23 18 4.91 .267 1.67
Biography: Started playing baseball in second grade. Began pitching as a fourth grader. Tossed three no hitters in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1990). During that tournament, went all the way in a 17 inning loss, fanning 17. Drafted on the first round (1990). Released by Kintetsu at the end of the 1998 season and picked up by Hanshin. Retired after the 1999 season and worked for his family's delivery business. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career WHIP: 1.67 K/9: 4.4 BB/9: 6.3 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Teramoto, Hirofumi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kosa High School
Born: 6/7/1973 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kawasaki Seitetsu Kobe
Birthplace: Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1996-1999 [47])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: ;eft 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 7 12.0 0 0 1 1 0 7 50 0 0 7 1 13 7 0 0 0 4 4 3.00 .184 1.17
1999 9 29.0 1 1 0 0 5 4 133 0 0 33 4 18 13 0 3 2 21 16 4.97 .287 1.59
Totals 16 41.0 1 1 1 1 5 11 183 0 0 40 5 31 20 0 3 2 25 20 4.39 .261 1.46
Biography: Was his high school team's pitching ace in high school. Drafted on the fifth round (1994). Retired after the 2001 season.
Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 6.8 BB/9: 4.4 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Teramoto, Shiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Meitoku Gijuku High School
Born: 7/25/1980 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte 1999-2001 [61])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 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
1999 3 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 18 0 0 4 0 1 4 1 1 0 2 2 6.00 .308 2.67
2000 5 6.2 0 0 0 0 0 5 37 0 0 10 0 5 7 0 0 0 8 2 2.70 .370 2.55
2001 12 5.2 0 0 0 0 0 12 26 0 0 4 1 5 6 0 0 0 4 4 6.35 .222 1.76
Totals 20 15.1 0 0 0 0 0 20 81 0 0 18 1 11 17 1 1 0 14 8 4.70 .310 2.28
Biography: Father is a former bicycle racer. Started playing baseball in third grade. Became his high school team's ace as a junior and he also batted cleanup. Played in three Koshien Tournaments. Drafted on the fourth round (1998). Was converted into an outfielder in 2002. Retired after the 2006 season and ran a sports bar and later worked for a horse racing related business. Reference:  Wikiedpia Japan
Career WHIP: 2.28 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 10.0 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: 5/5/1999 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome 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


Teranishi, Hideto Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kanazawa High School
Born: 12/11/1964 College: Kyoto Sangyo University
Died:  Industrial League: NTT Hokuriku
Birthplace: Ishikawa-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1991-1992 [47])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Left 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
1991 2 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0 0 3 0 4 4 0 0 0 1 1 3.00 .250 2.33
1992 4 5.2 0 1 0 0 0 4 26 0 0 7 1 4 3 1 0 0 4 3 4.76 .333 1.76
Totals 6 8.2 0 1 0 0 0 6 42 0 0 10 1 8 7 1 0 0 5 4 4.08 .303 1.96
Biography: Won 25 games lifetime in Kansai Big Six University League action. During his fourth season at NTT, went from a submarine delivery to three quarters. Drafted on the sixth round (1990). Joined the Dragons' front office after retiring at the end of the 1994 season. 
Career WHIP: 1.96 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 7.3 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Terashima, Isao (Ko?) Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Yamagata Shogyo High School
Born: 10/3/1921 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Dairen Mangu, Hoten Mangu, Moji Tetsudo
Birthplace: Yamagata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1950-1951 [21])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 127 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 12 41.2 1 1 0 0 4 8 200 0 0 49 2 6 31 1 2 0 35 26 5.62 .292 1.92
1951 11 18.1 0 1 0 0 3 8 96 0 0 33 2 4 12 0 1 0 21 17 8.35 .407 2.45
Totals 23 60.0 1 2 0 0 7 16 296 0 0 82 4 10 43 1 3 0 56 43 6.45 .329 2.08
Biography: 
Career WHIP: 2.08 K/9: 1.5 BB/9: 6.5 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Terashima, Toru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kaijo High School
Born: 12/2/1936 College: N/A
Died: 9/12/1997 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Setagaya Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1955-1956 [49], [39])
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
1955 1 2.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .200 1.12
1956 1 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 6.00 .250 1.67
Totals 2 5.2 0 0 0 0 1 1 24 0 0 5 2 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 3.00 .227 1.24
Biography: Joined Toei in January, 1955. Followed his older brother into the acting biz with Shin Toho after retiring at the end of the 1957 season and starred in several movies and did some tv as well. His wife was actress Kyoko Aoi. 
Career WHIP: 1.24 K/9: 1.6 BB/9: 3.2 HR/9: 3.2
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A