Ko, Shinji Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Tochiku High School
Born: 4/16/1967 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1988-1997 [30], [0])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 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
1988 83 151 127 8 27 2 1 0 6 31 12 0 34 10 0 2 2 0 2 .213 .281 .244
1989 33 16 15 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 .133 .188 .133
1990 64 73 67 9 19 4 0 0 6 23 4 0 9 2 0 0 0 1 2 .284 .304 .343
1991 71 42 40 8 8 3 0 0 4 11 2 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 .200 .200 .275
1991 83 46 40 7 12 2 1 2 6 22 3 0 7 2 0 1 0 1 0 .300 .349 .550
1992 79 80 72 6 18 2 0 0 5 20 3 1 13 3 0 1 1 0 1 .250 .286 .278
1993 60 49 40 3 6 2 0 1 5 11 5 0 5 4 0 0 1 0 0 .150 .227 .275
1994 39 42 37 5 14 3 1 0 4 19 2 0 6 3 0 0 1 0 1 .378 .425 .514
1995 78 104 90 7 23 4 0 0 8 27 5 1 16 8 1 0 1 0 1 .256 .313 .300
1996 45 42 33 4 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 5 6 1 1 0 0 1 .061 .225 .061
1997 33 36 30 2 8 1 0 0 4 9 3 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 .267 .333 .300
Totals 668 681 591 64 139 23 3 3 50 177 41 2 111 42 2 5 8 2 8 .235 .291 .299
Biography: Started playing baseball in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament (1985). Drafted on the second round (1985). Used mostly as a defensive specialist. Played in one Japan Series and went 1-3 in six games with one RBI (1991). Retired after the 1998 season. Currently a minor league coach with Hiroshima. His hobby is golf. Married to wife Naoko and has two children.
Career OPS: .590 HR:AB: 1:197.0
Debut: 4/17/1988 at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (5/25/1992 against Taiyo at Yokohama Stadium off of Kazuhiro Sasaki)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koba, Iwao Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kagi Chugakkou
Born: 12/10/1923 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Nishitetsu
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Goldstar/Daiei Stars (1948-1951
Height: 5'6" Weight: 132 pounds [19], [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
1948 16 20 19 2 4 1 1 0 0 7 0 5 1 0 0 0 .211 .250 .368
1949 19 31 29 6 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 9 2 0 0 0 .103 .161 .138
1950 27 36 35 4 10 2 0 0 2 12 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 .286 .286 .343
1951 22 15 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .067 .000
Totals 84 102 97 15 17 4 1 0 2 23 1 23 4 0 0 0 .175 .208 .237
Biography: 
Career OPS: .445 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koba, Takeshi Positions Played: 1B, SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Seiseiko High School
Born: 4/22/1936 College: Senshu University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League: Nittetsu Futase
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1958-1969 [29], [1]),
Height: 5'7" Weight: 154 pounds Nankai Hawks (1970-1971 [1])
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
1958 88 368 340 35 76 8 2 5 18 103 7 0 36 21 0 0 8 5 3 .224 .269 .303
1959 117 502 462 45 108 18 4 4 31 144 7 0 40 31 0 2 8 10 7 .229 .285 .312
1960 119 490 442 35 118 8 2 2 22 136 14 3 30 30 1 1 18 8 7 .267 .313 .308
1961 120 498 444 52 127 21 2 5 34 167 12 5 20 35 2 2 7 3 11 .286 .337 .376
1962 120 439 400 40 97 9 0 3 28 115 6 1 33 28 0 4 12 6 9 .243 .298 .287
1963 116 512 463 83 157 24 1 7 37 204 9 6 29 30 2 4 32 8 11 .339 .380 .441
1964 120 524 476 44 104 10 2 2 25 124 9 3 51 35 2 1 57 18 12 .218 .272 .261
1965 133 540 491 52 131 13 4 4 26 164 14 1 51 33 0 1 38 21 7 .267 .314 .334
1966 135 576 527 58 130 16 6 3 39 167 9 3 26 36 1 1 15 16 7 .247 .295 .317
1967 118 479 453 52 107 15 2 2 20 132 1 1 28 24 2 0 19 10 10 .236 .274 .291
1968 116 458 412 53 92 16 0 4 20 120 7 1 47 35 1 3 39 10 6 .223 .288 .291
1969 68 251 232 22 49 8 0 2 13 63 2 2 30 15 0 0 7 2 6 .211 .257 .272
1970 83 255 234 22 64 10 0 1 12 77 2 2 18 17 1 0 3 1 2 .274 .320 .329
1971 48 53 51 0 11 2 0 0 9 13 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 .216 .245 .255
Totals 1501 5945 5427 593 1369 178 25 44 334 1729 99 28 447 372 12 19 263 118 98 .252 .301 .319
Biography: Started playing baseball in elementary school. Played in Koshien Tournament (1953). Dropped out of college due to his father dying and his family needing him to become the breadwinner. Suffered a jaw fracture when hit with a pitch by Taiyo Whales hurler Gentaro Shimada. Selected to three all star teams (1963-1964, 1966). Was named all star MVP twice (game three, 1963, and game three, 1966). Traded to Nankai (1970). Took over the managerial reigns at Hiroshima when Joe Lutz quit in mid-season and lead the team to its first ever pennant (5/1975). Ultimately won four pennants and three Japan Series (1979-1980, 1984). Named Manager of the Year four times.  Ran for mayor of Hiroshima, but lost (2002). Now works as a baseball commentator for Tokai Radio. His hobbies are reading and golf. 
Career OPS: .620 HR:AB: 1:123.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1966), AB (1966), 3B (1966), SB (1964, 1968), CS (1964-1966), Best Nine (1963)
Managerial Record: Hiroshima (1975-1985), Taiyo Whales (1987-1988) 873-791-137
Hall of Fame Induction: 1999


Kobashi, Masaru Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kurashiki Kogyo High School
Born: 7/1/1942 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1962 [48])
Height: 5'10" 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
1962 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
Totals 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1959). Joined Kokutetsu in 1961 and retired after the 1965 season.
Career OPS: .500 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


Kobayakawa, Koji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Saijo Nogyo High School
Born: 12/1/1970 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1993-1997 [67])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 182 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
1993 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 46 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 111 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 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


Kobayakawa, Takehiko Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: Hiroshima no Wakadaisho, Dono High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 11/15/1961 College: Hosei University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1984-1996 [6]), Yakult
Height: 6'1" Weight: 204 pounds (1997-1999 [7])
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
1984 112 420 375 50 105 17 1 16 59 172 4 3 66 27 1 11 8 1 8 .280 .344 .459
1985 98 312 269 41 78 16 3 14 45 142 3 2 66 34 1 4 4 3 4 .290 .375 .528
1986 73 190 173 21 45 5 0 12 24 86 0 2 33 15 1 0 1 0 6 .260 .316 .497
1987 124 470 420 57 120 17 1 24 93 211 0 5 96 37 5 8 5 4 11 .286 .351 .502
1988 126 532 453 63 130 24 2 17 69 210 0 0 74 72 12 7 8 3 9 .289 .395 .464
1989 114 458 396 48 119 13 1 12 61 170 1 3 68 56 1 2 1 2 11 .301 .387 .429
1990 105 409 353 49 100 12 1 17 61 165 0 6 71 45 1 5 2 3 7 .283 .367 .467
1991 92 270 239 24 62 14 0 7 39 97 1 3 38 25 0 2 0 1 5 .259 .331 .406
1992 113 392 330 36 92 18 1 11 55 145 0 4 75 53 3 5 0 1 8 .279 .383 .439
1993 106 362 309 36 83 11 1 17 45 147 1 4 74 43 4 5 1 1 6 .269 .363 .476
1994 93 169 150 13 37 4 0 6 18 59 0 1 29 18 0 0 2 0 4 .247 .325 .393
1995 66 135 113 8 27 6 0 2 14 39 0 2 28 19 0 1 2 1 3 .239 .348 .345
1996 8 8 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1997 116 359 309 37 77 13 0 12 33 126 0 1 72 45 2 4 0 2 8 .249 .351 .408
1998 62 93 81 6 14 4 0 3 8 27 0 0 12 12 0 0 0 1 6 .173 .280 .333
1999 23 21 19 1 2 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 .105 .190 .263
Totals 1431 4600 3997 490 1093 174 11 171 626 1802 10 36 810 502 31 55 34 23 96 .273 .359 .451
Biography: Suffered from nephritis (a kidney inflammation) in elementary school and wasn't allowed to take part in sports until he was in sixth grade. Began playing baseball in junior high school as a catcher. Converted to a first baseman in high school. Played in two Koshien Tournaments. Batted cleanup and played first immediately after entering college. Won a Tokyo Big Six University League Triple Crown (fall, 1981). Overall, batted .297 with 16 homers during his collegiate career. Was part of a university all star team that faced off against one from the U.S. Drafted on the second round (1983). Racked up 26 RBIs in a month (6/1987). Had a nine RBI game (5/9/1991). His .999 fielding percentage in 1993 is a Central League record. Became third man in history to homer in three consecutive at bats on opening day (4/4/1997 against Yomiuri). Hammered a sayonara homer off of Yomiuri ace Suguru Egawa, which reportedly played a factor in what most view as Egawa's premature retirement (9/20/1989). Played on four pennant winners and two Japan Series champions. Batted .197 in four Japan Series (15-76 three doubles, one walk and 19 strikeouts) with one homer and five RBIs in 24 games. Slugged game tying homer in the ninth inning of game one of the 1986 series against Seibu. Selected to two all star teams (1984, 1987). Hobbies are going to art museums and aquariums, playing golf and watching movies. Currently works as a baseball commentator for both NHK and Sankei Sports while also doing occasional work for Shuukan Baseball.  Official homerpage at:  Official Homepage
Career OPS: .850 HR:AB: 1:23.4
Debut: 4/7/1984 against Chunichi at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium. First Hit (4/20/1984 against Yakult at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in the fifth inning off of Koji Torihara). First Homer (5/6/1984 against Yomiuri at Korakuen Stadium in the fifth off of Hajime Kato).
Titles: HBP (1984), Rookie of the Year (1984)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Akinori Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Taikyo High School
Born: 8/5/1967 College: Tsukuba University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Edogawa Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1990-1996 [13])
Height: 5'8" 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
1990 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 31 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


Kobayashi, Akiyoshi Positions Played: C, 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Takikawa Chugakkou
Born: 9/22/1923 College: N/A
Died: 12/13/2002 Industrial League: Boseki Takasuna
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]) Asahi (1943 [15]), Pacific (1946 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 151 pounds [7]), Shochiku Robins (1950-1952 [26]), Taiyo Whales (1953-1958 [12])
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
1943 79 311 276 16 56 4 1 1 25 65 5 29 29 1 6 2 .203 .281 .236
1946 7 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 `077 .000
1950 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1951 95 337 314 40 94 8 2 5 48 121 6 29 17 0 0 1 7 .299 .335 .385
1952 119 490 453 31 105 9 0 5 33 129 6 49 30 1 7 4 16 .232 .281 .285
1953 126 527 488 52 117 14 3 3 38 146 2 45 37 0 9 10 9 .240 .293 .299
1954 122 468 422 39 107 23 0 2 21 136 11 2 40 30 3 4 7 7 .254 .306 .322
1955 117 364 336 13 74 4 0 4 21 90 2 2 28 22 0 2 3 2 5 .220 .271 .268
1956 115 267 250 17 53 4 1 4 17 71 1 0 32 13 0 3 1 5 10 .212 .259 .284
1957 126 401 370 22 98 14 2 3 21 125 7 2 29 21 2 1 2 3 8 .265 .305 .338
1958 101 165 151 6 37 2 0 1 14 42 1 1 18 10 1 2 1 0 1 .245 .299 .278
Totals 1009 3345 3074 236 742 82 9 28 240 926 41 304 210 13 33 34 .241 .292 .301
Biography: Played in the industrial league in between his stints with Asahi and Pacific.
Career OPS: .593 HR:AB: 1:109.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Atsumi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ube Kojo High School
Born: 9/27/1961 College: N/A
Died:  Industriual League: Rikka
Birthplace: Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1984-1988 [22])
Height: 5'10" 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
1984 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 40 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


Kobayashi, Atsushi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Takudai Koryo High School
Born: 12/8/1972 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1995-2000 [62]), 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 173 pounds Lotte (2001 [48])
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
1995 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 61 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 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


Kobayashi, Atsushi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokaidai Sagami High School
Born: 2/24/1986 College: Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: Shichijushichi Bank
Birthplace: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2011 [41})
Height: 5'10" Weight: 187 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
2011
Totals
Biography: 
Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 6/8/2011 against Hanshin at Chiba Marine Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles:
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Eiichi Positions Played: C, SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kainan Chugakkou
Born: 3/14/1925 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin/Osaka Tigers  (1944- 
Height: 5'7" Weight:136 pounds 1948 [9], [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
1944 24 68 58 10 7 1 0 0 5 8 3 11 7 0 4 1 .121 .215 .138
1946 29 52 45 7 9 0 1 0 4 11 1 8 6 0 2 0 .200 .294 .244
1947 6 17 13 6 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 .077 .294 .077
1948 37 62 59 4 8 1 0 0 0 9 0 7 3 0 4 0 .136 .177 .153
Totals 96 199 175 27 25 2 1 0 11 29 4 27 20 0 11 1 .143 .231 .166
Biography:
Career OPS: .397 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First HIT (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Inductoin: N/A


Kobayashi, Futoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tomioka High School
Born: 5/11/1983 College: Rikkyo University
Died: Industrial League: Japan Rail Higashi Nihon
Birthplace: Tomioka, Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2008-2011 [14])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 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 32 37 33 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 3 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .061 .061 .091
2009 12 19 18 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .056 .105 .111
2010 20 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 17 18 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .125 .125 .125
Totals 81 79 72 1 5 2 0 0 1 7 5 0 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 .069 .081 .097
Biography:
Career OPS: .178 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/9/2008 against Yomiuri at Yokohama Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (7/16/2008 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium in the eighth inning off of Takayuki Oshima, a single to right), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Goro Positions Played: SS, 2B
Nicknames: High School: Wakayama Shogyo High School
Born: 8/8/1918 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Kinki Nihon (1938F-1939, 
Height: 5'4" Weight: 132 pounds 1946-1947 [12], [6]) 
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
1938F 40 172 140 12 22 3 0 0 9 25 4 15 28 0 5 .157 .298 .179
1939 96 393 337 37 77 7 2 0 34 88 8 1 19 45 2 11 .228 .322 .261
1946 6 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .250 .400 .250
1947 85 256 229 12 40 3 0 0 4 43 6 8 20 1 3 2 .175 .244 .188
Totals 227 826 710 61 140 13 2 0 49 157 18 42 94 3 19 .197 .293 .221
Biography: Tossed a no hitter against Fukui Shogyo High School in his one Koshien Tournament (summer, 1936). He wasconverted to a shortstop after joining Nankai.
Career OPS: .514 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Heitaro Positions Played: C, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kansai Okura High School
Born: 12/10/1936 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1959-1960 [49])
Height: 5'6" 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
1959 20 18 16 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 2 .188 .278 .313
1960 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 22 18 16 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 2 .188 .278 .313
Biography: Retired after the 1961 season. 
Career OPS: .591 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Hideyuki Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Teikyo Shogyo High School
Born: 4/25/1940 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1959-1960 [43]), 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 pounds Daimai/Tokyo Orions (1961-1964 [26])
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
1959 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1961 6 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .400 .250
1962 109 175 161 15 41 10 2 3 22 64 1 1 41 11 2 1 2 3 0 .255 .305 .398
1963 34 47 41 1 8 3 0 0 3 11 1 1 12 4 0 0 1 0 1 .195 .261 .268
1964 25 13 12 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 .167 .231 .167
Totals 176 242 220 21 52 13 2 3 25 78 2 2 64 17 2 1 4 3 1 .236 .292 .355
Biography:
Career OPS: .647 HR:AB: 1:71.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sutoku High School
Born: 11/30/1970 College: Hiroshima Keizai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix  Blue Wave (1993-2004 [22]), 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 pounds Rakuten (2005 [12])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Name G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .00 .000
2002 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 245 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


Kobayashi, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Konokawa High School
Born: 1/21/1989 College: Osaka Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2011 [12])
Height: 5'11" 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
2011 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 6/8/2011 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Hiroyuki  Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kusagabe Kyoei High School
Born: 6/4/1978 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kusaka, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1997-2010 [41]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 167 pounds Hanshin (2011 [41])
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
1998 2 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 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 23 12 10 1 3 3 0 0 3 6 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .300 .333 .600
2006 20 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .125 .125 .125
2007 25 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .250 .250 .250
2008 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 26 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 .500 .500 .500
2010 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 372 27 25 2 6 3 0 0 3 9 1 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .269 .360
Biography:
Career OPS: .629 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/4/1998 against Daiei at Chiba Marine Stadium in an 11th inning relief appearance. First Hit (5/18/2005 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadiun in the fourth inning off of Shinji Sasaoka), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induciton: N/A


Kobayashi, Kanei Posaitions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Niigata Meikun High School
Born: 1/29/1974 College: Senshu University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Niigata, Niigata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1998-2005 [29], [21])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 191 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Name G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 54 12 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 37 16 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071 .071 .071
2000 26 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000
2001 52 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 52 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 242 34 30 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .067 .067
Biography: 
Career OPS: .134 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/1998 against Chunichi at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in an Opening Day relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Katsumi Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Maebashi High School
Born: 8/2/1933 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Taisho Sogo Ginko
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [unifomr number]): Kokutetsu Swallows  (1956 [25])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Rigtht 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 10 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100 .100 .100
Totals 10 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100 .100 .100
Biography:
Career OPS: .200 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Kenji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sakata Minami High School
Born: 7/3/1985 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [29])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 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
2009 2 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: 8/14/2009 against Softbank at Kobe Green Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Koji Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Omuta Minami High School
Born: 9/8/1950 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Denki Kagaku, Kyushu Sanko
Birrthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1972-1974 [55])
Height: 5'10" 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
1972 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1973 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 48 22 20 6 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 2 0 0 1 2 0 .100 .182 .150
Totals 59 25 23 6 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 2 0 0 1 2 0 .087 .160 .130
Biography: Drafted on the third round (1971). Due to an incident in December, 1974, he was banned from baseball.
Career OPS: .290 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Kunio Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kakuei Shogyo High School
Born: 10/3/1950 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Seino Unyu
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1973-1979 [14])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 154 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
1973 26 17 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .071 .133 .071
1974 21 20 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .063 .063
1975 31 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 46 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 183 48 38 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 17 1 0 0 0 0 1 .053 .077 .053
Biography: 
Career OPS: .130 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Makoto Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Hobara High School
Born: 6/25/1945 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows/Sankei 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 162 pounds Atoms (1965 [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
1965 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed by Kokutetsu before the 1964 season.
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


Kobayashi, Masahide Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Kobamasa High School:  Tsuru High School
Born: 5/24/1974 College: Nihon Taiiku University
Died: Industrial League: Tokyo Gas
Birthplace: Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1999-2007 [30]), Yomiuri
Height: 6'0" Weight: 171 pounds (2010 [30]), Orix (2011 [34])
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
1999 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 457 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: 4/7/1999 against Daiei at Kita Kyushu Stadium in relief. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Masato Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu Daiichi High School
Born: 8/21/1980 College: Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Agatsuma-gun, Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2005-2011 [69])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 190 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
2005 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 217 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: 9/1/2005 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Masayuki Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Nichidai Number One High School
Born: 2/5/1947 College: Chiba Shogyo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1971-1974 [36])
Height: 5'7" 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
1971 36 68 63 4 10 3 0 0 2 13 1 0 10 3 0 1 0 0 2 .159 .209 .206
1972 35 48 38 6 7 1 0 0 2 8 4 0 5 6 1 0 0 1 1 .184 .295 .211
1973 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 30 15 13 1 3 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .231 .308
Totals 103 134 116 11 20 5 0 0 4 25 8 0 18 9 1 1 0 1 3 .172 .238 .216
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1969). Coached with Hiroshima, Daiei, and Hanshin after retirement.
Career OPS: .454 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Nobusuke Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School: Osaka Number Seven Shogyo High School
Born: 11/3/1931 College: Kansai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Stars (1955 [6])
Height: 6'1" 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
1955 13 27 25 2 5 2 0 0 3 7 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .222 .280
Totals 13 27 25 2 5 2 0 0 3 7 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .222 .280
Biography:
Career OPS: .502 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Satoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Mito Nogyo High School
Born: 8/21/1977 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1997 [96])
Height: 6'3" 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
1997 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


Kobayashi, Seiji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hiroshima Kogyo High School
Born: 1/22/1958 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiba-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1976-1980, 1984-1988 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds [20], [29]), Seibu (1981-1983 [41]) 
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
1976 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 18 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1978 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 55 30 28 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 .107 .138 .107
1985 45 21 16 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .250 .063
1986 33 9 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .222 .222
1987 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 223 70 62 2 7 0 0 0 3 7 3 0 24 5 0 0 0 0 0 .113 .179 .113
Biography: 
Career OPS: .292 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Hoer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Shigeru Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Yura Ikuei High School
Born: 11/14/1952 College: N/A
Died:  1/17/2010 Industrial League: Zen-Daimaru
Birthplace: Tohaku-gun, Tottori Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1973-1978 [19]), Hanshin
Height: 5'10" Weight: 150 pounds (1979-1983 [19])
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
1973 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 44 33 27 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 13 4 0 0 0 0 0 .074 .188 .074
1975 28 33 32 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .031 .031 .031
1976 43 86 78 5 10 0 0 0 4 10 6 0 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 .128 .150 .128
1977 42 83 76 5 12 0 0 0 0 12 4 0 24 3 0 0 0 0 1 .158 .190 .158
1978 43 76 67 3 12 2 0 0 1 14 5 0 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 .179 .225 .209
1979 37 108 96 3 16 0 0 0 4 16 10 0 26 2 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .184 .167
1980 37 105 92 7 14 1 0 0 4 15 5 1 24 6 0 1 0 1 1 .152 .210 .163
1981 32 91 81 3 11 0 0 0 3 11 6 0 21 4 0 0 1 0 1 .136 .176 .136
1982 27 60 52 5 11 1 0 0 5 12 3 1 11 4 0 0 0 0 2 .212 .263 .231
1983 35 79 69 6 11 3 0 0 4 14 6 0 14 4 0 0 0 0 3 .159 .205 .203
Totals 374 756 672 37 100 7 0 0 26 107 47 3 201 33 0 1 1 1 9 .149 .189 .159
Biography: 
Career OPS: .348 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Shigeta Positions Played: P, RF
Nicknames: High School: Iwamurata Chugakkou
Born: 3/29/1916 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Tokyo Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Saku, Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1937-
Height: 5'8" Weight: 132 pounds 1939 [9]), Tsubasa (1940 [9])
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
1937S 39 135 128 9 23 5 1 0 18 30 4 10 1 2 0 .180 ..198 .234
1937F 49 207 186 19 45 12 0 1 22 60 3 21 16 2 8 .242 .309 .323
1938S 35 150 142 17 40 7 2 1 25 54 0 10 7 1 4 .282 .320 .380
1938F 38 158 149 14 34 6 1 1 17 45 0 8 4 5 8 .228 .272 .302
1939 88 353 329 27 73 12 2 3 26 98 0 1 19 19 4 7 .222 .272 .298
1940 90 376 321 33 85 10 4 4 49 115 2 5 22 43 5 12 .265 .356 .358
Totals 339 1379 1255 119 300 52 10 10 157 402 9 90 90 19 39 .239 .299 .320
Biography: Was his high school's pitching ace, but converted to an outfielder in the industrial leagues. Batted cleanup for Nagoya. Played in the industrial leagues after the war.
Career OPS: .619 HR:AB: 1:125.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: SF (1940), HBP (1938F)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Shinya Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Ikuei High School
Born: 10/28/1952 College: Kyoto Sangyo University
Died: Industrial League: Kobe Seiko
Birthplace: Yamasaki-cho, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1978-1987 [26])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 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
1978 19 8 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .250 .250 .250
1979 11 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .400 .250
1980 26 80 72 8 18 3 0 4 10 33 0 0 11 7 0 1 3 2 0 .250 .325 .458
1981 121 412 380 46 107 23 2 3 37 143 2 3 22 27 1 0 6 5 7 .282 .327 .376
1982 110 355 320 42 84 18 4 9 38 137 1 2 19 31 0 1 7 7 9 .263 .328 .428
1983 78 185 157 19 32 5 1 4 12 51 2 0 12 23 0 1 5 1 4 .204 .306 .325
1984 116 387 343 41 95 13 0 13 47 147 4 3 31 33 3 0 9 2 5 .277 .334 .429
1985 87 187 165 29 42 9 0 6 26 69 0 1 34 19 0 0 2 4 4 .255 .326 .418
1986 85 166 142 14 31 4 0 6 21 53 2 0 19 22 1 0 4 2 5 .218 .323 .373
1987 57 83 72 12 15 0 0 2 5 21 3 0 11 8 1 0 3 1 1 .208 .288 .292
Totals 710 1860 1663 212 427 75 7 47 196 657 14 9 161 171 6 3 41 24 35 .257 .326 .395
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1977). Won a Western League batting title (1980). Scouted and coached after retirement before making his way into Orix' front office to eventually head up the player personnel department. 
Career OPS: .721 HR:AB: 1:35.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Toshizo Positins Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Tsuruga Shogyo High School
Born: 1912 College: Meiji University
Died: 1973 Industrial League: Tokyo Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1936F-
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds 1939 [18])
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
1936F 15 55 48 4 6 0 1 0 3 8 0 4 6 1 1 .125 .236 .167
1937S 54 231 193 19 52 12 3 1 21 73 7 19 31 0 12 .269 .371 .378
1937F 31 131 101 15 25 1 0 1 20 29 1 11 29 0 5 .248 .415 .287
1939 56 225 183 12 42 4 1 4 24 60 1 4 16 36 1 2 .230 .353 .328
Totals 156 642 522 50 125 17 5 6 68 170 9 50 102 2 20 .238 .362 .324
Biography: Pitched in high school. Played in Koshien Tournament four straight years (1927-1930). Converted to a position player in college. Batted cleanup for Nagoya. 
Career OPS:.686  HR:AB: 1:85.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Tsuneo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Taichung Shogyo Chugakkou
Born: 1/1/1926 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Ueda Ski Seisakusho
Birthplace: Ueda, Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Goldstar Stars (1948 [23]), Taiyo/
Height: 5'10" Weight: 156 pounds Shochiku Robins (1949-1952 [10]), Taiyo Whales (1953-1957 [10]), 
Bats: Left Throws: Left Kintetsu Pearls (1958 [57])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1948 17 47 46 0 6 1 0 0 0 7 1 8 0 0 0 0 .130 .130 .152
1949 16 36 34 4 8 3 0 0 3 11 0 1 2 0 0 0 .235 .278 .324
1950 11 13 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .083
1951 55 118 115 14 28 5 0 2 15 39 0 16 3 0 0 0 1 .243 .263 .339
1952 50 121 117 8 22 0 0 0 4 22 0 19 4 0 0 0 1 .188 .215 .188
1953 13 14 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .083
1954 21 32 31 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 .129 .129 .129
1955 27 39 37 1 3 1 0 0 1 4 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .081 .081 .108
1956 36 59 51 3 6 1 0 0 0 7 6 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 1 .118 .151 .137
1957 25 21 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .158 .158
1958 14 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
Totals 285 510 483 32 83 11 0 2 23 100 13 74 14 0 0 0 4 .172 .195 .207
Biography: 
Career OPS: .402 HR:AB: 1:241.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Yoshio Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames: High School: Yamaguchi Chugakkou
Born:  1919 College: N/A
Died: 3/29/1977 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1939-1941 [36])
Height: 5'6" 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
1939 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1940 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1941 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 9 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: 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


Kobayashi, Yuji Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 12/1/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1954-1955 [43])
Height: 5'8" 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
1954 15 35 33 2 9 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 8 2 0 1 1 2 .273 .314 .273
1955 5 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .200 .000
Totals 20 45 41 2 9 0 0 0 2 9 0 0 10 4 0 1 1 2 .220 .289 .220
Biography:
Career OPS: .509 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobayashi, Zenichiro Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames: High School: Waseda Jitsugyo High School
Born: 1918 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1938F [])
Height: Weight:
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
1938F 1 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .333 .500 .333
Totals 1 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .333 .500 .333
Biography:
Career OPS: .833 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobe, Takumi Positions Played: 1B, LF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Tsuchiura Nichidai High School
Born: 2/23/1985 College: Ryutsu Keizai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Uku, Ibaraki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2008-2012 [55])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 215 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
2008 23 50 48 5 10 1 0 2 3 17 1 0 16 1 0 0 1 0 0 .071 .208 .224 .354
2009 9 18 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .125 .176 .125
2010 26 48 43 2 9 1 0 1 7 13 1 0 13 3 1 1 0 0 0 .444 .209 .271 .302
Totals 58 116 107 7 21 2 0 3 10 32 3 0 34 5 1 1 1 0 0 .196 .239 .299
Biography: Slugged 14 homers for his college career. Drafted on the third round (2006). Reportedly has tremendous power, but he also has had some problems making consistent contact. Was also said to be a legendary drinker in college. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .538 HR:AB: 1:35.7
Debut: 5/5/2008 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a start in rightfield. First Hit (5/5/2008 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in the third inning off of Mamoru Kishida, a single to left), First Homer (5/24/2008 against Yakult at Chiba Marine Stadium in the second inning off of Shohei Tateyama,. a solo jack to right)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobuchi, Taisuke Positions Played: C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Miike Kogyo High School
Born: 1/9/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Toyo Koatsu Omuta
Birhtplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1957-1960 [1]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 184 pounds Chunichi (1961-1963 [5]), Kokutetsu Swallows/Sankei Atoms (1964-
Bats: Right Throws: Right 1969 [32])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1957 85 134 120 9 23 5 4 0 7 36 2 1 32 10 0 1 4 2 2 .192 .258 .300
1958 78 153 137 25 37 8 3 1 19 54 1 1 28 12 0 2 9 2 3 .270 .336 .394
1959 105 297 258 29 51 8 5 4 28 81 1 1 52 30 1 7 9 3 5 .198 .297 .314
1960 103 270 242 30 54 5 4 7 34 88 0 4 48 23 0 1 12 2 8 .223 .289 .364
1961 55 125 112 12 22 5 0 4 12 39 4 0 27 8 0 1 1 2 4 .196 .256 .348
1962 22 41 39 10 14 1 0 5 10 30 0 0 12 2 0 0 2 1 0 .359 .390 .769
1963 8 7 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286
1964 127 436 399 52 122 14 3 15 48 187 8 1 81 23 0 5 12 9 13 .306 .384 .469
1965 130 456 407 45 100 13 0 17 48 164 5 4 111 35 2 5 18 6 14 .246 .310 .403
1966 90 228 208 26 57 9 2 10 27 100 3 1 48 15 0 1 5 3 5 .274 .324 .481
1967 91 213 189 29 48 8 1 12 29 94 1 0 38 20 1 3 5 2 7 .254 .335 .497
1968 91 174 152 16 33 4 2 3 18 50 3 0 34 18 0 1 2 2 3 .217 .304 .329
1969 78 182 166 13 42 12 0 4 21 66 2 1 34 11 0 2 1 1 7 .253 .306 .398
Totals 1063 2716 2436 296 605 92 24 82 302 991 30 14 545 207 4 29 80 35 71 .248 .313 .407
Biography: Worked as a coach for Yakult after retirement.
Career OPS: .720 HR:AB: 1:29.7 Cycle (8/6/1960)
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: K (1965)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kobukata, Shinichi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Iwate High School
Born: 12/17/1933 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Fujitetsu Kamaishi
Birthplace: Iwate Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1955 [8])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right 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
1955 15 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 15 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 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


Koda, Isao Positions Played: P
Niciknames:  High School: Sasebo Kogyo High School
Born: 5/29/1965 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Higashi Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1985-1994 [48]), 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds Kintetsu Buffaloes (1995-2001 [12])
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
1985 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 13 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1988 30 29 26 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .111 .077
1989 22 28 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .050 .095 .050
1990 26 47 37 3 7 0 0 0 1 7 4 0 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 .189 .302 .189
1991 31 37 28 2 3 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 13 6 0 0 0 0 0 .107 .265 .107
1992 22 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 23 35 32 4 8 1 0 0 6 9 1 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .294 .281
1994 24 21 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .056 .056 .056
1995 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 377 200 164 9 23 1 0 0 11 24 20 0 65 16 0 0 0 0 0 .140 .217 .146
Biography: 
Career OPS: .363 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/9/1985 against Chunichi at Nagoya Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koda, Masahiro Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Yasuda Gakuen High School
Born: 7/1/1970 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Edogawa Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1992-1996 [53])
Height: 5'11" 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
1992 3 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1993 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 22 35 28 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 10 6 1 0 1 0 2 .179 .324 .179
1996 11 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 39 44 36 3 6 0 0 0 1 6 2 0 12 6 1 0 1 0 3 .167 .286 .167
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1988). Retired after the 1997 season. Now works for a building management company.
Career OPS: .453 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koda, Masaru  Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Ebara High School
Born: 11/2/1938 College: N/A
Died: 6/9/1995 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1958-1962 [51], 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 pounds [44])
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
1958 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1959 38 44 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 22 4 0 0 0 0 1 .025 .114 .025
1960 24 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1961 23 8 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
1962 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 89 57 52 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 26 4 0 0 0 0 1 .038 .107 .038
Biography: 
Career OPS: .145 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Akitoshi Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kanzaki Kogyo High School
Born: 6/10/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1954-1967 [52], [2]), 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 154 pounds Hanshin (1968-1969 [3])
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
1954 132 483 439 50 116 24 7 3 46 163 9 2 33 31 2 13 13 16 .264 .314 .371
1955 129 521 493 50 143 25 4 5 68 191 3 6 38 18 0 1 10 7 17 .290 .313 .387
1956 151 607 571 69 156 26 4 13 82 229 1 3 47 29 4 3 16 24 18 .273 .310 .401
1957 116 467 423 45 122 19 1 10 72 173 0 5 36 35 4 3 10 6 13 .288 .343 .409
1958 115 449 412 44 124 32 2 6 43 178 1 5 45 29 4 1 11 3 9 .301 .344 .432
1959 131 522 482 54 141 23 2 12 47 204 2 1 38 37 5 0 12 6 23 .293 .342 .423
1960 122 489 438 62 132 29 1 20 69 223 0 2 47 39 8 4 8 5 18 .301 .358 .509
1961 138 572 520 61 153 42 1 9 43 224 2 2 43 45 6 2 7 8 17 .294 .351 .431
1962 121 498 468 59 147 24 7 5 59 200 2 1 34 26 1 1 11 8 15 .314 .351 .427
1963 145 584 539 70 165 30 3 8 57 225 3 5 43 33 1 3 13 7 18 .306 .346 .417
1964 140 565 516 68 157 25 2 12 51 222 2 2 31 40 2 5 5 9 17 .304 .359 .430
1965 127 478 431 52 131 21 2 13 50 195 0 2 28 44 3 1 5 1 13 .304 .368 .452
1966 121 469 428 36 105 18 3 4 32 141 3 2 23 36 0 0 5 2 9 .245 .303 .329
1967 102 329 310 27 85 11 4 5 39 119 0 1 27 14 2 3 4 6 11 .274 .310 .384
1968 108 339 306 34 65 8 1 5 25 90 5 1 43 26 2 1 5 0 11 .212 .275 .294
1969 48 107 99 8 21 1 0 0 5 22 0 1 14 7 0 0 0 0 4 .212 .262 .222
Totals 1946 7468 6875 789 1963 358 44 130 788 2799 33 41 570 489 42 30 135 105 229 .286 .334 .407
Biography: Selected to nine all star teams.
Career OPS: .741 HR:AB: 1:52.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 2B (1961), GIDP (1956), Best Nine (1960, 1962-1965)
Managerial Record: Kintetsu (1967)  59-71-2
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Hiroyoshi Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Tsuna High School
Born: 3/13/1942 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tsuna-gun, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1961-1972 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 167 pounds [61], [24])
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
1961 2 6 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
1962 18 26 26 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .077
1963 60 53 50 6 9 4 0 0 2 13 0 0 17 2 0 1 1 0 0 .180 .226 .260
1964 79 178 163 13 40 2 2 3 16 55 6 1 27 8 0 0 4 3 2 .245 .279 .337
1965 59 106 99 8 20 4 0 2 8 30 0 0 20 6 0 1 1 0 2 .202 .255 .303
1966 88 165 159 5 29 4 1 1 8 38 0 0 28 6 0 0 2 3 2 .182 .212 .239
1967 32 53 52 3 7 1 0 1 1 11 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .135 .151 .212
1968 97 213 194 17 49 9 2 3 17 71 3 0 24 12 0 3 2 3 5 .253 .305 .366
1969 66 144 131 9 25 4 1 2 11 37 3 0 31 8 1 2 1 1 2 .191 .248 .282
1970 58 97 85 6 19 1 1 1 5 25 0 0 14 9 1 2 1 1 0 .224 .309 .294
1971 39 46 43 5 14 1 0 2 6 21 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 .326 .370 .488
1972 49 81 76 2 6 0 0 1 4 9 1 0 10 2 1 2 0 0 1 .079 .125 .118
Totals 647 1170 1084 78 221 30 7 16 79 313 13 2 204 60 3 11 12 11 15 .204 .252 .278
Biography: Coached for Kintetsu after retirement before taking a job running the team's dormitory.
Career OPS: .530 HR:AB: 1:67.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Riichi Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Oita Shogyo High School
Born: 2/19/1919 College: Meiji University
Died: 9/3/2008 Industrial League: Zen-Oita
Birthplace: Oita, Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya/Chunichi (1951-1956 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds [14]), Taiyo Whales (1957-1958 [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
1951 75 204 166 16 46 7 1 3 36 64 3 19 35 0 1 0 4 .277 .403 .386
1952 119 502 434 67 115 14 2 5 54 148 5 39 62 1 8 4 14 .265 .358 .341
1953 106 404 347 36 105 24 2 5 58 148 3 32 51 3 6 4 5 .303 .397 .427
1954 107 422 353 41 96 21 2 10 47 151 2 8 37 54 5 3 3 9 .272 .369 .428
1955 108 400 355 34 112 21 2 8 45 161 1 2 28 40 4 2 7 5 11 .315 .386 .454
1956 121 448 371 34 102 16 0 3 45 127 1 1 28 73 7 2 3 5 8 .275 .396 .342
1957 125 493 439 40 110 15 1 7 32 148 1 1 32 46 3 6 1 2 19 .251 .329 .337
1958 107 401 346 34 95 21 1 10 35 148 0 1 35 53 3 1 3 1 7 .275 .372 .428
Totals 868 3274 2811 302 781 139 11 51 352 1095 16 250 414 20 32 24 77 .278 .373 .390
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (1935). Batted cleanup in college. Selected to three all star teams (1953, 1955-1956). Died of prostate cancer. 
Career OPS: .763 HR:AB: 1:55.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: BB (1956), Best Nine (1955-1956)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Yasushi Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Matsuyama Shogyo High School
Born: 7/19/1935 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Higashi Uwa-gun, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1954-1961 [18])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 156 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
1954 28 48 45 0 4 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 9 1 0 0 0 1 .089 .109 .089
1955 21 23 20 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 .050 .136 .100
1956 22 54 46 1 8 1 0 0 1 9 3 0 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 .174 .255 .196
1957 38 66 56 2 5 1 0 0 2 6 4 0 31 6 0 0 0 0 0 .089 .177 .107
1958 31 57 49 1 3 1 0 0 1 4 6 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 .061 .078 .082
1959 45 88 77 5 14 1 0 0 4 15 5 0 25 6 0 0 2 0 2 .182 .241 .195
1960 23 26 25 1 4 1 0 0 3 5 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 .160 .160 .200
1961 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 211 362 318 11 39 6 0 0 14 45 21 2 132 21 0 2 0 4 .123 .176 .142
Biography: 
Career OPS: .318 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Yoshihiko Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Amagasaki High School
Born: 4/22/1941 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Sekisui Kagaku
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Orions (1964-1968 [6])
Height: 5'6" 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
1964 43 58 51 5 10 2 0 0 2 12 3 0 13 4 0 0 3 0 1 .196 .255 .235
1965 40 79 74 11 17 3 0 0 2 20 1 0 14 4 0 0 3 0 1 .230 .269 .270
1966 39 42 42 4 10 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .238 .262
1967 27 32 28 3 5 1 0 0 3 6 0 0 6 3 0 1 1 1 1 .179 .281 .214
1968 41 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 190 217 199 23 42 7 0 0 7 49 6 0 42 11 0 1 7 1 3 .211 .256 .246
Biography:
Career  OPS: .502 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Yoshihiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ube Kojo High School
Born: 2/13/1946 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Keikinzoku
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1971-1974 [31]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Hiroshima (1975 [23]), Taiheiyo Club Lions (1976 [34])
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
1971 40 19 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .056 .056 .056
1972 39 17 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .133 .188 .133
1973 31 8 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .400 .250
1974 16 6 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .600
1975 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 140 51 43 3 6 1 0 0 0 7 6 0 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 .140 .178 .163
Biography: 
Career OPS: .341 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kodama, Yukio Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Taisha High School
Born: 2/8/1933 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shimane Prefecture Team (Years and [uniformr number]): Shochiku Robins (1952 [31])
Height: 5'6" 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
1952 12 8 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .250
Totals 12 8 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .250
Biography:
Career OPS: .375 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A