Iwamoto, Akira Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Kochi Shogyo High School
Born: 1/14/1921 College: N/A
Died: 3/4/1993 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kochi, Kochi Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants (1938F-1939 [6]),
Height: 5'7" Weight: 143 pounds Nagoya/Sangyo/Chubu Nihon/Chunichi Dragons (1939-1947 [20]),
Bats: Right Throws: Right Hankyu Braves (1948-1949 [15], [26]) Hiroshima (1950-1953 [7])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1938F 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1939 22 31 26 4 5 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 10 5 0 0 .192 .323 .269
1940 37 86 66 8 9 1 0 0 3 10 0 0 26 20 0 5 .136 .337 .152
1941 66 166 140 7 23 2 0 0 8 25 1 26 25 0 5 .164 .291 .179
1942 85 328 288 32 57 2 3 4 22 77 3 34 37 0 15 4 .198 .289 .267
1943 59 236 208 24 41 2 1 4 23 57 4 32 24 0 7 4 .197 .280 .274
1944 8 34 29 2 7 0 1 0 0 9 0 4 5 0 3 1 .241 .353 .310
1946 95 421 343 56 70 12 5 6 34 110 0 53 74 4 19 4 .204 .351 .321
1947 34 111 98 14 20 4 1 3 9 35 0 17 13 0 6 2 .204 .297 .357
1948 74 198 182 13 40 6 4 0 8 54 4 28 12 0 7 5 .220 .268 .297
1949 92 212 191 32 49 8 3 4 19 75 4 24 14 3 9 5 .257 .317 .393
1950 112 473 419 62 116 9 4 12 51 169 4 45 44 6 14 2 9 .277 .354 .403
1951 99 415 366 54 82 21 7 9 48 154 10 41 34 5 6 3 2 .251 .299 .421
1952 87 348 313 33 84 21 3 3 33 120 4 43 26 5 4 5 7 .268 .334 .383
1953 78 181 168 12 26 1 1 2 16 35 0 23 11 2 2 2 4 .155 .215 .208
Totals 949 3241 2838 353 639 89 34 47 274 937 34 407 344 25 102 .225 .314 .330
Biography: Was an executive with the department that ran Hiroshima Municipal Stadium as well as doing some coaching and scouting after retirement. Also managed at the minor league level with Hiroshima. 
Career OPS: .644 HR:AB: 1:60.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HR (1943)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Nobukazu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Koryo High School
Born: 1/26/1921 College: Meiji University
Died: 1/20/2000 Industrial League: Meidensha, Hiroshinma Koi Joen
Birthplace: Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1947-1949 [7]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 136 pounds Taiyo Whales (1950 [1]), Shochiku Robins (1951 [22])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1947 6 15 12 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 5 2 1 0 0 .167 .333 .167
1948 19 48 45 2 12 3 1 0 8 17 1 8 2 0 0 0 .267 .298 .378
1949 17 22 21 3 4 1 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 1 0 0 .190 .227 .238
1950 23 41 36 7 8 2 0 0 3 10 1 10 4 0 0 0 0 .222 .300 .278
1951 16 27 26 4 5 0 0 0 3 5 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 .192 .222 .192
Totals 81 153 140 19 31 6 1 0 18 39 2 36 9 2 0 0 .221 .278 .279
Biography: Yoshiyuki Iwamoto's younger brother. 
Career OPS: .557 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Susumu Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Kimoto High School
Born: 1/27/1942 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumano, Mie Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1962 [52]), Daimai/Tokyo
Height: 5'9" Weight: 156 pounds Orions (1963-1965 [6], [33])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 1.000 .000
1963 46 30 26 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .143 .077
1964 38 45 41 3 12 1 0 1 3 16 2 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 .293 .302 .390
1965 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 90 77 68 5 14 1 0 1 5 18 4 0 14 4 0 0 2 0 1 .206 .247 .265
Biography: Signed by Yomiuri before the beginning of the 1961 season. Won an Eastern League homer tirtle (1962) and then took a batting crown (1964). Worked for an entertainment production company and cut tomato plants after retirement. 
Career OPS: .512 HR:AB: 1:68.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Takahiro Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Hiroshima Shogyo High School
Born: 4/18/1986 College: Asia University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2009-2015 [10])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 14 33 33 1 5 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .152 .152 .182
Totals 14 33 33 1 5 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .152 .152 .182
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade in Little League. Played Senior League ball in junior high. Was his high school team's ace and cleanup hitter. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Slugged 52 homers for his schoolboy career. Became his college team's cleanup hitter and belted 16 homers while posting a .252 average in 72 games for his career there and was picked to three Tokyo Metropolitan University League Best Nine squads. Was also tapped for Japan's national collegiate all star nine. Was said to have been clocked at 91mph from the mound when he took the hill during a game his junior year at university. Drafted on the first round (2008). Married to his high school sweetheart Yuka. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .334 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/28/2009 against Lotte at Kure Niko Stadium in a start in rightfield. First Hit (5/28/2009 against Lotte at Kure Niko Stadium in the second inning off of Hiroyuki Kobayashi, a single to center in his first pro plate appearance), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Takashi Positions Played: 3B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Tanabe High School
Born: 4/20/1930 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1953-1958 [5]), Taiyo
Height: 5'7" Weight: 160 pounds Whales (1959-1961 [5])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 109 319 284 35 72 8 6 7 46 113 10 34 24 1 11 6 9 .254 .314 .398
1954 100 279 249 33 56 13 2 2 24 79 2 4 22 20 4 8 3 5 .225 .289 .317
1955 118 437 383 60 102 7 10 12 60 165 6 8 50 37 0 3 18 6 3 .266 .329 .431
1956 125 389 342 43 87 18 2 8 46 133 9 3 34 28 2 7 7 5 8 .254 .321 .389
1957 121 420 391 42 78 19 1 8 27 123 8 1 60 20 1 0 2 3 3 .199 .238 .315
1958 114 363 320 39 72 13 3 4 28 103 9 4 78 27 0 3 8 2 7 .225 .288 .322
1959 118 474 431 35 97 13 3 4 28 128 4 1 70 37 0 1 15 11 4 .225 .287 .297
1960 116 341 316 36 73 18 3 2 20 103 6 0 40 17 1 2 6 11 4 .231 .275 .326
1961 85 184 166 14 42 4 0 2 16 52 5 1 21 11 0 1 3 7 4 .253 .302 .313
Totals 1006 3206 2882 337 679 113 30 49 295 999 59 409 221 22 78 54 47 .236 .293 .347
Biography: Became Yomiuri's minor league manager after stepping down at Kintetsu. 
Career OPS: .640 HR:AB: 1:58.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 3B (1955), HBP (1956)
Managerial Record: Kintetsu (1971-1973) 164-193-15
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Tsutomu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hannan University High School
Born: 5/11/1971 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yao, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1991-2005 [20], [38], [18])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 191 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1991 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 11 3 3 2 2 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .667 .667 .1.667
Totals 240 3 3 2 2 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .667 .667 1.667
Biography: His homer against Yomiuri was the first ever by a Japanese Pacific League pitcher since the introduction of the DH in 1975. 
Career OPS: 2.334 HR:AB: 1:3.0
Debut: 8/20/1991 against Daiei at Yamagata Prefectural Stadium. First Hit (5/21/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome off of a fastball from Takahiko Nomaguchi, a solo jack to leftcenter in the fifth inning), First Homer (5/21/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome off of a fastball from Takahiko Nomaguchi, a solo jack to leftcenter in the fifth inning). 
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Yasuhide Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Nanzan High School
Born: 8/4/1942 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1962 [43])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Yoshihiro Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Handa Nogyo High School
Born: 7/23/1959 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Tokai Rika Denki
Birthplace: Handa, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1982-1986 [50]), 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 162 pounds Chunichi (1987-1990 [27], [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1982 8 26 23 6 9 1 0 0 4 10 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 .391 .462 .435
1983 33 8 8 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .125 .125 .125
1984 48 23 21 13 3 0 0 1 3 6 0 1 2 0 0 1 6 1 0 .143 .174 .174
1985 87 190 156 38 43 7 3 6 16 74 7 1 26 17 0 9 21 3 0 .276 .377 .474
1986 90 82 76 16 15 3 0 1 6 21 1 0 12 3 0 2 12 0 3 .197 .247 .276
1987 58 48 44 13 8 2 0 1 2 13 2 0 6 2 0 0 7 4 0 .182 .217 .295
1988 32 13 10 8 1 1 0 0 4 2 0 1 3 2 0 0 6 1 0 .100 .231 .200
1989 29 14 13 10 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 8 1 0 .154 .154 .154
1990 8 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 393 405 352 112 82 14 3 9 35 129 11 3 51 27 0 12 63 12 3 .233 .307 .366
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1981).Coached with Chunichi after retirement. 
Career OPS: .673 HR:AB: 1:39.1
Debut: 9/27/1982 against Nankai at Osaka Stadium. First Hit (9/27/1982 against Nankai at Osaka Stadium), First Homer (4/28/1984 against Kintetsu at Nishinomiya Stadium)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamoto, Yoshiyuki Positions Played: P, C, 1B, CF, RF
Nickname: High School: Koryo High School
Born: 3/11/1912 College: Meiji University
Died: 9/26/2008 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1940-1942 [1]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 160 pounds Taiyo/Shochiku Robins (1949-1953 [2]), Toei Flyers (1956-1957 [30])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1940 45 191 165 20 37 9 1 0 10 48 2 1 25 18 5 9 .224 .317 .291
1941 84 376 340 34 68 14 0 7 30 103 0 30 30 6 17 .200 .277 .303
1942 104 439 358 51 98 17 3 7 46 142 5 18 71 5 37 16 .274 .401 .397
1949 52 221 196 30 48 12 0 8 34 84 0 22 19 6 5 2 .245 .330 .429
1950 130 599 552 121 176 23 3 39 127 322 0 48 40 7 34 8 15 .319 .372 .583
1951 110 496 422 100 148 24 0 31 87 265 0 43 63 11 10 4 12 .351 .448 .628
1952 120 522 454 82 130 24 3 16 81 208 0 41 44 24 16 6 19 .286 .379 .458
1953 110 455 411 47 110 17 1 9 49 156 1 40 38 5 8 4 10 .268 .337 .380
1956 86 230 204 14 42 1 0 5 21 58 0 2 21 18 6 6 4 2 8 .206 .287 .284
1957 15 23 19 3 2 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 .105 .261 .263
Totals 856 3552 3121 502 859 141 11 123 487 1391 8 295 345 75 140 .275 .361 .446
Biography: Played in three Koshien Tournaments. Won a Tokyo Big Six University League batting title (1933). Drafted into the military soon after joining Nankai. Slugged first ever Central League homer (3/11/1950). Second all time to attain .300-30 homers-30 steals (1950). First person ever to hit four homers in a game (8/1/1951 against Osaka). His 18 total. bases in that game also set a Japan record.  Set a Central League record with eight double plays as an outfielder (1951). 24 HBP in a season was a then Japan record (1952). Had a 27 game hitting streak (4/22-6/6/1951). Was named player manager with Toei and is the oldest player to ever homer in a Japanese game at 45 years and five months (8/18/1957 against Hankyu at Komazawa). Selected to three all star teams (1951-1953). Died of cardiac arrest. 
Career OPS: .807 HR:AB 1:25.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HBP (1941-1942, 1952), SLG (1942, 1951), Best Nine (1950-1951)
Managerial Record:  Toei (), Kintetsu (1965-1966) 370-532-20
Hall of Fame Induction: 1981


Iwamura, Akinori Positions Played: 3B, CF
Nicknames: Gun High School: Uwajima Higashi High School
Born: 2/9/1979 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1998-2006 [48], [1])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 83 273 252 28 74 11 4 11 35 126 0 2 46 18 2 1 7 1 2 .294 .341 .500
2000 130 489 436 67 121 13 9 18 66 206 9 1 103 39 3 4 13 1 7 .278 .342 .472
2001 136 564 520 79 149 24 4 18 81 235 5 4 111 32 5 3 15 6 6 .287 .329 .452
2002 140 577 510 67 163 35 2 23 71 271 2 4 114 58 6 3 5 4 10 .320 .390 .531
2003 60 258 232 43 61 6 2 12 35 107 2 1 55 22 3 1 5 1 3 .273 .263 .328 .461
2004 138 611 533 99 160 19 0 44 103 311 0 4 173 70 3 4 8 3 5 .299 .300 .383 .583
2005 144 618 548 83 175 31 4 30 102 304 0 5 146 63 2 2 6 3 2 .321 .319 .388 .555
2006 145 621 546 84 170 27 2 32 77 297 1 3 128 70 5 1 8 1 5 .248 .311 .389 .544
Totals 977 4014 3580 550 1073 166 27 188 570 1857 19 24 878 372 29 19 67 20 40 .300 .366 .519
Biography: Older brother Takashi spent two years in the minors as an outfielder with Kintetsu (1997-1998). Started out playing softball in second grade. Was the cleanup hitter for Japan's national high school baseball team. Drafted on the second round (1996). Won an Eastern League homer title (1998). Missed a good chunk of the 2003 season with a wrist ligament injury. Had been working out frequently with a 45 ounce bat during spring training, so whether it was due to that or not is hard to say, but one would think it may have at least been a contributing factor. His 173 strikeouts in 2004 is a record for a Japanese player and is also a Central League record. His 44 homrs in 2004 tied a team record. 100th homer (6/17/2004 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome, a two run jack in the first inning off of Keiichi Yabu, the 235th man to that mark). 1000th hit (7/17/2006 against Hiroshima at Meiji Jingu Stadium off of Kenta Satake in the seventh inning, a single to right). Selected to four all star teams (2001, 2004-2006). Five hit games (4/29/2001 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium and 7/29/2006 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium).Was a member of Japan's Wolrd Baseball Classic squad (2006). Posted to Tampa Bay during the 2006 offseason. Is married to wife Misaki, a former office worker. His favorite food is fish. His happiest moment as a pro was slugging a grand slam against Yomiuri. His hobby is golf. Refewrence:  Wikipedia Japan    Official Homepage
Career OPS: .885 HR:AB: 1:19.0
Debut: 5/19/1998 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium. First Hit (4/3/1999 against Yokohama off of Takashi Saito), First Homer (5/22/1999 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome off of Kazuhiro Takeda)
Titles: K (2004-2005), 3B (2000), Best Nine (2002), Gold Glove (2000-2002, 2005)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwamura, Yoshihiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ichioka High School
Born: 11/3/1932 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1952-1953 [37])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1953 26 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 32 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwanaga, Isao Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ohori High School
Born: 4/9/1941 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1960 [47])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1960 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwao, Takayuki Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School: Beppu Midorigaoka High School
Born: 7/110/1941 College: N/A
Died: 1993 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1961 [53])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 143 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLGI
1961 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed by Yomiuri before the 1960 season. Retired at the conclusion of the 1962 schedule. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwaoka, Yasuhiro Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Takanabe High School
Born: 11/17/1933 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takanabe, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1956-1962 [3], [4])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1956 123 421 397 23 83 7 2 4 25 106 4 0 84 19 0 1 5 5 8 .209 .247 .267
1957 108 299 277 17 57 9 2 2 19 76 6 1 70 15 0 0 7 2 9 .206 .246 .274
1958 38 91 87 8 22 2 0 1 5 27 1 0 9 3 0 0 3 1 4 .253 .278 .310
1959 49 126 112 7 28 8 1 0 14 38 2 2 17 10 0 0 2 1 1 .250 .306 .339
1960 53 69 63 5 9 3 0 1 4 15 0 0 10 6 0 0 3 0 0 .143 .217 .238
1961 27 25 22 2 5 1 0 1 2 9 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 .227 .320 .409
1962 12 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 410 1033 959 65 204 30 5 9 69 271 13 3 192 57 0 1 22 9 22 .213 .260 .283
Biography: Became a scout after retirement.
Career OPS: .543 HR:AB: 1:106.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Hisanori Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Oita High School
Born: 4/4/1968 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Shin Nittetsu Oita
Birthplace: Oita, Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (1991-1997 [58]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Yakult (1997 [59])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1991 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Moved to Yakult in June, 1997. Retired after the 1998 season. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Kiyotaka Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hakata Kogyo High School
Born: 6/15/1951 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1970 [35])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1970 8 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
Totals 8 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .200 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Kyohei Positions Played: DH
Nicknames: High School: Tokaidai Sagami High School
Born: 4/4/1986 College: Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2009 [37])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
Total 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
Biography: Batted .333 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 69 games in college. He was also named to two Tokyo Metropolitan University League Best Nine squads. Drafted on the third round (2008). Still a current player. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .500 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/10/2009 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a ninth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Kyutaro (Hisataro?) Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Hikone Shogyo High School
Born: 11/25/1924 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Zen-Otsu
Birthplace: Shiga Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Robins  (1947-1948 [7], [25])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1947 3 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .240 .250
1948 5 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
Totals 8 10 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Biography:
Career OPS: .400 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Sho Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Funabashi High School
Born: 10/21/1989 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2008-2010 [41])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 7/23/2008 against Orix at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Tadayoshi Positions Played: 1B, 3B, LF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Tsukumi High School
Born: 9/12/1948 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform numbers]): Tokyo/Lotte Orions (1967-1980
Height: 5'10" Weight: 182 pounds [32], [4], [35], [7], [15]), Nippon Ham (1981 [49])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 9 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
1968 11 4 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 1.250
1969 54 20 17 3 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 .176 .211 .176
1970 62 46 42 7 13 2 0 1 4 18 1 0 7 3 0 0 3 2 1 .310 .356 .429
1971 67 35 34 6 9 3 0 0 5 12 1 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 .265 .265 .353
1972 57 57 53 10 15 1 0 0 7 16 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 2 1 .283 .333 .302
1973 83 111 105 13 31 7 0 1 12 41 4 0 6 2 0 0 8 4 6 .295 .308 .390
1974 85 172 150 15 41 6 2 0 6 51 6 1 11 14 0 1 3 3 5 .273 .337 .340
1975 109 274 244 24 61 7 0 4 24 80 8 1 27 19 0 2 8 3 4 .250 .308 .328
1976 116 331 294 31 74 11 0 4 19 97 9 1 36 26 0 0 5 4 11 .252 .311 .330
1977 95 169 159 17 34 4 1 2 8 46 8 0 28 2 1 0 0 1 4 .214 .224 .289
1978 104 177 161 12 31 2 0 1 13 36 7 0 26 9 0 0 3 3 3 .193 .235 .224
1979 44 34 30 6 4 0 0 1 2 7 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 .133 .212 .233
1981 20 25 23 3 5 1 1 0 2 8 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 .217 .240 .348
Totals 916 1461 1323 150 324 44 4 15 104 421 46 5 165 84 1 3 31 25 39 .245 .290 .318
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (1966). Picked on the second round of the secondary phase of the draft (1966). 
Career OPS: .608 HR:AB  1:88. 2 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Tatsuro Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, RF
Nicknames: High School: Yokohama Shogyodai High School
Born: 12/28/1984 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: ENEOS
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2008-2010 [46])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 20 19 18 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .056 .056 .111
2009 19 14 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .182 .308 .182
Totals 39 33 29 3 3 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 .000 .103 .161 .138
Biography: Can absolutely fly. Drafted on the fifth round (2006). Actually made his pro debut in the Central League playoffs of 2007. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .299 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/22/2008 against Lotte at Nagoya Dome. First Hit (8/16/2008 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Tetsuro Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: High School: Fukuoka High School
Born: 3/9/1933 College: N/A
Died: 1/3/2000 Industrial League: Morioka Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1956-1961
Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 pounds [53], [22], [55])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1956 21 19 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .211 .063
1957 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1961 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 29 20 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 .059 .200 .059
Biography: Signed by Kokutetsu before the 1955 season. Coached in the minors before becoming an advance scout for 20 years. In 1996, he waa named chief of Yakult's team dormitory.
Career OPS: .259 HR:AB: 1:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Tetsuya Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Gyoda Kogyo High School
Born: 10/13/1982 College: Kokushikan University
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama
Birthplace: Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2007-2015 [35], [25])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2007 55 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 102 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/24/2007 against Rakuten at Seibu Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Toshio Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Kansai Gakuin Chugakkou
Born: 9/30/1917 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Kansai Gakuin University
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1937 [5])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1937 3 5 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .600
Totals 3 5 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .600
Biography:
Career OPS: 1.000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwasaki, Yoshio Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Shinsaku Gakuin High School
Born: 5/9/1947 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Rissho Koseikai
Birthplace: Tochigi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1968-1969 [30])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1969 35 21 16 4 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .250 .063
Totals 38 22 17 4 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 .059 .238 .059
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1967). Retired after the 1970 season. 
Career OPS: .297 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwase, Hitoki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Mantaro, Gan-san High School: Nishio Higashi High School
Born: 11/10/1974 College: Aichi University
Died: Industrial League: NTT Tokai
Birthplace: Nishio, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1999-2010 [13])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 163 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1999 65 12 12 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .333
2000 58 11 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
2001 61 10 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .300 .222
2002 52 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
2003 58 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .200 .333 .200
2004 60 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .333 .500 .333
2005 60 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 56 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 61 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 575 54 48 2 10 1 0 0 3 11 2 1 18 3 0 0 0 0 1 .208 .250 .229
Biography: Was an outfielder in college and didn't pitch until his senior year. Was second all time in Aichi University League annals in career hits with 124. Obviously, he has an idea of what to do with the stick.
Career OPS: .479 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/2/1999 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwase, Tsuyoshi Positions Played: 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kumamoto Shogyo High School
Born: 8/22/1924 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Moji Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1950 [6])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 145 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 51 89 84 5 15 2 0 0 0 17 0 15 5 0 0 0 2 .179 .225 .202
Totals 51 89 84 5 15 2 0 0 0 17 0 15 5 0 0 0 2 .179 .225 .202
Biography:
Career OPS: .427 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwashita, Koichi Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Oyodo High School
Born: 3/4/1940 College: Shibaura Kogyo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1962-1971 [2])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 128 472 432 46 111 18 2 4 37 145 10 3 41 25 0 2 13 4 8 .257 .299 .336
1963 147 583 525 57 133 18 4 5 37 174 21 4 34 33 0 0 16 3 3 .253 .295 .331
1964 127 492 455 39 131 23 3 1 39 163 10 6 37 20 2 1 14 6 13 .288 .315 .358
1965 122 341 307 29 72 9 0 3 13 90 8 2 21 24 0 0 6 3 5 .235 .288 .293
1966 12 22 20 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .238 .200
1967 83 183 167 18 48 6 0 0 13 54 3 1 18 11 0 1 1 0 7 .287 .333 .323
1968 114 380 334 28 80 10 0 4 23 102 15 0 24 29 3 2 2 9 5 .240 .304 .305
1969 78 160 148 10 30 4 1 0 9 36 4 0 14 8 0 0 0 1 3 .203 .244 .243
1970 90 279 252 28 64 8 1 3 14 83 4 1 26 22 0 0 0 3 3 .254 .313 .329
1971 21 42 38 1 6 1 0 0 1 7 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .238 .184
Totals 922 2954 2678 256 679 97 11 20 186 858 76 17 224 177 5 6 52 29 47 .254 .300 .320
Biography: Managed in the minors and coached for Toei after retirement. Was a baseball commentator for Saitama TV before heading off for a coaching job in the KBO in 1986. When he returned to Japan, he took a scout position with Daiei. 
Career OPS: .620 HR:AB 1:133.9 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwashita, Masaaki Positions Played: CF
Nicknames: High School: Kagoshima Shoko High School
Born: 1/14/1955 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama
Birthplace: Kagoshima Prefecture Teams: (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1980-1987 [37]), Taiyo 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 150 pounds Whales (1988 [41])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1980 75 122 108 15 32 7 2 2 18 49 0 0 19 10 1 4 2 2 0 .296 .377 .454
1981 67 91 81 6 18 1 0 1 8 22 1 0 10 3 0 6 2 0 2 .222 .297 .272
1982 92 192 161 18 40 2 1 3 17 53 3 0 24 18 3 10 2 1 2 .248 .354 .398
1983 82 108 90 9 22 1 0 0 6 23 0 0 14 14 1 4 6 0 0 .244 .370 .256
1984 106 226 194 28 46 9 3 3 24 70 6 3 26 16 0 7 4 1 0 .237 .305 .361
1985 112 292 269 37 85 12 0 5 34 112 3 1 30 17 1 2 5 1 3 .316 .356 .416
1986 73 103 96 8 19 3 1 0 6 24 0 0 16 7 1 0 1 1 2 .198 .252 .250
1988 16 15 14 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .200 .143
Totals 623 1149 1013 122 264 35 7 14 115 355 13 4 146 86 7 33 22 6 9 .261 .341 350
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1979). Slugged a pinch hit sayonara grand slam homer (4/6/1982 against Hiroshima). After retirement, he apprenticed at a restaurant in the Shibuya section of Tokyo and then opened his own steak house in Yokohama.
Career OPS: .691 HR:AB 1:72.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HBP (1982)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Iwashita, Morimichi Positions Played: 1B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Chisagata Nogyo High School
Born: 12/9/1931 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita Saku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1954-1958 [41], [15]),
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 pounds Kokutetsu Swallows (1959-1960 [10]), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1961-
Bats: Left Throws: Left  1962 [5])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1954 7 7 7 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 .286 .286 .286
1955 54 71 68 10 14 1 0 0 3 15 1 0 13 2 0 0 6 1 0 .206 .229 .221
1956 61 36 33 13 8 2 1 0 2 12 1 0 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 .242 .286 .364
1957 67 29 27 4 6 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 2 1 0 0 5 0 1 .222 .241 .222
1958 39 36 34 4 8 1 1 0 4 11 0 0 7 2 0 0 4 3 0 .235 .278 .324
1959 123 459 429 44 120 23 5 2 38 159 6 3 64 20 0 1 25 11 4 .280 .311 .371
1960 111 366 336 27 82 10 4 7 31 121 6 1 58 20 1 3 10 4 10 .244 .292 .360
1961 82 200 185 16 37 4 3 0 13 47 4 0 43 10 0 1 2 4 3 .200 .245 .254
1962 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 659 1209 1124 118 277 41 14 9 94 373 55 24 200 58 1 5 18 5 19 .246 .285 .332
Biography: Was his high school's ace pitcher and cleanup hitter. Became president of a family run clothing firm after retirement. 
Career OPS: .617 HR:AB 1:124.9 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwashita, Shuichi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Hamamatsu Kogyo High School
Born: 6/2/1973 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki
Birthplace: Tenryu, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2000-2005 [26]), Nippon Ham
Height: 5'10" Weight: 191 pounds (2006 [69])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwata, Minoru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Osaka Toin High School
Born: 10/31/1983 College: Kansai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2006-2015 [21])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2006 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 4 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .200 .200 .200
2008 30 48 42 2 5 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 23 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .119 .140 .119
2009 17 41 38 1 6 0 1 0 3 8 2 1 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 .364 .158 .154 .211
Totals 52 96 86 3 12 0 1 0 3 14 8 1 45 1 0 0 0 0 1 .140 .148 .163
Biography:
Career OPS: .311 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 10/14/2006 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


 
Iwata, Shinji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Higashikuni High School
Born: 1/27/1987 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Gifu, Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2010 [28])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG IBP SLG
2010
Totals
Biography: 
Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 6/9/2010 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Iwata, Toru Positions Played: C, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 2/12/1967 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima
Birthplace: Naga-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1989-1996 [38])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1989 25 23 23 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .043 .043 .043
1990 2 4 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1991 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 15 26 24 4 6 2 0 0 1 8 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 .250 .308 .333
1996 12 12 11 0 3 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .273 .333 .364
Totals 58 68 64 5 11 3 0 1 3 17 0 0 13 3 0 0 0 0 2 .172 .209 .266
Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments. Drafted on the fourth round (1988). Retired after the 1998 season. 
Career OPS: .475 HR:AB: 1:64.0
Debut: First Hit (4/13/1989 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium off of Masumi Kuwata), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iwata, Tsugio Positions Played: C, 1B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Nagoya Number Three Shogyo High School
Born: 11/6/1915 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1936-1937S [10], [5]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 150 pounds Tokyo Senators (1937S [19]), Asahi (1941-1942 [21])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 13 54 47 5 10 3 0 1 5 16 0 4 4 1 0 .213 .278 .340
1936F 26 103 89 9 14 1 0 1 7 18 1 13 12 1 2 .157 .265 .202
1937S 53 192 162 14 34 2 0 0 15 36 3 13 27 0 3 .210 .323 .222
1941 60 230 189 14 40 3 0 2 17 49 5 16 36 0 10 .212 .338 .259
1942 89 324 292 19 61 9 0 1 15 73 5 24 26 1 8 .209 .276 .250
Totals 241 903 779 61 159 18 0 5 59 192 14 70 105 3 23 .204 .300 .246
Biography:
Career OPS: .546 HR:AB: 1:155.8 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A 
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Iyono, Takateru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Numazu Gakuen High School
Born: 10/29/1980 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Lawson's
Birthplace: Itoh, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2003-2007 [67])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Izumi, Yoshiro Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Komono High School
Born: 11/16/1945 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Asahi-machi, Mie Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1968-1970 [53])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1969 28 24 19 2 3 0 0 1 3 6 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .158 .316
1970 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 37 26 21 2 3 0 0 1 3 6 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .286
Biography: Signed by Nankai before the beginning of the 1964 season. 
Career OPS: .429 HR:AB: 1:21.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Izumida, Kiyoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Chinzei Gakuin Chugakkou
Born: 6/10/1920 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagasaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants (1940-1942 [24])
Height: Weight: 
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1940 7 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 .000 .000 .111 .000
1941 16 24 23 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 .174 .208 .174
1942 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .333 .000
Totals 25 36 33 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 6 3 0 0 .121 .194 .121
Biography: 
Career OPS: .315 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Izumisawa, Akira Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Hanamaki Shogyo High School
Born: 8/23/1945 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Morioka Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1970-1972 [19])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1970 18 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1971 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1972 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 35 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: N/A HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Izutsu, Kenichi Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Akashi Chugakkou
Born: 11/28/1919 College: N/A
Died: 1/29/1992 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lion/Asahi (1939-1941 [12]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds Pacific (1946 [24]), Taiyo/Shochiku Robins (1947-1952 [20])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1939 60 182 166 14 29 1 2 0 7 34 1 1 17 14 0 3 .175 .238 .205
1940 67 141 122 5 17 1 0 0 4 18 2 1 10 16 0 3 .139 .237 .148
1941 23 25 25 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 6 0 0 1 .120 .120 .120
1946 40 117 98 9 18 1 0 0 4 19 1 14 18 0 0 1 .184 .310 .194
1947 34 87 78 6 14 1 0 0 2 15 3 4 5 1 1 0 .179 .238 .192
1948 50 96 86 2 11 0 0 0 1 11 5 12 5 0 1 0 .128 .176 .128
1949 27 52 50 2 13 2 0 1 5 18 0 4 2 0 0 0 .260 .288 .360
1950 27 51 47 8 12 1 0 0 10 13 2 5 1 1 1 0 0 .255 .286 .277
1951 32 45 43 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 9 1 0 0 0 1 .047 .068 .047
1952 25 24 23 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 .087 .087 .087
Totals 385 820 738 51 121 7 2 1 35 135 16 84 62 2 10 1 1 .164 .230 .183
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (1938). 
Career OPS: .413 HR:AB: 1:738.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A